Check in was a bit disappointing. We arrived early after a long trek from Michigan, and I felt the management company was a bit rude when I asked if we could check in an hour early (3pm instead of 4pm) They first ignored my question and said they would be ready for us at 4pm. When I asked again because I didn’t think they understood that I was asking to check in an hour early, the reply was basically, I understood your question and no. Some bologna line about the unit has to be inspected and that doesn’t happen until just before it’s time to check in. Maybe I was just overtired but it really rubbed me wrong. Once we were finally allowed to get into the condo, we found that the cleaning service did a poor job, which really pissed me off. We had to wait for the unit to be inspected and THIS passed inspection?? We found candy and cough drop wrappers on the dresser, someone’s tee shirts in a drawer, (drawers were sandy/dusty) pebbles on the rug in the master bedroom, and sand on the bathroom floor. Bring your own hangers if you need to hang more than 7-8 items. We could not connect to WIFI for the first few days. It wouldn’t even show up on our phones. I reached out and never heard anything back. On day 3 of our stay I discovered we suddenly had access. Beware of the door - it doesn’t want to close so you really have to pull it shut. I was surprised at the crappy welcome mat too. For the cost we paid, it was tacky to see a dirty, super faded welcome mat. We opted to tuck a towel in between the wall and the master bedroom headboard. Even the slightest shift made the headboard hit the wall. Be sure to bring paper towel, toilet paper, and garbage bags. The space itself is glorious though. The balcony is incredible, between the view and the privacy. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub and spent a good amount of time on the beach. The beach was pristine. Clean, soft white sand. We made reservations at Gulf Coast, which was good, but quite pricey for 4 meals and a few basic drinks. Service was okay. Seems like a lot of young, unexperienced people working there. We also ate at the Village Hideaway - good food. Note that you are about 20-30 min from everything (shopping, restaurants, entertainment) at this location. Despite the negative aspects, I would still recommend this location and may return in the future. PS Do yourself a favor and go eat at Brick and Spoon.
