The condo is absolutely beautiful! Not only is the view incredible from almost every room - including the bathroom - the condo itself is terrific. It is decorated with the local artwork and feels like a home, not a rental. It is quite spacious and comes fully stocked. The grounds crew are wonderful, with the added bonus of no bugs all week. Having the huge jug of purified water is an added bonus, along with the lovely decanters in each bathroom.
We snorkeled every day, starting right out front into Half Moon Bay. Besides the incredible fish and coral, I swam with squid and sting rays. Akumal Bay, a short walk south, has another nice reef with sea grass which the turtles enjoy, so we were lucky enough to swim above feeding green sea turtles. If you are a beginner or want completely flat water, the lagoon to the north of the condo is perfect for that, but there is a fee (and there is no coral), but it is like swimming in an aquarium due to the wide variety of fish.
Miguel is fabulous as a guide or for transportation. Many wonderful sights to see for a 1/2 day excursion . Ruins and cenotes are a must! Recommend getting to ruins when they open to beat the crowds - which makes a huge difference on the experience. (Rent bikes at Copa!)
We went on a tight budget, and ate mostly in the condo with it's perfect view. There is also a fabulous patio on the top of the building for watching the sunset over the jungle, star gazing or just hanging out with the views of diving pelicans into the incredible blue waters.
I can't say enough nice things about everyone involved from the personal attention Cheryl and Don gave us, throughout the entire process, to hugging Miguel good bye at the airport.