8/10 Good
Blake H.
Dec 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Rental, but Not a Home
My family stayed at the Blue Diamond Beach Home for the week of Thanksgiving 2024. We had 5 adults and 4 children. There are a lot of things to like about this place: convenient location, functional layout, well-appointed furnishings, etc. The check-in instructions were clear, the house was clean, and Alejandro the host was responsive. We also appreciated the unexpected amenities (e.g., washlets/bidets). I'm docking one-star because this property is not a "Beach Home." While the location was perfect for us, it's located 2+ miles from the nearest beach closer to a commercial corridor. By far, it's the nicest house in a sleepy neighborhood. More importantly, however, is it's quite obvious that no one actually lives here. It was built to be a rental and this showed itself in too many ways. The pool heater wasn't working properly - even after a visit from the pool tech. We set it to 85 degrees and it never got close to that temperature - despite several 80+ degree days. The recreational equipment was lacking - only 1 golf ball for the putting green, 1 pool cue with a tip, etc. Only 1-2 extra trash bags, paper towel & toilet paper rolls, etc. Lastly, for a house with so many bells & whistles, it really needs a house guide or equivalent. There were no instructions for the pool/spa controls, TVs, etc. We figured out some things, but others we probably never discovered. In summary, you can't go wrong with this house, but it falls a bit short of "the next level of luxury."
Blake H.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024