We rented Esthers condo because of the 50 steps from the beach and 10 steps from the pool but that doesn’t even begin to describe the comfort of this unit. Esther not only had excellent communication before and during our stay, we had everything we needed for our stay, other than our food, toiletries and clothing.
The unit is small, at not quite 400 sq ft but it does not feel that way AT ALL. It was perfect for the two of us; a small family would do ok, but 3-4 adults would have to maneuver around a bit more. The Murphy bed is brilliant (sleeping very very comfortably at night on the king size mattress and folding it up during the day), making the space feel larger. (You can get around the bed easily if you don’t want to put it up each day but it’s a simple task that makes it feel larger) There is more storage than I imagined, with a well appointed closet and 6 drawers in the dresser under the TV. As I said, it was a comfortable unit for us.
Beyond that: it was a perfect location for what we wanted to do:
The first day we got a feel for the area: there are two grocery stores within 2 miles on either direction; a small shopping center 1/2 mile away has one, a CVS, a Dunkin and one of the Publix grocery stores.
Second day: all about the beach, enjoying the Tommy Bahama
Chairs and towels Esther provided and the bubba beverages we brought.
Third day: we used our rental car (handy to have) and went to the Florida Keys on a whim. We didn’t make it as far as Key West but it would be SIMPLE to plan a day trip there from Esthers place; we opted to only go as far as Islamorada for lunch and come back to enjoy our own beach in the afternoon... which btw is what it feels like: your own beach.
Fourth day: more walking the smooth sandy shores and appreciating the fact that the building Esthers unit is in is only three stories tall. The beaches in front of the high rise condos had way more people and had more steps / inconvenience to get to the beach or pool, that’s for sure. I think it also kept the noise down too, having less people on site. With the older, well kept building and solid walls, we didn’t hear the neighbors and rarely kids in the pool, even tho there were kids swimming. We personally appreciated the fact we didn’t have to take stairs up and down, as we sat poolside and watched others lug their things up. (:
Thank you, Esther, for sharing your home with us. It was a fantastic getaway.
Best regards,
Terri