Por Fin Tres Palmas is idyllic. As you drive in the first thing you notice is the seclusion. You are surrounded by trees and wildlife. The Condo/apartment to the South seems to add to the privacy. As you walk out the front doors you become euphoric. Really. The fresh air, sunlight, ocean, beach, pool, the sound of the surf, all your senses tantalized in one moment.
The home is perfect for 3 couples. 3 King beds and 3 private baths. The Kitchen is fully equipped, and the appliances are great. The dining and family area, though rarely used, are spacious. Future renters will be happy to know that there are two large NEW glass French doors leading out to the deck and providing beautiful views and lots of light to the interior.
While the home met our needs wonderfully, we spent all our time outside. The deck, pool, and bar are the stars of the show. Beautiful views of ever-changing seas and skies. One really can’t get too much of this.
Beds/pillows: not great - but I went to bed every night very tired and woke up every morning quite refreshed. We are Northerners and I just don’t remember hearing such a unique symphony of sounds to go to sleep to. The Coqui and other night sound-makers add a strong sense of being somewhere quite far from home.
The snorkeling off the beach is tremendous. We went everyday 10am-12pm. Clear water, great fish, colorful coral, and sea fans. It’s intimidating the first time out. You must wade out about 20 feet and step off a rock ledge (15/18 inches). Look for a spot where it’s sandy on other side of the ledge. Try to time your step off the ledge between waves. Also, remember to mark your entry spot with a landmark on the beach so you can swim to it when you come back in.
We ate at the Beach House (twice), Shipwreck (twice), and La Copa Llena (once). All are very good and provided a nice variation between casual and (Lol) less casual dining. La Copa Llena -favorite- but most “formal” (expensive) of the three. The acorn-fed Iberico pork is amazing. All meals (& drinks, hemmingway) were excellent. The Beach House is very casual and the Shipwreck is somewhere in between. Also of note: on our last day we swam at the beach just south of boat ramp. Beach restaurant/bar had good tacos & drinks. Great for kids. In Rincon we ate at Café 413. Nice lunch/brunch. Clean. Great Monte Cristo. After Thurs. eve Art Walk, ate at Taqueria Vatos Locos -fun/festive - good food/drink. Our thanks to Anna & Erica for their hospitality and advice.