Pros
- two large bedrooms with 2 large bathrooms
- the backdoor of the apartment leads directly to the pool in the building
- the view from the pool balcony is gorgeous - we had a direct view of the sea. The view was unobstructed by any buildings. Only lovely coconut were between the Reef Loft and the sea.
- large washer & dryer is available in the corner of the kitchen
- kitchen is a good size with several pans (they need to replace the non-stick pan. It is quite old and scratched).
- the walk into town (san pedro water taxi drop off point) is very walkable. However, if you have luggage, I strongly recommend getting a taxi.
- Grocery store located 2 minutes away. Great ice cream shop (Sugar Shack) located downstairs next to the Reef Loft building.
Cons
- location - you'll need to rent a golf cart to drive to the Secret Beach.
I sent the following specific recommendations to help future guests have a better experience. I hope that Reef Loft takes action.
1. Put oil in the front keyhole and the back doorknob turn switch. My friend and I had difficulty opening (and closing) the front door everyday of our stay. I think the door lock has rusted due to the humidity in San Pedro. So some oil could help turn the key more easily in the door lock.
2. Repair the ripped cushions on the pool lounge. 4 out of the 5 lounge chairs had significant rips in the cushion covers. (photos sent)
3. The safe in the king bedroom showed low-battery power. So the battery will need replacing.
4. The showerhead in the queen bathroom has very low water flow due to rust and/or calcium buildup. At home, I address this issue by filling a plastic Ziplock bag with white vinegar and wrapping it around the shower head with a rubber band, allowing it to soak in the acidic liquid for an hour. Once you remove the bag, you can turn on the shower head to quickly rinse the vinegar off. (This could also help the King bedroom shower.)
5. King bed - side of the bed is broken and needs to be glued back together. (photo sent)
6. Pool - first step to enter pool is broken. Needs to be repaired. (photo sent)
7. King bedroom needs a simple closet rod on which to hang clothes. Currently, there is no place to hang any clothes at all.
8. Queen bedroom needs a nightstand and lamp.
9. King bedroom - lamp on nightstand does not work well. The lamp light flickers.
Overall, I would rather have the above issues addressed and solved and have no specially folded towels or toilet because the latter adds no value at all.