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Reviews of Endless Summer in Downtown St. Augustine

Endless Summer in Downtown St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Florida

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8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 58 reviews" "

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8.0/10

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8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Loved the overnight stay in the sailboat! Clean, spacious (for a sailboat 😉) and gated dock with clean bathroom and showers! I’ll definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful evening on the water.
Fun atmosphere with the food truck court and music. Being able to eat right there was great. Did not expect the music to play well into the evening. Could have been a little more peaceful by bedtime. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun experience
Wow. If you’ve dreamed of sailing, but it’s just a dream at this point, stay on a sailboat here in St Augustine. I really enjoyed the experience. Best sleep of my life too, gentle and occasional rock of the boat/waves is great. Highly recommend, be packed/prepared to use the marina bathroom and showers. They were clean and comfortable also. I hope we can come again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Get Away
Coming from the boating world, the boat was “as expected”. We had a great, relaxing time watching fish jump and other boaters passing along the waterway. Will definitely be staying again in the near future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie & Kris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Christmas getaway
So first off, this is not a place for everyone. I wanted a unique experience when i was visiting family for Christmas. This delivered perfectly. The communication was awesome i had a minor issue with the fridge and they replaced it within about an hour. Great experience and I enjoyed my time. My only "complaint " is that it rained everyday of my visit. I expressly requested sunshine! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Deonna C.

Great idea but…
I like the idea of staying on a sailboat so my husband and I have this a whirl. The location of the boat provided for wildlife viewing in the mornings and evenings. During the day, driving to points of interest couldn’t have been easier. There were three disappointments with this property/host. 1)I did not receive check-in instructions until 3:20 pm the day of. This left me wondering if there was a misunderstanding with the booking and if the property was booked but not to me. I had some anxiety over this and even messaged the host but did not receive a response. 2) The boat has a musty/moldy smell. We had to sleep with the hatch open even though it was cold outside. 3) One night it rained. We did not open windows, just the hatch as the hatch is covered by an awning. We woke up to a bathroom and “hallway” that were both soaking wet. My clothes were on a shelf in the hallway and they were wet when I woke up. There are two leaky windows that need to be repaired.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Riley E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Absolute scam
If you are looking for anything like what is advertised in the pictures, find somewhere else to stay! False advertisement is the best way to describe this stay. We were told by the property manager that we were “Welcome to self check-in” and given all the details on how to do so. Once we arrived it was very evident that we were not welcome to check in. The place was a mess! Food in the fridge, messy beds with hair in them, dirty dishes in the sink, and even a pizza box sitting on the couch. Worst of all the smell was awful! Moldy mildew that not even the best cleaning service could get rid of. We tried contacting the property manager about this but got no reply. We decided we would want to stay here even if it was cleaned. St. Augustine is a wonderful place full of historic inn and BnB’s I highly recommend you steer clear of this nightmare of a boat (or any other their other properties) and pick a different location. We received no refund due to being an “hour early” (even though we were told we could check-in) and were told if we stayed there it would’ve been cleaned for us to stay. Once we could talk to the property manager I was told I was in the wrong and no apology was offered, even it was miscommunication. I cannot stress this enough the smell was awful, and as previously stated, no cleaning service would fix that. Please stay away!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 5, 2023
We appreciate all the constructive feedback we get from our guests because we always thrive to give them the best experience possible, but unfortunately sometimes it’s out of our control. Riley received several messages prior to check in alerting him that check in time was at 4pm and that we would be sending the check in information earlier on check in day for a smooth self check in, and that was exactly what happened. Unfortunately Riley tried to check in much earlier than check in time when the boat was still unclean and our team was still working on the other boats. We understand that he might have misread or misunderstood the messages but when he contacted us before 4pm saying that he had already made other arrangements and wanted a full refund VRBO had to explain to him that unfortunately the boat was ready for him at check in time and we could not issue a refund.. This was also the first time we had a guest trying to check in earlier than the regular time without asking us first if that was possible. Although we understand Riley’s frustration we don’t believe that his review makes any justice to our Endless Summer and the great reviews we constantly receive from our guests. We wish Riley the best and thank him for booking with us.

