I use a manual wheelchair, and since the wheels will sink in soft sand, my husband and I never considered a beach vacation but this oceanfront condo changed our minds. This condo stands out from the rest because of its ideal location. It’s on the first floor overlooking a strip of white beach that’s right in front of the ocean, so I could sit in my wheelchair on its lengthy balcony and have a fun beach experience like I was sitting directly on the sand. Every day we were entertained by acrobatic jet skiers, parasailers, and windsurfers, and all kinds of boats, including huge ocean liners, sailed by. And from the balcony, I even got a “farmer’s tan”!
Because this condo is a corner unit that wraps around the southwest side of the building, it’s very private and peaceful. Plus, it overlooks a bird sanctuary so a variety of birds (not seagulls) would sit in the nearby palm trees. We especially enjoyed watching the hawks successively grab fish out of the ocean, and seeing the pelicans do their ungraceful head-first dive for fish always made us chuckle. Also, on a nearby palm tree we spotted a large iguana that I nicknamed “Igor” because of its scary appearance.
This condo is part of a complex that is impeccably maintained inside and out. At its center, there’s a beautiful tropical garden with a wide variety of flora. I especially admired the colorful orchards. Also, within the garden there are inviting sitting areas, charcoal grills, and picnic tables. The adjoining pool and spa area is kept spotless and the water was always crystal clear; however, there isn’t a handicap pool lift so I was unable to enter the pool or spa which was my only disappointment.
The owner is a delight to work with. He listened to my special needs and determined correctly that his condo would be a perfect spot for me, so because of our wonderful stay at Joe’s condo my husband and I have a new love---the beach! Consequently, we hope to return to this wonderful condo often.