Let me start by saying the owner, Pat, is awesome! She was quick to respond to my questions and offered lots of tips about places to go and things to do. Beachside Villas is a very quiet, clean complex with two nice pools and a small playground for children 1 to 6 years old. There are nice bathroom facilities right near both pools and a big laundry facility. We didn't use them, but there is also a big tennis court near the pools and shuffleboard. All the main buildings are connected by wooden boardwalks with pergolas, gazebos and charcoal grills scattered throughout the entire complex. We went on the busy July 4th weekend and you couldn't even tell there were people staying there. Even the pools weren't crowded. The apartment is very well maintained and decorated with a beach side, whimsical flair. The kitchen was well stocked and had nice stainless appliances. The bed was very comfy and my kids loved the pullout couch in the living room. We had forgot to bring an umbrella for the beach and were thrilled to find Pat keeps two in a large closet stocked with all kinds of things you could use - sand toys for the kids, a boogie board, snorkel kit, floats for the pool, dip nets and chairs. It was like staying with a relative or friend! The beach is a short walk across the street or there is a nice public access beach within a 1/4 mile that has parking, nice bathrooms, a ramp if you're pulling a wagon and a lifeguard (good tip from Pat). The sand is the softest, powdery white and the water was clear and warm. Be sure to go in the evening and stay after dark for the best experience - bring flashlights for everyone (headlamps are best), nets and buckets. We spent hours catching crabs and fish in the pools left by the tide and laying under the stars listening to the surf. The area is very bike friendly and there are nice paved bike paths up and down 30A. There are plenty of rentals available if you don't bring them from home. There are even bikes available that have extra seats on the back for little kids. We didn't eat out much but there are tons of local places to choose from. That was something we really liked too - no chain restaurants, only mom & pop establishments. The whole area has an old Florida feel that is so relaxing and nostalgic. My family will be back for years to come! The only reason I didn't rate our experience as a "5" is because you get a lot of noise from the floor above when people are walking around.