The location was undergoing what appeared to be septic repairs and the residential area is immediately downwind from the septic site, providing a rather unpleasant scent throughout the property, including inside the home.
As is common with this area, there is no A/C and passive cooling/electric fans are used to allow air flow. This particular unit type is not designed in a way to allow significant air flow, and there is no screen door on the entrance to allow extra airflow without inviting unwanted winged pests; the heat can become oppressive by mid morning, and continues into the night, which may make it difficult to sleep for some.
The host does provide some great extras, such as beach chairs, coolers, and plenty of beach towels. The kitchen is also well furnished and has a plentiful amount of dishes, utensils, pots and pans. There is a Brita pitcher in the fridge and plenty of ice trays to use for cool drinks. The especially nice touch was the coffee grinder, so coffee aficionados who stay here have a great opportunity to immediately enjoy any local whole bean coffees l they choose to bring home.
The beach at the property is a great place to spend the mornings before exploring the island, snorkeling here is ok, and you might chance a glimpse at a sea turtle swimming by, like we did. There are many great food trucks walking distance away, and Kaya’s market has a lot of products to offer in a pinch. Despite the isolated location of this getaway-spot, drug stores and a full grocery store are just a short drive north.
Overall, not a bad location, and the host was very helpful, but it would have been nice to know the septic was under servicing prior to our arrival, as the aroma from this greatly affected the quality of life ad the property.