This tiny lil apartment can definitely work for a lot of people that want a place pretty convenient and that are going to leave during the day to explore the island. I stayed for almost 2 weeks to do a Zoom Presentation and then retreat staying in for the rest of the time. I wouldnt recommend it as a retreat spot for most people, although it could work for people who are coming from very city environments since it will definitely be nice comparatively. For myself I have lived off grid and in a lot of deep natural silent places so this didnt give me a sense of retreat. They dont pose it as this so no fault on them, just stating in case of helping other people. I knew that was probably the case going in to it yet felt the need for solid wifi which it seemed they had so I compromised. They do have a nice manicured tropical backyard which you get to view from 2 main windows in the apartment. The front screen door goes into the garage which ofcourse has a totally different feel.
You can hear the highway the whole time and sometimes it can get loud from the upstairs tenants dogs running or random things going on up there. Usually it is pretty quiet up there though, definitely at night they are quiet and Im sure when someone isnt there full time they could have no issues.
The great: amazing water pressure and hot water along with a detachable shower head that has many settings, good people, clean place, well stocked kitchen, good tv that extends out, good fans,
The Wifi...
they have a wifi extender right there in the studio. I had a ethernet cable I hooked into it for more security since this presentation was pivitol to my graduation. The wifi worked really well.. 85% of the time. When I went to give my presentation I let Preston and the other people on the property know and requested for them not to do any high stream/downloads during that time. The upstair people said they'd be watching TV during that time. My audio did have problems during the presentation yet other times ofcourse did not. Haha! It worked out okay but wouldnt go there again with that kind of absolute necessary importance 100% of the time.
I wouldnt recommend to people who are afraid of dogs. Their dogs are definitely not aggressive. The opposite, they are quite afraid so bark and have a more challenging time trusting. Yet super sweet when you let them come meet you on their terms especially with treats. Coming out of the apartment and have them sometimes barking at whatever noise the door makes can be startling.
The studio has an upstairs unit that houses Preston's parents; they are very lovely and was so grateful they were there for my stay. His mother was helpful and was a joy talking with her.
Preston and Naomi are very busy. He wasnt always responsive or timely to my messages and missed a few entirely because of the amount of busy-ness in his life. That didnt feel good, I did not feel they were really there for me during my stay although they did accommodate by going out of their way to let me use their juicer, blender and tea kettle in addition to what was already a well stocked kitchen. I went and talked to him, I found him as sincere and a good person. All of them are. I felt better after talking to him yet it didnt take away from the days prior. From then on he was very responsive and gave me a refund for my last day since I got days mixed up somehow.
I would recommend it higher if the price was lower as some other places in the area that are similar, his mother was the contact person for accommodating, and the dogs were better trained. AND I am very grateful for the clean little space, its amenities and to get to know their family including the pups. :)