Avalon

"We stayed in this condo over labor day weekend. It was as the pictures showed. Clean, comfortable, well stocked for the most part. Great service from Karen. She was right on top of our arrival and everything was in place for our check in. The view was amazing. The doors and windows allowed a nice ocean breeze. The mattress is very hard but has a 2" foam pad over it. For us, too soft, but without was too hard. Steps from below where the golf cart is parked is long-88 steps. From above, it is a 74 step walk down. You really need to have good knees for this condo. It was a very busy time on the island. We took the Helicopter over. It was a 10min flight opposed to a 90 min boat ride. Worth it. You get a discount for birthdays and anniversaries. Hamilton cove is away from all the hustle and bustle of Avalon on a holiday weekend. We enjoyed breakfast every morning on the balcony overlooking the ocean. The kitchen is fully stocked for cooking. We never turned on the TV. We used the 4 seater golf cart to explore Hamilton cove, Avalon and enjoyed dinner in town each night. We took the safari bus to Two Harbors. That was a worthwhile trip. We saw many Bison and the views are amazing. Chico, the driver on the last leg between Little Harbor and Two Harbors is a character. Very enjoyable day. Lunches at the Sandtrap (great margaritas), Harbor Reef restaurant and bar in Two harbors(lots of bees at the bar), Luau Larry's(great drinks). Dinners at Ristorante Villa Portofino, Lobster Trap, Bluewater Avalon, Steve's steakhouse Bar and Grill. Fresh fish was sea bass-amazing at both Lobster trap and Bluewater. We explored the museum and took a backstage tour of the casino. Both worth doing-especially my dance in the amazing ballroom with Frank, our guide! :). There are many watersports to partake. Check out Descanso. We chose not to. We were more interested in relaxation. We got it. Only negative was a loud neighbor but they stopped promptly at 10pm. Like I said earlier, it was a busy holiday weekend. I have been to Hamilton Cove in the past and it was very quiet. Vons is the only grocery store. Stock up early. (new store going to be built-don't know when). Only gas station is at Pebbly Beach, hours are limited, look in the guide on the desk for details. Water shortage on the island is real. Be gentle with your water use. I recommend this condo for two. Four might be a little cozy. However, you really need fit knees for the stairs. It is a hike."