Great location, very convenient for beach. Local places to eat were good; recommend Steamboat Inn & the Fish n Chip place for families. Kids enjoyed Crazy golf. Interior pleasant but a little tired. Old sofa and mattresses; newer ones would be more supportive. Host was very helpful and friendly. Supplies detailed; washing up liquid, handwash, no black bin bags; were not sufficient for length of stay so still bought things from supermarket which were detailed as supplied, only 5 pegs for hanging washing, 1 baking tray, if looking to do self catering a little improvising needed to cook meals. Lacked spare front door key, as a young family wasnt a problem for us. Could be better set up for children; E.g. longer pull cord in bathroom (I used string and a stone to lengthen it in case my youngest needed bathroom in the night). More sockets in bedrooms; for bedside lamps for night time reading before sleep would be a useful addition. Health and safety notes were good, plenty of spare lightbulbs etc. It was 'nip n tuck' things which would be easily resolved with a little attention. If staying on Cowes Week, balcony is ideal for watching Fireworks on Thursday night Regatta. Thoroughly recommend Isle of Wight for family stay, Osbourne House and the Needles are definite highlights. Sailing in Cowes week great to watch. We were really taken with Carisbrooke Castle; loved the donkeys turning the well wheel. IoW has not been over developed and retains it character and charm. We aim to return next year to a neighbouring property :)
Thank you for the use of your apartment, we enjoyed our holiday.