The good - locationThe bad- the home needed repairs and kitchen was not well stocked (missing kitchen shears )etc. The front door was hard to open and was a safety issue. The big issue was the AC didnât work the first night and they didnât come to fix until the next day. Then after a couple days the AC stopped working again. And we were not offered fans and portable ACs until we asked for them. They finally replaced the AC but it was a struggle for us and it interfered with our vacation. I donât recommend this place.
If youâre looking for updated appliances or newly renovated, this is not the place. However, it is clean and comfortable and has all the necessary amenities right on the water with great views. Great value for the area.
I love the location. Itâs just you guys. Iâve got to get an exterminator in there. There are German cockroaches and I was a little scared of bringing some home.
For the price you paid, the house and location are reasonable. HOWEVER, we saw so many cockroaches. All over the house and varying in sizes. It was so so so gross. Before booking, Iâd ask for proof of an exterminator. Unfortunately, the dishwasher also leaks into the downstairs foyer when it runs. We notified Vacasa of the leak and they said they would send someone and never did. Vacasa is also REALLY hard to get in touch with. If this home had some general repairs, a routine exterminator come, and a different management company it would be a nice place to stay.
The property was lovely, with plenty of space for us and our dog. The outdoor shower and patios provided easy access to the beach, and the house boasted a beautiful view. Would definitely stay again.
I will start with the island. It is slow paced and nothing like the other FL. tourist beaches. As you enter the island there is a Piggly Wiggly grocery store with gas. Next door is a liquor store. The grocery store has a full stock of items and a great but small meat and seafood section. We bought shrimp and fish , both fresh.
2 minutes later you are at the house. The house is simlpe with 2 bedrooms 1st floor , with king bed master in back looking at beach. Both beds were great, with very good bedding. Going up the narrow tiled stairs brings you to a dining, kitchen and sitting area, with a view of the beach. In front of kitchen are the stairs for loft and 2 beds.
The kitchen has the utensils, pots , pans and plates for eating in. No condiments or seasonings buy your own.
Both levels have a deck connected with stairs. The 1st floor deck has stairs leading to the beach.
The inside stairs are tiled, thus we did not want our 13yr old 70lb dog slipping on them. We had him go up and down from the outside. He had no issues with wood stairs.
My only recommendation is to install a gate at stairs leading to beach to keep dogs on the deck. We just put one of the lounge chairs there to block stairs.
From the home you can walk to a beach restaurant and Paddys raw bar on the bay side.
A/C worked great as too did the WiFi
Well worth a slow paced week to relax.
This location was great if you have kids along on vacation. Very central to things so my teenager could roam and hang out very nearby at the basketball court or BJâs pizza. My younger kiddo enjoyed the playground, arcade, and lighthouse and shops and ice cream nearby. Adults enjoyed walking to dinner and for morning coffee or a run to the store. Also very close to the bridge for going to Apalachicola. The beach access is great and easy. The condo was well worn however, definitely more so than many others appear to be at the same location. The refrigerator handle was broken which was very annoying and the dishwasher wonât shut unless you slam it. The biggest problem was several roaches were seen in the kitchen which was unacceptable to me. It needs to be exterminated regularly. The hose needs a nozzle as well. My frustration with the unit was the cost for the upkeep. It was priced very high and I expected a cleaner, more well kept place for that premium. The beds were comfortable and the layout was nice. I would consider this condo again if some maintenance, updating and extermination were caught up. Otherwise, I would rent nearby at another unit. The access was very easy for check-in and out. Again, tons of potential but somewhat disappointing.
Our beach house stay was exactly what we needed and the house accommodated well- comfortable bed, full kitchen and a great living area to watch shows after a full day of being outdoors.
We enjoyed grilling outside and rented beach equipment that was delivered very conveniently.
Loved the house, view was amazing, beds and linens were comfortable, kitchen was well stocked, short walk to the lighthouse park, our dog enjoyed it, Blue Parrot was close by, great place to eat. Location was central to everything that you need. The only thing that I would change is the park style grill, it really needs to be a weber or something like that. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you for renting out your beautiful home.
Couldn't have asked for a better location - right on the beach and we could walk to dinner several nights. Loved watching the waves while sipping morning coffee on the deck. This unit does not have a gate on the deck stairs so if you have pets or babies/toddlers you will want to bring one or rent one. Would definitely stay here again!
We enjoyed our stay at Sea of Sand and Stars! Beach front and conveniently located all the restaurants and shopping. Weâll definitely stay here again.
Pros: Location, comfortable beds, tile throughout, well-stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, extra towels
Cons: Could be cleaner (mold on shower curtain, dirt in corners of floors, sand in sheets, a few bugs, property needs to be cleaned up, remotes needed batteries, ROKU is nonfunctional, cabinets and fixtures in bath and kitchen need upgraded. No deal breakers but we prefer not to have to clean on arrival.