A friendly couple of American expats (he's a former Eastern Airlines pilot) own and run this charming cliff-top hideaway with a drop-dead gorgeous view of the ocean and Boca de Iguana Beach below. The furniture is stylish, and homey touches like lamps and fish-theme wall decorations make the snug apartments just right for holing up. The two apartments upstairs, with thatched roofs and kitchen and living room open to the elements, are not usually available in summer due to the rain; the rest of the year they're highly coveted. One has an outdoor shower with a view. Pros: Homey apartments; great sea views. Cons: Its few rooms make last-minute reservations unlikely; long downhill walk to the beach
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