Hosts are very responsive and really have the place stocked with towels, shampoo, soap, beach chair and towels as well as some condiments. Checking in can be easy if you have a travel companion or difficult if you are alone and have to transport/pull/drag suitcases up a hill in order to get the key from the lockbox. Windows do not seem to open but view is nice. Building does not have a formal reception area . The distance to the beach is about a 10 minute walk.