"This property is a modern, well-equipped villa with a fantastic view of the island and sea. The owner replied immediately when we were having a difficulty with the stove (our lack of familiarity with the technology) even though they were off island on vacation. Weather was pretty miserable when we on Santa Maria, so the comforts were greatly appreciated. We had a terrible time contacting the owner for property location prior to our arrival, but this appears to be a problem with VRBO, not the...

"The property offers breathtaking, secluded, and truly unparalleled views—an absolute feast for the eyes! However, the path to the house was far more challenging than we anticipated. While we were aware of some elevation and rockiness, it exceeded our expectations in difficulty. If we had known, we either would have reconsidered renting or come better prepared, bringing food on our initial trip up to avoid multiple trips down and back.The listing also stated that the property was beachfront, but...