This first-floor condo in the Crystal View building is a solid condo. It's the second unit in this building in which we have stayed. We like the layout, and it was easy to navigate and get used to. A king bed in each room is awesome, and is one of the main reasons we selected this unit over comparable ones.
The balconies were under construction while we were there (we knew they would be going into it), so we were unable to use it, even with us being on the first floor. Kind of a bummer, but again, we knew about that ahead of time.
The only things "wrong" with the unit were minor items that just need a little sprucing up or maintenance. I wouldn't consider any of these show stoppers or reasons you shouldn't rent this unit:
- Half the dining room chairs didn't have pads.
- The refrigerator had a few door bins that were unstable.
- There was cabinet door hinge that was busted
- We had trouble figuring out the overhead light in one bedroom
- When we arrived, a breaker for the living room circuit was already tripped; had to reset it myself (thought something like that would have been checked)
- There was no salt or pepper shakers (most other units we've stayed in had that -- didn't realize it until we went to make eggs one morning !!)
- Construction crew equipment made for limited parking. So glad the building wasn't full when we went.
Great things about the unit/building:
- Amazing location. Steps from the beach
- Great views when balconies are available
- Bed was very comfortable
- Bathrooms were plentiful and convenient
- Starter supplies of household items was great.
This comment is directed more at the building management, I guess..??? Crystal View must use the same company for beach chair rentals as does Maravilla. The gentleman working our area was RARELY there, and they often borrowed chairs from our area to take to the very crowded Maravilla section down the beach. We didn't have any issues, luckily. We're glad there was always a chair set available for us and we didn't have any service needs or other issues. Maravilla was definitely taking up most of his time.
Bottom line: 5-stars; solid rental; minor issues that shouldn't keep you from renting!