The location of La Vista Azul was ideal for us as it is within walking distance to Smith's Reef and several restaurants at the Turtle Cove Marina. The outside of the property was very nice and well kept. The unit owner is very prompt with email communication and always responded quickly to any questions that I had. Our unit, however, was not what I have experienced and come to expect when renting through VRBO.
As I have read that there are a lot of stairs, I thought that I would take advantage of the grocery delivery service offered through a company on the island. However, when I contacted the person that I rented from, he responded "Lady good morning", and that, "it shouldn't be much of a task for u to experience walking the isle of an island supermarket. Lol." While I understand that he was not on the island at the time that we were arriving to let the delivery service in, he could have just said that and left the comments to himself. However, getting groceries was no big deal, having been to island grocery stores many times, and we did so on the day we got there.
When we walked into the room, there was a horrible smell. I have been to several islands and stayed in several VRBO condos and have never smelled mildew like that before. We bought some air freshener, but each time we entered the unit, we had to catch our breath.
The accommodations were fine, with a small kitchen in the studio condo. However, the coffee pot leaked water all over the floor, the safe was broken, the "pantry items" provided consisted of salt, pepper, a few tea and sugar packets, and two coffee packets that expired in 2013. There was 1 beach towel, no garbage bags, no ice trays, 1 roll of toilet paper, and several other aspects that we were disappointed in and surprised by. Do not expect to have anything stocked for you.
It was very loud in our unit. Very thin walls & could hear people's voices echo outside.
Pool area was nice, but the water was freezing and could only go in up to my knees. I am guessing that pools are not heated down there, but it is in the shade all day, so pretty chilly! Balconies were nice, large, and had a beautiful view of the water.
While the property was close to Turtle Cover and Smith's Reef, which was great for us as we snorkel every day we can, if you would like to be near town, this may be a little far for you. Each cab ride was about $20 each way for 2 people. That can add up if you go to town often.
Overall, would not stay again
