We stayed in this beautiful property from Christmas Eve to New Years Eve. We arrived after standard check-in but Taylor had given us thorough instructions on obtaining the keys from the lockbox at the property management address. We fell in love with the home the moment we walked in. The entire first level is a garage, easily fitting 4 cars. The garage doors seem a little narrow but my Mazda sedan fit just fine (Neighbors with the same home plans with SUVs parked outside of the garage). In the garage was a gas grill with propane tank, about 6 foldable beach chairs, 2 foldable chaise lounges, pool toys and a skim board. Our particular property has a great view from the front porch/windows of the gulf across the street. The pool is on the north side of the house so very little sun hits it directly but it was heated. Numerous sturdy chaise lounges by the pool. On the upper deck there were rocking chairs, a outdoor sofa/chairs and a dining table for 4 (all with a fantastic view of the gulf). Inside, we were welcomed with a VERY well-appointed kitchen. It had everything you could possibly need, even foil and wrap along with enough plates and cutlery to host an army. Literally the only thing missing was a mixer and a crock pot! Also plenty of trash bags and dish soap. The furniture was very comfy, the TV is a smart TV for those who have app based TV. We never had any issues with internet/WiFi connectivity. The front of the house faces Gulf Blvd, the "main drag" in Mad Beach. Yes you could hear traffic but it was just in the background and we had zero issues in the bedrooms. The beds were all very comfortable and the master had an adjustable bed. There were TONS of towels for both the beach/pool and for bathing. There were also plenty of linens. The only negatives I can come up with is the grout/caulk around the master shower was moldy and the front-load washing machine smelled really musty. A quick wipe around the seal to remove the mold and a washing machine cleaning tablet really helped to make it usable. Back to the Pros: The location is perfect! The crosswalk was right in front of the house so it was easy and safe to get across the Blvd to the beach. So many shops/restaurants/bars within an easy walking distance. There was a 7 eleven next door (which we never heard) as well as grocery stores within a few miles. a few of us played golf at some nearby courses and it was an easy drive. Again, Taylor was so helpful from pre-arrival to check-out!
