Hi Lana,
Can't help you as much as I would like, there are more experienced people on this site. I go to AC once a year for about three weeks. I don't recognize this place, but others may. My concern is that if it is far north, you are kind of trapped out there. The hand bridge closes at 8:00 p.m., so you can't get into town unless you pay for a boat trip (about $10US RT per person). That may be just what you what. If not reconsider. It does kind of concern me that he wants a total payment, site unseen, upfront. I bow to the others here, but I've never had that happen. But then, I go to the same place every year, so they know me and don't worry. But, I don't think they ever asked for an upfront payment. Again, my biggest concern, do you want to be that isolated.
There are lots of nice places closer in. I've been on a mission since I got back a week ago today (Sob). The place I go to is never advertised, and hardly ever reviewed. I live in fear it will be one day leveled for condos. If you read some of the other issues on trips and honeymoons you will see me, ad nauseum, tooting its horn. Check the site, and email them if you wish at
[email protected]. Its at the near North, so just a 5 minute walk to anything you want. But, also quiet and secluded if you want that. I'm nuts over the place. Its called the Paradise Resort Hotel...not the Paradise Villas right next door. Trust me, if it weren't nice, I wouldn't say it. Its mostly thatched roof structures, but there is one section they call the 'Villas'. V2 and V3 are right together, with kitchens, and on each side of them, V1 and V4 attach, with doors, without kitchens so nice for a group. V2 and V3 rent for $130 a day, but if you are adding on one of the other rooms, they will cut you a good deal. Check it out. Have a wonderful trip. I hope you like my favorite place as much as I do!