We ran into a few bumps in the road but overall we had a great stay at Sparky’s Place. We booked before the omicron scare and he was pretty strict about the cancellation policy even when NL was shutting down. We didn’t even get a refund for the two days we lost when our flight was cancelled. I’d say that this was the most frustrating interaction we had with Michael. The house is spacious and perfect for kiters. Beach is about 500m away. The area is safe, but you still have to be a bit careful. Mall, bars, grocery store all within walking distance. Few issues with the TV, plumbing, electricity, and internet - all resolved very quickly by Michael. His house keeper, Memory, is a fabulous woman who made us feel very welcomed. Good place for us to work remotely, kite, and escape the winter.