The property is indeed a hideaway. So much so, you have a really hard time finding it. There is no signage and when you eventually call for directions, they direct you to The Shack and tell you they are next door to it. They do send check-in instructions that have some assistance with directions, but only send these an hour before check in.
Also, if you’re scared of driving on the left side of the road and up and down steep hills…
This was like staying in an airbnb in a community of airbnbs. You can text or call a number for assistance but if you need anything more than extra towels or to unclog your shower you’re kinda on your own.
While we were there, cockroaches, ants and mosquitoes were rampant, and though they came to spray one day, it didn’t deter them. It was like we went glamping.
For the last 3 nights of our 5 night stay there was a “community event” which blasted music at 75decibels (we checked an app) and when we asked the staff when we could expect it to be finished, they responded rudely, telling us that we should embrace the “local culture” and go have a drink at The Shack (which is their overpriced establishment) where you pay $22 for a 12” pizza.
Upside: Chef Risa and the farm to table meal was AMAZING! Definitely do it even though it’s crazy expensive. The pool was also great.
In sum: It’s not worth the money. Stay in Magens Bay - you’re gonna pay the same but the beaches are better (no rocks or drunk locals) and better restaurants.
