The property was very clean, with new appliances and new deck furniture. Decor was a little outdated, but still had a "beachy" feel. There were three of us, so having bathroom access for our teenage daughter only through the master bedroom was a bit awkward. I would recommend this to a couple or a family with 1 or 2 young children but not with teens.
The location was very close to the beach, which was helpful because the wait for the tram rides was quite long. The biggest disappointment for me was that the pool right next to our unit, (and one of the reasons I chose the rental) was closed for the season due to staffing shortages. Sea Colony still had 5 or 6 pools open, but they were then more crowded as a result of the other closures. We will consider this in the future when deciding which weeks to rent if we have flexibility. Many of the lifeguards had to leave for college, so there were hardly any left for staffing the pools.
We used to go to Sea Colony every year when our kids were little -- it was perfect for a young family. This time, we felt like we were in an age group between all the young families and the grandparents hosting them. In the future we may chose to forgo the extra amenities (pools, trams etc.) to find a quieter, less crowded beach.
Overall, we still had a super vacation in this beautiful resort community.