Thank you again for the additional replies ~ i really appreciate them. We are seriously considering going there in late 2020 to celebrate a significant milestone. I'd be okay just walking along the shoreline or we could go to another beach and explore. The view from the villas, so close to the water looks heavenly. I emailed the website to ask if sun umbrellas were allowed and was told "yes" that we could rent them and use on the beach or at the pool. I haven't seen any photos with umbrellas on the beach though or at the pool. Does anyone use sun umbrellas? Thanks again for replies.