2/10 Terrible

Jeff K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No Review
I honestly cannot review this trip. I am very dissappointed Vrbo does not have a cancelation policy when you book 5 days before your trip. I am also dissappointed with the owners of this boat. I tried to cancel because a scheduling issue, they said no refund. I worked out my schedule and went ahead with the trip. I then saw the weather reports of heavy rain and winds coming into the area. Again, I asked to cancel, they said no refund. They said they would apply my fee to a future trip. I have no idea when I am coming back, that really does me no good. Now lets talk about the weather in St. Augustine. Wednesday night the rain started around 10 pm and received 1/2 inch of rain in 2 hours. Wind speeds averaged 10-12 mph. Thursday, it continued to rain night and day in St. Augustine. They received a total of 3.35 inches of rain. Wind speeds from 12 am to 2 pm averaged 10-15 mph with some gusts reaching 20-24 mph. Thursday they had a tornado touch down in Palm Coast, FL. This is only 30 miles from St. Augustine. I write all this to say, thank goodness, I found another place to stay. No way I would have felt safe on the boat. I am also very dissappointed considering all this, I am not getting a refund of my fee. I guess you live and learn. I do not think a boat is a good idea for Vrbo. You never know what you will get for weather. And no refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Food trucks nearby! Dolphin sighting!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kisha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great area & close to everything
Property manager was great super easy check in. Boats not exactly as we expected pictures made it seem a bit bigger; not bad thing just not what we had expected. Lights not working were somewhat frustrating inside the cabin once it was dark. Still would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 20, 2023
We would like to thank Kisha for staying with us and it was our pleasure hosting her. Unfortunately Kushan didn’t reach out to us during her stay to let us know about her difficulty turning on the lights, otherwise we could’ve explained her that there’s a cabin breaker that should be on and then each spotlight has it’s switch. It would have been an easy fix :)

8/10 Good

Weston M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic with a great view
Novel property with a great view. You can stand inside without being seen yet have a great view of the horizon. I’m 6’0” and can stand inside without having my head touch the roof. You’d likely be too tall at 6’5”. 2 out of 3 windows on one side have significant leaks which tend to soak one of the couches, which is the only knock I can give it. The marina showers are fine. The food trucks right outside of the dock gate are convenient. Check out was a simple as locking up, which is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation Ever!
My partner used to be a boat captain in south Florida, but now we live in central Florida. For his birthday I wanted to surprise him with a vacation. I was pleasantly surprised to see a house boat available in such a central location for such a great value. We had an incredible experience (much better than any hotel I’ve ever been in) and will be coming back regularly. From a cozy boat full of ammentities and a great view, to great neighbors and incredible food trucks right in the parking lot you don’t even need to visit the rest of town to have yourself a relaxing vacation. Many boat options as well and pet friendly! 20/10 recommend to everyone !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect For Us
Property was just as described. Older but very nice and relaxing,. Just what me and the wife needed for aquick getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful oasis
Really enjoyed sleeping in this quiet marina. The marshy areas with wildlife, rocking to sleep, and easy communication with the hosts made this stay wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation
What a perfect weekend away. So much more fun than a hotel. You wake up right on the water in your own private space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Surprised my boyfriend with a 2 night stay on Endless Summer for his birthday. We had a great time and loved every minute. Check in was super easy and had all the information we needed. Great location, 5 minutes to historic Downtown. We also loved the amenities of the marina (food trucks, clean bathrooms/showers, well lit, gated). I was worried from previous reviews about the smell, and I will say there *is* a smell, but it wasn't bad enough to need to use my room spray I packed just in case. It just smelt like a boat to us so...*shrugs*. Overall, we loved our stay and are hoping to stay on the Endless Summer again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Stay
We had a great time renting this sailboat. We had an issue with the A/C on the sailboat and the management company was very responsive and got it fixed for us. Overall this was a fun way to do something different. Early morning coffee on the boat was the best, if you get lucky you may see some dolphins like we did. Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty little getaway
My husband and I stayed one night on the neat little sailboat. We have never had that experience before and we quite enjoyed it. I would suggest stocking it with a roll of paper towels, tissue and one more roll of toilet paper. I would suggest anyone to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Experience
This was a great alternative to a hotel. Very fun and check in/out was easy. Communicating was fast and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
We were very happy with the facility and all other boats were courteous and quiet. Great food nearby and clean bathrooms! Will definitely stay again! So unique and better than a hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness
I enjoyed the experience. Great view of the marsh and close enough to bike into downtown.
It was an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Shasta A.

