The pros:
Justin's pineapple condo is a cozy little place near town. The location is close enough to the center, but tucked back off the busy street in a quiet area.
Justin was quick to respond, even while he was traveling abroad with his family.
The beds are comfy.
The kitchen comes equipped with all the basics, including spices.
The back porch allows for a nice breeze and stores the extra toys guests have access to, such as pool noodles and sand toys.
We had enough bath towels and were also supplied with beach/pool towels.
The cons:
The tax is very high (was $122 for a 3 night stay).
I asked about an early check in. Instead of being able to access the place earlier, Justin's only cleaner was unable to come until later, due to a delayed return flight. I understand that kind of thing happens, and agree with his choice to hire local, independent cleaners, however, we were told the place would be ready by 6:00pm, but that we could drop off our belongings before then, which we did. The cleaner didn't arrive until 6pm and the place wasn't actually ready until closer to 8pm. Upon communicating this inconvenience with Justin, we have not come to a satisfactory resolution. As an Airbnb host myself, I would like the acknowledgement that an 8pm check in is rather extreme, especially after asking about an earlier check in. Instead, I was essentially told that I should have more grace in this situation, and this is where we differ as hosts.