6/10 Okay
Carolyn S.
Feb 13, 2026
My husband & I booked a 29 stay at Vistalmar in Jan. 2026. We conversed thru WhatsApp with the owner and thought we had a good idea of what to expect. She gave us good information about getting around on the island and accessing the property. The rooms were large & clean.The grounds are beautiful & the pools were clean. The problems were 2 fold. 1st- there is no beach. Images posted by the owner on VRBO are misleading making the waterfront area seem a private oasis when in actuality the water is not at all inviting & there is no place to put a chair on the sand. The dock area is OK although it needs some repair work. There is a very large, ugly, deserted boat blocking a good bit of the view of the water. The actual Mangel Halto Beach is quite a bit further south & not walkable. As suggested, you must rent a car or expect long walks followed by bus rides or expensive cabs. We had hoped to only rent a car part of the time but ended up with one the full trip.The second, most disturbing issue is the dog problem. My husband & I love dogs. If you do not, stop now and do not even consider this property. Despite what is advertised, there were eight, yes 8 dogs on the property the day we arrived. They are friendly & smart.They are also bored with nothing better to do than chase cars & bikes & bark & BARK. In the morning & several times thru the night. BARK BARK! I suggest the owner take the dogs to her home, remove the water & food bowls so she can have them keep her up all night.
Carolyn S.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2026















