Pros:
-Ocean proximity, very short walk right out the back door (this units main saving grace)
- Comfortable sheets and bath towels
- Clean shower
- Screened patio
- Books, games, movies
- Easy keypad
Know before you go aka Cons:
- Do not use this as a “working offsite location” as it feels very much like a jail or dorm room on the inside. Stark white lights, painted cinder block walls and uninviting windows treatments and each window I personally looked at was cracked (3 at least, if not more).
- Needs overhead fans and reading lights. One light on in the place lights the entire place up because the lights are so stark white like a surgical room. Overhead fans because it takes forever to cool down the unit especially if you have the door open for more than a few moments, such as to load in groceries, etc. Some nights the air didn’t dip down past 74.
- Furniture is very uncomfortable because it is outdoor wicker furniture with minimal cushion.
- Exterior cushions are more comfortable but are showing mold
- This unit does allow dogs, brought one myself, but my sheets were covered in dog hair when I pulled back the comforter. I’m sure they stuck during the wash but when allowing pets, need a good cleaning process.
- Owners showed up unannounced, although to bring a fan the day before we were leaving which was nice, because the main bedroom does stay warmer than the rest of the area, but this is not something I am personally a fan of.
- The oven / stove didn’t work when we arrived. Turned out the breaker was flipped.
- It is in the listing, but no washer/dryer which is slightly inconvenient when staying for a week. No dishwasher either. Frankly there really isn’t room.
- If cooking while there, stove is tiny, don’t plan on very large meals. One large eye.
- The general feel of the unit is “bargain hunters”
- Bedroom doors are slotted doors (if you are concerned about privacy/sound)
I know this is a lot and I feel slightly bad for the review but it’s all an honest review and the first time I’ve left anything less than a 4 or 5 star. Hopefully this will help the unit improve.