Hey Bnewb, thanks for your comments, I really appreciate it.

I'm fine living in a local community, as long as I'm safe using common sense. I also wouldn't mind staying on the beach if I have a unit with kitchenette/porch and it's close-ish to town.

I will take your advise and contact a few hotel properties and see what they say. So far I've been told that Coletta's might be an option, but she has been abroad. I have a couple of more places in mind.

If you have any recommendations (or maybe you know someone that's renting properties that I could speak with?), please let me know.