We had a great stay here! The location was perfect for our family of 6 (2 adults and 4 teens). Here's some of what we enjoyed most and some feedback that may be helpful for future visitors:
PROS
1. Location: it was incredibly walkable to the beach, and the rooftop pool had beautiful views of the ocean from the deck, as well as the intracoastal waterway on the opposite side of the property.
2. Rooftop pool and lounge areas: the day we spent at the pool was wonderful - busy but not too busy to find a lounge chair, and plenty of other areas to sit and enjoy the sun, take a dip in the pool, read a book, and enjoy the salty sea air.
3. Occupancy for 6: It can be hard to find places for up to 6 people that are cost effective and this close to the beach. It worked very well for our family and the kids. The pull-out couches seemed to be fine for the kids as there were also black-out curtains which worked well for sleeping in before hitting the beach again.
4. Location along the Hollywood coastline: It was in a perfect, walkable area with countless options for restaurants, tropical drinks, entertainment, some shopping, people-watching, and a laid-back yet fun beach vibe. Margaritaville is very close and we were happy to be in the middle of the action yet be set back slightly from too much noise.
5. The Coffee Store: Great little coffee shop on property with delicious drinks as well as snacks and a reasonable menu.
6. Beach lounge chairs: We had access to 2 beach loungers each day as part of the resort fee and that was super useful! We bought an umbrella but should have simply rented one for the sunny days (it was $10/day when we were there).
7. Kitchen: Having a kitchen with stovetop and fridge was super helpful! It's not a full-size fridge but it was definitely adequate for the food we needed.
CONS/ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW*:
*Full disclosure - I did not reach out and ask for additional supplies because I prefer to be and enjoy my stay in vacation rentals without constant back and forth with property owners unless there is something major which needs attention. I chose to buy additional items in lieu of making many requests.
1. Supplies: The unit had the basics, but we did purchase additional supplies in order to be able to make it through the week-long stay. The unit had enough bath towels for the 6 of us to have one without asking for more. We purchased the following additional items when we arrived: dish soap, paper towels, extra toilet paper, wash cloths to use for the kitchen and hand towels and for cleaning, trash bags for the kitchen and bathroom, and a dust pan to use after sweeping.
2. Bedding: The sheets were clean and the pillows were comfortable, but the blankets were very thin and there weren't any additional blankets to use that were on-hand. We decided to simply pick up inexpensive blankets at Ross for each person that we used and took home with us.
3. Beach towels: There are none provided. I read this in a previous review and had planned ahead and brought our own which worked fine.
4. On-site restaurant/bar: Closed as of June 30, 2021. Plenty of options in the nearby vicinity so not a big deal but would be nice if that comes back.
All in all, it was a great stay and I would come back again with the family! The pros definitely outweighed the cons for us, but I feel it's good to have info prior to booking so you can prepare. As for groceries - I recommend using Instacart or other similar service as it was easy and saved needing to over-buy in the beginning. Hope this helps!