Our stay at Shallow Bay was perfect. We stayed in the second floor apartment (there is another unit on the first floor) and it was wonderful. It felt like being in a tree house! Right on the water, surrounding by palms and fragrant trees, the sound of the waves and leaves was so calming. The house has great airflow which is nice in a tropical (read hot and humid) location. We didn't need to run with AC with the windows open and the ceiling fans. The kitchen had all we needed and more. Bathroom shower was awesome. Lots of hot water! The location was especially good for us: we could walk to the "hotel zone" of Hopkins in about 10-15 minutes. All in all, I would highly recommend Rita and Steve's place for anyone looking for a quiet getaway.