Lovely home in the north shore. The setting is very social and lots of lively interactions. Even in the private rooms, there it's extremely social. Great for getting to know people in both the dorms and other private rooms. The room itself is very comfortable and quiet. Appreciated that around the property you are not only able to get beach towels, but also there are lots of handy items like bug spray, sunscreen, etc. This was greatly appreciated when the mosquitos came out at night, or before heading off on a hike. Bernie himself is very helpful, with all the tips and suggestions you could ever need. I appreciated his friendly demeanor and unwavering helpfulness.