We just returned home from our stay in 701B Summerhouse. This is my honest review.
We are a family of 5 (3 teens). The location of the property is excellent...right on the beach. The condo itself was the perfect size for us. Our girls shared the bunk room, my son had a room to himself, and my husband and I were in the primary bedroom. Each bedroom and living area of the condo has wall-size window views of the ocean and beach. Absolutely beautiful! And each room has access to the corner balcony...again, beautiful. The unit itself looks to have been painted and updated, though there are a few issues to point out. And once these issues have been remedied, this will be a 5-star rental! The owners are fabulous and kept communication open the whole time we were there. They are aware of these issues and are working to correct them. First, the hot water heater is not large enough to accommodate a larger family. We were able to get through two showers before running out. The owners sent a repair man over who was able to adjust the settings and then we were able to get three showers before running out. I believe a larger hwh is needed for this unit size. Second, the bathrooms need to be fully updated. You can see were some things were done. However, the primary shower needs a whole new shower pan, there are some tiles that don't meet up to the wall correctly, the corrosion needs to be removed, and the sink needs to replaced with a taller cabinet. Since the space is limited, the primary bathroom really should be pristine and in 100% condition. The secondary bathroom needs to have the corrosion removed and a taller sink cabinet. Even though the dishwasher and oven were functional, their age showed; updated appliances to match the refrigerator would go a long way in this space. Last, the living room sofa and recliners, though functional, showed their age. As the weather was not always bright and sunny, we were in the unit a lot, and would have been much more comfortable with the above referenced updates. As with the majority of real estate, bathrooms and kitchens make or break those deals. Overall, I would come back to Summerhouse and would stay in this rental if the updates were made. The pool right on the beach is nice, too. We did not use the hot tub as it was with the indoor pool away from the views of the beach.