This was the most relaxing beach vacation my husband and I have ever had! The features of the condo, along with its location, made it possible. A corner condo on the sixth floor, it has a balcony facing the ocean. We would watch the dolphins and birds in the morning, while drinking our coffee on the balcony. Then we would wander down to the beach after eating a simple breakfast in our kitchen. We rented chairs and an umbrella each day, and although a little pricey, the service was fantastic! Having them set up and taken down for us each day meant we didn't have to hurry down to "claim" a spot, or even hassle with carrying and storing them. It turned out to be well worth the money. We enjoyed a few hours at the beach in the morning, and then walked the 60 yards or so to our building when we got hungry for lunch. The full kitchen provided all options for cooking for ourselves, but we would usually go out for dinner in the evening, after another few hours relaxing at the beach in the afternoon. Multiple restaurants with excellent food were within a few minutes drive.
The beach itself was clean, with soft, white sand. There was also an abundance of nature! Besides dolphins, we watched herons, pelicans, and ospreys every day. There were also lots of shells to choose from on the beach. There were also jellyfish and stingrays, so you do need to be careful.
Since the building has only six floors, the beach area in front of it isn't nearly as crowded. Many of the newer condos have up to 17 floors, and hundreds of units! The fact that it's a smaller building means that it's also older, and perhaps not quite as clean. The baseboards, shower floor, and balcony deck needed a deep-cleaning, but overall the cleanliness was adequate. The unit provided for all our needs, with a well-equipped kitchen and newer appliances. The beds and furniture were fairly comfortable, and the decor was pleasing. The walk-in tiled shower was convenient, and the water pressure was adequate. The stackable washer and dryer turned out to be very helpful, and did a good job despite their small capacity. During our 10 day stay, the elevator was out of commission once for a 16 hour period, which would have posed a serious problem had it gone on longer. Fortunately we only had to climb the six floors of stairs a couple of times.
If you're looking for a relaxing beach vacation, and don't care about upscale amenities, this place is perfect!