Liked: Cleanliness
23rd Anniversary Overnight Getaway
I don’t like to write negative reviews, so I am going to look for the positives! I was so excited and knew it would be a different experience. I read the reviews and thought we are just staying one night and its the experience that counts. We knew people talked about the slight smell, so I took a wonderful spray but it really was not that bad. I kinda expected it being a boat. I did read that there was no shower on the boat, which they have them at the marina. The toilet and sink worked together but remember no toilet paper in the toilet. My husband is 6’1” so the bed was just right. If he had been an inch taller maybe not. However the air conditioner was working wonderfully. The yacht was such a cool experience however check in was not. That’s the bummer experience… the company sent us no info how to get in! The only email I got was my confirmation. We got there and we could not get in the marina gate. Thankfully a lady was there and gave us the code. So we go on down to the boat and it has a lock in it. No code to open that! Ugh! We did not know what to do. I called the number several times and left messages. No response and also my internet was not that good there. So it was frustrating! Finally I prayed and asked the Lord to help us get in. My husband was trying to put in every code he could think of, like gate number, address, dock number and phone number. No such luck! All of a sudden my husband just rolled the lock number and bam it worked. About that time a lady walked up and gave us John’s number who owns the marina. He was able to contact the owner who was Portugal eating with friends. She answered and I had to send a confirmation of rental to prove to her we rented it. All in all the stay was great and but the rental experience getting all the I formation we need was a nightmare. To add we still never got the lock code to unlock. It was by the grace of God my husband just happened upon it or I believe we would have never got to stay. It would have been a go back home kinda of day. I would like to say thanks to John and the wonderful lady at the dock for all of their help! Their kindness made our trip better! There are still kind people out in the world and are willing to help others! Also it’s what you make of the experience that counts! I realize my husband and I are still a good team after 23 years together! We laughed and enjoyed out time and woke up that morning to watch the sun rise!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleaning lady is a thief
I know this is kinda my fault but when we left the boat for the day thinking we still had one more night because when I booked the boat it was for a 2 night stay we left our belongings inside the cabin and when we came back there was another guest already settled into the boat with all our stuff missing when we got in contact with the property manager to inform them of the situation she got in contact with the cleaning lady finally they reached out and informed us the Desiree will be at the docks in 20 min to give back our stuff after about 15 min we were told Desiree came and left our stuff in the shed out back because she did not see us there when we went through our belongings we noticed some of our stuff was not there which was my Nintendo switch and my wife’s brand new slippers when we reached back out to the management they told us that they spoke with Desiree and she did not see any of those things there so the moral of this story is don’t leave anything of value on the boat because the cleaning crew will just go though your stuff and take what they want
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Karlene F., Orlando, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and fun getaway
My husband and I stayed one night here as a quick anniversary getaway. It was great to stay somewhere new and different. We’ve never been inside a yacht before. It started to pour when we first got there and some of the windows and vents were leaking. Otherwise it was a fantastic experience. Great communication from host. The communal shower and bathroom was clean. The area felt safe and friendly. The bed was cramped for the two of us but there was a second bed if we really wanted more space. The sleeping quarters were very clean. Would recommend for a unique one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Soraya R.

