I also love that beach and think Gus is a really nice person and feel bad for him. I am pretty sure what has been used as a parking lot for years is a private residential lot. I would think all beaches are pubic but I do not think their is a way to get to the beach without crossing a private lot unless you come by boat. Not all of the Villa owners had a problem with Gus and the other one being there but enough did plus as said no permit, water, power, proper bathrooms plus they had free free rent for years and years. Parking on the road is not good either as its not safe and just will piss off others. Not maybe places in the USA would allow that not permit biz to go on for a day but in SXM it was allowed for a decade. I don't know why now but its really to bad they can not work out something properly and legal so we can all enjoy one of the best beaches on the Island.