Grateful Souls Hostel

First off, Great Name, however based on the sheer coolness & kindness of Sara and her guests, the place should be renamed BEAUTIFUL Souls. Traveling with teenagers, I was initially a little concerned with the 'hostel' moniker. No GS is not the traditional hostel, a dormitory style bunk house buried in the industrial part of town catering strictly to the backpacking community on budget. While that community is obviously welcome, you do not get the feeling that anyone with the ability to smile and laugh would ever be unwelcome Grateful Souls. Grateful Souls is more like visiting your childhood friends beach house, located on the most beautiful, uncrowded beach on the PR west coast, oh, and a couple more really close friends that you forgot you had, also crashing with you. Privacy was never a concern, sleeping quarters are strategically located far enough from common areas that the AM roosters, and night owls never seem to impede on each others sleeping patterns while partaking in their respective social gatherings. PROs Beautiful Location - Private beach, but centrally located within 25 minutes in either direction from some of the nicest public beaches in Aguadilla and Rincon, Think Local families out enjoying the gems PR has to offer, as opposed to the gated resorts with caged in tourists. Genuinely great people, both Sara, and all of her guests are just so chill, you always feel as you are staying with family or friends. Let's not forget the great greetings from Scarlet, Mommacita, and Punt, Sara's welcoming committee. Sara's knowledge of the islands gems and an insiders perspective on how best to enjoy your visit. Weather, who can complain about sunshine and 80 deg days in January Sunsets, Some of the best ever. Location, close enough to all your needs, yet far enough away to feel secluded People, did i mention Sara, her staff, and her guests? CONs Really, really regret not being a surfer, or having the courage to learn People, & Location made it one of the most difficult goodbyes ever, thankfully we had to depart before sunrise, forgoing long tearful goodbyes with our newest bestest friends.