The apartment was perfect for a long weekend away with my husband and two year old. It was spotlessly clean - not a speck of anything, and nothing out of place. Quality linen, comfortable beds, every inclusion you could need in the kitchen, and the bathrooms and laundry were well stocked with product. The welcome hamper was full of treats. The AC was quick to cool the apartment which would be perfect in summer, and the large balcony is great for group dining or a Sunday breakfast.
The host was helpful, efficient and non-intrusive. I got a sense he would respond well if we raised any concerns, which we didn’t need to.
Location was spot on - right on the beach, short walk to restaurants and supermarket, and no noise from the music or patrons from the pub downstairs. Some great pocket-friendly activities to do with the kids within a short drive, Farm & Co to name one. We attended a wedding at Osteria which was only a two minute drive away.
The complex is small enough and designed so as to afford privacy and outlook to each unit without having to close up the windows and doors from the nice ocean views and breezes. For school holidays, and what I presumed to be full occupancy, the layout of the complex meant it was very quiet in the apartment, much more peaceful than I’d expect at Mantra or Peppers down the road. The pools and tiered lounge areas were lovely and the general area kept very clean, though the pool lounges are probably a little overdue for replacement.
Our toddler loved watching the pool and birds from the balcony, and the apartment itself was quite kid friendly. I would suggest it’s not a suitable apartment for people with serious mobility concerns as there are quite a few stairs from the carpark to the apartment.
As I think the apartments are all privately owned, I would suggest if you’re considering staying in the area to take the guesswork out and book this one. It’s not the highest end luxury, but it is very well appointed and I get the feeling it’s always as clean and well stocked as we experienced. The apartment isn’t beachfront - and a direct view of the beach on sunup and sundown would have been a showstopper - but we didn’t feel as though we were missing out.
In sum, it it was just what we needed, more than we expected, and we would both stay again and recommend others to do the same.