We stayed in this condo for 5 nights in June. I have thought about how to rate the rental to be fair as a renter and to the owner, as I appreciate reading feedback from others.
Pros: -Excellent location on the beach - can walk to restaurants and activities, lounge chairs & cabana available to rent
-Pool area and pool bathroom was clean and well kept, and plenty of space when we were there
-Easy booking accommodations and communication with the owner were strong and frequent. I appreciated having direct access to the owner for questions and help.
-Access to the unit was easy with the keypad and getting the parking pass
-Able to book for less than a week which is helpful when splitting a trip between two locations; was able to pay for a late check-out due to availability of the unit
-Provided beach chairs and an umbrella (we used one folding chair), a cooler and icepacks, boogie boards, and beach towels
-Curtains in the main room and primary bedroom were great
-Deck was nice for reading or eating
-Welcome binder was helpful for restaurants and activities
-Starter toiletries, paper goods, and kitchen essentials were available
-Was able to fit two parents and two older teens well
Cons:-Primary bedroom bed and pillows were not comfortable
-Parking for our mid-sized SUV along the fence line was possible this week, but all the spots were full at night. If we weren't there early enough to get a spot, our rental car would not have fit into the designated parking number, and I am not sure what we would have done. This is not on the owner to fix, but helpful to be aware of as a renter.
-Unit did not feel clean overall other than a surface level dusting/cleaning - everything is grimy and old - dishes in the cabinets had dried food on them, shower heads need to be replaced as they are very old, cushions on the dining chairs are dirty, all closets, cabinets, shelves, and open spaces need to be deep cleaned, felt the need to wear socks or flip flops in the unit, washing machine/dryer is old, and it sounds as if the washing machine (very loud during each load) has bearing or other mechanical issues that need to be fixed or replaced - overall it was not a relaxing space for our family to come back to after a day out at the beach, pool or another activity but we would stay at the Vistas again. I did not share this during our stay with the owner because nothing needed to change while we were there. It is more to provide feedback for the future.