LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION.
Once I realized how close this property was to the beach -- like, literally steps right across the street -- I realized how easy it was to go back and forth. Wake up, go for a swim. Come back, putz around, make lunch, bring lunch to the bach, go for a swim. Etc etc.
The only downside is there is no air conditioning and the place can get stuffy. With the right combo of open windows/screens and fans, though, it was possible to get airflow in especially at night.