Positives: canal view, lanai, natural light, spaciousness of house, beautiful floors, decor, beds, central location, neighborhood, landscaping, coffee makers, communication prior to arrival, size of pool, pool floats, most appliances, bikes, kayaks, beach items, and garage availability for rental vehicle
What could be improved, but wasn’t too big a deal:
1. Communication During Visit (I emailed Sue once regarding the pool cleanliness and heaviness of the pool cover. I called Bruce about the internet going out and the possibility of scheduling a boat ride. Neither responded in writing or with a phone call to me. I was not told what day the pool would be cleaned, and it wasn’t cleaned until Thursday. Additionally, we were not informed that a new HVAC system would be installed more than an hour before our check out time on Saturday. We didn’t mind, but it was surprising and left me without being able to lock up the garage as the workers needed access.
2. House Updates: Overall, the house was very clean, but there were noticeable older areas. The main bath has disintegrating baseboards along the vanity, the longer vertical blinds were of varying lengths and dingy, and the primary suite’s bathroom has an odd and significant drop into the shower. I ended up needing to use that one because my mother and aunt could not have navigated it very safely even with the safety bars. The dishwasher worked, but was older. The kitchen layout was fantastic with great views and everything we needed. However, the counter, cupboards and drawers seemed older and a but “wonky” (sticking drawers, etc.)
We had a fantastic visit and view and location were lovely.