The property is gorgeous as is the main house, which we were given a tour of when we arrived. Security is top notch. The rental itself is a bit small, stuffy, and awkward. Hardly any space to put food and no place to hang a swimsuit or clothes to dry, for example.
Ricardo's hospitality was great, but a little overbearing for my husband and I. We are introverts and value privacy and independence. There was a washer and dryer, boogie boards, and bikes to borrow but with an implication that we had to ask permission first.
Location is so-so. It is right across the street from Sunset Beach. There are food trucks close enough to walk to, but not much else in walking distance, it is right on the bus line though and about a 8 min drive to Hale'iwa, which is definitely worth checking out. Try an ice cream sandwich from the Coffee Gallery.