Is parking available at the property?

Yes, convenient onsite parking is available for guests.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 10:00. Guests can request early or late check-in/check-out through the property host/manager.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Orange Beach, just 2 minutes by car from Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park. It is also close to attractions like the Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum and Adventure Island.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features both an indoor and outdoor heated pool, providing a relaxing environment for guests.

Are children allowed at the property?

Yes, children are welcome at the property. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not specify the availability of cribs or extra beds. Guests are encouraged to inquire directly for specific requests.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property includes elevators and step-free entrances, making it accessible for guests with disabilities.

What facilities and services are available at the property?

The property offers various amenities including a sauna, hot tub, fitness center nearby, and babysitting services. Guests can also enjoy activities like scuba diving, windsurfing, and fishing.

Tidewater 402

What guests think

Across reviews, guests describe Tidewater 402 as a well-located beachfront condo with outstanding gulf views, easy access to the sand, and a smaller complex that feels uncrowded, plus generally clean interiors and responsive, communicative hosting that simplifies check-in.

Many praise the balcony and scenery, while noting the unit is compact and better for couples or small families. Recurring drawbacks include uncomfortable or sagging mattresses, occasional maintenance hiccups, and mixed elevator reliability, with a few reports of housekeeping misses. Overall, it suits travelers seeking a convenient, low-key beachfront base.

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Facilities

Guests like the indoor and outdoor pools and find beach access convenient, and the smaller complex helps keep common areas uncrowded. Elevator experiences are mixed, with a few reports of outages alongside comments about quick service.

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Bailey M.

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We visited for spring break. The weather didn’t cooperate the first two days but we still had fun using the indoor pool and visiting the nearby shops and arcade. Checkin and checkout were easy and we had no issues during our stay.

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Donna M.

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We enjoyed our week here we had the most beautiful weather. The Condo was very clean, two elevators so we never had to wait. Thank you

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Jessica W.

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was the perfect spot for our family. The kids (ages 12 & 11) loved the bunk beds instead of sharing a bed or a sofa sleeper. The condo had everything we needed, felt safe, and very family friendly. Super convenient walk to the beach. No beach chairs in the unit, so we rented a set of 2 chairs & an umbrella for $40/day. Rented from a guy right on the beach, who takes cash or card. The ocean water was chilly but the kids didn’t mind. The indoor pool and hot tub was so nice to have on a chilly morning or night. The location is so convenient to restaurants, grocery, urgent care, ice cream & donut shops, less than a 5min drive to anything we needed. The complex was not busy at all when we were there and was a great place for our family. Host gave detailed instructions on check-in and very quick at responding to any questions I had. Thanks for a great vacation!

10

Lori p.

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location was so convenient to everything we wanted to do. Condo is beautiful, clean and well stocked with everything we needed for our vacation. We enjoyed the beautiful view and both the indoor and outdoor pools.

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Madeline K.

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The condo was a perfect fit and the check in process was easy! The complex is smaller so it’s not crowded at all. It’s less than a 5 minute walk down to the beach and the beach is huge so plenty of space to spread out. Can’t wait to be back!

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Paul A.

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Tidewater is a great place to stay. Smaller building so the beach and pools were not crowded. Plenty of parking in a gated lot. I would definitely stay again.

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Jamie M.

Mar 23, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We are so pleased with our stay. The condo had a wonderful view and everything we could need. My 13 yr old son and I stayed here to have a better space than the hotel resort my other son stayed in for his baseball tournament. It was more than enough for us. We would consider staying in the same place if we were all staying together as a family, it might be difficult to share only the 1 bathroom. The vanity isn’t huge and there’s not a lot of places to store things out of the way. Even though it sleeps 6, I think that would be tight. The property is a little older but very clean, everything works except one set of sliding doors going out to the pool, we appreciate the gated entry and security guard, the pools and hot tub are nice and clean, the walk to the beach is very nice and easy, the walkway seems new and is in very good shape. The elevators were nice and quick and always worked. The property is very well maintained. The beach itself is very clean, not a lot of rocks and shells like it gets closer to the rock jetty. Overall, we enjoyed everything about our 5 day stay and would stay here again.

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Donna

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The views from our room was absolutely beautiful. Our condo was very clean had everything that you could need to get started for your vacation .The downfall would be the bathroom was so small. It felt really cramped between the hallway, bunkbeds and master bedroom. Also, I thought it would look really nice if the front door would’ve had a paint job and a nice welcoming mat my personal opinion on this. The heated Cole and Jacuzzi room smelled like chlorine so strongly that I cannot stay in there. I also would not have wanted to put my body in that water. The grounds was nice and clean. The walkway was very nice. Also let me mention the kitchen is very updated and they have nice washer and dryer. I would recommend this condo though. we stayed at this condo for our anniversary.

