A two part review: one related to COVID safety, and one reviewing the space.
1. The Space: Absolutely magnificent, better than pictures, lovely cabana set up as a very luxurious retreat, with many thoughtful touches. Views and outdoor space simply breathtaking. The offered breakfast was lovely and worth the extra charge. Resident dogs were majestic and friendly and we were visited by peacocks and hummingbirds.
2. Safety: Our first experience was Yossi coming to greet us without a mask. We thought it odd and uncomfortable but at least we were able to keep our distance. We paid for breakfast as an extra amenity and they both came to our door, neither of them wearing masks! We had just woken up when they knocked repeatedly on the door because the food was delivered earlier than we’d agreed upon so we were both admittedly groggy and less than alert. My husband asked them to leave the tray for us but they said they didn’t want the tray to get wet and my husband wasn’t dressed yet so i had close exposure to them with no masks. I don’t understand how people with superhost status don’t wear masks in the height of a global pandemic. They were supposed to have enhanced cleaning practices, which included masks and gloves as well as an agreement to follow Airbnb’s clearly stated rules for socially distancing which Explicitly mentions face coverings and 6 foot distancing. Whatever cleaning actions they may have taken prior to our arrival were rendered void and meaningless when they both approached us with absolutely no awareness or care for social distancing. If they can’t or won’t wear masks then all of their compliance with COVID precautions is in doubt. This incomprehensible choice on their part made what would have been an amazing experience into a potentially lethal one, as both of us are Immune compromised, which would NOT have been a problem if they’d followed Airbnb hosting guidelines to which they’d committed. I’m sure April and Yossi are fine people overall but their unconscionable decision to flaunt the most basic social distancing practices was neglectful unprofessional and dangerous. And they never apologized, just made excuses.