'Barbie Beach House' .... Perfect Cottage nur wenige Schritte vom Strand beheizten Pool

I've reached out to the owner 2 times in the last week to discuss the problems with our stay (no response). These include the shower head exploding on the second day and not having water in the house from 5:00 Sunday night until 10:15 am on Monday morning. I have photos to show that we did not cause the problem and, in fact, the owner was well aware of it. We were very tolerant of the fact that the shower was never repaired during our stay nor did we receive any rebate on our rental fee. Our security deposit was returned in full tho. Also, the internet did not work (owner claims that it is "the area"), the icemaker did not work (they left ice trays for ice), the outlets in the upstairs bathrooms did not work, the pool wasn't clean...I won't spend this entire review listing the many problems (I have photos as evidence). The owner seemed to think that bc the house is cute, and they left a pie, we shouldn't expect what we paid for in this rental house. The owner was rude and arrogant about the problems and tried to blame us--but the photos don't lie. The house was fine--not nearly as nice as what we've rented in the past but ok at this price point. The location is nice (assuming you don't need internet) and the heated pool was nice although we didn't get in it much because it wasn't clean. Obviously, I don't recommend this rental house. Disappointing vacation. I'm bracing myself for the owner's response, bc from my brief experience, he doesn't like being challenged about his behavior.

The outdoor living areas surrounding the house are wonderful and very private and the house is stocked with top of the line furnishings and household items. The walk to the beach is easy-the house is close to the ramp so it is simple to pull the beach cart (provided at the house!) The public bathrooms at the beach ramp are very well kept too. Would definitely recommend this house to our friends!

This home was perfect for my family. The path to the beach was a quick walk and my kids enjoyed the pool. The owners were so sweet and loved that key lime pie they left us! Very sweet! The home is laid out beautifully with many areas to relax, either in a shaded hammock, pool, porch, or in a nice spot in the house! We’ll be back for sure!

The Barbie House was perfect for our family. We had 6 adults ranging in age of 16-53. From the greeting of a key lime pie in the frig to the exit of hearing the waves on the beach as we pulled away, it was everything we had hoped for and more.

Each bedroom was a great size. We had people sleeping in each one including the "office" twin beds, which my 16 year olds loved. I don't believe there are any pictures of the bathrooms so I went on faith hoping it would match the rest of the house and they did. Very clean and up to date! One on the main floor and one in each of the bedrooms upstairs.

We had one little issue and I was very pleased at how quickly it was taken care of, even going above and beyond what we would have expected!! They have really included everything you would need for a great stay.

You actually can walk right to the beach! And you can hear it from the house. I had just had some health issues and the access to the ramp down to the beach was just feet away and made it so easy to get down and back up to the beach. The beach was so close, the kids just walked back and forth. We were also just minutes away from Seaside hustle and bustle to enjoy all of the food and shopping but just enough away to be able to avoid all the traffic. Perfect for the kids to bike or walk.

The house and the pool are exactly what we wanted. Heated and great for end of day at the beach or for the days when I just wanted to rest at the house. The decor is so cute!! I am sure my family would have never left if we didn't have to get back to work and our other lives.

Ted and his wife have done a great job and were incredible to work with. They called before we left our home to make sure we had everything we needed and were full of information to make our stay fantastic.

I guess I could sum up the stay that, as we were leaving, we were all crying. Can't wait until next year!

Thank you Ted!

Stop looking for the perfect beach rental because Barbie's Beach house is just that! Barbie's Beach house is privately tucked away yet only a mere 100 yards from the ocean and located in the heart of all the best restaurants and activities located on the 30A. When you enter the property you immediately feel you are in the heart of Seaside with the watercolor turquoise and pink house paint, the cobblestone drive and pathways, and the perfectly manicured yard. My husband and I have stayed in the area for 3 years now and visit friends that stay in Seaside and Rosemary beaches; I can state with confidence that this house is more convenient, comfortable, and financially more reasonable than any of the previous homes we have stayed in or even visited; and, although the beach was populated I never felt crowded or as though we did not have any elbow room in the water and at our umbrella. Ted Densmore is first class all the way; his mission was to ensure that our stay was high quality and this was evident through his restaurant recommendations and personal accessibility when I had questions. I could write a book about the adorable decor of the home, the hospitality of the dessert upon arrival, and the perfect location but I also realize the purpose of this review is to assist the consumer with booking a home; therefore, I bulleted the main points that may be of interest to other families.

1. LOCATION! This house is in Seagrove Beach but less than a mile from Seaside, 3 miles to Watercolor, and approximately 7 miles from Rosemary. In addition to the general location the house is approximately 100 yards from the beach access which is convenient for families with young children.

2. AMENITIES; the amenities of this home are first class. There is a grill deck with a nice gas grill. There is a private pool and this was clutch with our kids. The shed has beach chairs, umbrellas, bikes, pool toys, sand toys, and general supplies required for upkeep. The kitchen is fully stocked and there is a bar hutch for evening drinks.

3. DECORATIVE & COMFORTABLE; the beds were comfortable and the sheets were soft. There is also lots of storage space for organizing beach supplies, clothes, and shoes.

In closing, there are homes designed only for "rental" and homes designed to ensure a perfect experience for a renter. It is evident Ted and his wife designed a home they love and in turn share their home so other families make memories of a lifetime. Thank you!