I had no idea this was part of a hostel with long term tenants, I think it is important to know this before booking. We had the bottom floor unit with people in the room above and there is zero insulation between the floors so we could clearly hear them loudly stomping around at all hours of the day and night.
I think it is also important to know, that currently there is construction work happening to the restaurant behind the hostel that starts at 7:30am every morning - including weekends. I appreciate this is out of the hosts control, but it would've been nice to know this. If you want a relaxing holiday with sleep ins, this is not the place to be.
We were never sent check in instructions so were stranded outside trying to contact the host to figure a way to get into the house. Another guy that was staying in one of the other rooms said he had had the same problem when he checked in.
Inside the unit, the cupboard was filled with unwashed dishes and the water pressure in the shower is no more than a dribble - the pressure in the hand basin was far more powerful than the shower. Also, while the listing states there is a TV in the room, there isn't, it's in the communal area - and the people in the hostel weren't keen to share. There also isn't any air conditioning - which is fine, the listing stipulates that, but there is also no fan, so it gets very warm in the room. I'm glad we weren't staying over the height of summer.
I can't fault the location though, a block over from the main beach and surf club and a short walk to the centre of town.
All in all, in was an okay stay. Definitely wish I had spent my money elsewhere, but it also could've been worse. It would be ideal if you were there to attend their surf school or to take one of the tours they offer in the area.