The property is outstanding! The views, the design, and the location (right on Smith’s Reef) are absolutely fantastic! The beach is rocky but does have plenty of sandy areas. If you’re going enter the water, I’d recommend reef shoes. All the furniture was in great condition, the beds were comfortable, and the supplied linens (with the exception of one pool towel) were clean and soft. They do meter the A/C usage but we found that simply opening the doors front-and-rear allowed use of the tradewinds - we never even turned on the upstairs A/C. The kitchen was well stocked and the outside propane BBQ grill got quite a bit of use. The pool was fantastic! It was great for cooling off during the day and had just the right amount of shade.
The Bad:
Contrary to the description here, there is NO bathtub in the second master bath. The only tub is in what we were calling the ‘primary’ bedroom. There is also a disturbing lack of hooks scattered around the property to hang things…no hooks by the pool to hang a wet towel and only one towel rack in each bath. Speaking of bathrooms, it’s worth noting that the shower in the second master is FAR outside the main bath…when the property next door is built (and they appear to be working on that now) you’ll have almost no privacy in that shower. Additionally, there is NO outside faucet or hose that would allow you to clean the sand off upon returning to the beach. As such, this second shower is the best option…so much so that, the drain is completely clogged with sand. NO beach furniture at all - if you wished to visit the beach and have a place to sit, your only option is a rock. The primary shower also has issues – specifically, there’s absolutely NO pitch on the floor, so the water as you shower simply runs in all directions and you’ll have to walk through water to get back into the house. Also, the landscaping in the rear of the house needs serious work. The pictures on the website show a clear, smooth access but the area is about 90% overgrown with vegetation…in fact, the stepping stones leading to the beach are completely covered with growth and WICKED sticker plants! The A/C in the primary bedroom dripped condensation during the morning hours and never really cooled the room. Finally, the stairs are a bit steep and SLICK w/wet feet - be careful!
Overall, I'd highly recommend this property, but be aware it's not perfect and in my opinion, it should be at this price.