This review will be long for those who research like I do. Short version: First, I need a great location and a Clean home(with a capital C). This home was great overall with a convenient location and was very clean. The owner was great and super quick to respond. The home is accessed by a digital code which provided easy check in. My family would definitely stay here again.
Long Version: Location - the description was very accurate. It is a 4-5 minute walk to the beach. Very easy walk - follow the street out front and you'll be on the sand in minutes. I wanted our teens to be able to walk independently to the beach, so a safe area was important. The area was residential mixed with condos. Very few people outside at any time. No loudness or disturbances whatsoever. We felt very comfortable. We met several neighbors on our daily walks - all very friendly.
Nearby: We enjoyed several meals at Lester's Diner. Pizza from Heavenly Pizza is very good - ordered there twice. I'm not going admit to how many we ate, but the donuts from Dandee Donuts are amazing. Publix is a very short distance. Lots of other dining options nearby including the Pompano Pier area.
Bedrooms: The master bedroom has a comfy queen bed, the second bedroom has two super comfy twin beds, and the third bedroom is off the dining room. It has a foldout sofa, tv, and it's own bath. Could be used as a den or bedroom. The bedroom layout worked perfect for us. The master bedroom has a large walk in closet with lots of hanging space and shelves. Hangers are provided. There was also a baby pack-n-play of some sort and a baby gate. The second bedroom had a nice organizer with hanging space and shelves. The third bedroom has a closet full of games and even a video game system. I'm sure every family could find something to do on a rainy day. I was glad to see luggage racks - I don't like to put dirty suitcases on the bed. The beds all had crisp, white sheets and extremely soft, thin blankets. They were perfect. There were plenty of pillows and extra blankets in the closet. Each bedroom had a light/fan combo with remote.
Bathrooms: The main bathroom serves the master and 2nd bedroom. It has a tub/shower that was updated and clean. A few rolls of toilet tissue are provided. There were super large, fluffy bath towels provided, as well as hand towels and washcloths. The hair dryer was nice so we didn't have to pack one. The second bathroom has a shower that is walk in and would be convenient for anyone who has difficulty stepping in to a tub. Night lights were a nice touch and helped my older aunt find her way at night.
Heat/AC: Visiting in August, we didn't need the heat, but appreciated the A/C for sure. The air conditioning worked great. It seemed to be on some sort of timer at 75 degrees, but could be adjusted lower as needed. It would only be a few minutes until it would be 73 degrees when we were inside and preferred this temperature. We like it quite cool. Some prior homes we've stayed in set automatically to 80 degrees and will only lower to 75. We definitely appreciated being able to decide what temperature was comfortable for us.
Kitchen/Grill: The kitchen had everything we needed. It had lots of plates, bowls, cups, etc. Although, we did buy some disposables just for convenience. The refrigerator had an ice maker. There were plenty of cooking and serving utensils. There were plenty of pans, casserole dishes, mixing bowls, cookie sheets and large storage containers. Also a coffee pot and even some coffee. There was cooking spray, spices, foil, storage bags, etc. It's always helpful when small things are provided by owner or left behind by other renters. A roll of paper towels and dishwashing detergent and tablets were provided. The appliances all worked well. We also appreciated the grill and grilling utensils provided. We like to eat together and loved the large table and chairs in the dining room.
Living Room: Super comfy furniture was great for movie nights. The tv had lots of options with Roku setup.
Laundry: The onsite laundry was very convenient. Even though we took detergent pods and dryer sheets, some were provided.
Pool: The pool was amazing. It was crystal clear and very well maintained. We spent so much time by the pool. There were brand new pool chairs just like those at resorts. Also, additional chairs and outdoor tables. There are many pool/beach toys and floats provided. There are beach chairs and even 2 bikes.
I'm very detailed and admittedly somewhat critical. I don't like arriving at a home and feeling like I need to clean before we unpack. This home was spotless. Floors, bathroom, kitchen, dresser drawers - ALL clean. We began unpacking and enjoying our vacation immediately. This home is spacious, but still felt cozy and "homey". I definitely recommend this home and we will be back! We all loved this place and can't to come back.