We stayed here for three nights, our first visit to Colonia. We got a email a few days before our arrival and the owner was there to greet us - and he was there waiting for a late arrival one of those nights too. He gave us good information about the town - a Frenchman who speaks good English :-) The two rooms upstairs are absolutely lovely and spacious. Our balcony overlooks the very lush courtyard. The entire house and rooms are full of paintings, books and artwork, like a little museum. We were there by ourselves the first night, so it was like being home. The morning staff, Jackie was great. She prepared lovely breakfast and communicate with us through google translate :-) She showed us how to walk the beach, take the bus to Montevideo, eat at the Drugstore restaurant (great place) or rent a golf cart etc, extremely helpful and friendly. The king size bed is very firm and comfortable, linen is great, and small kitchen area in our room too. We did not utilize his tape library but watch a English movie on TV, very relaxing.