Nice condo but VERY poor parking arrangments
Submitted: August 7, 2012
Stayed: July 2012
Let me first state that this is a beautiful condo . My over all experience for this condo is good . They have it well taken care of , updated and decorated tastefully . Their cleaning lady is a very nice young lady and eager to assist you whenver needed .
The BeachColony Resort is very nice and pretty offering you many places to swim and relax and even a on ground ice cream shop and bar/restraunt . They also offer all lounges and table and umbrellas so that was very nice . The traffic in the area of the Resort is very little making it easy to get around as well.
With all that being said I apologize to the Sturkies in advance for my personal opinions of the following areas :
Luggage rack were sparangly and the one we did get was broken and wobbly it was of no use. Carrying most of our luggage down a ramp , over a walkway that isnt that big and up the elevator was a little ridiculous and not a very good first impression or beginning og our vacation .
Elevators were very slow my husband and kids would walk the steps and me and my Aunt stood one day for about 8 mins waiting on a elevator and the cleaning staff there commented on how bad they was getting . I had to take the elevators as my 81 yr old aunt would not be able to walk steps .
My biggest complaint is the HORRIBLE parking /parking deck . The first level is for over sized vehicles which is a joke . People parking in that area was irrate at the parking given to people with large vehicles . We took the chance to go up some levels and try to park up there and the parking was no better . Only one vehicle could pass side by side on occasion two small cars was able to go side by side . The ramps were small and could only squeeze one vehicle on it at a time and that turn for a truck was not the greatest . There was times we would even have to back up to let vehicles go through. There was a few times the personal sympathized with us b/c we had my 81 yr old Aunt with us and allowed us to park in the loading lanes out front as long as we didnt block traffic . This parking was such a stress with having my Aunt that I will not return .I had a hard time enjoying myself after going through the parking deck but instead being frustrated b/c of the lack of parking and poor excuse of a parking garage.
Let me repaet the condo is nice and well worth every penny to rent . The location is great and uncongested however the parking is the deal breaker for me .
Recommended for:
Tourists without a Car,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: We are always happy to hear good comments about our condo. We have tried to provide everything needed for a comfortable vacation by completely renovating the unit, updating the kitchen with new cabinets and granite, purchasing new mattresses , linens, furniture, carpet and tile and providing flat screen TVs and complimentary wireless service.
As you drive up and down North Ocean Boulevard, you will notice that due to the high price of ocean-front property, many of the condo complexes do not provide a parking garage at all, and if they do, most of them are located across the street from the condo complex. Guests at those resorts have to cross a busy street to get to their room and also have to carry their luggage.
When we purchased our unit at Beach Colony, we were very happy to have a covered parking garage on the ocean side of the street adjoining the condo. Beach Colony was one of the first to provide a garage on the ocean side, and it was built before over-sized vehicles were commonly manufactured, so a separate parking area for those vehicles is provided. Additionally, there are signs posted inside the garage indicating that vehicles should yield to those exiting, and there are strategically placed mirrors at each ramp in order to aid the traffic flow.
Another convenience provided is the covered area in front of the lobby which has a ramp and automatic doors. Guests can use this entrance to access their condo by crossing the lobby and taking a very short walk down an interior corridor to the elevators. This option is a great one for elderly guests or those needing special assistance.
Our Beach Colony condo is located in one of the most conveniently located resorts on the beach and is a great choice if you are interested in a clean, well-appointed, updated condo, beautiful pools and grounds and an uncrowded beach area just a few steps from the condo.
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