Before we reserved the condo, we let Doris know that we had been burned in the past with prior inaccurate descriptions by owners. We are assured that was not the case here..
The good: cute condo, loved the location. Some comments said it was “remote”, but we found absolutely everything we needed not far away. Good grocery store (Ritmar), gas, & great beach down the road. Nice breeze keeping it relatively cool inside. We had asked to have groceries at the condo. Doris did a FANTASTIC job of getting the things we needed (gave her a list). Initial communication was great, but, how we were to get the keys did change at the last minute driving in the dark -confusing. Fortunately, Doris was home, or we would have never found the keys where left..
The bad and iffy: The listing makes it appear there is a beach out front you can use – not so. Listing said ocean front, but the area is fenced in-inaccessible. The pool area has no lounge chairs or umbrellas. The pool bathrooms were locked. No hot pads, only 2 or 3 coffee cups. No plug for the kitchen sink to wash dishes. We had to buy a frying pan-hers were unusable. The A/C in the bedroom older loud window unit, so open the shutters for the breeze.
The bathroom ceiling fan covers were completely clogged. BUT – for the most part the condo was cleaner than the average we have seen. Remember local standards may not be up to your expectations laundry different than photos
The Internet iffy – use cellular if you can get it. There is TV, however, only like 5 channels & 90% of the time they are in Spanish. The one bathroom will only give a cold shower.
The listing lists amenities nearby of a resort spa/ workout room & a kayak rental. NEITHER HAS BEEN OPEN SINCE THE LAST HURRICANE. The properties were in a state of severe decay.. We feel a bit deceived. THE BIG BAD:. The salt flats were overwhelmingly smelly while we were there. It made me quite sick. Everyone reacts differently-look up hydrogen sulphide b4 you book. If we had known, we would not have booked. We had to move elsewhere.
The refrigerator also went out the day before we left and by this time we were not getting any answers to my texts. Doris had that was the best way to contact her, she said she never got any of them, but my phone shows them all delivered. No compensation was offered by the host, so we double paid for 2 weeks of our trip.
