Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have stayed in this area for several years and felt like we'd like to give this vacation rental resort a try. The location for access to some of our favorite entertainment is perfect; close enough to walk to, and far enough away to enjoy peaceful beach time. We were very please with the gulf view from our unit even though it has windows, rather than a sliding door. The view gives the feeling you're are sitting right on the beach, even on the 5th floor. The size of the unit was what we expected and for two people there was plenty of room for a two week stay. Everyone who we encountered as renters and owners we very friendly and welcoming, which was a nice change from some of the other locations we've stayed. All of the plumbing, a/c, lighting and other mechanicals were in fine working order. Here's what I found disappointing. When we first arrived and started unpacking some of our groceries and kitchen supplies, I found the inside of the cabinets needed cleaning (crumbs, splatters, etc.) and I ended up needing to wash all of the dishes, pots, pans, silverware, glasses, and other items provided. Also, there were basic utensil needs that were not included in the kitchen, such as a can opener! There was only one serrated knife available for cutting anything beyond bread, no serving or mixing bowls, whisks and many other items were missing. The ice maker in the refrigerator was also not working, and the dishwasher did a terrible job of cleaning the dishes. In addition to the kitchen's lack of cleanliness, I pulled a blanket from the bedroom closet to use, and it had food stuck to it on several areas. All of the beach equipment contained in the utility closet was either broken or rusted so badly that they couldn't be used. That included the chairs that were provided to sit on the deck to overlook the beach.When we went to use the pool,there was a film of some type of oil(likely sunscreen)that was visible. Also, the bicycle rack was in need of replacement.