The area is beautiful and we were pleased with Harbor Island from the beginning. However, as soon as we walked in the front door, a fish smell hit us like nothing I have smelled before. After “investigating” it seemed to be coming from the closet where the HVAC system is and I told them the filter needs changing. There was dust all over the vents in the door. I called the management company and asked them to send someone over please. Because it was a Saturday, the guy didn’t come until Monday but he did a great job. Also had to mop the kitchen floor twice because our shoes kept sticking to it.
After unpacking the car, I went to put my own sheets I had brought on the bed in the front room…I always do this. I’m glad I did, because the sheets that were on the bed did not appear to have been washed. The top sheet was crumpled up at the foot of the bed and the mattress cover, when I removed the sheets, had a fresh blood stain on it towards the top of the bed.
One more thing, you can’t sit on the balcony that overlooks the ocean until later in the day. There is no umbrella for the table and it is much too hot to sit out there without one, which is disappointing because we like to eat breakfast looking at the ocean to start our day.
The condo is great but attention to detail by the cleaning staff needs to be stepped up. It is a little bit of a distance to Walmart or the grocery stores so be prepared for that.