'Brookside' Waterfront Home w/ Kayaks & Deck!

Reviews

• 4/5

• Needs work

  2/5

  View is amazing. No dishcloth no kitchen towels. Ice maker did not work. Bugs in house. Need to get rid of dirty furniture. Blinds in terrible shape.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Thoroughly adequate

  4/5

  Pros:

  - lovely view with wildlife right on display. We saw herons swooping and fish jumping right from our seat on the couch.

  - wonderful kayaking & fishing

  - plenty of linens, paper supplies, and toiletries

  - affordably priced

  Cons:

  - home is very outdated and several things needed repair including a doorknob that kept falling off, blinds that are old, dusty, and difficult to open/close, sliding glass door difficult to open/close)

  - a/c struggled to keep up with hot days although the window unit helped.

  Overall would stay again because my active children loved the outdoor space.

• Awesome and relaxing view...but some things to know going in...

  3/5

  I recently stayed at this property and had a mixed experience. The view was absolutely stunning, offering a fantastic opportunity to watch the tides and observe local wildlife like spoonbills, egrets, ibises, and even gators. The kayaks were easy to launch, and I enjoyed using the charcoal grill every night. If you’re looking for a peaceful nature getaway, this location is wonderful.

  However, the property’s condition was disappointing. The interior feels dated and somewhat cheap, with broken and bent blinds and kitchen items that felt like they came from a college dorm. The sliding glass door, which an earlier review mentioned, was indeed hard to open and wouldn’t close properly.

  The deck is large but lacked outdoor furniture, which made it less enjoyable to use.

  To improve your stay, I’d recommend bringing camping gear like fold-up chairs and a table for the deck and shaded areas by the water. Binoculars can enhance your wildlife viewing, and packing your own towels and large cooking pots would be beneficial.

  While the property’s condition might be due to cost constraints, the location and view are exceptional. Just be prepared for the dated aspects of the house.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Great property but home needs updating

  3/5

  The property was great but entire home needs to be updated. It is also extremely dark around the home at night without any flood lights or even a front porch light.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Shane, thank you for saying Brookside is "great" because Brookside is on more than 100 feet of shoreline, with a view of 400 feet of water on the Pottsburg Creek. Also, Brookside is on navigable water, ideal for kayaking and fishing. We look forward to providing vacations for families that want to enjoy water sports and the beautiful waterfront views of Brookside.
  - All Brookside has been updated including all new luxury vinyl planking in all rooms, which replaced the carpeting. The photographs that are on the website are exactly what you find at Brookside. Nearly, the entire side of Brookside facing the water comprises glass windows, and light is everywhere. Also, the current flood lights work very well. Did you turn on the light switches in the waterfront bedroom? In addition, you did not have any complaints during your entire time at Brookside. We look forward to providing an excellent time for families to enjoy the Jacksonville waterways.