"Sea Fans" is located on the leeward side
of the island so it enjoys gentle breezes with temperatures usually in the low
80's to upper 70's throughout the year. Step off of the property directly onto
a clean sandy beach. Because there is a reef a short swim off shore the water
laps against the beach making it ideal for children (of all ages). The reef
also gives you a very private beach by preventing boaters from being able to
come ashore. Under the water a soft, sandy bottom with no coral or sea urchins
stretches out a short swim to the reef. Bring your own or rent snorkel gear so
that you can discover the wide variety of fish and coral right in your own
"back yard".
There are three shaded areas attached to the house
for those who prefer a cooler (safer) place to sit, read or sleep. The house
is entered through a wide shaded porch. On the
beach side of the house (the back) is a large porch with both a dining and
sitting area. Beside the house is a Bougainvillea-covered terrace with a stone
breakfast dining table for 4. A 20X40
foot pool (the largest in the area) is
situated between the covered patio and the beach. This is a rectangular
"swimming" pool, not a clever odd-shaped "dipping" pool. A
seat-height native stone wall which defines the pool provides a great place to
sit as well as safety for the "little ones". At one end of the pool
is a below-water bench seat to rest on after doing your laps (or for sipping
your favorite frozen drink). Teak lounge chairs and a teak table with umbrella
are placed about the Oklahoma stone decking. The grounds are beautifully
landscaped with colorful flowers, several varieties of palms, banana, lime and
grapefruit trees. Native boulders rest comfortably about the property,
directing the various lighted paths to their destination.
