We have 40+ years of experience as time share owners, VRBO renters and Vacation Club members. We recognize quality accommodations and have high expectations. Obviously, higher expectations than the prior renters/reviewers. We rented for three months – 2023: January, February March.
Seawind is a time share exchange resort. There is no front office, maintenance, or housekeeping personnel on site. Any unit issues need to be addressed with the rental agency. There is covered parking but the space between the building support columns is only wide enough for two small/compact cars. Full size sedans, SUV’s and trucks need to park in the front of the building or on level three open area if you don’t want them dinged. We were renting during the winter months, probably more congested parking during the summer.
There is a small heated indoor/outdoor pool, children’s pool (not heated) and hot tub. There is minimal space for lounging, but you are on the beach. There are grills - charcoal; not gas. There is also an exercise room in an adjoining building – well equipped. Nice view of the beach from the unit’s balcony and the sun rises.
The three bedroom, two bath unit was clean, the beds comfortable and the kitchen well furnished. The third bedroom is small (7 X 10.5) with bunk beds, no closet. Suitable for children but not for adults. The master bedroom has a large walk-in shower that is very nice. The unit was repainted in November 2022. The furnishings are starting to show some wear; nicks, dings, scratches. The couch support springs were weak/worn which made it difficult to get in and out. In addition, the cushions and pillows smell dusty. (This has been repeatedly commented on for over more than three years). Baseboards under the bathroom sinks need to be repainted. The washer and dryer are operational – barely. The timer switch sometimes sticks on the dryer, and the selector switch on the washer you need two hands to operate. During our stay the refrigerator failed. A new refrigerator was ordered and installed during our stay.
The owner has not addressed the need for upgrading both appliances and furnishings based on prior review comments. While suitable for weekly rentals as problems can be ignored/overlooked in the short term (after all, you are on the beach). We would not recommend a long-term rental. We would give it three stars based on its current condition.