Our family stayed at Sue & Francois' "Better Than the Beach" rental for 9 days in Dec/Jan. the hosts were amazing! They were able to accommodate our Christmas Day arrival, were responsive to all questions and requests (they live right up the hill) and Francois even drove to rescue us from a neaby town when our vehicle got stuck at the bottom of a muddy hill. The home is located well off the beaten path, on a beautiful property with well-tended gardens, inspiring views, and many (noisy) tropical birds in the trees. The 3 separate sleeping structures gave our family the privacy our teenagers wanted, and the main living/dining/kitchen space was perfect shared space for meals, games, and socializing. There are some minisuper grocery stores and restaurants witihin a 15 minute drive, mostly on dirt roads. We were the first group to book this as a vacation rental after many years of it being leased to individuals, so there were a few quirks still being worked out. The listing description mentions a 7 minute walk to the beach, which is incorrect- it is closer to a 35 minute drive. This was clarified prior to our arrival so it was not a surprise, and Francois is trying to get this error resovled with VRBO. I believe there was a box checked for air conditioning as well, which the property does not have, so that needs an upate. Francois said they do have fans available. If you book this rental you will need a vehicle, preferably with AWD. We had a great stay!