My husband and I were looking for a beach vacation without resort trappings: some place both beautiful and real. We found exactly what we were looking for here: a smallish room without frills, but perfectly adequate for our needs, with a kitchenette and bath, everything in working order, a small (shared) patio where we could hang out and read in view of lush foliage, right across the street from a little beach that really was as beautiful as advertised (and overlooked the sunsets over the Carribbean), and centrally located so we could flag down passing buses or even walk to the nearest town. XYZ the owner, adds a personal touch with fine home-cooked meals (we got to try local specialties, like the sweet potatoes that grow on the island in profusion, which we didn't see on any other restaurant menu), helpful tips (her initial introduction to the island's highlights proved the only blueprint we needed to find exactly where we wanted to go), and practical assistance like producing a rental car or a diving trip. If you want a picture-perfect room with brand-new furniture, this isn't the place for you, but if you want a home-like welcome to the island and a great base for exploring, at a truly great price, we couldn't recommend it any more highly.