Akhshaan Kamdar
Never have I felt so compelled to write a lengthy review but the experience has been so fantastic, that it warrants it. I've lived here for 3 months (sunset room) and enjoyed every moment to the hilt. 1. The host - Rami is the most inclusive, hospitable, and caring host I've met. He is meticulous in his endeavor to ensure everyone has an amazing experience. He even catered to my insanely restrictive dietary preferences and made sure I was fed well during family brunch and dinner. 2. The villa and location - The villa is super spacious, has breathtaking views (of Mount Teide, Puerto de la Cruz and an ever colorful sky gracing the Atlantic horizon)and is fully loaded with amazing amenities (pool, jacuzzi, sauna, TT table, weights+ bench, etc.). The interiors are done with aesthetic taste. The location is perfect for me - it cuts you off from the busy touristy areas, is in the green but is a 5 min drive from a La Orotava (world heritage site), Santa Ursula (small town where you can access supermarkets Hiper Dino, Mercadona and Tri Fit Pro - a gym with amazing views). Definitely recommend a car given the steep roads (although I did meet many who used taxis, buses, a road bike or just walked), but there's always someone in the community to help. 3. The community - Every single being I crossed paths with was pretty amazing, uniquely diverse, and super inclusive friendly and accommodating. Rami's coliving attracts some of the coolest people who function as a cohesive unit without compromising on the need for space. It would be a good challenge if you could attend every community event which could be anything - hiking, star gazing, improv, family meals, sunset yoga, ecstatic dancing, jam sessions (always ask for a full moon jam - other coliving members come here to socialize), movie night, football (soccer), meditation, working out, exploring wild beaches, restaurants, ice cream excursions (my favorite), or watching Tenerife play in the La Liga at Santa Cruz stadium. I'm pretty sure I missed some activities. Overall, I definitely and strongly recommend you to book here (you'd be really heartbroken if you had to leave before a month) and experience a new family chez Rami.