I read all reviews before renting. Had I seen a review such as this, I would have weighed my options much differently. If your goal is to simply be next to the beach, this is the perfect spot. It has a beautiful view of the ocean and you are only a flight of stairs and a walkway away from the sand. You will wake up, open the blinds in the living area, and see the water lapping the sand. At night, you can hear that sound as you sit outside and wind down.
However, if your goal is to feel fully relaxed and rejuvenated, this place is probably not for you.
Pros-
Ocean view and walking distance to beach
Cons-
1. I had to ask for check in information. Maybe I am used to the other rental site-that information is usually sent as soon as payment has been secured. Initially, they did not find my name. When it was found, the information was sent when I was on the road traveling to St. Augustine. *Something that I would have liked to have known prior to leaving Georgia-only 1 towel is provided per person.
2. The air conditioner in the living area remains at 86 and when I inquired it was stated that the one in the bedroom would cool it down. I was told that a fan would be brought the next day, it was not. I did find one (after digging in a closet). It was very dirty. Note-I initially did not want to dig in that closet bc it is the mirrored closet pictured in the bedroom. It now only has one sliding door and that door does not easily slide back and forth. I had to maneuver it out carefully as to not disrupt that one door.
3. The porch screen and glass door DO NOT lock. So, if you have children, this is a safety issue. I did notify the owner. Nothing was done nor did they seem too concerned about my concerns.
4. This is very bare bones. Know that you are simply getting a place to sleep when necessary. Unfortunately, it is not comfortable to just sit back and relax.
5. All of the kitchen and bathroom installations are outdated or have something broken.
I will add, I am a very easy to please person. So, a review like this was difficult for me to write. However, rentals are not cheap. I do believe, with some tender loving care this particular rental could be great.