Rachel is a lovely host - so thoughtful and kept thinking of us during our stay. She was respectful and polite in giving us our own space, but was very friendly when we encountered her and provided us with a bunch of toys for our kids, as well as boardgames etc which were very much appreciated seeing as the weather turned rainy during our stay.
The place is beautifully appointed and very spacious - and yes, there really is all the 'basics' that the listing states - cooking oil, salt and pepper, laundry detergent, sugar, coffee... we have found places in the past say they have these items but don't really provide them! Rachel does and it makes life much easier! Pots/pans/utensils etc are of excellent quality too which makes for a nice stay, feels like home. Rachel was quick to respond to any queries and offered us lots of tips for the area. The place is super clean and really nicely furnished - the carpet is SOOO soft! You could nap on it (my husband did!). The top level and bottom level of the house are joined with an internal staircase in the centre (locked - no one can get through) so I was very worried about how much noise our kids made though!! Our young hyperactive kids were extremely boisterous while we stayed, wasn't helped by all the rain which meant they were stuck inside most of our trip, and we were sure the sound would be travelling downstairs - sorry Rachel!!
The views of the ocean were lovely, it was just a shame we didn't use the amazing pool and deck as much as we had planned because of the weather. It was a really nice property in a quiet area, would be a perfect base for lots of travellers. Would love to stay again (without the kids next time! :P)