We had already stayed 3 nights on the south side of the island, and this was to be our crash pad for the last 5 nights. This plan worked out mostly well for us, we had only one day where we had to go back to the "other" side of the island, and that was New Years day so the traffic to the otherside wasn't too bad. If I had chosen to spend all 8 days here. I wouldn't have experienced much about the other side of the island. But for the Northside of the island, there is a bunch of stuff to see and do close by.

The golfcourse view is more of a peekabo view, but if you get the right cloud break, the view of the mountains and possible waterfalls is GREAT! The beds are comfortable fine. The parking spots are a little tight. So don't go renting a mammoth SUV or something. We had a Hyundai Santa Fe and it was snug. READ the info pack. It is chock full of great information!

We had only one real snafu and it was handled super quick! Jessica was prompt and helpful.

For people who are ignorant, like me, the whole complex is air conditioning free. So that means all the windows pretty much need to be left open all night while you are sleeping. This works great...unless neighbors are up until 1:00 am talking anywhere their open windows. Or if the other neighbors are losing their hearing and have to have their TV on until 10 or 11. This can't be mitigated. It can be accepted as part of the island package.

We didn't use the pool when there were so many beaches to see. We did go down to the St Regis and found the local beach parking full. So instead we went and valet parked for free. Free? Yep. For the low price of getting a quality coffee at the coffee shop. That way, we were able to roam the grounds of the St. Regis and get a taste of how the other 1% live. The Hidden Beach right there is not to be missed.

I wouldn't hesitate to suggest this house to any of my friends. I would just give them warning about the night noise issues. Jessica is a fantastic host and seems to have thought of almost everything.

This is a great home base for the north side of the Island.