We can celebrate something without it being meant for us, right? Everyone has different preferences. Truth is, my host was great, and my property manager was wonderful, but my expectations were a little different than reality.
There was great communication throughout my experience, from booking to arrival. I even got weather updates for the day so I could make educated plans for the day.
I did get the location of the unit an hour before check in, but I was on airport wifi when that happened. By the time I had the rental car, I didn't have wifi/data access anymore so it made locating the property almost impossible without it. Thankfully the property manager answered my call and resent the directions but was also willing to meet me in the closest public space and escort me. (Which was very nice). I did question the safety of the area I was getting lost in though.
I managed to locate the property, but if you plan on renting a car, the smaller the better. (All over the island- just some insight.) I was anxious driving up the steep driveway and parking in my assigned spot because I was nervous I would hit a privacy wall or two.
To touch on my expectations, I thought each balcony was one rental. While I only had experienced my unit, my observation was there were two units per balcony.
Also, I anticipated the pool to be a a standard size pool. It was not. I(The pool and view during the sunset was amazing, and the lights outdoors were beautiful). Depending on the number of guests in a party who might be trying to enjoy to pool at the same time, I think it could either get real friendly, or real awkward quickly.
We were very cognizant of the quiet hours requested. The store down the hill played music on Sunday night past midnight, which I think I read another reviewer experienced.
While it was a nice unit, and my interactions with my host and pm were above my expectations, I felt that I was in an area that was less accustomed to visitors and less tolerant. Which makes sense, we were in a residential area, but was just something I didn't anticipate.
If you want something very quiet and secluded, this is a great place, but I realized our vibe is more touristy, people around, music at a bar and holding a drink I don't have to make myself.
Pros: Communication, cleanliness, ran very professionally.
Cons: Location, proximity to activities, driveway not for the faint of heart.