There were some things we really loved about this property, as well as several things we didn't. Many of our favorite features were in the kitchen. It was fantastic having two full size fridges, plus a separate ice machine that never ran low in spite of our constant use all week long. The kitchen was well stocked and we loved that the inside of all the drawers and cabinets are labeled, making it easy for us to find what we needed and helpful to return it to it's correct spot.
We really enjoyed how the kitchen flowed right into the dining area and the dining area flowed right into the living area so our entire family felt connected and together on the main floor. The big kitchen table was awesome for puzzles, game nights and meals.
Overall the house was clean, especially the interior surfaces, but it felt due for a really good deep clean and refresh of some of the linens/patio cushions. A few stains on the master carpet, some grunge on the back of the doors near the hinges, torn bedskirts, moldy HVAC vents, that sort of thing. Occasionally we'd pull out a pan that felt sticky or oily and needed to be cleaned before being used. The exterior is in desperate need of a good pressure washing. But still, overall the interior was clean.
The location also has some pros/cons. Very easy walks to public access for the sound and the beach and the street is very quiet. But, this property is surrounded by other homes on all sides, so the views are obscured. Many of the windows look straight into other windows. In fact, the porches on the back of the home primarily provide views of the neighbor's home and pool. If views are your thing, this house probably isn't for you.
The home across the street is currently under construction. Our family enjoyed sitting out on the main front porch and watching the construction progress each day. Noise from the site was minimal and not an issue. Once that house is completed it will hide what is probably the best view, with little of the intracoastal waterway still visible. However, the sky/sunset views from that porch and the large living room windows will likely still be spectacular.
There were plenty of beach chairs in the garage during our stay, as well as lots of sand toys (shovels, buckets, etc.) and several bikes. The bikes have seen better days and could use some TLC (rusted chains, etc), but two were still sufficient for long bike rides and very much enjoyed.
Not perfect, but still a great place to stay.
