Beachview, Single Level, Pets ~ Alpha Blu

Property was great.. fold out bed was broke and very uncomfortable. Tv in master bedroom did not work. Other than that it was a great place

We had a wonderful time. Everything as promised. The only concern are the outdoor steps can be hazardous when wet. We would definitely stay again.

Very much enjoyed my stay. The location and view were great. It rained the first day… was so glad to have a covered deck with a view. The place was clean and pretty comfortable. I would recommend other pillow options in the bed but otherwise the queen bed was comfortable for me. And please label the light switches lol… there were so many I couldn’t tell what lit what. The decor and such are dated…a good updating/renovation would do the place wonders but I would still stay here again regardless!

The location of the Alpha Blu was right on the edge of Port St Joe, as you leave Mexico Beach. This Vrbo is right on Highway 98, across the street from the beach and has a beautiful ocean view. There’s a lot of traffic on this hwy and the average speed of vehicles traveling seemed to be around 45mph. This created a bit of noise in the unit. The only options for shopping around are the dollar general less then 5 minutes away, (one cashier, tons of inventory unopened, and long lines), and then Piggly Wiggly about 15 minutes away. The time zones constantly changed on our phones, making it hard to keep track of time. Internet was great at the house; cell phone service in this area is unreliable. The rental space was open and provided ample space for mom, dad, dog + 9 year old & 9 month old boys. The furniture was very old - the sofa is small and the sleeper portion underneath no longer stays locked up underneath for stable seating, rather it is resting on the floor and causes the sofa to “sink” and be uncomfortable. The bed and pillows are very soft and flimsy and the box springs were VERY noisy, which made it hard with the baby sleeping in our room. The mattress seemed worn and we had back pain from the lack of support. This Vrbo had the bare minimum of supplies, nothing for the beach like I’ve seen at others. The neighbor is very close (shares the fence) and their yard is like a junkyard. Nice people there, plus two “vocal” dogs. Overall it met our minimum standards.

Our stay there was wonderful. The only negative was the condo building across the street blocked our view of the sunset. The house was clean and comfortable. Our dog loved the wrap around porch and the neighbors dogs.

We had a wonderful time

Visited Nov 4th-22nd 2022. Thought this was a great property, because of the location and the wrap around veranda. However, the interior was another story. First morning, when attempting to brew coffee, wasn't good. A Hamilton beech coffee maker: the plunger must be worn. It wouldn't allow the drip coffee to release into the pot, it took 20-25m to fill the pot. Kitchen utensils were flimsy, hidden all over the place in kitchen drawers. No large skillets and only a 2-slice toaster. Only 2 actual wine glasses. Others were from a tasting & small. I actually went to Dollar General and purchased a larger skillet, I left it. Went to Goodwill to get 2 more larger wine glasses. No cutting board unless you count what looks like a kid's placemat. The bedspread in the master bedroom was absolutely gross, it was dirty and stained, also worn. I finally broke down and washed it. A 100% better after being washed. The master bathtub is a bit scary. When you first get into the tub you have to be very careful, there is nothing to prevent you from slipping and falling, which is what happened to my husband, also no grab bars. The way to get the shower head to produce water, was a puzzle finally solved by a friend who noticed that you had to pull down a flange that was on the tub faucet. The sofa sleeper is worn out, looks nice but you sink when you sit, obviously much use & not cared for. The side tables, if you can call them that were too small too low. you really couldn't use them as a side table. The light switches are a nightmare, try and figure out which switch turns on what is a fun game of flip that switch. Separate switches for ceiling fans and lights. It took us 3 days to figure out which switch was for the dining area light. Lamps were 3-way lighting but none of the bulbs were 3-way. The windows can't be opened, only 2 in the master bath can be opened. After a week you get use to the foibles. Just know the owner has a studio under you which is stated as an artist may use while your there, which had I known I likely would have stayed elsewhere.

The location was perfect. Across the street from the beach and the seafood restaurant was in walking distance. Really pleased with our visit.

We had a great stay back in September 2021. Great location with a short walk to the beach and to one of the few restaurants in the area. The beach wasn’t crowded and very chill. The yard had a lime tree and was fenced in, perfect for our dogs. It was a great place to stay.

We absolutely loved the views. The beach access was 2 houses away from the property. The home had everything we needed, everything worked well, it was clean. I would definitely recommend the property for someone who loves the beach and enjoys riding bikes. There were several good restaurants nearby.