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Beautiful Beachfront property in San Miguel, Guanacaste, sleeps 12

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 1219 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Beachfront property in San Miguel, Guanacaste, sleeps 12

Beachfront Property, located in San Miguel, Guanacaste, at 4 hours driving from San Jose, or at 2,5 hours from the Liberia Airport, or 1.5 hrs after Jicaral if you take the Ferry in Puntarenas.

One of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Three comfortable rooms with bath, A/C and WIFI in all the property, kitchen, BBQ area in front of the beach. Extra bathroom in the social area. Surrounded by beautiful nature. You can surf or boogie board, visit the wet lands, horseback riding, kayaking, clam digging, turtle, bird watching, bonfire at nights, Zipline, Scuba dive lessons, surf lessons. The best vacations relax and have a good time. If you need maid service could be included at US $4 per hour. Meals available at US $ 8 breakfast and US $ 12 lunch or dinner.

Property manager

Carlos Castillo

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Beachfront Property in San Miguel Guanacaste Sleeps 12
Beautiful Beachfront Property in San Miguel Guanacaste Sleeps 12

About the area

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Carmona, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • San Miguel Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jungle Butterfly Farm - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Playa Bejuco - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Coyote Beach - 15 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Samara Beach - 44 min drive - 35.8 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rio's Restaurante - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar Y Restaurante Barranquilla - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Loma Clara - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪LocosCocos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante A La Leña Yorleny - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Beachfront property in San Miguel, Guanacaste, sleeps 12 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful Beachfront property in San Miguel, Guanacaste, sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Beachfront property in San Miguel, Guanacaste, sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Beachfront property in San Miguel, Guanacaste, sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Beachfront property in San Miguel, Guanacaste, sleeps 12 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bejuco holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from San Miguel Beach and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Jungle Butterfly Farm. Coyote Beach and Mike's Jungle Butterfly Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Beautiful Beachfront property in San Miguel, Guanacaste, sleeps 12 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10

We were two families, 9 people in total. Area was amazing!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Incredible home and fantastic experience. This place is perfect for those looking for a slow paced, less developed, not trendy, sparsely populated, less wired/connected setting. The spectacular beach is an integral part of the covered outdoor living space. The living space super comfortable with everything you need to prepare meals, relax, and hang out and works for just 2 people but we could easily see 3 families hanging out comfortably. The internet connection is good enough but there's no TV or other electronics, which gives the place a vaguely lost in time feeling. You can really disconnect. The sleeping areas are regular rooms with AC and hot water. Big yard off the beach is also nice. The living spaces and yards sit on a flat piece of land/house is 1 story/no stairs making it easy to navigate. We used the small above ground pool though that requires climbing up and down a ladder but the pool is not really necessary with the beach right there. Jose the caretaker was very nice. While we prepared most of our meals, we did try a few close by spots including the Restaurante San Miquel, which was fantastic -- such a treat to have a restaurant of that quality right there (all the other guests had driven a long ways to get there so make a reservation if you go). We will definitely return to enjoy both the house and location before this little piece of paradise changes too much.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

2/10

You’re heard this story before. You search for a place in a small, quiet beach community removed from the tourist scene in Costa Rica. Once you rent the place, the first few days are idyllic. Your kids walk on the beach and start collecting shells. You enjoy a nap or two in the hammocks in the outdoor living space. The gardener comes over and prepares fresh clams in linguine and everything is great until Thursday. That’s when the Costa Rican rich kids show up next door. A dozen of them. They set up an outdoor disco tech and start drinking at noon. They assure you that they will not get carried away and brag to you about their trips skiing in Colorado. But the music never stops. You’re so close to their party that you could drop your fork on their speaker. At dinner, you endure the pathetic attempt of them trying to sing American songs at the top of their lungs on the karaoke machine and all the while the drinking never stops. You think to yourself they will calm down after midnight. But they don’t. The thump, thump, thump of the music drones into the early hours of the morning. You go over at 2 a.m. and ask them to turn it down, then at 3 a.m. and then finally they pass out drunk at 4 a.m. and someone manages to turn off the music. You email your host who is incredibly gracious and kind and who knows the owners and the kids staying there. He’s embarrassed. Tells us this has never happened before. He emails the owners and assure us it will be better. This goes on for three nights and finally, after you’ve had enough, you leave early and ask for a refund for the nights you didn’t stay there. For the next two days you end up in a hotel by the airport catching up on your sleep and thinking about the review you’re going to write. It’s a shame really. Costa Rica is beautiful. They live and die by their tourism and to see these young people embarrass themselves, disrespect us and dishonor their country in this way… well, instead of telling a story of wonder and discovery about Costa Rica to all of our friends back home, I will end up telling this story. It’s one that you’ve probably heard before and I’m sure you will hear again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

