we just got back yesterday from ac. we stayed at Captain Morgan's very peaceful and quiet with 2 great pools one brand new with a swim up bar. 99% of the people there were couples. 3 nights a week louie plays guitar and sings by the pool from 5-9 we ate at portofino and i thought the place was sort of stuffy. keep in mind i am a friendly southerner! captain morgan's has cabanas right on the beach and villas that are 4 plex which is where we were and loved it- still pretty secluded. they have a kitchenette in them w/ coffee maker (we love to sit on the veranda each morning and have our coffee), mini frig, microwave, toaster and stove. the serivce is perfect there and going north or south was easy for us. if the cm boat is going to town you can catch a ride free and the ferry goes up and down all the time although not as often in the off season. cm's has a beach bbq on thursday and that was very good. a couple we met staying at cm's also had dinner at mata chica one night and loved it said it is a great atmosphere and food. we ate at capricorn ( it was awesome) and portofino (great service, pretty good food and a stuffy atmosphere. by the time we left cm's we knew the entire staff by name. they take wonderful care of you. have a good time