I was looking for something not only close to the beach and affordable and all the things you look for, but really and truly special. My parter and I have had a rough year and we really earned and needed this trip in so many ways. I was looking for a space that was like the antithesis of all stress and just felt magical. Paul's listing jumped out at me and I just went with my instincts. The whole experience, start to finish, has been so good that we actually postponed our departure twice just to stay longer. Now we finally really do have to go, but I would choose this tiny home again in a heartbeat, for a short stay or even a long one!
We made incredible meals in the kitchen with no problem, our groceries fit in the fridge just fine and the gas stovetop is amazing. The deep sinks and spray nozzle faucet make washing dishes a cinch, and Paul has provided really nice dishes, utensils, can opener, just a little bit of everything you need. We LOVED, like times one thousand, the outdoor shower. It's so warm and balmy here, it feels amazing to shower out in the sun and the air, and it's very private. Showering goes from being just this thing you have to do, to a real treat. Also, when we came back from the many nearby beaches with sand all over us, it was nice to just shower all that off outside into the grass (there are very nice smooth lava flagstones to stand on, and all along the walkway back to the tiny home).
I had a lot of online work to do while I was here and there are several very nice places to laptop from, in the tiny house, and the coffee maker does a great job. Paul even supplied us with some local ground Kona beans to get started.
The bed is super comfy, the few tasteful items of furniture all contain storage or are in some sense multipurpose, the lighting is adjustable and lovely, the fresh air/windows/light/AC/ceiling fans make it easy to get the temperature and air flow just right. There's plenty of storage for bathroom items and even clothing — this tiny home was easier for us to live out of, for two weeks, than many hotel rooms have been for a weekend, frankly. It's pleasant at all times of day and night, and feels extremely private and quiet.
On top of that, Paul has this fantastic assortment of beach stuff that residents of the tiny home are welcome to borrow at any time! Surfboards, fins, snorkel masks, coolers, towels, etc. We didn't have any of this stuff, and so Paul's generosity really made our trip. He also has a big nice ping pong ball table out in the garage that's super fun. The area is secure and parking is close. Many nice coves and beaches within walking distance, everything else you'd ever need just within a short drive.
Paul himself is extremely pleasant, responsive, kind, and just a wonderful human being. Enjoyed interacting with him and his gal immensely. The wifi worked just fine, and maybe our favorite part of all: the tree growing kefir limes right outside the tiny home's front door! We made lime club soda on rocks literally every day.
Don't wanna leave, can't wait to come back — this jewel is beyond worth it.