Solo Visit Aug. 11 & 12 (2 hot summer nights)
Pros:
Location: In quaint Belshore beach community, directly across the street from beach; was not over- crowded, very relaxing. I enjoyed quiet mornings with coffee watching row teams, paddle boarding, etc.
Patio is spacious with adequate seating; enjoyable in the morning or evening; during summer, sun is at peak directly on/over the unit & patio, it’s hot.
Unit has an open living/kitchen concept, kitchen has basic needs; bedroom & bathroom space is good. Would be comfortable for 1-2 people.
Cons:
The unit does not have Air Conditioning; a detail I overlooked until it was too late to cancel. Windows have screens, entrance has screen door however latch is not good, very easy to open even when locked. The patio door where the most air flow would help on hot summer days & nights, does Not have a Screen Door. Letting in Fly’s and other insects the entire visit. You have to leave the Balcony door open to create air flow. I was there 8/11 & 8/12, day temps were 88-89/overnight low was 68. It never got cool in the unit. The bathroom window must stay open to allow in air, which allows the neighbors to see and hear what's happening in the bathroom. I was embarrassed to flush the toilet early morning and could see directly into their kitchen. There are fans in each room. I felt unsafe leaving the entrance door wide open (with fan in front of door) and leaving the Patio door open (the largest door to get airflow) because it had no Screen Door. There are homeless in the area, I literally could not sleep; kept a knife in bed with me. Note, I live in a major city and care about my personal safety when traveling solo. I share specifics related to the missing patio screen door and lack of sense of security for anyone who enjoys fresh air and values sense of safety and security. An easy fix would be to improve the lock on the entrance screen door (or add better screen door) and add a screen door w/ lock to the patio door and consider adding an A/C unit to Bedroom to improve the overall experience. Waking at 3am to the baby crying next door was not fun; when you have to sleep with windows open and the houses are 2 ft. apart, you need ear plugs.
Woke at 1:30am to Ant infestation in the bedroom closet and all over on my bags. Used Wasp spray (there are flys & wasp in the unit because you have to leave the Patio Door open, there’s no screen door. I did not use the closets. Msg. Suzanne regarding issues, received no direct reply.
Wifi did not work the entire visit making it very hard to search the area for actives, dining options, etc. Msg. Suzanne regarding issues, received no direct reply.
Parking is a huge inconvenience in the summer months; As stated in the unit description, the street in front of unit is closed June – Sept. for pedestrians, 9am-5p. I was there on Thursday & Friday. I parked on a side street upon arrival, walked 4 blocks with luggage, backpack etc., then had to move car by 9am on Friday morning due to Street sweeping on Fridays 9a-11am. When you move the car at 9am, you have to park even further way because the street is closed and side streets are being swept; home owners in the area know the timing of all and move their cars accordingly. I left the unit Friday, 8/12 and stayed gone the entire day, was able to park in front of the unit upon return around 10pm, had to be up early Saturday to move car by 9am because Bay street is closed 9a-5p . Parking during other months is likely a lot easier however from June-Sept., it’s a real inconvenience.
The unit was not very clean. There was visible dirt, cobwebs, sand, etc. in every room. There are electrical cords in several places which are a trip hazard. The rugs in bedroom and living room are old and not clean, I wore shoes the entire time. Was advised 48 hrs. prior to arrival the sofa (pictured) had to be replaced; the replacement was a click clack used sofa which was not close to an equivalent and not comfortable. Overall, my experience was disappointing because I could not fully relax due to the heat and safety concerns. With some improvements to screen doors, adding a bedroom A/C unit (would be huge plus), address the pest control, the experience could be better. Forewarning for anyone visiting during Jun-Sept. it’s hot in the unit and parking is bad, very inconvenient.