We’ve stayed in one of these units previously; however, this one was much better equipped and kept. I appreciated even the smallest of things, such as a laundry basket in every room and beach chairs to share! I even liked having a carpeted bedroom (we all know how sandy floors become...it was nice to not listen to someone walking on crackling sand in the middle of the night. The children loved having a chair in their bedroom. It’s not necessarily something that would make or break renting that unit but that small tidbit made them happy. Oh and having puzzles is a fabulous idea! My daughter loves puzzles. (She could probably tell you which ones are missing which pieces.)
Waking up every morning to the beauty of the sunrise over the sparkling ocean was breathtaking!
The biggest hassle during our stay was parking. We had difficulty finding a space in the lot near our unit, as well as the lower parking area. Many nights, we ended up parking “down the street” which isn’t a problem for an evening stroll back unless you have bags of groceries and children in tow.
My few suggestions are: 1) upgrade the pots/pans. These are definitely old and barely holding together (my fingers were pinched quite a few times); 2) please invest in a block or set of steak knives. Yes, there is a plethora of knives available but not really for cutting meat; 3) even a cheap, $5 can opener would go a long way. We opened cans the first night using knives (not ideal). The next day, I bought an opener (and took it home with me. I’ll travel with one from now on.)
I don’t recall if the description mentioned the mattresses. But... if someone likes a hard mattress, this is the place for you! If not, you may be disappointed. I did end up buying a couple of softer pillows (which helped) but definitely not a fan of a hard mattress. (That is completely personal preference.)
Overall, would I rent this unit again? Yes! I know now what I would need to bring from home to be a little more comfortable. I appreciate things there that added the extra “homey” feel.