March 2011
Submitted: May 18, 2011
Stayed: March 2011
The manager/owner (?) of the unit was prompt, professional, and helpful regarding confirmation and return of deposit. This unit was in a great location. There is another building in front of this one on the ocean side, but the ocean view was still nice from the porch and several windows. Normally, it would have been an easy and very short walk to the beach, but when we arrived we saw that the beach paths were blocked due to a restoration project. She did warn us of that via email, but only after we had paid...and I think it might be important for guests to know this before they come. The alternate path was not that far in distance, but was steep and sometimes difficult when carrying beach items. Additionally, the path routed you through the back yard of another house; fortunately, no one was there when we were visiting but if there had been guests at that home, it would have been awkward to walk beside their hot tub.
The inside of the unit was older, but we expected this from other reviews/description, so the slight wear and tear we found was not a surprise or problem for us. Overall, we appreciated being in a great spot, loved Inlet Beach's location and atmosphere (as others have noted it is a quiet area, didn't see many people out), and enjoyed being able to travel with our dog.
Owner's Response: Dear Phillip and Kristina,
Thank you for taking time to post a review for Inlet Beach Retreat. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay, and were able to bring your four legged family member along also.
As for the beach access, I totally agree that people need to know about the situation before they come, and I make certain that they do. When you booked your stay in February, the beach restoration project had just begun, and at that time, we did not know how, or if, it was going to affect our beach access. As soon as I knew that we would be taking a different route, I let you know. I would have happily refunded your money if you had chosen not to stay with us.
As for "walking through the back yard of another house"...This is a 33 foot wide, abandoned utility easement that you were walking on...The people who own that house use it as a second home, and have probably not visited half a dozen times in the past 6 or 7 years...So, I did not even think to mention that the path was behind their house. I wish I had known you were concerned; I would have told you that the chance of them being there was next to none.
I am sorry that the path you guys had to take was less than ideal...We now have a new board walk that runs along the border of the state park next to us...It is a little farther than our original path was, but it takes you right down to the beach. It is actually easier than our old path, which involved walking through the sand up the sloping dune. Our guests who have used the new board walk have been very pleased with it.
And you may recall that I gave you a 10% discount off our normal rate, to hopefully make up for any inconvenience...I hope that overall your Inlet Beach vacation was an enjoyable one, and that we will hear from you in the future to plan a return visit!
Thanks again & best regards,
Mary
Helpful votes: 7/7
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