Liked: Cleanliness
cozy boat
cozy boat I had a great time on your boat, however, I will make some comments for the best stay of the next guests: 1.- It would be useful to put instructions on how to drain the sink in the bathroom. I did a voyage in a 22-foot boat from Turkey to Italy, so I just had to remember how it was done, but I think it would be very helpful for those who have never had the experience before if there was an instruction on the boat about this. 2.- In the description of the unit, it says that there is a full bathroom and this is not true because I did not find the shower anywhere, fortunately, we had only reserved one night, but it would be more comfortable if people know in advance that there is no they will find no shower in the boat. 3.- It would be useful if the boat guests were provided with the password for the public restrooms outside so that they could use the restrooms. 4.- A single roll of paper is sometimes not enough, it would be useful to leave at least one spare roll for an emergency. 5.- The small towels that are inside the bathroom are of very low quality. 6.- The table to eat outside that appears in the photo, I did not see it. Possibly it was there and you just had to unfold it but there weren't any instructions on this in the boat either 7.- Communication with the people in charge of the boat was not easy because the phone they had on the page is not answered 8.- Check-in is not easy at all, it took me a long time to fill out all the requirements of the superhog 9.- It is the first time that I rent a unit where the location is sent with such little time for one to be able to locate it 10.- The food trucks are not until 8 pm as specified on the page but until 7 pm From the rest, it was a very pleasant experience for me, I really enjoyed your boat and had a very pleasant time on it. Thanks for everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Shawn J.

Super-Bad Smell!
We definitely had issues with the condition of the boat. The foul porta-potty smell wasnt resolved with the housekeeping visit, the floor had broken pieces, the AC made a racket all night, and the boat looked very tired and in need of maintenance. I spoke to the housekeeper and she did confirm the smell wasnt normal and that the other boats didnt smell like that. We were really looking forward to our first sail boat stay, I wish it had been a better experience for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the stay.
Was a very comfortable sailboat that we stayed on. Was second time we have stayed on a sailboat in St. Augustine and very much enjoyed both. Would suggest bathroom toilet directions be posted in the bathroom. My wife was using the bathroom and I wasn't there to show her how to flush the toilet. I figured it out when I returned to the boat but she had no clue how to get it to flush. Otherwise, everything went smooth.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location and great amenities nearby.
Have the mindset that you’re camping, and prepare accordingly. The interior of this vessel had a good size living space but the smallest of sleeping areas and kitchen. It rained during most of our stay so we didn’t sit outside much — that’s probably the best space on the boat to enjoy the area. Check-in was simple, the onshore restrooms are great. Food truck variety is wonderful and they’re open convenient hours and have a great dining space. As others have mentioned, fabric will have an old boat smell; we’d suggest leaving most things in your car near the restrooms for easy access. Owner was very responsive to a leak that developed in the middle of the night and inches of rain had and was still falling. We love St. Augustine and this was a neat way to stay in town in a new way to us. We would not choose such a small boat again (two adults, one child, all pro campers and boaters) but look forward to a different boat stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
As described
Fun little getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience
Was in town just for one night and decided to try a Boatel…. it was wonderful! The food trucks on site were amazing also. Boat was extremely clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Kellie M.

just ok
the boat needs to be updated. inside lights need attention, no table to eat on inside the galley, poor water pressure, Bimini needs to be fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborahlea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice get-away
Clean, cozy, and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason N., Winter Park, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaways
Had a nice time in St Augustine and surprised the wife with a stay on a boat… She absolutely loved it…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a great time on this boat, pretty views and perfect atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

