Karin – New York – USA

CUTE BEACH APARTMENT w/ EXCELLENT Hosts ***** – I spent a week in the Green Garden apartment with my mom for a beach getaway and had a lovely time. Stefano and his wife Elisabetta were excellent hosts, taking the time to explain the nearby beaches, food & drink and transportation options, and answer any questions I had about the nearby towns and things to do. The apartment was very clean and has many amenities, including wi-fi, satellite tv for a rainy afternoon, iPod dock, and kitchen appliances/dishes. The nearest beach is a 5 minute walk away and rarely crowded. The front apartments have beautiful ocean views while the downstairs rentals have covered private patios surrounded by banana and palm trees. The Silver Sands area is a bit more residential than the nearby tourist centers, so while it’s very doable to take the public bus to the other towns a short walk away from the apartment (which is what we did our whole trip), renting a car may be easier for getting around the island with more than 2 people for things like grocery stores and other towns or beaches. The south coast is windier than the west, so expect consistent breezes, which can be good for keeping the hotter days cool and attracts the surfing crowd. We had a great experience overall and would recommend renting here. While we were there, there was a mix of Europeans and americans, from families with young children to twenty-somethings. Steve’s Surfer Bar, which is on the closest beach a few minutes walk, has live music on Sunday nights and brings a super diverse crowd for food and drinks. It was recommended to us by our hosts and was a highlight of the trip.