My partner and I rented from Rich and Barb to celebrate Halloween weekend and my partner's 30th birthday. I was really impressed by their kindness, warm attitude, and genuine hospitality! We really enjoyed chatting with them, and they were incredibly accommodating. If we needed or wanted anything, they were happy to get it for us with no hesitation. Rich even went out of the way to offer us some delicious dark chocolate to take home with us - so nice of him. Can't be Halloween without candy!
They have a couple of dogs - Teddy and Ollie - and they both were clean, well behaved and adorable. We really enjoyed petting them and seeing them play. It was clear to us that Rich and Barb love them very much, and we really loved seeing their connection.
The room was clean and comfortable and a pretty hue of teal. There was plenty of space for the two of us and our two senior chihuahuas. There are adorable sea creature decals on the wall that gave it a whimsical, welcoming touch. There was a smart TV in the bedroom that allowed us to watch all the horror movies we wanted - there were tons of apps and we had no problems with connection. There's a screen door and window AC unit. We found that keeping the door open, screen door closed, and the lanai ceiling fan on that we were very cool at night. It was nice!
Our favorite part of staying there was the covered living room area outside of our room. There's a table, chairs, TV, full sized refrigerator, and expanded kitchenette with all the amenities you need. We loved their mini-oven so much that we ordered a similar one! They had all the kitchen utensils we could have possibly needed. Make sure to bring salt and spices if you need them for your food. We spent most of our time smoking and playing video games in this area - the hosts were friendly but respectful of our privacy. We are night owls, so we also appreciated being able to stay up late without having to stay in the bedroom.
The bathroom was small but very clean and efficient; the corner one-person shower has some of the best water pressure I've had since I've moved to the island. We couldn't get enough of the hot water. There is also a washer and dryer in the bathroom - a round trip load of laundry only costs $1. The machinery was wonderful and did its job quickly.
They also own a 4 foot pool that we really enjoyed. The patio area is beautiful and clean. We were told we could use it 24/7. My partner has bad recurring nightmares and used to night swim back in college to help her sleep, and it was lovely to see her be able to night swim again. Our first night the pool was warm, our other two nights it was much colder. We enjoyed it during the day after the pool was cooler. (:
Their yard was wonderful to walk around in; the grass felt soft on your bare feet. I loved running with my dogs in the backyard; they both had a lovely time. They have gorgeous yellow hibiscus bushes and palm trees, and we were even able to pick fresh tangerines and starfruit. It really felt like a retreat.
I just want to thank them again for an awesome getaway! We had an awesome time.