The resort itself is beautiful, but this unit was not on par with others in the complex. Our biggest concern was the flooring. The carpet in the bedroom was very dirty, so much so that I purchased area rugs to avoid stepping on it. The rest of the space was tiled, and it was in need of a good cleaning, as well. The unit was equipped with pots and pans, along with cooking utensils, but the cutlery was sparse. There were two spoons, two forks, and two butter knives -- mismatched. There were no steak knives. Dinnerware was adequate but mismatched. Aside from a few rolls of toilet paper, the unit was not outfitted for guests. No salt/pepper, no cleaning supplies or garbage bags, no paper towels, and no hangers in the closet. We had to call the management company to install an air filter in the AC/furnace unit, reconnect the cable television, and reinstall the smoke alarms that had been removed. Honestly, staying in this unit was like staying in a shabby motel. The furniture was worn out and uncomfortable. I covered it with beach towels.
On the positive side, the pool area was gorgeous and we learned that most of the resort renters were return guests. Laundry was easy with the compact washer and dryer. We had a lovely view of Boca Ciega Bay, and we were close to good restaurants and shopping. We are planning to return next year -- but NOT to this unit. Perhaps our review will convince the property owner to thoroughly clean (or replace) the flooring and the old, uncomfortable furniture.