I would not recommend this property based on our experience. First, the listing was misleading. It is not a five-minute walk to the beach, as advertised. If being close to the beach is important to you, be aware that the actual walking time is considerably longer.
The condo itself was located on the top floor and offered very few amenities compared to other vacation rentals in the area. While that alone would not have resulted in a negative review, our biggest concern was how our reservation was handled.
Before booking, we informed the host that we would be traveling with our dog. Despite being aware of this in advance, we were required to pay a $3,000 security deposit. After our stay, the host withheld $600 from our deposit for additional cleaning, even though we had already paid the required cleaning fee as part of the reservation. We found these additional charges to be excessive and unreasonable.
To make matters worse, the unit had a noticeable odor that smelled like dog urine when we arrived. It was disappointing to be charged substantial cleaning fees for a property that did not appear to have been thoroughly cleaned before our stay.
This review is not being written simply because we were unhappy with the accommodations. Rather, it is intended to warn future guests about what we believe are unfair and questionable business practices. The combination of the large security deposit, significant post-stay deductions, and additional cleaning charges despite paying