The balcony is definitely the selling point on this unit. It is huge with great views of the water. The property itself could use some updating. The exterior and balcony railings are in desperate need of painting. The interior is also a bit outdated but spacious and clean. The master bed was seriously the most comfortable mattress and sheets I’ve experienced in a rental, including 5 star hotels and properties. I found the unit to be a bit over-priced for what is is, but given the times, it was worth every penny to have my dog Rufus with me.
The elevator was an issue. It made scary noises the entirety of our stay and was broken down when we left, meaning we had to lug all our stuff down 3 flights of stairs. The owner was not in the least apologetic about this, but did respond promptly that she reported it. Some maintenance workers on the property said it had broken down before. In the end, we were just glad we weren’t on it when it broke down.
The owner did provide a list of attractions and restaurants to consider, which was nice. However, it needs updating as several locations have closed, likely more recently due to Covid. Beach service was nice to have, but if they complain about not getting tips it’s because they are NEVER around. I only managed to catch one of them long enough to tip him. Another was downright rude to us, likely because we didn’t tip him on the first day when we had no cash on us. We had every intent to tip him, but alas only saw him one other time and he chose to be very rude and walk away as we were talking to him. I’ve always had great experiences with the beach service on this beach in the past, so I found this particular group to be an anomaly.
Overall, would recommend the property. Cleanliness is difficult in units allowing pets, and the unit was clean. Never saw an insect inside either. Bring your own hair dryer… the owner mentions this is not provided, but as most places provide those, it’s worth reminding folks. Take your pet and enjoy!