Let me start off with the good things. This place has a view and a closeness that would be hard to beat at twice the price. The room was significantly more spacious then the pictures led you to believe and the room just feels like home and so beachy. Never heard anyone above or beside us and the other people there all seemed friendly.
Now let's discuss the not so good. I ask that you take this with a grain of salt, as I'm sure some of this isn't the norm after talking to my family that live at the beach and recommended this place.
Before we arrive we are sent an email that our code may not work and they provide a back up. No big deal right? Except both codes don't work. The office was quick to remedy and got us in our room with a 3rd code and only after a small delay.
The rooms are separated by not one but two doors. Think of a "Y" that closes at the top... and if not careful your hand is easily smashed should you be entering as one is leaving. Happened to both my kids and wife. Not sure why 2 doors are there but one really should be removed.
And the biggest thing that we will struggle with on a return visit, the beds.... we slept on the bedroom bed one night and the living room bed on the other night. I woke up so sore and so out of alighnment I had to schedule an urgent chiro appointment upon returning home. My wife was in no better shape. It put a damper for the first couple of morning hours until we were able to loosen up and the ibuprofen could kick in. We almost considered buying an air mattress but already have some at home it seemed like a waste of money. The beds are soft, just significantly worn out and although there is a mattress pad, you still feel the springs and everytime your partner breaths the bed moves.
Even with the above not so good stuff, we still had a good time and visit the beach at least 6 times a year. Not sure I would stay in Fifty Sprays of Waves again only due to the mattresses, but the Sea Gypsy will be a first look should we decide to stay at a hotel/condo again. Staff was great, great views, right on the beach next to the best kite flying spot, walking distance to several restaurants and bars and off the main road so noise isn't an issue. Oh and forgot to mention, leave your sliding door cracked and hear the waves all night! Very pleasant with a few things needed, but no place is perfect. To expect perfect, would be setting yourself up for disappointment and a poor trip.