We just returned from a stay with extended family at Villa Vidorra on Soliman Bay. Honestly, it was the nicest rental property we have ever stayed in. It is like a boutique mini hotel. The owners designed the house with groups in mind, so the public spaces are all well laid out. There is a very large living room space, with a separate TV room and a separate dining room area, but there are no walls- the main floor is very open and light, with high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. As a previous reviewer noted, it is nicer in person than it is in the photos because of the scale of the property. Both floors have very high ceilings, and all the bedrooms and the living room have recessed brick bovida ceilings which are stunning. The materials are all top notch- the entire house, including the pool area, has marble floors, huge tiled showers, thick solid wood doors, and there are onyx sinks & an onyx tub, beautiful light fixtures and tile work, and a gorgeous marble staircase with a custom iron handrail. The beds, linens, and furniture were all comfortable and the house is tastefully decorated. No detail was missed, down to the hand laid brick portion of the road outside the house (which is a dirt road before and after the house).
The service was also excellent. Chef Leo, Chef Felipe and Luis the bartender/ server provided service that far exceeded our expectations. We ate more food than even they could believe, and whatever we requested, they prepared with a smile. The kitchen staff felt like part of our family by the end of the week. As it is still a new property, any small issues that arose were addressed immediately by the owners who are tirelessly committed to offering the highest level of customer service to their guests.
Villa Vidorra is by far the nicest house on Soliman Bay, and perhaps the nicest house in the region. It is also very quiet and private both inside and out. We had a group of 12 and when I closed our bedroom door, I could not hear the music playing or people talking downstairs. There are comfortable chairs in the sun and shade at the beach and at the pool, and a big shaded seating area by the pool. The bay has sea grass, but there is a path that leads to the turquoise waters just beyond. We used the kayaks and paddle board every day.
The owners also helped us coordinate excursions with Riviera Adventours and arranged for massage therapists to come to the house (the massages were excellent). They have left no stone unturned- even the light switches are labeled. There are truly not enough superlatives to describe Villa Vidorra. It was a stay our family will cherish for many years to come.
MEP
San Francisco, California