L’endroit en général est très bien situé si vous aimez le repos et la plage . Les chambres sont propres mais on y retrouve quand même quelques insectes ( ce qui est normal au Costa Rica) . La cuisine extérieure est très utile et la vue est superbe . L’école de surf à proximité était super également ! Nous récompensons !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

We had a blissful month at this house and cannot wait to return. The bedrooms are clean, comfortable, and cool with hot water and good pressure in the bathrooms. Our favorite area was the ranchero with hammocks and dining area. We spent all of our waking hours either at the beach, in the hammocks, or dining together. It made me realize I need this setup at home! The town, people, restaurants, and scenery are beautifully unforgettable and welcoming. Wifi was fast and supported my remote work using a VPN with heavy signal demand. Our group was women and girls and we felt very safe and cared for by José and Bulmar while we were there. José even helped us with a flat tire! If you’re considering this home, book it and enjoy the real Costa Rica. ♥️
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

We booked this property for our first visit to CR with a view to considering the country as a regular winter getaway from Ohio winters. We stayed the first night in San Jose where we met up with our friends two other couples and it was just as well we planned it that way as we had to wait until 7.30pm for Avis to deliver our Mitsubishi Montero 5+2 SUV. I would strongly suggest that you avoid nighttime driving as the last 50kms or so are on unlit, unlined, gravel roads. There are three routes into the property from the main north/south road on the west side of the Gulf of Nicoya, from N to S the first is a steep mountain road from Carmona (the first route we took (and we only took it once)), the second requires fording a river "large stream really" which had water in it the first couple of times but was dry the last time we drove through it in mid March from Juan de Leon, and the southern route from Jicaral which is the flattest run. The property itself is magnificent from the first arrival through the gate, Jose the caretaker ran over to open it as we pulled up, the garden, the flowers, the palms, and you catch the first glimpse of the ocean and the sandy beach. Once we got all the luggage and supplies (from Walmart in Escasu on the way) we were able to start appreciating all La Gobetta has to offer. The open plan rancho is ideal for the location and has seating areas around the bar, a large dining table which can seat 10 two canopies with chairs and tables along with three loungers on the well maintained grassy area between the rancho and the beach. The two burner Propane professional range and the large Propane grill are set up on wheels with the gas bottles so they can be moved around from the enclosed kitchen area into the bar or dining areas to prepare meals. The two side by side fridge/freezers are a little elderly but work well except the water and ice dispensers are out of action. There are lots of ice cube trays and we kept a bag of ice from the local supermarket (there are two) in San Francisco de Coyote a short drive. There is a complete range of pots and pans, a good coffee maker a microwave and large toaster oven, plenty of dishes and cutlery, and a good old fashioned blender (essential for Pina Coladas) and Bulmar keeps it all clean. The water to all the sinks is cold only and the showers use electric shower head heaters which work well. All in all we have booked for two months next year. 5 stars are not enough!!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10

After getting married on the beach of San Miguel in 2021, we were anxious to return and celebrate our anniversary and just relax. When we stumbled across Carlos's listing, we weren't at first sure of the detached kitchen, dining, common area from the bedrooms and whether it would work for our vacation. But, after staying 9 days, Carlos was kind enough to allow us to add two days to our original plan of 7, we have to say that it was one of the best vacations we have had in Costa Rica. Carlos and his staff, Jose and Brauma, made our stay exceptional. Brauma kept everything clean and Jose brought us coconut water every day. The location was amazing, with the beach just steps away and so easy to get to the warm ocean even for our 90 year old father. And the pool was a wonderful way to cool off. Thank you Carlo We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10

We loved our week on Playa San Miguel! The house is right on a beautiful beach with almost no one else on it. The house is great with a fantastic open-air living area and kitchen where we hung out all the time. The rooms are just right - essentially 3 hotel rooms side by side, each with its own bathroom, AC, and comfortable sleeping for four. Property manager and daily cleaning were amazing. Jose brought us fresh coconut water everyday and helped us find and cook clams. This was a perfect stay and we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

We had an excellent stay everything was perfect! The owner Carlos was always very responsive to our questions and needs! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10

This is the most tranquil place, right on the beach! The beach is flanked on both sides with rock pools, full of shells and sea life. Palm trees help shade the beach front in the heat of the day! The caretaker José is wonderful and very attentive and helpful! Boogie boards are provided and a couple of surf boards. Kitchen has everything you need. We lived in the outdoor “rancho” when we were not on the beach. I am trying to figure out how I can get back soon!! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

