Our family of six adults had a fantastic time at Casa Sandia. Even though we arrived after dark, Hector met us with warmth and helpful suggestions for grocery shopping and finding our way around the area. The house is even more beautiful and comfortable than described! When we stepped outside on our first morning, the views took our breath away. We kept searching for more words to describe our experiences (lovely, stunning, amazing, beautiful, unexpected, etc.). We were charmed by the rural surroundings, including horses, sheep, roosters, dogs, and even a pig! The mango tree in the yard provided yummy fruit for breakfast and mango smoothies in the afternoon. We enjoyed several local restaurants and grilled out on the patio for our last evening together. The Patillas region of Puerto Rico is less touristy and we felt like we got a glimpse of "real" Puerto Rican life. Thank you, Frances, for sharing your beautiful home with us!