We’ve rented a house on AMI twice a year for 8 years on AMI … we know “the deal” pretty well. We always stay in the 100 block of the Gulf, because we have young kids and go back and forth from the beach to the kitchen to the pool and back… hourly. We always stay within walking distance of Pine…. because traffic is nuts and it is always faster to walk than drive/park. We have mastered the island, for our specific needs, and we know what we are looking for… and what we expect.
THIS SMASHED ALL OUR EXPECTATIONS!
It all comes down to one, key, detail : this house is managed by the owners. Directly. They take pride in their home and providing an outstanding experience for their guests. The kitchen was amazingly appointed with chef’s quality cookware (no rusty pans and dull knives!), which was a big deal for us because we cook for our hungry kids and husbands too many times to count, every day. The bathrooms were well stocked. The linens were amazing. The furniture was clean and comfortable. The pool was so warm it felt like a lagoon. The beach gear/toys were abundant. The owners were right next door, in daily contact, checking on us and available for any question we had, or deliveries, etc.
I could go on and on…. But this property is a gem. Super clean, well equipped, walkable …. and the difference all comes down to one thing: owner managed.
**Not some nameless, faceless, corporation that is ruining this gorgeous island.
Hands down, this house will be our first choice EVERY time we come to the island.
Thank you to our hosts, for an absolutely perfect week on AMI, our favorite strip of paradise! 🏖️ ❤️