We hosted our large family at the property- handled everyone comfortably( 4 good sized queen bed rooms and a large King Master and fold out couches in living areas. The main living area on the top floor has large , well equipped kitchen, Master bed and large living dining space. Lower level has 4 bedrooms with a medium size shared living space and kitchenette. Lots of space to spread out or congregate as needed. Both levels have great balconies with sweeping views of the beach/ocean. Located on a section of the beach midway between central town and west end of the island which was much less crowded than rest of beach.
A few caveats that kept this from being a 5+ property
- the description does not point out that beach is not accessible from directly across the street- you have beach access located East and West of house but carrying gear for this short walk is not easy. Golf carts a must as we had 2 elderly folks and an injured adult that required beach wheel chairs.
- Lot's of steps! views are outstanding but getting up there can be a chore. Turns out there was a much needed elevator on the property but it is strictly forbidden and locked. Called the property manager to see if we could gain access and never heard back from owner or mgr.
- Property is relatively new and in great shape but beach wear and tear showing in some niggling ways- all the pull chains on the ceiling fans throughout the house and porches are corroded and brittle - they all broke when activating. The kitchen sink faucet is broken and gets stuck in off position. two of the toilets have handles which get stuck and stay on- their are signs on every toilet that say to hold down handle during flush. Shower handle broke off-For a property of this caliber I would expect that they would have made these simple inexpensive repairs.
- one roll of toilet paper only per bathroom and one towel person for a week- seriously?
- there are warning/instruction signs everywhere throughout the house- how to flush toilet, how to turn on water, which closets are for owner's, which glassware and china is off limits. In addition, closets and cabinets through out the house are padlocked- I mean a lot! kitchen, bedrooms , bathrooms, garage storage all have several locked cabinets. At this price point. You want to feel like you are staying in a friend's luxury home not a house with countless rules, regulations constantly in your face-ultimately it detracted from the experience.