The units in this complex are all privately owned. Many are rented out short term and many are lived in full time. This unit was enjoyable to stay in because of the amenities that normally are associated with being at home or staying with family. (Laundry, full size fridge, freezer, full size oven, air conditioning) we thoroughly enjoyed staying here. We are tourists, not resortists, we used the space for breakfast and launching pad out into island adventures, and for cleaning up at the end of each day. It worked perfectly for our needs.