The issue they have run into is people testing positive and then having to quarantine until they tested negative, or for their traveling companions, for a specified period of time. Of course the government was choosing the hotels, likely based on what they thought you could afford - and perhaps how much Uncle needed the revenue! Not every qualified hotel was treated equally.

If you have your own property or boat on which you can quarantine, that should be sufficient. Just have a ready explanation of how you will get food delivered.