My family of four and four friends from nearby Cartago enjoyed La Gobeta during Christmas 2019. It was a little rough getting here on the road up and down the mountain but well worth it. The outdoor kitchen is so awesome and it is incredibly stocked with ample amounts of silverware, plates, cups, knives, cooking utensils, crock pots, rice maker, two refrigerators, surf boards, boogie boards, four bathrooms(one in each unit and an outdoor one by the kitchen) 3 hammocks, outdoor above ground pool and all of it right on the beach! I have been using VRBO for over ten years and this is one of the best places I have ever rented. Jose, who is the on-site manager brought us fresh papayas, fresh coconut water from coconuts they cut down from the trees and was very flexible with our arrival and departure times. It is a little off the beaten path so please be prepared to be slightly isolated. Wifi was excellent, no TV’s which was okay with us. Dominga made dinner for us our first evening. We thought she made it in the outdoor kitchen but she prepares it ahead of time and delivers it at the requested time, definitely alot of food, just let Carlos know how many people she should cook for. Our friends from Cartago are thinking of making this their new Xmas tradition to rent La Gobeta every year. This is definitely a piece of paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

Playa San Miguel is a wonderful, unspoiled beach and a great place to relax! We have been there twice, with our children and then with friends, and all enjoyed it immensely. The surf is wonderful for boogie boarders and surfers who are less than experts. The beach is very long and flat, making for very forgiving waves and loads of fun. The house was perfect for us. We had 3 couples and the bedrooms were roomy and private so we each had our own space. The common area was fantastic as we were outdoors all day long yet could still be comfortable and in the shade if we so desired. The kitchen was convenient and functional and well equipped. Bulgar and Calvin take wonderful care of the property! The area is very remote which we love, and yet there are a few restaurants close by and a couple of small grocery stores 10-15 minutes drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10

Beautiful property with gorgeous secluded beach. It’s a longer drive and a little difficult to get there but when you do it’s great. I would recommend hiring Dominga for meals. The food she prepared was delicious and way cheaper then eating out.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10

We absolutely loved our stay at La Gobeta. After reading the previous reviews, we knew we were going to be in a secluded area of Costa Rica. It was such a relaxing week with our family. There were 12 of us that traveled together. There are 3 rooms that sleep 4 people each. The open air living was awesome. We played in the beach and relaxed in the hammocks every day. We drove into Samara twice during our stay. The drive was so beautiful but 4 wheel drive is definitely recommended. The kids loved the small pool at night while the parents sat around and talked. Marvin was so welcoming and the meal service by Gulmar and Dominga were outstanding. We brought cards to play in the evening. It was so nice and relaxing to not have a TV to distract us. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10

We had a wonderful time at this home in San Miguel! The owner, caretaker, and housekeeper were gracious and helpful- suggestions for day trips, restaurants, and gifts of fruits we’d never heard of! We went to playa Coyote, Punta Islita, and Playa Carillo- but none as beautiful as the beach and view from our front yard! We loved the Cabana where we spent most of our time off the beach- cooking, reading. Wish we had one at home. The house itself was laid out more like a motel, with three bedrooms/bathrooms with separate entrances, and no where to sit inside. This was a great first trip to Costa Rica- hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10

Our family of 8 adults had a wonderful time at Carlos lovely beachfront paradise. Great family time lots of time spent in ocean and pool, played yard games during day and enjoyed card and board games in evenings. Had a fire on the beach one evening. We really enjoyed the meals Dominga cooked and delivered each evening. One morning Chico took us fishing and we had fresh caught fish prepared by Dominga for dinner that night....so good! For our family the property worked really well and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Thanks Carlos for all your help! One thing to be aware of if this is important to you is that internet connection can be a bit spotty....wasnt a big deal for us at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This is one of the best secluded, untouched gems of Costa Rica. The accommodations was awesome, the outside kitchen/Rancho is perfect for multi families and the beach was literally a few steps away. Marvin and his wife are very helpful and polite and the owners Carlos and Alejandra were amazing. If you want perfection, its here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

