BEWARE OF SAFETY ISSUES AND LACK OF MAINTENANCE!
While the cottage at Crystal Beach boasts a beautiful beachfront location, our stay was overshadowed by serious safety hazards and poor maintenance. Despite the lovely setting, the lack of attention to basic safety measures left us deeply concerned.
The most alarming incident occurred when the BBQ caught fire due to a lack of maintenance. We had no tools or cleaning equipment to address it, and to our shock, there was a highly flammable aerosol can stored under the BBQ. This could have caused a dangerous explosion. Such negligence is not only careless but potentially life-threatening.
We contacted the owner immediately, but received no response—no apology, no acknowledgment of the issue. This level of disregard for guest safety is unacceptable.
Additionally, the stove in the cottage was in poor condition. The dials were so worn that cooking became a guessing game, and the stove was dirty and clearly not maintained.
Positives: The cottage is spacious and comfortably accommodated 8 adults. Its location on the beach is stunning. If the safety issues were resolved, this could be an ideal rental.
Bottom Line: While the property has great potential, the serious safety risks and the owner’s failure to respond to our concerns make it hard to recommend. Safety-conscious guests should look elsewhere.
*Pictures of the stove and BBQ fire available.