We enjoyed our stay at Mel's place for a number of reasons:
-location: Beautiful, quiet part of the island
-views: porch overlooks a gorgeous view of the ocean. Great place to enjoy a book or your morning coffee!
-breakfast! Mel made delicious, beautifully-presented breakfasts daily.
-Mel's friendly hospitality and recommendations.
-comfy bed
-showers with plenty of hot water and good pressure
-clean
-beach chairs, towels, boogie boards, and cooler
-covered car port
-did I mention breakfast?? Yum!
Mel's place may not be for everyone, though. A few things to consider:
-if you need climate controlled air, you won't find it here. It's really not needed, unless maybe you are sensitive to the high humidity or have allergies.
-despite Mel's best efforts, you will share the space with some insects and geckos. We found the geckos to be kind of entertaining, and somehow they seemed to avoid the bedroom, kitchen, and bath.
-living room furniture and kitchen cabinets have suffered from the humidity. Perfectly functional and clean, but they show some wear.
-Mel lives in the other part of the house (completely separate). At first I was concerned about privacy, but it was never a problem. He appeared when we arrived and with breakfast, but otherwise we wouldn't have even known he was there unless we needed him.
Overall, I would recommend!