My husband and 3 children under age of 12 stayed at Batik Blue. The house itself is gorgeous; spacious, open and airy common areas surrounded by lush tropical gardens with a private pool. Several incredible spots on the property to enjoy a good read, or some relaxing time to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the magical sounds of nature. The bedrooms were spacious and air-conditioned and high quality, soft sheets, which for me is an absolute MUST. The kitchen is very well equipped, making meals easy. The staff is very friendly and we returned to an impeccable house each day after some morning beach time. The beach is a short walk from the property, through a small stretch of "jungle" as my children referred to it. Playa Hermosa is a long beach and felt almost like a private beach since there were very few people at any given time. Surfers are out every day and we tried a lesson one day which was fun. When the tide is low, there are sea pools within easy walking distance that the whole family enjoyed. The sunsets were breathtaking! There is horseback riding and canopy nearby of which we only did the canopy and greatly enjoyed!! We went to several wonderful local restaurants and bakery, all recommended by Cristina. Not only was the food excellent, but the owners all very charming, with interesting stories about how they had come to live in Santa Teresa. Cristina and all of the staff went out of their way to make our stay absolutely incredible. I highly recommend Batik for anyone wanting to truly disconnect from the every day, to reconnect with nature, to relax and recharge in a beautiful beach setting, to meet great and interesting people from all over the world, and to see the most breathtaking sunsets anywhere. There truly is something for everyone, if you're adventurous enough to get there!