John H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Worst place I've ever seen
Boat smelled horrible. Couldn't stay there. Pictures are nothing like it actually looks. Had to stay in a hotel because there was no way we could even sleep there. Nevermind even sit outside there. Extremely misleading. Run down and unkempt. We spent all of 15 minutes on there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G., Clearwater

Liked: Cleanliness
Sailboat stay
We had a wonderful experience. I have never been on a sailboat let alone sleep on one. I loved the beauty and quiet of the marina. The food trucks were convenient. The location is great, walking distance to historic St Augustine although we drove 😁. Parking is plentiful in St Augustine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Experience
We enjoyed our stay on the boat! The pictures may need some updates but other than that it was one of the most relaxed sleeps we have had!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Jace P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
The smell in the cabin was overwhelming. Other than that it was a nice stay. We fished off the boat and caught several catfish.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away with my 9 year old son
The boat is clean, close to downtown, and perfect for a mother son night stay. My 9 year old son was so excited to sleep on a boat. The food trucks were great too. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kasey C., Tewksbury, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic Accommodation- beware of smell
The boat seemed pretty spotless, clean floors, sheets and bedding were fresh and clean, no issues there. The private marina bathroom also totally exceeded expectations. Looked residential with a spotless shower and AC. The host also sent several messages shortly before my stay with any info I needed and I got the sense they were very responsive. There were only 2 negatives for me- the beds were pretty short. I’m about 5’6” tall and slept in the bed at the front of the boat. With legs straight my feet were hitting the wall. Just something to note for taller people considering staying on the boat. Another thing to note is there’s a strong musty smell in the boat. I’d recommend leaving any excess clothing or items in your car if possible as your items will smell strongly until washed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique option for a stay instead of a hotel!
Our stay on the boat was wonderful. The inside was actually surprisingly spacious, was not as rocky as I expected, and it was very relaxing and romantic. My now fiancé actually proposed because of how wonderful our evening was. The only thing that would have made it better would be to actually be able to take the boat out and not just have it docked.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hulya E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique romantic experience
We stayed a night at this boat and really enjoyed our time despite the non-stop rain all night. It’s very close to downtown. There are food trucks at the marina that you don’t even have to leave for food. My husband is 6’4” and he had little hard time to get around in the boat but I had no problem. Both beds were good enough to spend a night and inside was more spacious that I thought it would be. I’d def book it again but will remember to bring bug spray for sitting at the deck.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Let me very clear. The whole "staying on a sailboat" was a bucket list experience to be sure. But there were some issues I wish I had known about before we stayed, more to be mentally prepared than anything. The overall smell on the boat was not great. We had to wash all of our clothes and soft goods after leaving to get the smell out. Everything was slightly damp despite keeping everything shut as they instructed. Although the photography doesn't show it, the boat is very worn down as a whole. The positive part is the hosts were very communicative, which I really appreciated. Bottom line, we enjoyed our experience, because it was so unique. But we wouldn’t do it again. The price for the discomfort felt too high. I think I would have felt much more comfortable paying about 1/3 less than we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant Hotel Alternative
Clean and comfortable. We loved being out late looking up at the night sky, rather than a hotel ceiling. I was surprised it was located right off a major road and I wished for more quiet and darkness on deck, but the cabin offered both for sleep. This was a midway stop on a 14 hour drive. I would do it again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Heidi H.

Fun place to stay!
My husband and I enjoyed sleeping on a boat and waking up to watch the sunrise over a harbor! What a fun and unique stay with a lot of cute details! Just watch your head on the doorframe :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Amazing experience, we're coming back for more days.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun, unique experience
We had a great time celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary for a night on the boat. It was both of ours first time on a sailboat. It was relaxing to sit and watch wildlife and boats go by. The bed was comfortable and we got up to watch the sunrise. We definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, will be returning!
Everything was amazing and fit the description and notes perfectly. Not a terrible walk to downtown either if you can’t get an Lyft. Only thing I will say, the bed took some getting used too but it wasn’t bad at all!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020