We really loved staying at this property. The canal view was so relaxing, as was spending time on the porches in the mornings and evenings. Us parents took the lower floor "apartment", and the kids each had their own rooms upstairs, so that was nice. We were even able to kayak a bit on the canal, despite the water lilies. We took advantage of the beach gear credit to get four bicycles, and some baskets, so were able to bike everywhere we needed to go. It was a short and shady jaunt, either on bikes or by foot, to the beach. The house was lovely, clean, well kept up, and comfortable. It was impressively well stocked, with everything you might need for the week, from laundry detergent, salt and pepper and other spices, olive oil, toilet paper, to baggies and foil, and more. As the Mom-who-does-all-the-vacation-planning-and-packing, I just can't get over how much was available in the house and the attention to detail. We really didn't need to bring anything other than our clothes and other personal stuff, and get some groceries for the week. My family just enjoyed staying there and all the beach stuff!