I was super excited to meet Hillary and Pike due to the other reviews of them, plus the amazing communication and hospitality they showed me before I ever arrived. I was sad to hear they would be out of town during my stay, but they offered to have a friend stay at their place and host me instead. I was so impressed with their friend, Melissa. She was such a gem! She picked me up from the water taxi after dark and drove me all around the island to give me a lay of the land. She even offered to stop at the grocery store for me so I could grab a few items for my short stay. She quickly responded to any inquiries regarding places to eat. Her suggestions were great!
Nothing to me was considered "negative", but just some tips and tricks for choosing the right place for you and your situation.
1. They provide free bikes from riding around the small island. I didn't take advantage of them simply because I was recovering from surgery and was still in some pain. Walking was easier for me.
2. The property does set off in the back of the island, so there is a little hike to get to the front, where the beaches and shops and restaurants mostly sit - the busies places. If you want to be right near the action, then this won't be the right place for you. But it definitely helps to be in a more secluded, quiet place at night when you're ready to rest.
3. The place I stayed provided a stove, mini fridge/freezer, microwave, and the basic kitchen utensils you might need. Plus some items left behind my previous travelers that they keep in the room for their future travelers. Some of those things came in handy, too! I was happy to leave things behind I didn't need to/couldn't take with me.
4. My host picked me up from the water taxi, and took me back before I needed to depart the island.
5. They even sent their favorite driver to pick me up from the airport in Belize City and drive me to the airport - as well as meet me back at the water taxi and return me to the airport at the end of my stay.
6. VERY hospitable. I will definitely stay with Hilary and Pike again, and hopeful meet them next time. :)