LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION.
When we decided to buy in Casa Del Mar, and looking at units in every Villa, over 3 visit. The location and level of finishes of the units was huge. We quickly ruled out Phase 2, with the 200 yard walk across the Arroyo to the Hotel.
One unit was in the 'second row' of villas with a partial ocean view, a unit with the best upgrades and finishes was over looking Las Ventanas, it also had a great patio, be noticed it was in the shade early afternoon. Others were on two levels. The beach front villa with unbelievable ocean views was fantastic during the day, but left you with no view after dark. We actually had an offer to buy, on a ground floor unit, overlooking the pool and beach, but found privacy was an issue. So It quickly became apparent that we needed a wish list. ( √ ) Unobstructed Oceanview, ( √ ) Overlooking the pool, ( √ ) Adjacent the hotel, ( √ ) One level, ( √ ) Afternoon Balcony sun, ( √ ) Night time view, ( √ ) Upper level, ( X ) Fully modernized
Goviota 301 ticked every box for us, except the last one, and after a total 4 month remolded we got our ( √ )