Wow. We LOVED how close this condo was to the pool AND the beach! Literally steps from both! And the ocean was so much closer to the unit than previous condos I've stayed at on Crescent Beach. We could feel the breeze, hear the surf, and see the waves crashing, all from our back deck! Honestly it was an incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating time, and we will be back next year - already booked! The managers were also very accessible and often got back to me within minutes of me texting or calling, even going so far as to make things right with a partial refund when we experienced quite a bit of jackhammering sounds on the floors above our unit.
A couple of things that the unit DOES need to improve on:
1. The back porch where you could sit and see the ocean was VERY dirty with cobwebs in the corners, and sadly unaccessible from the master bedroom as the door wouldn't open. We had to clean the porch ourselves when we arrived. Also when it rained, the porch had at least an inch or two of water covering the floor, which was irritating and alarming, as that can't be good for the foundation. The water had nowhere to drain.
2. Cleaning was a problem in general with this unit, which seems to be a theme with previous reviews. The cleaning people just need to be let go and a new cleaning team found imo. The corners all had cobwebs, as well as the ceilings. The sheets on the master bed had hairs in them from previous users, which was also unnerving - were the sheets even cleaned?
3. Windows and especially sliding glass door were FILTHY. I was disappointed that I let the manager know and they did not get anyone to come clean them while we were there. Making sure things are clean is the last thing you want to do on vacation. The views are spectacular through every door and window, but hard to see with how grimy it was. Easy fix! Get a better cleaning crew!
Some good info for future users: bring your own toilet paper, they didn't supply any. TONS of beach supplies were included in the unit! Chairs, towels, boogie and skim boards, toys for the kids... it was great. Pool says it's 3 feet deep in the shallow end. For those with kids - that is NOT accurate. It was closer to 4 feet deep fyi. Be aware if you have kids!!
Overall we had an amazing experience and will be back! But we hope the unit is cleaner and the deck drains like it should when we come back. Cleanliness is a very big deal to me and the last thing I want to do is clean on vacation. Thank you so much!