Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The cottage was fine, but for the price (with all add-ons for having a dog, taxes, realtor fees, cleaning service, etc.) of more than $370 a day, there were many things that should have been better. For example, I was amazed that the kitchen had no dish detergent or paper towels, the kitchen area rug was heavily stained, the bathrooms had no extra toilet tissue or soap (even the small hotel-type bars), so I had to purchase these items. The vertical blinds on the patio doors were broken. The barbecue grill hadn't been cleaned, so we had to scrub it before cooking our first dinner after a long drive from NJ. I never ended up using the washer/dryer because of the inconvenient location (access only from the outside and below). The TV had very limited channels without ESPN (during the US Open), HBO, etc., and service cut out completely before our week was done. The gate and wood picket fence around the front of the property were completely rotted and falling down, giving a terrible first impression with no "sidewalk appeal" whatsoever. When I called the company to report these issues as we were instructed to do, no one ever called us back - VERY disappointing. Positives: The furniture and beds were comfortable, plenty of extra blankets and pillows, the kitchen had sufficient plates, pots, coffee maker, etc., the "neighborhood" was very quiet and charming with a quick walk to the staircase (38 steps) leading to the bay, several restaurants were within a 10-minute drive, and easy access to other attractions like the National Seashore Center and beaches.