What a great vacation!
Submitted: September 14, 2011
Stayed: September 2011
We just got back from our vacation last night! We spent 6 nights at the condo, and I honestly can't think of anything about it we didn't like. I do have to say: if you are looking for plasma screen TVs and granite countertops, this is not the place for you! If you are the laid-back type who is looking for a very comfortable, wonderfully located GREAT deal, this is it! We took our 3-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter, and the condo was perfect for us. We spent a lot of time on the beach, and since we always forget something, being so close to "home" was a big plus. Reserved parking was very convenient, and the luggage carts were a super bonus! Last time we stayed on Okaloosa Island, we stayed in a lovely condo, but it was on the third floor and had no elevator. This first floor location was a nice change. We didn't get to use the pool much, because it was cold! I don't know if the management doesn't turn on the heat until later in the year or what, but it was not heated during our stay. Not a big deal! The Gulf was a perfect temperature. =0) The kids had a blast with our beach toys plus the ones they found in the closet. We had one mishap: my son decided to be a stuntman and ended up with a big cut on his temple at 9:00 on Sunday night. Luckily for us, there was a list of hospitals and clinics on the fridge! Our trip to the pediatric ER at Ft. Walton Medical Center was 2 hours from leaving the condo to getting back. That's a pretty quick ER trip. One thing that I wanted to point out for prospective renters (and this was my mistake, NOT the owners'!) is that there is no wifi in the condo itself, but we were able to pick up a signal from someone nearby. My husband wants me to mention that the water pressure in the showers was great! We've had experience with low-pressure showers in other places, and these were nice! Also - if you are not from the South, be aware that there are going to be "critters" around. My kids were fascinated by the millipedes all over the sidewalks. We didn't see any of the dreaded "palmetto bugs," though. Oh, and one more thing: yes, the sliding doors are foggy. It's salt. Facing the Gulf as they do, it's going to happen, and there's really not much that can be done about it! C'est la vie! The beach was awesome. We saw dolphins, a stingray, a few big jellyfish, and Santa Claus! Seriously! He walked by twice and waved & winked at the kids! I think it was their favorite part of the trip!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 3/3
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