We just rented this AirBnB in August 2021 and I would say it’s a 3-4 star rating from me. I’ll list the good and the bad.
Let’s start with the bad/cons.
- The confirmation link did not have the access code to the keypad and had the wrong code for the lockbox. instead, I had to access the lockbox and get the key to open the door. then I was sent the code to the keypad. kind of a hassle and annoying that it wasn’t set up right for us.
- Terrible communication because the woman I talked to on the phone told me that whoever sent me that link didn’t do it right. Lots of confusion trying to get inside the condo to which we couldn’t get in for 20 minutes.
- The dresser in the bedroom smells really bad like it hasn’t been wiped/cleaned at all so we didn’t end up using it.
- The phone numbers on the book for wifi help aren’t updated because both numbers are out of service.
- Pool code does not work.
- VERY slow wifi. There were times that the wifi would connect to the TV but that was only one day. The rest of the trip, it did not work despite us following the directions to a T on the guidebook provider.
- No rugs in the kitchen or bathroom to wipe our feet on. This was a big issue in the bathroom because you’re still wet coming out of the shower. We just bought a small towel ourselves to use since there was no point in buying a rug there.
- Dishes smelt BAD/WEIRD... I had to wash all the dishes and utensils because they smelt bad. I’m not sure if the previous renters did not wash them or if it wasn’t checked off by the cleaners. When we left, I tried to put as much of the cups, dishes, and utensils in the wash before we left.
- screen doors are HARD to slide open.
- no lids for the pots and pans. only ONE lid for one pot.
Now to the good/pros!!
- LOCATION!!! Amazing location!!! It’s so close to everything!! Literally less than a 5 minute drive anywhere.
- the beach is also a short walk in the back! we were able to swim there too and the waves weren’t too bad!
- OCEAN VIEW!!! This was a must for us to have and it did not diss appoint. We woke up to the ocean, can see the sky changing during sunsets, and the deck provided 2 chairs, a table, and another chair set. We were able to eat outside which we enjoyed very much.
- Parking was a breeze! They say you need a designated parking stall but as long as you have the parking pass from the office, you can park anywhere EXCEPT if there are cones on the parking spot then you can’t park there.
- My sister slept on the sofa bed which she had no problems with. There were extra linens, blankets, and pillows for the bed which was very nice to have. Only things she complained about was the couch cushions not feeling clean.
- When I think they don’t have it, they actually do!! My boyfriend got a really bad sunburn and we used up all of our aloe Vera gel. I didn’t even think to see if the condo had it but they actually do! They even have hydrogen peroxide and 2 first aid kits (I think). They also had disinfectant, trash liners, and soaps.
- I thought the air conditioning would be a problem but surprisingly it wasn’t! As long as you follow what the guidebook says, you should be comfortable during your stay! We turned the AC off when we weren’t in the condo and when we were in, we had it set to 72 degrees along with the overhead fans on which was actually a good temp for us. Sometimes we wouldn’t turn the AC on and just let the breeze in through the screen doors.
- they had 4 beach chairs, one umbrella, a cooler, and 2 beach towels which we all used during our stay. 2 beach towels is not nearly enough in my opinion but we made it work!
-plenty of bathroom towels!