This is the best place we have ever stayed, and I would include our honeymoon suite at the Ritz in Maui in that list of places this Diamond Beach condo is better than.
I love it so much that I didn't want to write this review because I want to book it again - but it's only fair to share how wonderful this spot is.
All the good stuff:
The space itself is very large - much larger than it appeared in the pictures.
The decor is subtle, gorgeous, and high-quality materials.
The beds are comfortable. If you've booked shore houses in the past, you know this is a rarity.
The location is perfect - facing the beach at the quiet end of the island
The private beach just steps away wasn't crowded and at lowtide, there were deep tidal pools my little kids could play in. There were thousands of unbroken shells and even hermit crabs!
At first I thought the pool might be too deep for my 6 & 3 year old, but with the help of the pool noodles already there, the pool became their favorite place.
The owner was responsive and kind, and you can tell that the condo is their family vacation home, which makes it feel more special.
The FYIs:
On Friday night, the beach club has live music - sometimes DJs, sometimes a band, and you can definitely hear it.
I would not bring kids under 3 here. As it is, my 3-year old left her mark on the place, and I was glad I got the insurance policy. The decor includes a lot of glass, high-quality light-colored fabrics, a real wood table dining table you can't get wet, and breakable knickknacks.
The owner asks (and for good reason) that you don't eat food in the carpeted areas of the house, which include the living room and bedrooms.
It's not very practical to use the communal outdoor showers at the pool or at the beach after a day at the beach. If you really want the outdoor shower experience, this probably isn't the place for you.