The condo itself deserves five stars. It is beautiful, clean, has stunning ocean views, and is in an unbeatable location. Communication with the host was excellent from booking through checkout, and we had no issues with the unit.Unfortunately, the beach and pool experience significantly impacted our vacation. We knew Fourth of July week would be busy—we’ve vacationed on 30A every July 4th for seven years—but we were not prepared for Seacrest Beach. Rental chairs consumed so much of the beach that guests were packed shoulder to shoulder, and at times we couldn’t see our children in the water because of the rows of umbrellas and chairs. As parents, that felt like a safety concern. We were also told Shibumi Shades were not allowed.The advertised “private beach access” simply meant wristband access to the shared Seacrest Beach area, not a more private beach experience as we expected.The pool also felt dated for a premium property and had virtually no shade during the hottest part of the day.Another surprise was parking. Although the listing includes two parking spaces, security told us beach chair attendants also park in the lot, meaning owners’ guests may not always have available spaces.The host and condo were outstanding. However, families planning to spend most of their vacation at the beach and pool should know those amenities may not match the quality of the accommodations.