10/10 Excellent
Jo D., Effingham, Illinois
8 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Week
My husband & I are celebrating our 50th anniversary this summer, so we gathered our kids & grands to join us for a week at Triple Seas beach house! (All of us traveled from IL & MO.) We couldn't have chosen a better place to enjoy each other, the beach, & the surrounding area! The location of this house was ideal . . . within walking distance or a short drive to many eateries & shops . . . and best of all, right on our own stretch of beach.
There were 17 in our family: 8 adults & 9 kids (ages 5-18). There was plenty of living space so that we didn't feel on top of each other at any time. Plenty of beds. The youngest kids loved the bunk loft!
The main deck was great for outdoor eating & playing for the kids, & one evening we all had a dance party! Plenty of wooden chairs & a couple round tables. The lower deck with the swimming pool was a big hit, too. The pool wasn't huge, but we were thankful to have it, & it was used multiple times throughout every day & evening!
The large gas grill was virtually unusable because it was chock-full of sand & debris, & we just didn't want to take the time to clean it out; however, we did use the small charcoal grill that was under the raised house in the parking area. It required minimal cleaning when we arrived, & we left it in good shape.
The kitchen was sufficiently stocked for most basic cooking. (We had brought our own paper plates, plastic silverware & glasses, just to make things easy.) We were surprised & happy to see that there was a 2nd full fridge/freezer in the laundry room, which came in very handy. The dining area was very nice too.
The 2nd day we were there, we noticed the garbage disposal wasn't working, & when we reported it the next day, a repairman was there that very afternoon!
Overall, the house was very clean & in good shape. The loft-type seating area upstairs had been converted to a bedroom since we first saw it on VRBO & rented it last fall, which was a nice surprise that really helped our needs! The furniture in the main living area was new & very comfortable.
The only relatively minor complaint we had was the main door going out to the deck. It didn't pull closed easily; you had to pull it shut & turn the knob to ensure that it stayed closed. Otherwise, it swung all the way open & stayed open. For the kids, it was a pain, & we found the door accidentally open a lot. It's particularly beat up & "cruddy" from the outside & probably just needs to be replaced.
Jo D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
