The view.
That's it. That is all I should need to say to convince you that this is the place you should stay.
But, maybe you need a little more convincing. To be blunt, this place isn't The Ritz. The building and the unit are both a little rough around the edges. That's not to say they're poorly maintained, they're not. I think it's due mostly to age and use. That being said however, it was clean and comfortable and stocked with more than enough amenities to ensure a pleasant stay. The exception being toiletries, specifically bath soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion. These are standard issue at any hotel, but not here. Not a big deal, just make sure to bring your own.
My wife and I stayed here with my sister and her husband. Even with four adults in the room we never felt like we were getting in each other's way. There's plenty of comfortable places to sit and having that second full bathroom meant nobody was left hopping on one leg, if you catch my drift. There's a reason why Carolyn all capped "BIG" in her listing. It is.
The free open parking is a perk I don't think gets enough attention. Being able to come and go as we pleased and always being able to find a spot close to our unit was beyond convenient. Most resorts in the area will happily charge you up to $40 a night for that privilege. That's money much better spent on a meal or an experience.
Speaking of resorts, when we first started planning our trip we thought we wanted to stay in one. After checking prices my jaw literally dropped. $1000 a night for a standard garden view king room was not uncommon. A quick scroll though AirBnb and I found Carolyn's place. Right away, the pictures caught my eye. I mean come on, that's why you're reading this review, right? I thought this has to be a mistake. There's gonna be a huge fee tacked on somewhere. While there were the standard fees, it was still WAY less expensive than a comparable resort room. Plus, you get the kitchen, and the in unit laundry, and the two full bathrooms, and the free parking, and THAT VIEW! I can confidently say this is the best deal on the island.
So to wrap it up, we had an amazing stay on this beautiful island and staying in Carolyn's rental was absolute treat!
PS - Sea turtles.