The duplex was wonderful, quiet, clean, and comfortable! We very much enjoyed our stay there. The outdoor shower was really convenient after spending time on the beach – limiting the sand we tracked into the house. It’s a bit unstable on the edges, so just stay to the center. Décor was super cute, bedrooms were well-furnished and looked nice, bathrooms were clean. House was stocked exactly as stated in the rental agreement, so future renters should consider bringing extra TP, trash bags, dish towels, paper towels, and possibly dish soap if you plan to cook – and extra laundry soap if you want to do more than one load. We washed all our personal beach towels before heading home and it was a pleasure to have that chore done and clean towels to go home with! Some of our party thought the top floor loft was too warm at night (this was August) - others found it just fine w/the provided box fan.
Speaking of the loft, the sheets for the trundle beds in the loft room are in the wardrobe – we were unable to locate them until the 2nd day due to an exhausted late night arrival. It would be nice if those beds were made up like all the others.
We had no bugs or rodents of any kind. No mosquitos, flies, crickets, etc. There were jelly fish in the Gulf but that is just the Gulf. You can buy jelly fish repellant in the local stores – highly recommended if you have young kids. We found leggings and rashguards help as well to reduce the impact of a brush with a jelly.
“Town” is about 30-40 mins away – nothing is close by – part of the charm but be aware before you go. The kitchen is well-stocked with cookware and utensils so preparing meals at the house was really easy and very cost effective. There is both a standard coffee pot and a Keurig.
Beach was a very short walk from the house (the 3 yr old and 76 yr old had no problem!) Beach was absolutely beautiful – spotless! No tar, jelly fish, trash – and not a lot of people. There is no lifeguard on the beach and no vendors – except one renting tents, chairs, paddle boards, kayaks, and such. We didn’t realize there was a beach vendor so rented from Gulf Coast Rental Co – who I do HIGHLY recommend! But if you don’t want to set up your own space, the beach vendor may be an option. Swimming pool was across the street – big hit with the little kids.
Great place for a family vaca! All ages loved it! We will be back!