What a delightful spot for a vacation. It's a secluded beach home that accommodated all of our guests and it was absolutely beautiful. Our stay was made even better with careful attention from the owner who lined up a fishing trip, daily housekeeping and Costa Rican home cooking ($6 for breakfast and $10 dinners per person). We woke to spectacular sunrises, fresh fruit and coffee and enjoyed the sand and surf all day long. There were boogie boards and surfboards available and the water was crystal clear with perfect 3-foot surf. In the evenings we watched jaw-dropping sunsets and enjoyed bonfires on the beach. We loved the area! The nearby town of San Francisco De Coyote had a market, pleasant cafe and bar and restaurant. People couldn't be friendlier. The drive to this home is spectacular as well with rural ranches and farms dotting the roadway. Thank you Carlos and Alejandra!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Our family of 12 (2 parents; 5 adult children; 5 spouses/partners) just spent 9 magnificent days at this beautiful beachfront property!! That meant four of us to each simple but completely clean and workable bedroom/bath combo and lots of room for all of us in the spacious free-standing kitchen and open air dining space. We had the gorgeous beach almost completely to ourselves for most of our stay and had the surf and boogie boards going almost non-stop. The volleyball net also got tons of use as did the small but super appreciated above ground pool. Bulmar and Marvin made sure we had everything we needed housekeeping and maintenance wise and we ordered most of our breakfasts and dinners through Dominga, a local and very talented chef! We ate, happily, in a couple local restaurants, visited the little grocery stores in San Francisco de Coyote often, discovered a glorious local bakery and enjoyed a fishing trip with a local fisherman, arranged by Carlos. We also did one day trip to Curu National Park, but mostly we were content to rest and be restored on the property! The drive from San Jose definitely took awhile, especially as we drove through the night, but the location was WELL worth the wait and we'd go back again in a heartbeat! What else is there to say? Book this property!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Thank you to the owners & especially to Marvin, Dominga (the cook$ & Bulma-the maid (sp?) for an incredible stay! We truly felt like we had a piece of the Pacific Ocean to ourselves! We barely saw any other tourists as the beach was so wide & long. We loved mucking around in the tide pools down to the right & enjoyed the estuary/mangroves to the left. The small pool was a welcome retreat to cool off in & the accommodations were comfortable & safe. We truly loved our time here! If we ever get back to that part of CR, we'll absolutely stay again! This property had way more beds/rooms then we needed...but it was what was available & it worked out! THANK YOU! -we are a couple from Maryland, USA that traveled w/our 2 young sons (5.5 & 2.5 yrs old at that time)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

What an amazing place! After driving a little under an hour on gravel roads, we arrived at La Gobeta. We soon realized that the drive was well worth it. Such a beautiful stretch of beach. We felt like we had it to ourselves with hardly any other people. Interesting shoreline with tide pools and cliffs at one end and an estuary at the other. We loved walking on the beach early in the morning then coming back and fixing breakfast in the open air kitchen. A morning swim and playing in the waves with the surf boards and boogie boards that were provided was great. Afternoons were spent lazing in the hammocks, reading, and playing volleyball. We loved the open living area that let us enjoy being outdoors. We arranged lunches with Dominga. They were affordable and tasted great! We enjoyed evenings talking, playing games, and listening to the waves. At the end of the day we were welcomed with comfy beds and air conditioning. The small town close by has a couple of grocery stores that we were able to get everything we needed. We enjoyed lots of fresh fruit! There were 10 of us, 4 adults and 6 young people ages 16-21. We were very comfortable and had a great time! It was hard to leave. Hope to be back someday!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We arrived there late afternoon, the sun was beating down so we went to go sit at the bar under the rancho, in full view if the beautiful pacific ocean, and enjoyed a cold glass of water. The property was the perfect size for our large group of 12, we were able to all eat and sleep comfortably and enjoy the three hammocks and the small volleyball area. The rooms were rustic with good water pressure (something that is scarcely found in CR) and A/C, our beds were very confortable and after the long day at the beach we slept incredibly well. That morning we went fishing in the mangroves with a local fisherman, and got back to breakfast out (prepared by the lovely cook) and coffee ready. That afternoon we went out for a surf session, waves were a comfortable size, but unfortunately closing out a bit. Overall the beach was beautiful with long white stetches on either side and hardly any people, down to the left there was a little estuary that was fun to visit and on the tight were some beautiful tidepools. The house felt very comfortable, had all the amenities we needed, and felt very safe, there were many spaces with shade where you were able to relax when it was too hot, including a small pool. I recommend not messing with any bees around the property but that was the only problem we had. All in all the house was a great place for our weekend and i would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a reasonably priced property with a large area to live in.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

My family and I decided to travel to Costa Rica for the first time and we would have never imagined what a wonderful place it was. We went to "La Gobeta" and it was the best part of our trip. We relaxed on the sand and hammocks, rode horses on the beach, observed nature, and enjoyed the ocean. We also had wonderful meals everyday with the "Dominga Express" service. Everything was clean and neat and service was excellent. This was a very relaxing and pleasantful experience.