We have overall positive things to say - number one is location! That’s the number one reason to stay for sure. The carts to bring things to the unit were so convenient. Walk in closet fit our guava lotus pack-and-play perfectly for some darkness/privacy. A low fenced/gated outdoor patio that kept our toddler in. The practically private beach - we couldn’t believe how quiet it was.
The place however wasn’t as clean as I’d expect. Cobwebs in the corners and on blinds, food drips in the kitchen, rusty water drips on bathroom ceiling and walls, dirty exhaust fan, ants in the bathroom, and a used tooth flosser under the sofa. (The tub was as clean as I think it could be given an old tub that’s been painted over one too many times. Also note it was dangerously high off the ground as others have mentioned.)
The kitchen and bathroom were outdated, but we knew that when we booked it! However, things should still be safe and operational. The doors and screens were such a pain to open and close and were quite literally falling apart. There was also a dangerously loose outlet that needed replacing in the living area.
It was so great to have a kitchen and we made it work, but it would have been great to have a cutting board, more than one small cooking sheet, oven mitts, and better spatula options. Also, all the dinnerware felt very - hand me downs thrown together. In a place like this I expect matching and nice looking plates/mugs/glasses etc. Same to be said of the towels as well.
Small things that could be changed and make a big impact would be more hospitality driven choices. The sheets were baby pink paired with a blue bed-in-a-bag set, the bathroom had dark colored towels (or yellow spares in the closet), the bulbs like the lamps were all mismatched - some a very bright clinical blue led color. Again, not necessarily a need and wouldn’t deter me from staying again, but I might bring along all my own white linens. Also, some cable management is desperately needed in the “entertainment area”(be prepared to somehow wall it off if you’re traveling with a curious toddler!).
But, all in all the location sells this place! We agreed we wouldn’t hesitate to stay again, but would appreciate to see some small changes.