I asked Doug and his wife if he was happy with the place and if he needed anything a few times during his stay here. They both said everything was great, so I'm surprised at the somewhat tepid review here.
First, it's about 420 sq. ft. which is about 120 sq. ft. bigger than the larger hotel rooms. (small?)
The place was very clean when they got here. I know because I cleaned it myself including the top of the cabinet , (does this mean the countertop?). There is a table inside in front of the couch which most folks eat at, though there is no formal dining area, nor is there in most hotel rooms which I believe Doug is comparing my unit to.
Additionally he stated the place is fairly priced but that is not accurate. It is a spectacular deal compared to the local hotels and, their rooms are much smaller and they don't have kitchens, private patios or grills. Please check with the Catamaran Resort or the Great Western Blue Sea Lodge for rates and you'll see how great a deal mine is. (They are both only about 300 yards away).
There is nothing wrong with the hot water. I just tried it and, yes, you have to run the water for about 20 seconds for it to get from the hot water heater's tank, (about 12 feet away behind a couple walls), to the faucet but that's normal.
Yes, parking is on-street as it clearly states in the listing. They told me they had a space close by, but the weather affects the parking greatly. When it's nice people go to the beach and the parking fills up. There's not much I can do there. There is paid parking available close by.
I'm just a bit surprised and disappointed by their review. Being from Kansas City I'm sure they're used to lesser prices for hotels. A further bit of light was put on their review when I got an email from him, "It's unlikely we'll return to SD. It was fine, just not our cup of tea." I think that tells all.
The place is a great deal, is very comfortable, and is only 200 feet to the sand. I'm sure you'll enjoy it here. Please come see for yourself!
