8/10 – Gut
Mary M., Long Beach, CA
17. Juni 2021
Great outdoor space with responsive hosts
Property is in a local residential neighborhood and has a beautiful view. It is not touristy at all, which we loved. The outdoor space is the best thing about this property. The screened-in porch was wonderful and the open sundeck was also something we used often.
Hosts were very responsive to issues we had and promptly addressed our concerns. We appreciated the quick responses.
We stayed at this property for 7 weeks, so it really was a "home away from home" for us. As another reviewer mentioned, there is not much comfortable lounging space. There is one small love seat inside that faces a wall and is not comfortable for two people. The indoor dining chairs weren't that comfortable either. They are rusty and the cushions are not very "cushy." The most comfortable places were the bed and the chaise lounges on the outdoor sundeck. In the evenings after dinner, we found ourselves just hanging out in the bed as there was really not anywhere else suitable for indoor lounging.
The host does a good job describing the property - it is not at all fancy. This property is much more basic in its amenities than a typical tourist condo. We purchased several things to enhance our comfort such as a fan, more comfortable beach chairs, and knives and a skillet for the kitchen. TV service is not available but we did not care about that. The internet worked well.
This property is located directly above Route 42 (Mandahl Rd.) which is fairly busy. We experienced road noise loud enough to wake us early in the morning a few times, mostly from large trucks sounding horns when rounding corners. This was not a huge problem for us, but is different than other places we've stayed which were closer to the coastline and not above a major road.
As the host indicates in the listing, stairs between the property and the parking are numerous and steep. This is not that unusual in St. Thomas. We are in our 60's and in OK shape but not super athletic, and we had no problem navigating the stairs.
Overall, this is a very good "value" property. It is basic and the price reflects that. The amenities and furnishings could use a bit of improvement and updating, but the wonderful view, the two outdoor spaces, and the responsiveness of the hosts are hard to beat. We enjoyed our stay and would consider this property for a future stay.
Mary M.
Aufenthalt von 45 Nächten im April 2021