Cocotier or Idyllic

gobucs · Post by **gobucs** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:47 am

Has anyone stayed at Cocotier or Idyllic lately?
We are going to pick one of these and just wanted to know if anyone had a bad stay at on of these
Oh by the way glad to be back on the Forum!!

Knolmom · Post by **Knolmom** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:05 pm

There is a big, BIG difference between these two properties. Think the Ritz vs. Holiday Inn. I have stayed at Idyllic and have toured Cocotier. Unless you have small children where you require a pool that is completely separated from the house, I strongly suggest Cocotier. Location, design and furnishings are at lead 20 years apart style wise.

Jan&MikeVa · Post by **Jan&MikeVa** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:37 pm

We stayed at Cocotier about 6 years ago and loved it! Don't know anything about Idyllic. At Cocotier the bedrooms are all accessed from the outside, don't know the ages of your travelers. The main living area was comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. The pool and hot tub served us all well. We used 2 jeeps while there and I would say the parking would be tight with more than that.
Let me know if you have any specific questions

Jan

Knolmom · Post by **Knolmom** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:29 am

Jan
Thanks for your offer to answer questions about Cocotier. When I toured it, I was not thinking in terms of a 2 yr. old and a 6 month old. Can you tell me if any of the bedrooms would be large enough to hold a pack and play and a portable crib? Also, are there any bedrooms close enough to the main living area so that when we put the children to bed we can still hear and look in on them? We have stayed in quite a few villas but most of them do not have A/C and we want to go in July. thanks.

Jan&MikeVa · Post by **Jan&MikeVa** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 12:00 pm

I think it would be pretty tight, but it could be done. There are 2 buildings to Cocotier. The 2nd building consists of 2 queen size bedrooms, both entered to the left side of the main house and pool deck. The main building houses the living area, master bedroom and 1/2 bath on the first floor. Off of the pool deck are stairs leading to an identical MBR (right over top of the main level one) with a deck. The main level bedroom is right next door to the living room off the pool deck via sliding glass doors. That might work.
How many people are you thinking about?

gobucs · Post by **gobucs** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:13 pm

Thanks Guys,
We just booked Cocotier from 6/24-7/1/13

The only reason why we were considering Illyic is because we didnt know if one of the 4 couples was going, but now they are!!!!!!
Good to talk to you again Jan
Are kyou going anytime soon?
Lynn

Jan&MikeVa · Post by **Jan&MikeVa** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 4:05 pm

Hi Lynn!
Yes, we are hoping to be going in mid June! Hopefully we will be there when you are

You'll like Cocotier! Snag the upstairs bedroom......it's the most private

Let me know if you have any questions!

gobucs · Post by **gobucs** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 4:42 pm

How long are you staying?
We should hook up for sure!!

Jan&MikeVa · Post by **Jan&MikeVa** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 5:50 pm

The trip is not planned yet. Hoping to be there when some friends are there the 15th to the 22nd. But we might not fly in until the 18th and stay for a week.

Knolmom · Post by **Knolmom** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:26 pm

We are going to be 4 adults, 1 toddler and one infant. This is why we need at least one large king BR immediately adjacent to the living area and then another king BR elsewhere. Looking for A/C, shade and easily accessible. Also looking at Peace and Plenty, Villa Rendevous, Ambiance and Dancing Dolphins. Feeling we would not need full A/C at Peace and Plenty.

gobucs · Post by **gobucs** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:21 am

Awe we are going 6/24-7/1
SOrry we will miss you guys

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