#1. The rusty window room air-conditioner was a roaring nightmare. The room was right by the ocean and extremely humid all day. We had to rely on the air-conditioner for the night. However, it was too old to function quietly. The sound disrupted my sleep; my wife and I woke up a few times.
#2. All the furniture was dirty. The table, chair, dresser and chest were all covered with a thin layer of filthy and adhesive film. Although the bed sheets were clean, the rest of the room was inhabitable. A motel would do better than this place.
#3. Congested parking area. It was a dead-end unpaved road with only one way in and out. And the assigned parking space was quite limited. You had to be really careful navigating a vehicle. It may not be a deal breaker but didn't set your mood bright.
#4. Blocked sunset view. I noticed critical reviews before booking this lodge and was still impressed that most reviewers were amazed at the sunset view. However, no one pointed out that the sunset was COMPLETELY blocked by the overseas highway. There is NO spot on this property where you can enjoy a real sunset view.
#5. Noise, noise, noise. Guests had to share the lodge with owner's BIG family. Kids were always around, running and goofy. Guest rooms were just several steps away from a restaurant, Lick It BBQ & Wood Fire Pizza, with outside seating only which was those tiki huts in the lodge. Local residents gathered here from dusk till late night.