TL: DR version: It's exactly as advertised, the condo is pristine, the pool is full of children, and the beach is gorgeous but a decent walk to get there.
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You'll be emailed a code that unlocks the door to the condo. That's it. No real check-in, but you'll have to stop at the desk for a parking pass if you have a car. The condo is a corner unit on the 13th floor (which they call the Penthouse floor because 13 is scary). The condo is just like it looks in the photos. The view is breathtaking out all of the windows and off the deck, which has a small table with 4 chairs. The kitchen is well stocked if you want to cook. The bathroom is huge and spotless. Towels and beach towels provided. The bed is comfy with plenty of pillows. It would be a tight fit if you brought more than 2 people and wanted to use the pull-out couch, but if you like your extra guests a lot, it might be okay.
The pool is good size and also spotlessly clean. There is a small hot tub, and both overlook the bay where dolphin and manatee are frequent guests. There are plenty of chairs and tables with umbrellas, and we never had an issue getting a spot with some shade. This is a popular place for families with young kids, so the pool isn't quiet or relaxing, but this probably changes with the seasons. We traveled in July.
Flipper's restaurant is right next door, and great for lunch or dinner. We ate there several times, and took carryout up to the room to eat on the deck. Highly recommend. They sometimes come around the pool and take drink orders, but that was spotty during our visit.
But you're here for the beach, and it's worth the trip. This hotel does NOT sit beachfront. The beach you see from the deck view photos is across the parking lot and driveway, down a gravel path, and across the road. Maybe 1/8 mile walk to get to the edge of the beach. But this is the BAY beach, not the oceanfront part. It's lovely white sand, but it's right in a channel, so there's a dangerous rip current and you can't swim there (which doesn't stop people from doing it, but I guess they have kids to spare when some are swept out to sea). To get to the spectacular front beach is a half mile walk down the bay beach, or you can drive 1/4 mile, pay $8, and ride the tram to the front beach. So if you're looking for a place right on a swimmable beach, look elsewhere. But if you love a view and don't mind some walking, book right now and have fun!