This was a great little complex full of charm. It reminded us of visits to the Florida Keys. The perks were the private outside dining space, and being just steps to the uncrowded pool and access to grills. The location was close to the bay and the pier. We loved having such a short walk to the water to enjoy watching para surfers, fishermen and the ocean life when the waters were calm. The cottage was as photographed and adequate for our needs as a family of three.
But it was lacking in a few non-critical areas. The toilet paper holder on the bathroom wall was broken. The bedroom door did not close and the closet doors in the bedroom did not close. There was velcro on the floor in the main living area, where there was probably at one time a rug. There were no rugs inside or outside to wipe feet so we found that we tracked in some sand. The most frustrating issue was that the full length windows on either side of the front door were not covered and this room was being used for a sleeping space on the pullout sofa. The light outside the door stayed on all night and shined in since there were no window coverings. We could not figure out how to turn the light off. I emailed the contact we were given with our check in information and no one responded. There were hooks at the top of the window which led us to believe that at one time there may have been a shade on these windows. This would not have been an issue if it had only been two of us, but it made it difficult for our son to fall asleep in the space.
Regarding the common area of the property, although we did see folks cleaning up the landscaping and working on the grills while we were there, the litter and trash was disappointing. Upon arrival, in the sheltered area near the grills, there was food packaging laying on the tables and the ground. Unfortunate that a renter had left it in that state. Upon arrival Wednesday around 4:30pm, the trash can at the pool was over flowing. It was stuffed with food packaging and bottles, although there was a sign which read "no food, beverages or glass in pool area." This trash can still had not been emptied when we left around 9:30 on Friday morning.
I'd like to emphasize that the charm of this complex outweighed the negatives. But with just a little more TLC and attention to detail, it would truly have been a perfect place for a short getaway.
