Our family very much enjoyed our stay at Opus¬¬¬¬. The three-bedroom condo was just right for our 3-generational party of 6. The owners, Darrell and Connie, were always very gracious and friendly. Connie answers the phone immediately and always knows what to do.
When we entered the unit, the spacious condo was neat, tasteful, and orderly. As a corner unit, the living / dining room present dramatic ocean views with the community pool and hot tub lying just below the second floor balcony. The large granite-countered kitchen was well-stocked with appliances, utensils, and dishware. The ice maker, however, was temperamental -- sometimes coughing out cubes sideways onto the floor.
Gladly, we found beach supplies in a hall closet -- plenty of beach towels, a bucket full of children’s sand toys, folding chairs, and multiple boogie boards. The rusty umbrella pole was unfit to use, so we purchased another umbrella. A stairway next to the unit conveniently leads to the pool.
Luggage carts are stored in the ground floor garage and are easily brought up by elevator. After you arrive at the entrance to the building, you have to go back out on the street to access the vehicle entrance to the garage (clicker required).
Across the street lie a Dollar General and other shops, including a Winn Dixie. We preferred to drive two miles south to Publix for groceries -- but the kids loved walking the street options. Directly across from the condo facility beckons a popular miniature golf course with available weekly rates.
The whole Opus complex belongs to a condominium association – with a manager on site weekdays and late Saturday afternoons. The building is well-maintained. Things do break, but the repairs are quickly made – as parts are available.
On the whole, the condo is beautifully laid out and well- appointed in a heavy Mediterranean décor. However, some areas need attention for a top 5* rating: 1) The bedroom carpets shocked as old & dirty -- in need of an upgrade! 2) The bath towels were thread-bare, thin, & mismatched. 3) The master bath toilet seemed precariously low & without a hand railing (15-16” ht. is recommended). 4) The condo mattresses proved saggy, soft, & oddly creaky.
--- Nevertheless, we ALL woke well-rested and grateful for another glorious day at Daytona Shores Beach! Thank you for this great location.