My traveling companion (a seasoned "beach connoisseur") and I were looking for a true island experience, away from the noise and bustle of tourists, hotels, and casinos. This beautiful and well-appointed home is quite literally 3 footsteps in the sand from the ocean. A private beach, a covered veranda, and a private pool. All surrounded by privacy walls. Quiet, warm, breezy, and yet still ten minutes by car to shopping, fabulous restaurants, casinos, and any other activity you might want to explore. I cannot recommend this property enough--it was a gem of a find. It includes all modern amenities--air conditioning, clothes and dish washer, wifi, cable TV--but the best part I think was falling asleep listening to the crash of waves that you can hear through the balcony doors off the master bedroom. We spent many an evening on that upper balcony with a glass of wine watching diving pelicans and gorgeous sunsets. The hosts are absolutely lovely and responded quickly to all of our questions through the VRBO app, and they were quick to offer recommendations for authentic island activities and instructions how to get there. Mayel in particular was kind and patient with some of our timing issues due to traveling during the height of covid. When it was time to leave, we felt we were saying goodbye to old friends. We will most certainly return.
