Everything about our stay was top notch. Sue is very communicative and gave us all the info we needed for a smooth and comfortable stay, including restaurant recommendations. The 2 pools in the complex are great, we enjoyed them both frequently as well as the hot tubs. Evening walks were so pleasant, many friendly people were out and about and willing to say hello and tell you where they are from. Low traffic in the area and very safe streets. The condo was so nice, lovely furnishings, all the comforts of home. The condo balcony is big and perfect for hanging out. The kitchen was fully stocked, we did not want for a thing. The only thing I suggest guests bring with them other than food is paper towels and tp. The kitchen even has seasonings provided. There is a Publix just around the corner and so easy to get to with no traffic.
Something to be aware of if you like to swim or body surf, the beach is rocky. At high tide, you can't see the rocks, but as the tide goes out they become visible. It's ok for kids to play in the water at high tide, but I'd keep them close to the shore, and for body surfers, maybe wait until the rocks are visible before you head out with your board. You can get past them to a sand bar and more waves, but I wouldn't want to try to navigate them without being able to see them. The beach has a slope to it at high tide, but it evens out a bit at low tide and is easier to walk on then, especially with athletic shoes. Beautiful sand, even though it's got shells in it, it was not uncomfortable to walk on.
This was our first stay in Palm Coast, and we will definitely be back. We discovered if you drive a few miles into town, up Palm Coast Parkway, there is every store you could want available. If you want unique shops and gifts, European Village is just down the road, but be aware it seems to mostly just be open and lively in the evenings, definitely not Mondays though. Probably Wed - Sat evenings would be the best time to go, maybe prior to 5 to catch the gift shops open. It took us 45 minutes to get to St. Augustine down A1A, there are plenty of unique shops/art there if that is what you are looking for.
Prior to this, we had always stayed in St. Augustine, but the area has just become too crowded for us to feel totally relaxed. We enjoyed Palm Coast much more, it was truly a getaway from it all and the most relaxing beach stay we have had in years. I suggest checking Sue's website for all condo listings, we will be back!