Adrian

Reviews

Superhost

24 total reviews

92% Excellent

24 reviews

4.88

2019–2026

24 reviews

2BR Home in San Salvador

Christine

Excellent, 7 months ago

Great Stay!

We stayed 2 couples in the villa for 4 nights and we all loved it! Looked like in the pictures, if not even better. We also really enjoyed the common areas, the included breakfast and yoga classes. The cafe serves excellent lunch and snacks as well. All personnel were super friendly and helpful with arranging transportation, local recommendations etc. Only downside was that we could hear from the bedroom when large trucks passed by on the road since Balance is located close to the entrance of El tunco (however great location in general). But a small minus for an overall great accommodation - would definitely stay here again if returning to El tunco.

Host Response

Thank you so much, Josefine, for your lovely review! We’re really happy to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your stay and that the villa met (and even exceeded!) your expectations. It’s great to know you appreciated the common areas, breakfast, yoga classes, and the café- and we’re especially glad our team could help make your stay smooth and enjoyable. Thank you as well for the honest note about the road noise. Being close to the entrance of El Tunco does come with the benefit of a very convenient location, but we understand how occasional traffic can be noticeable. We truly appreciate your feedback and would love to welcome you back anytime you return to El Tunco! 🌴✨

We had an amazing stay at this outstanding home, the accommodation is secluded which is exactly what we were after and had all the amenities described. The team were all super responsive and helpful with anything we needed alongside recommendations. Would stay here again.

Host Response

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing stay and found the accommodation secluded and well-equipped, just as you were looking for. It’s wonderful to know that our team was responsive and helpful with your needs and recommendations. We would be delighted to welcome you back anytime!

The private villa was perfect for our girls trip. The private pool and outdoor shower were great to have after days and nights out in el tunco. We took advantage of both the yoga and surfing lessons on site which I’d highly recommend as well. The staff were all very friendly and helpful whenever we needed anything and very responsive! Can’t wait to visit again.

Host Response

Thanks for staying at the Balancé Surf and Yoga Retreat. Your positive energy and respect for the space made hosting you a delight. We loved sharing our yoga space and the beautiful Villa with you and always look for the best 500 E-RYT professional yoga teachers to improve our offerings. Thanks again for choosing us!

Great villa inside a hotel with yoga classes and a cafe which serves delicious healthy food during the day and delivers the food to the villa. The private pool was amazing. We left feeling super relaxed and refreshed. Cleaning services everyday in the room which was great. The bedrooms are quiet and dark for a great nights sleep. Highly recommend !

Host Response

Thank you so much for being a wonderful guest! Your sincere words mean the world to us and our staff. We would be thrilled to host you again in the future!

Stayed in the villa for a week with two of my friends, it looks exactly like the pics. Very clean, very well maintained. Highlights are definitely the pool, the outdoor shower, the air conditioning, and the super helpful staff that seemed to always be around. Also the wifi performance was overall very good, some mornings seemed a little slower (folks taking meetings perhaps?). Definitely would stay here again, looking forward to when I can return.

Host Response

Hey Robert! 🌟 We're stoked that you chose our hotel for your retreat and super glad you loved it! 🎉 Thanks for the awesome feedback about the wifi too. We're taking it seriously and always looking for ways to improve. Can't wait to have you back for another fantastic stay! 😊

Great times memories were made here! Adrian was extremely responsive and helpful especially given many covid related concerns. My group utilized the entire property although the yoga studio was closed due to covid. Marcos and his team were up every morning tidying up the property, cleaning out the pool and putting back patio furniture due rain from the night before. The rooms were clean and had attractive decor. The location is great and a very short walk from local shops, restaurants (some tuned night club), bars and (rocky) black sand beach. If you’re a surfer, stay here. Surf lesson were offered although we did not have time to take advantage of that. Overall a very pleasant stay. Looking forward to coming back.

Amazing place, super reliable. Exactly as in the pictures. My friends and I enjoyed it. Marcos was phenomenal, always very attentive and available to help. Anything I needed or ask, he was always able to respond and help. Pros: clean pool and outdoors, very clean and spacious rooms, super comfortable beds, great location, very quiet place, privacy. Cons: kitchen inside the rooms could be an inconvenient due to cooking smell and noises.

The place is a bit smaller than advertised, however it’s pretty nice. This place didn’t work for our family vacation, but I can see it working for a group of friends, surfers, etc. Host is a bit hard to reach, but the everything man Marcos is pretty nice and makes up for the host.

Host Response

Elizabeth's review was well received on our end, however it is inaccurate. The space is exactly as advertised on our listing and every other review that we have on our profile makes that very clear. The description explains exactly what comes with each of the three rooms and the photographs demonstrate all of the common areas, the pool, etc. What Elizabeth did not state publicly, is that she was actually disappointed because they weren't able to bring their dog to the property. Our listing clearly says no pets. In fact, there are only 3 rules listed: No pets, No parties, no smoking. Elizabeth waited until after she had made her reservation to tell me that they were bringing a dog, without asking me first if it was okay. Had she asked, I would have of course let her know that our policy says no pets. She did tell me that the dog was a service animal. We discussed as a team on our end, and offered her an exception to the rule. She was allowed to bring her dog, but would have to pay a refundable damage deposit. She declined this offer and chose not to bring the dog. Additionally, she states that "this place didn't work for her family vacation" but in her private feedback to me she indicated that comment referred to Playa El Tunco in general, not to our property. Lastly, she mentioned that I was hard to reach at times. She did not clarify that she was messaging me late at night, such as around 8:30pm or 9:00 pm on a Saturday night to make a last minute request if they could use the yoga studio the next morning. Had she submitted questions timely, we would have responded of course. Our response rate on Airbnb is clear evidence that we respond to customers quickly and on time. Marcos is on the property throughout most of the day and is always available to answer questions for guests. The quality of his service and mine as the host are very clear in all of our reviews.

2BR Home in San Salvador

Elizabeth

Excellent, 5 years ago

Amazing place, very inviting and with wonderful hospitality!

The best choice for celebrating our wedding. We are glad we found it, we loved it so much for our stay and for the event, and our guests also enjoyed the place very much. The rooms are great for sharing with family, renting the entire villa. The garden is a paradise, and the surrounding amenities are unbeatable. We're definitely going back - as soon as it's available - to celebrate more family and friends events. We recommend that the garden area be more illuminated, just as we did for our event. This would give more visibility to the interior for people who walk along the beach. Thank you so much for fulfilling our dream of getting married on the beach.