Sublime Sunset☀️ Ocean Front Getaway

We had to email the owner to get all check in information and WiFi and gate codes as we never received upon arrival, there was sand on the couch and everywhere when we got there so we had to clean when we got there as we had toddlers climbing around. The outlet went out to tv and WiFi so had to wait for someone to bring an extension chord to work the tv then had to use neighbors WiFi as it never worked again. The next day the hot water went out so my husband had to check water heater and breaker to try and figure out what may be going on. Ended up sending the plumber to replace elements and then it started back working. There isn’t any place to set anything in bathrooms and none of the outlets worked in the bathrooms so made it difficult when getting ready. You can’t easily pull your wagon or rinse off after the beach where the water hose if you have two vehicles parked it is a very tight squeeze. The owner was nice and tried to help us as much as he could, there was some communication lag due to him being in Hawaii though. You could hear the neighbors running as well; we have stayed at seaclifs for the past 5 years but this was the worst one we have stayed in so far as I think not as big as others, but more convenient since closer to beach.

Two days before I was supposed to arrive I reached out requesting check-in information. I had to get VRBO involved the night before I was supposed to leave because I still didn't have it. Only then did the owner respond and tell me he double booked the unit. He did reach out to a neighbor who had a vacancy and rented to me. He said he processed my refund and 3 weeks later I still don't have it. I reached out to him and he did not respond. I reached out to VRBO and they attempted to contact him and suggested I dispute the charge with my credit card which I did.

The best thing about this condo was the comfortable beds. The dishwasher didn’t work all week. I did notify the owner. The beach view from 2nd & 3rd floor was wonderful. The laundry room is outside in the ground level. The condo complex was quiet and clean. The condo is easy to get to from the beach. I felt safe letting our kids run in to get whatever they needed.

Overall, Had a good stay! Weather and water were perfect. Unit was clean and easy to access. Had a 1 year old with us and overall felt he was safe, brought a baby gate with us to put at the bottom of the stairs, which helped a lot. A few areas that could be improved: Floor needs to be replaced, several areas with damaged tiles. Couches need to be cleaned or replaced, kind of dirty and fabric was itchy. Beach chairs provided were very rusty and two of them broke from use while we were there. Could use some hooks inside the entrance way for hats, towels, etc. Kitchen table and chairs a little too tight for the space, so not conducive for use for 5 adults, ended up spreading out and using the counter to eat. Liked the stools provided for the counter. Appreciated that they had some baby cabinet safety closures for under the sink cabinet.

We rented this home and it was perfect! Beautiful views of our favorite beach. Nicely decorated and met all of our needs.