The house was great- perfect for budget savvy travelers. We were 2 families with 3 teenage daughters. Parents took the bedrooms, 2 girls stayed in the loft and 1 on the pull out couch. The loft had great curtains for privacy and all the windows in the house had shades making it easy to sleepy on the pullout. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots and pans for cooking - the grill worked great. The porch is the best part of the house- we spent most of our time at the house on the porch. There is a beautiful breeze that makes relaxing in the shade perfect. New furniture is great and hammock perfect for reading. The pool was also a bonus- the girls spent a lot of time cooling off in there- just be sure to check with when the pool guy as to when he adds chlorine- we couldn't use the pool one afternoon as it had just had chlorine added.
Only advice would be to bring some staples with you. We brought a few- kitchen sponge, laundry detergent, granola bars, instant oatmeal. Food and supplies are very expensive. There was salt and pepper, a little laundry detergent, plenty of dish and hand soap, but only 2 pods of soap for the dish washer- the rest we did by hand. Bring whatever you can - it will save you lots!
We enjoyed the island very much. We visited several beaches and snorkeled each day. Having a car to get out of the resort area was key. We also took a 1/2 day snorkeling trip with Island Vibes- a great group and trip. As for beach items- the house has 6 chairs, umbrella and lots of towels. There were some shovels and pails for little kids but nothing else for water toys.
Overall, this a great rental in a very quiet area of Grace Bay.