I really wanted to leave a great review because I was hoping this would be an amazing trip. We stayed at Sharks Cove with our 2 dogs for my boyfriends bday weekend. I’ll start with the positive aspects of the cove. Size was adequate, centrally located, kitchen was cute, modern and had everything we needed for the night we stayed in and grilled. The hosts were very helpful when I asked if I could prime them a few bday decorations to put up before our arrival. That being said, there was heavy traffic, people walking by and partying all night long. There was no ac in the rental so we had to have the front windows open. Which caused the dogs to bark with the loud music, voices, vehicles and at one point an intoxicated group of guys stood out front and barked back at them in the middle of the night.
Unfortunately, the front patio was not enclosed and when I messaged to ask the hosts if they had a baby gate it was suggested that I tie their leashes to the picnic table while outside. I did give this a try but ended up following them around untangling their leashes and getting them unstuck as they tried to explore the new place they were visiting. They did offer to bring a board by to block the entrance but couldn’t come till the next day and we were only staying 2 days and had plans to be out the next day so didn’t see the point.
The fitted sheet did not fit the bed properly and both mornings we woke up sleeping directly on a stained vinyl mattress protector. Pillows were old and flat, one of which had a hole in it. Dresser and cabinet were missing handles. Shower rod and curtain fell on my head when getting out of the shower, the oscillating floor fan did not oscillate and hardly blew air. Even for September it was hot inside until late in the evening. I felt sweaty and gross while getting ready for my bf’s bday dinner. We even tried to buy a fan at Walmart but they were sold out.
Lastly, while packing up to head home we came across a few cockroaches inside the dresser drawers and in kitchen behind microwave which unfortunately was the icing on the poop cake for us and this weekend getaway.