Ocean Views: Second-Row Surfside Beach House

Reviews

• 3/5

  Quite weathered. Ac units not very good and in much need of a cleaning. Grill falling apart if you care to use it as we did.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Great Access with Ramp!

  3/5

  We had a great stay. Two Grandmothers with grandchildren 8-9 years old and a small pup. A few friends and family came out for the day.

  -The house was charming and very clean with three (2nd row) views of the ocean waves! ❤️

  - The new ACUnits were great! ❤️

  -Very close to beach in backyard, however, rocks are along Beach Drive in back and it was High Tide. We entered onto beach by driving to the end of Beach Drive and Texas. It was safe and had a big beach for kids swimming and playing, and crab catching as sun went down. Lots of fun! ❤️

  -The kitchen is beautiful and new! A few more bowls would be nice. Only one.❤️

  -The rooms were nice with great tvs. ❤️

  -Baths big and accommodating but a little remodeling still needed.

  -It rained hard with lighting one evening. There is no awning over door with code box which was very hard to enter code on a wet entry box with lighting and getting soaking wet. That should be remedy for safety reasons. 😔

  -The dinning room window would not shut completely on one corner with a hole and rattled loud in strong winds. 😞

  -The house has only a very limited amount of bedding, pillows very very thin, no extra linens, one blanket and no pillows for pull out sofa bed. That was not accommodating!😞

  We would rent again if the few things were fixed! Again the ramp was awesome for carrying items in and out especially with a wagon! A few friends had walking issues and it was wonderful for them! ❤️

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Lisa, we want our guests to arrive at a vacation home that is 100% ready for their stay, so we take feedback like yours seriously! We followed up with the homeowner after reading your review, and they wanted to share the following:
  
  - The kitchen was recently updated and includes a full dishware set, including several bowls—but we’ll double-check with our cleaner to make sure they’re all accounted for.
  - The home is fully stocked with linens, pillows, and blankets. The cleaner will confirm that these are clearly placed and that extras are accessible in the closet for future guests.
  - We're looking into weatherproofing options around the entry to help improve usability and comfort during rainy conditions.
  - We're also aware of the window concern and will be repairing the faulty latch so it can close properly and quietly during storms.
  
  Thanks again, and we hope that you keep us in mind for your future travels!

• Great Weekend

  5/5

  Property owner and manager were amazing. Beautiful views and great accommodations.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Cozy bungalow

  4/5

  Nothing fancy, but clean, affordable, and adequately equipped. Very responsive manager. House stays cool but multiple fans and small air conditioners are noisy. Needs more space to put away clothes; main room has locks on closet and 1/3 of dresser. 2nd room has no dresser and small musty closet filled with supplies. Ramp great; need key to back door to avoid using stairs. Washer/dryer handy. Not recommended to drink the water.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Things I would like to have known prior to renting

  3/5

  Very limited hot water. Also, water quality was poor. A water filter perhaps could have provided better water. The main light over the sink in the main bath did not work and the handyman was unable to fix because part of it was broken. So, I used a lamp

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Linda, we’re sorry to hear that your stay didn’t fully meet your expectations. Upon inspection after your departure, we noticed that both the washing machine and dishwasher had stopped mid-cycle. If both appliances were running simultaneously while the shower was in use, it’s likely that the hot water supply was depleted, which may have contributed to the inconvenience. Additionally, we want to acknowledge that water quality on the island has been an ongoing challenge, as it has always been a concern for both guests and residents. To help improve this, we’re planning to install a larger water heater along with an inline filter. While the water will still not be suitable for drinking, the filtration may help improve the appearance and overall experience. In light of this, we provide bottled water for our guests and make it clear in our communications that additional water should be brought during your stay, ensuring a more comfortable experience.