I picked Mermaid Grotto specifically because of the playscape in the back yard. With a family of four kids, ranging in age from 8 to 2, we needed something to keep them all occupied. My only complaint is that the fence around the yard has a few gaps between fence posts that need to be replaced and the gate is missing.
When we arrived Friday evening, there was an ant pile under one of the swings on the swing set. I reached out to Jeremy who quickly came to the rescue with some fire ant killer that we put out and rid ourselves of the pesky buggars.
The rooms all had noise machines, fans, and there was even a booster seat for our toddler for the table. The sofa in the living room with the chaise lounge pulls out and makes a massive couch-bed. There were loads of games and even toys for toddlers.
I was a little disappointed when I got there as I thought the view as advertised had been obstructed by housing. It wasn’t until the next morning when I stepped out onto the outdoor patio the next morning that I saw it. The swath of blue ocean and rolling waves. Although we couldn’t hear them over the howling winds, I could see them.
Overall, my ONLY complaints are the bed in the master bedroom is terribly hard, and the mattress on the bottom bunk next to the door in the bunk room, is extremely noisy. Every time my daughter would roll over, we’d hear it.
It’s not nearly enough to deter me from staying here again, hopefully soon! I love that its distance away from the seawall.