Paradise at Pinnacle Port

We stayed 7 days w/2 toddlers. The condo had everything we needed. One review says the kitchen needs more, but we didn't miss anything, despite cooking all but 2 meals & baking brownies. If you need something special, bring it from home.

Things to love:

1) literally steps from the beach (like, maybe 100?!); this was SO important with littles. We never took shoes, shirts, or towels. Just grabbed our stuff and walked outside. (bring umbrella/sand toys; 2 chairs, boogie boards, shovels/nets in the closet)

2) pool is wonderful; partially covered so no sunscreen! (sunscreening a toddler = no fun) & stayed cool

3) master balcony view - spectacular!!

4) 3 toilets (1 bath tub/shower; 1 very roomy shower)

5) concrete condo walls muffle *most* sound; with our sound machine in the kids' room, they slept through the building false fire alarm one night (we didn't... LoL)

6) TV in every room; you can scroll/"rewind" through past shows from the day & watch whatever (but TV system is meh - see below)

7) Location: Carrilon Beach is SO lovely. We strolled in the evenings and heard live music on the green once. Close to Seaside/Rosemary/Alys; Publix 1 mile; most stores in 15 min; PCB close (try Jump 'n Slide for indoor toddler play)

8) Helpful & courteous owner.

Things to consider if picky (I'm not):

1) interior & appliances - not high-end; but 100% adequate

2) Kitchen implements are obviously used. Some nonstick pans are scuffed. Others are stainless steel. Don't expect $$$ items in a rental condo.

Our only "complaint" was the TV system (not the owner's fault; it's complex-wide). It's VERY HARD to use. To quickly find stuff for kids to watch, or entertain ourselves after their early bedtime, was frustratingly tough. The multiple remotes sometimes cancel each other. I saw that management just changed the system...they made a bad choice, IMO. Some NetTV thing. An easy-to-find, step-by-step user guide might help.

3 notes:

1) Elevator doors close QUICKLY. Hold kids' hands or they can leap out and doors close before you can react.

2) Don't take eyes off your stuff in public areas. Our bag and cooler were lifted in under 3 min - our fault. Security was astonished. Apparently it never happens. But did. Be wise.

3) Playground best for 3+; has an all-open side 8ft or so up. Not for 1-2s.

4) Bring 1-2 baby gates for stairs.

Overall, for the amazing price, we're very satisfied. We couldn't have afforded to go otherwise, so if that's you, this place is your ticket!

The unit needs some minor TLC but overall, our family of six enjoyed our stay at this Pinnacle Port unit. The view from the master balcony was great for watching the dolphins frolick in the mornings and the beach access without long flights of stairs was very convenient. The unit itself was very clean when we arrived. The layout is a little tight given that it’s a 2-story unit but it was manageable. Since we spent most of our time with family staying in a house in Carillon, we were okay with there not being a lot of space for our family to congregate on rainy days. The bunks and futon in the 2nd bedroom upstairs were great for multiple children. I do wish the kitchen had been stocked a little better but we made do. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay and I would definitely recommend the unit for families with young children.

We enjoyed our vacation a lot, we have stayed at Pinnacle Port. The unit was nice, there were a few small issues , but nothing serious. The one thing, which is beyond the owners control, is the atrium where the elevators are smelled really bad from the trash chutes several different days. This was an issue in the tower building last time we were there as well. The people who own/run the building really need to figure out a solution for this. There was construction going on, putting in new brick pavers and that's caused noise during the day, but we could only hear it from 1 balcony and we were at the beach most of the time so it wasn't a big issue, The new sidewalks will look awesome when they are finished, just an inconvenience during construction. Over all we had a great time, the beach is quiet and family oriented. The beds were comfortable and the unit was nice. We will definitely return to Pinnacle Port again.

This condo is really nice. We had a wonderful week and hope to stay here again! (We travel a lot and it should be noted that the master mattress is one of the most comfortable that we've slept on.)

The property looks just as the pictures show it. It was very clean and quiet. Great views from the balconies. Great beach access. The owner was very responsive. Would defiantly rent again.