The Big Picture was a wonderful choice for our clan of cousins! The home (practically brand new) has comfortable and tasteful furnishings and decor, excellent appliances, well-equipped kitchen, and fantastic views from almost all decks and porches! The lovely screened in salt-water pool was a great alternative to the beach, and the adjacent screened in seating area made it that much more enjoyable. For the majority of the week, the weather cooperated nicely and we were able to enjoy cool breezes, sunsets, and star-gazing from all areas of the home (without too much bother from bugs)! All-in-all, we had a fantastic time and would love to return again! Finally, can't say enough about Jamie Polous, our agent. She took great care of us and was very helpful and responsive when we needed her (with some rather unusual requests and issues)!
The only suggestions we have are listed below:
- Since there's no large indoor dining table and most group dining must occur around the sizeable bar, owner should consider investing in a set of comfortable yet sturdy bar stools that are the same size/shape (e.g. sturdy swivel stools with backs but no arms). The backless metal stools aren't very stable (e.g. tend to tip easily), and the directors' chairs aren't very comfortable and really are too big when seating is at capacity. The style of the rattan bar stools at the "bar" near the pool, while not in keeping the décor of the home, would be better suited.
- The trundle beds upstairs actually convert to king size beds (not queens), and are probably better suited for couples than kids, but the area affords little privacy since it's an open loft directly above the kitchen and the only indoor living area. Might be worth investing in a means for closing off that area (sliding barn doors?) and adding a portable AC unit.
- Could use a small refrigerator and a small trash bin under the bar down by the pool.
- Could use more chairs on the decks off of the living area. (We thought about moving chairs that were elsewhere, but never got around to it.)
- Could use ceiling fans in all screened porches, including the covered sitting area by the pool.
