The home was beautifully decorated and had wonderful views of the ocean. We enjoyed sitting out on one of the three porches. There were several problems and we were always sent back a text that sounded like an automated message. The ice maker on the main floor did not work and there was a hole in one of the steps leading out to the beach. Several of the other boards needed nailing down. We also had a problem with some roaches. The pool was really chilly and very small. I would rather not share the photos that I took to send to the manager.
We were very excited to stay in the area and the house looks amazing online. There were several things with the house that were dysfunctional. None of the doors to the balconies would open, the locks were malfunctioning or something, so no sitting on the deck in the evening enjoying the sunset. The pool is an ice bath and slightly larger than a bathtub, so don't get excited about that. Poor exterior lighting was a struggle with kids, groceries, etc. Neither garage doors were operational as well. We had requests for 2 contractors to come to the house during the visit, and they were both intrusive in my opinion. We allowed the contactors to come but still should be scheduled when the house isn't occupied. They obviously knew the doors to the balcony were not working as that is what the contractor was looking at. I paid 7k for this location and house for the week and while it was enjoyable, we won't return. You can't ask a premium when your product is deficient. I didn't get a rebate or discount for the nonfunctional pieces that were sold in the advertisement. No, this is not a made-up story..
Working with Royal Destinations was great! With any questions or issues that I had someone was very prompt in responding.
In regards to the property I was disappointed. I have stayed an other Royal Destinations properties and the property was extremely clean. This was not the case with this property. The cold air returns and well as the base boards were extremely dusty. The tile surround of the shower on the lower level had not been wiped down and there was hair and dust on it. There was a paper airplane that landed on top of a picture and was never removed. It was quite dusty, so I am assuming it had been there for awhile. The home description and photos show multiple doors that lead out to the balconies and the pool. However, of the 10 doors that are there, only 3 of them opened. The rest were either zipped ties shut or part of the lock was removed and they simply did not open. This property is in much need of some TLC!
Our extended family vacations every year near Miramar beach. This year we chose this place because of the location and description of the property. The house was amazing with lots of room. The carriage house is as comfortable as the main house that has its own washer and dryer. After a day on the beach, the pool was nice place to continue to relax. There were some minor issues with a lock but it was taken care of right a way. I would recommend 100%
The good:
Great neighborhood and location
House is clean and functional
Beach is beautiful
Good restaurants close
Shopping close
House is well stocked with appliances etcâŠ.
The bad:
House is right next to public access so expect there to be lots of people right on top of you Sun up to Sun down.
No outdoor beach stuff so bring anything you want
Pool is a non factory. It never sees the sun and is in a location where itâs not really used.
Overall a good place for the price just donât expect a nice quiet beach day. Itâs going to be with friends.
It was my wife's 50th birthday and she wanted to stay at a beach location with 6 of her friends from high school. We had a total of 10 people, and every couple had their own private room. The Carriage House outside the main residence is so cool! Our private access to the beach as well as the location to Seaside, restaurants, etc were all very close by! The indoor pool was great as well! My one and ONLY complaint, is the availability of beach chairs and umbrellas. The house offers only 2 chairs and one umbrella for a house that sleeps 16+!!!?? This makes no sense! We ended up paying over $300 for concierge beach service for 6 more chairs and two more umbrellas for 2 days! I don't think this is a very good customer service issue and should be addressed by the management company! Overall great 5 days on the beach!!!
This house has magnificent views of the ocean. It is very convenient to area amenities. Plenty of space for a large group. The pool is very small. The guest house is super nice. We did, however, see a few large bugs inside of the home. The house should be in better repair and cleaner for the price paid. Overall we had a good time.