We came down for 2 weeks, as we try to do every January. We had never used Beach Place, but we’re looking forward to trying it. Yes, we were at the beach. Yes, the pool was great. Yes, the location, an easy walk to John’s Pass, was fantastic. There were a few things, however, that caused us to not give this experience a 5 star rating.
The check in process was confusing. It would have been nice to know ahead of time where the office was located and how to get to it. Condo 305 is very utilitarian. It was adequate, but was lacking some of the convenient, homey features we’ve enjoyed in the past. A floor mop would have been nice because the floor was filthy when we got there. Sand, hairs and other things were left on the floor. The broom was barely functioning.
The TV worked only about 25% of the time.. This was very frustrating. We called numerous times and they came, but the problem was never solved. The WiFi didn’t work either. If you are needing to do any online work, be prepared to be very stressed out. WiFi and cable tv are advertised and the expectation is that they will work.
The unit overlooks the public beach parking lot so there was a lot of activity and a lot of rowdy noise on the weekends. The racing car engines, screaming and yelling we experienced is something you should be aware of if you want a peaceful vacation.
