Please note my balanced review:
Pros: location of course and good host, Philip.
Cons: During our stay the place was dirty and full of cockroaches.
Even though we enjoyed being close to beach, our time within the accommodations were less than ideal. The apartment was dirty, as if not fully cleaned from previous guests. The area rug was dirty and the sofa protector (for pull-out bed) was dirty and torn. Additionally, the finishes are nice, but time and guests have taken a toll on them.
Most importantly, during our stay, there were roaches everywhere, dead and alive. We had to go out and buy roach spray (we left it for the next guests too, so...you’re welcome). Philip, who was usually a gentlemen and easy-to-speak-with host, said that he had just sprayed which made roaches come out and I should understand because I am from Florida. [Side Point: we do not allow any roaches in our home, period. The climate is no excuse for deteriorating living conditions, especially if marketed for others to stay in as guests.]
Finally, a lot is unknown within the accommodations, such as TV use and lights. By the time we figured out which switch operated which light, it was time to leave (7 days). The TV wasn’t equipped with Internet in the bedroom, and the room didn’t contain any instructions for the TV in the living room. In any regard, I pointed out to Philip, who lives in London, that he would benefit from a visit to his accommodations to set his eyes on the place for himself, perhaps it has been a while. Overall we rank this 3 out of 5 stars. Needless to say, we personally will not be choosing these accommodations again, as any benefits do not outweigh the uncomfortableness.