Description: Considering that we literally dropped into this place, I would say the accommodations were heaven sent. Not having had the time to make any reservations or do proper research, we relied on a local newspaper with hotel listings. What turned out to be even more advantageous was the fact that we were within minutes of Duval Street.
The exterior was quite lush with vegetation and a huge banana tree loomed over the pool, which looked like an overgrown jacuzzi. No matter - when you are sweltering, the size of the water hole matters not. The first room we were assigned was #10, and the thing you want to check before you even breathe is the A/C. We landed in room 9 shortly thereafter; then I had a look around. The room reminded me of something we had rented on Cape Cod, or perhaps Greenport in New York. It was meant to accommodate three people, so technically, the extra bed could have been a sofa or have the table and two chairs we ditched in room #10. Tropical motif fabrics on windows and bedspread; closet with two or three hangers at most. Bathroom was very clean, with mid-size standup shower; I had been wise to bring along my own toiletries, since the bar soap we received broke when I opened it. Mmmm, a relic perhaps?
This is also the kind of bathroom where the door can break your knees if you are in a sitting position; you get the picture.
There is a telephone, but don't even attempt the internet. The TV hovers overhead the way they do in hospital rooms. The next morning, Chuck woke up with red bite marks on his body and swore that the bedspread contained some species of vicious insect. My skin was untouched.
Don’t expect down pillows and comforters here, though they could have been more generous with the pillows. An unexpected pleasure came by way of a patio table with chairs right outside our room. It became a terrific dryer for wet clothes, since one couldn’t stand to sit outside unless it was in or under water. We enjoyed the pool facilities a couple of times; I could get from one end to the other in three and a half laps. When we sat to dry off, it was almost always under an umbrella. We met an interesting couple from Hawaii (I couldn’t understand why they would come here!). He was originally from New Jersey and had joined the merchant marines and traveled all over the world. In Hawaii, he had met his future wife. They had returned stateside to visit some of his family.
Oh, there is a small fridge in the room, which comes in quite handy for water and other liquids. They have a cute little website here; though they don’t mention rates, it’s $129/night on the weekends, and for weekdays it’s $69 and that is strictly off season.
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