Huddle Rd. Airbnb

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From the hotel we headed to an Airbnb.  The host offered to rent to us month to month until we find a more permanent living situation.  It is located out on the north end of the island and is actually only about 3 minutes away from the school where the girls are attending and I am working.  It's a beautiful walk when the sun is shining! It is a cute home with a beautiful backyard!  The upstairs are accessible via a small spiral staircase... not my favorite part.  The backyard comes with party lights and an awesome fire pit area... my favorite part!

The most different/interesting part about living on the north end is that the water supply to the houses is RAIN CATCH ONLY!!  Crazy!!!  The water is collected in huge tanks through the rain gutter system and is the only water supply available... showers, toilets, sinks, washing machine, and dishwasher is ALL rain water.  I am a little nervous about it, coming from the desert, but I LOVE the idea of this!  






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