Overall we loved the location, the view from the patio is flat out fabulous and the pool and spa area were very nice. Wonderful ocean sounds fill the condo 24/7. It is close to town, but away from the tourist hustle and bustle. The sparkling clean Weber BBQs were great to cook on and the yard had ample picnic table space to eat there if desired. The kitchen was well equipped and clean. The nearest sandy beach is about 5 minutes driving away, but the rocky shore in front of our patio afforded privacy and quiet. Overall, it was a comparatively good deal for the price.
There were some drawbacks that didn't sway us from having a good time, but might for others. The unit is up 3 flights of stairs with no elevator, so it is quite a hump to get all your luggage and any groceries up. The carpet on the patio is rotted and stained and needs replacement. The carpet in the hallway and living room is badly stained and clearly had some event that discolored the carpet all along the west side of the condo. The daytime temperatures in Dec. were high enough (80's) that it was uncomfortably warm midday even with all the windows open and there is no AC (fans are available but not very effective). No fan or ventilation in the bathroom, so it very hot and humid for showering. The mattress cover on the bed was stained and falling apart, we removed it after first time we changed the sheets. Please clean the window screens, they were filthy. The WIFI required frequent rebooting. Lastly, the instructions in both the notebook and attached to the wall are out of date (restaurant info is out of date and it is NOT necessary to report your car license to management, which was difficult to find in any event!).
Again, we enjoyed our stay, but we could understand why this place was priced below market. We would recommend this rental as long as you are aware of the drawbacks listed above. .