EXCEPTIONAL! There should be a category of rating that allows you to report on places that not only met all expectations but offered an unforgettable experience. If there was, Alex's Oasis would fall into that category.
In sum:
-The house was SUPER CLEAN, spacious, well equipped with towels, sheets, cookware, and comfy furniture/beddings
-The most unique thing about this place, however, was the space that they offered outside the house, which included a massive covered pergola, with stylish and comfy furniture; an amazing deck area that more than double the usable space for hanging out; an outdoor kitchen suited with brand new, and very expensive BBQ and even a super fancy pizza oven!; and then, of course, was the majestic pool, which was heated, cleaned professionally, and just the right size for adults and kids. Oh, and there is a TON of green space, all fenced in, which allows for a literal oasis for families and kids.
-Then there the location, nestled in a quiet residential area, while still be close enough to the beach and major amenities that there is nothing you could want for.
-Finally, Alex's hospitality was beyond amazing. I was treated like a king, with recommendations for restaurants, activities, and even boat and massage bookings. This is in line with the kind of concierge service you get at super elite resort hotels.
But the thing that is hard to quantify is the love that went into making this space a place that you want to be in. It's hard to put a finger on it, but it's in the way that every detail of the house has been updated, and cared for, furnished with style and deep consideration. This also comes through in the way that Alex is willing to take the extra time and care to make sure that you're feeling welcome. I travel a lot for my work, and I have become accustomed to the way that certain details are designed to simply offer an acceptable experience, even in high-end places. But when you stay in a place where someone has put in the love, you can see and feel it. This place is so amazing that I would go as far as saying that it is, in itself, a major reason why I would want to visit the area.