That is how my wife and I greeted each morning for a couple of months this winter. First - our landlady was a peach: very communicative, warm, friendly - responsive in the extreme. Second - the physical plant is wonderful, perfect for us: 3 - 5 storey buildings, a total of 44 units, large enough to have everything we'd want, small enough that it was a personal experience, we didn't get lost in the shuffle. The apartment itself is most excellent - all the necessaries are there, and the decorating is wonderful, clearly thought out over considerable time. Third - Looking out off our 2nd storey balcony, over the pool to the sea (some 200 yards beyond the pool), the quiet, the lapping of the ocean waves, the calm, tranquility was perfect. Fourth - the grounds and common areas are meticulously maintained to a high standard, and are absolutely beautiful. Fifth - the staff (4 guards [24/7 security/walled compound] + 3 jacks of all trades [whose mission in life seems to be to make the residents' lives easier] maintain the facility, and are available to procure needed items [e.g. charcoal should you wish to barbecue, water cooler refill bottles, etc] or attend other needs like placing beach chairs (and retrieving them in the evening), and more. If a desired item/function is beyond their scope they're more than happy to refer you to the appropriate supplier. Sixth - though Juan Dolio is off the beaten path (a plus for us) everything one needs (ATM, bank, restaurants, groceries, pharmacy, urgent care, more) is readily at hand, much of it within walking distance - and failing that a short drive or cab ride (~$300 DOP for most anything in Juan Dolio).
We have stayed in several VRBO apartments and none, repeat NONE are nicer, better situated, nor owned/managed by a more felicitous landlady. My only reluctance in writing this review is that it may encourage other folks to consider staying here, and make it tougher for us to return.....though, we HAVE reserved for next winter! I cannot overstate how much we enjoyed ourselves, what a great experience this apartment/stay has been.