We visited a lot of beaches in the area, but this was the least crowded. I guess because they don’t have any public parking in the area, unlike the residential end of Pass a Grille.
If you consider a space the size of a football field, this beach (which is literally steps away), in May, has about 2 other families during the week or evenings/mornings, and 8 other families midday on weekends. Versus rows of people at the other beaches!
And all the beaches we visited looked basically the same: clear blue water, sugar sand, shells. So, def recommend staying here for the peacefulness.
I did the 25 minute walk up the beach to Caladesi, and it didn’t get any less crowded further up the residential end. But it’s deserted once you get to Caladesi - pretty cool on a weekend!
Anyway, the house is fully functional, and surprisingly spacious, but the pool is the gem of the place! Gorgeous landscaping and, even in 80 degree weather, it wasn’t too cold... I guess with all the sun. Also, the sunroom looks out on all the pretty landscaping and has windows that open to a nice breeze and ended up being our fav place to hang out.
My only recommendation is to have groceries delivered or pick them up on the way in, because we underestimated the traffic and parking on the island, and it’s kind of a pain getting food last minute. But lots of places have outdoor seating, and you can walk or ride the Jolley Trolley (pick up is a block away) if you wanna enjoy the fun local scene.