Words cannot do justice in capturing just how incredible our experience at Rancho Alegre was over the holiday weekend. My wife and I had been planning this trip for well over a year to celebrate my 40th birthday. We arrived with 15 friends, five kids, and super high expectations given the many moving pieces we had in place for a memorable trip. And without fail, Frank and Rancho Alegre delivered at every turn. To start, the property is perfect - the views (!), the friendly animals, the size, location, attention to detail, decor, games (indoor and outdoor), cleanliness, vibe, you name it. Every room had gorgeous views, soft bedding, interesting artifacts, and private space, perfect for a large group with differing needs. The main rooms were also ideal for games, pool, ping pong, hanging out by the fire, large group dining (indoor and outdoor), photos, etc. The kitchen had everything to meet our cooking needs and the needs of the catering team we hired for the big party. And, truly the best part of it all was Frank himself. I have met a lot of property owners over the years and Frank is by far the most gracious and easy-going host I've had the pleasure of working with. Email communication was prompt, contracts and payments clear, and he was present enough on site to take care of our (many) needs (i.e., wifi, setting up Sonos speakers, finding the bikes, removing trash and recycling, calling in a masseuse on a holiday, helping us with laundry, and even folding my friend's clothes!). At the same time, he allowed us to do our thing and was not pressed about kids running around wild on the property, late night sing-along's, an accidental broken chair, texting him 24-7, etc. At every step he was friendly, easy to talk with, and happy to help us have the best time possible. And we did. Every single guest present wants to return ASAP. In fact, we would like to make this an annual trip! It was truly the best group vacation I have ever had. I never write reviews, but this one deserves it. Please be good to Frank and his family, the animals, and the property because we want everyone to have the chance to experience this place to its fullest, just as we did. Thank you, Frank and team, this is a trip I will never forget.