Sophistication meets creativity here. Island-style furnishings are juxtaposed with traditional pieces. Inventive details like oversize candles imbedded in shells share the living room with contemporary touches, including a large, black LCD TV and excellent sound system dramatically placed on a white wall. This villa is special, ideal for savvy couples, business groups, or family reunions, preferably with adult children. A second-story sun deck is a welcome amenity. The kitchen has quality equipment, and the BBQ and picnic table are out on the stone patio that wraps around the pool. The palapa-topped gazebo with built-in benches is a good place to begin the night with a rum-something. Pros: Handsome cane furnishings, bedrooms are individually decorated, large back yard. Cons: Not directly on the beach (about 3-5 minutes away), fairly distant (8-10 minutes) to most resort facilities.
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