The most important reason why this is a one-star rating is because despite 10+ attempts trying to reach the owners by text, phone, and email before arriving at the house, I did not establish contact until the 3rd day on the island. It was only by a stroke of luck and a helpful neighbor that I got in the house. Our family of 5 would have been stranded on the island without a place to stay. TOTALLY UNACCEPTIBLE! (Tip to future renters: the code to the house is the last 4 digits of the renter's phone number.)
It was very upsetting and disturbing when you're already on your way but you don't know if you'd have a place to stay. That was a horrible start to my vacation. Thankfully a neighbor told me how their door code relates to their phone number, which helped us figure out ours. After several more attempts calling the owners, I finally reached them on our 3rd day in the house.
OTHER THAN THAT, THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A 4-STAR RATING.
Now, more about the house.
POSITIVES:
I can't speak highly enough of the location. Look at the map. I couldn't have asked for better.
The back yard is nice and shady.
The owners let us stay late on the last day to catch our late flight.
Beach chairs, sand toys, beach towels, beach umbrella were available (though the umbrella was partially broken).
Nice and clean interior with cool tile floor.
Outdoor shower is cool, if you're into it. No shower inside.
Big outdoor grill; however 1 of the 3 burners didn't work.
NEGATIVES:
For a rental for 5, it only has an outdoor table on the deck for 2. That seems like an easy purchase that the owners didn't make.
No AC in the small bedroom with the two twin beds. No closet in that bedroom either.
The owners didn't leave any condiments or spices left behind from previous renters. We're used to seeing these from previous rentals. The fridge and cupboards were bare except for pots, pans, plates, cups, utensils, etc. So buy your own ketchup.
No rice cooker.
No filtered water. Fridge has no water dispenser.
No indoor shower if you don't like the outdoor one.
Beds and furniture are of basic quality.
Need cushions on the dining room bench.