THE GOOD
- The place is an amazing deal for the area, with a private bathroom en suite you'd be hard pressed to find any value greater. It is cozy and homey in it's own rustic way.
- The location is superb, just a few minutes drive to the beach! It is directly off the highway which is convenient, and somehow the noise is not very audible. With just a little drive up a dirt road you suddenly feel like you're in a secluded cabin in the woods, with the option to go at a beach at any moment! Hard to beat that variety!
- George was hands-off and let us enjoy our stay with no intrusions while still making sure we were comfortable. Leading up to the trip he gave excellent recommendations for beaches and places to eat around the area. (We second his recommendations of East Matunuck Beach and Crazy Burger!)
THE BAD
- As it is made clear on the listing, this place *is* rustic. The water in the bathroom was very dirty with rust throughout our stay. With a tub being the only option (which we actually enjoyed), this is the water you will have to bathe in. I would not recommend drinking from the sink, which is inconvenient considering it is the only water source in the suite.
- There are no shades or curtains on most of the windows. Due to the orientation of the apartment this wasn't necessarily an issue of privacy, but you need to be comfortable changing in front of uncovered windows. It could be a bigger problem for those with light sensitivity in the morning.
- I advise guests to make sure they report any issues with the room to George as soon as they check in! We noticed the linens on the bed has some discolored staining, possibly from his rusty water. We aren't too picky about this and were fine with it considering the price of the listing. However, after our stay George contacted us asking that we pay to replace his stained sheets! This ended an otherwise excellent stay on a very sour note.
Regardless, I'd still recommend this place for a wonderfully priced stay in a great location. Quirky yet cozy. Just report any issues with the room immediately so you don't get blamed later!