The multiple previous reviews that mentioned the age, disrepair, and "quirkiness" of this unit prepared me for a tradeoff between an excellent location right on the boardwalk vs not-so-great amenities.
What the reviews did NOT prepare me for were all the "little" things that added up to what felt like a near-total disregard for our comfort and overall experience.
I can deal with old. I can even deal with non-functional outlets and appliances (there really is NO dishwasher - it's just there for decoration ).
What I CAN'T deal with - or even really understand - are things like:
- 4 towels for our family of 5 - and 3 of those makeup-stained and dirty
- no extra blankets (ZERO) when overnight temps were in the 30s and there's no central heating
- *52* plastic wine glasses (we counted)
- but ZERO plates other than a small stack of styrofoam lovelies, a total of 7 bowls, and no real knives
- ZERO response when I requested more info on whether my daughter, who was arriving first and alone, could check us in rather than me
- a manager who then walked in uninvited - and unannounced - the next morning because we "hadn't checked in" after figuring it out on our own by trial and error the night before
The manager did bring us another towel, extra blankets, and a few real plates. (After we asked for each and every item. 😳)
Plus the unit is spacious.
The parking area is more than sufficient.
And the ocean is RIGHT. THERE.
But a great location - even coupled with a relatively low price - just isn't enough to make up for the clear message that our comfort was not high on the priority list for this host.
We won't be spending our money here again and cannot recommend that anyone else do so either.