BEGINNINGS:
-Reservations and communication was on point. Darrell greeted us as we drove in, helped us with our bags, and gave us a full tour. The property is so interesting and full of detail at every corner. I noticed something new in every passing moment.

THE SPACE:
-The room/hut/bungalow itself was small and cozy which fit us nicely. It was modern, but with so much unique detail (to fit the pirates of the Caribbean theme). I was so inspired!
-There are other tenants around the property. In one way it feels secluded because there are beautiful trees and plant barriers around. But, it's not the type of secluded naked privacy that a romantic getaway calls for outside of the bungalow itself. The highlights below capture more of the space...

HIGHLIGHTS
-Felt like "glamping" (camping with the luxury of a bed, electricity, a shower, fridge, sink, stove, etc.) in such a unique home
-It included small considerations that go a long way - coffeeeeee:) huge movie collection, toiletries that we may have forgotten including sunblock, lotion, hairspray, toothpaste, shampoo/ conditioner, and more. Also, super cozy blankets and OHHH the recliner chairs. Those were luxurious!
-Variety of unique seating around the lot, some of which hovered over a calming stream of water
-Firepit (for roasting marshmallows of course)
-Location is in the heart of the canyon and super close to the beach
-Darrell was available and responsive (but doesn't by text).

RECOMMENDATIONS
-I didn't ask Darrell how late or early we can call if we need help. Since he doesn't text, you should probably ask what his preferred call times are b/c it just makes it clear and would make you more comfortable to call with that knowledge. You know... it's easy to get used to rapid text responses in this digital world:)

COMPLICATIONS:
-Temporary odor (taken care of): Once we settled in and got cozy on the luxurious recliners we got small whiffs of what smelled like urine. My gf couldn't smell it much, but I'm sensitive to these kinds of smells so it was frustrating and constant for me. I dragged this on longer than needed b/c I started off by cleaning the floor myself which didn't fix the problem. As soon as I called Darrell he was apologetic and cleaned the entire area including underneath the couch. POOF! Problem fixed. He explained that the previous guest may have left the door open so an animal could have snuck in. It put me at ease to know what the source likely was and I was able to continue enjoying the stay. I appreciated the extra effort to explain.

WORTH A RETURN?
I'll probably make my way back here at some point. I would recommend this place to friends and family.

TL;DR: Fun place to stay, semi-secluded/ not private, host is responsive and welcoming