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James G.

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The pool was nice. Close to the beach. Need to update their fitness facility. The refrigerator filter needs changing. It was indicating change filter. The fitted sheet had stains on it.

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Joanna C.

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

We were at Tidewater for Fall break. There was only one elevator that worked ALL week. Our unit was just fair. No baking dishes available. We have stayed at Tidewater many times and it is showing it's age.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe the condo as very clean and well kept. A few note missed details such as dirty linens or items and sandy or less-than-pristine floors.

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Donna M.

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We enjoyed our week here we had the most beautiful weather. The Condo was very clean, two elevators so we never had to wait. Thank you

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Bob A.

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and space. Beds were comfortable and unit was clean. Pool is great and unit is well sound dampened. The shower was a bit difficult to use and washer and dryer need updating. Bring additional paper and soap products. Bedroom faces the walkway, so a blackout curtain would be nice.

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Patricia W.

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean, pleasant, comfortable and we loved the balcony. Restaurant and shopping close by. The Host communicated at all stages and responded quickly to any questions.

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Ron A.

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean

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Lori p.

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location was so convenient to everything we wanted to do. Condo is beautiful, clean and well stocked with everything we needed for our vacation. We enjoyed the beautiful view and both the indoor and outdoor pools.

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Tara L.

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was great, and just perfect for our family, but there were a a few little things that weren't cleaned like sand in the bunk beds, dirty coffee pot filter basket and dishes, and moldy bathtub mat, as well as loose, hanging weatherstripping from sliding door and wobbly bunk bed ladder steps.

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Kayla R.

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I had an amazing time staying here! It was very clean, beautiful view and great location! The bed was kind of hard so i didnt sleep so well but that compared to everything else is nothing! I will stay here again!

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Melanie S.

May 24, 2024

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The bathroom was dirty. The shower curtain liner was not changed out by the cleaners. Had to call. The mattress and bathroom floor tile needs cleaning and renovation. Beach Ball property's customer service is great. They earned the rating.

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Jessica S.

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a wonderful time during our stay over Labor Day weekend. This condo was everything our little family needed and more. It was clean, well kept, and the amenities were wonderful. Lastly, the view is outstanding! We cannot recommend it enough.

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Suzanne Ethridge P.

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Condo needs serious updating. Condo was not clean. We had to spend 2 hours cleaning when we arrived. The shower did not have a working knob. Hallway rug was so dirty we had to just roll it up and set aside. Washer and dryer need replacing. Just a little disappointing. Not as shown on your website.

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Rooms

Guests frequently highlight the gulf views and balcony, with decor generally pleasant. Rooms feel compact and best for couples or small families, and several mention sagging or uncomfortable mattresses plus limited seating or dated elements.

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Brenda K.

Oct 17, 2024

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It was pretty and clean w a good view. But there's no comfortable seating and the mattress sinks way down in the middle. Wouldn't stay here again unless these things are changed.

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Brandi M.

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The king bed in the master suite is in desperate need of a new mattress. The ine in there is VERY uncomfortable and misshapen. The dryer also needs replaced. It squealed and made God aweful noises every time you use it. And it barely dries. The condo was very clean and cute. The elevator broke twice one of which caused us to be stuck in the elevator for a few minutes.

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Janet W.

Oct 23, 2024

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This place is very small. The living area is nice size. The bathroom is very tiny. No safety handle to get in and out of shower as the tub is very deep. The bathroom needs updated. The bedroom is tiny. It has a king bed in it. The only way the bedroom and bathroom door will shut is if the bed is shoved against the wall. The king bed is awful. Without even getting in it you can see it sags in the middle. Once in the bed becomes a twin as you roll to the middle unless you hold onto the side of bed. This bed should be replaced as it's very old or cheap. Queen would work much better in here. No way would I have 6 people in here. Dining room only has 4 chairs. Bar stools are very uncomfortable.

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Patricia W.

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean, pleasant, comfortable and we loved the balcony. Restaurant and shopping close by. The Host communicated at all stages and responded quickly to any questions.

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Jessica S.

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a wonderful time during our stay over Labor Day weekend. This condo was everything our little family needed and more. It was clean, well kept, and the amenities were wonderful. Lastly, the view is outstanding! We cannot recommend it enough.

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Vicky B.

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Enjoyed our stay. Perfect view of the beach. Would stay again.

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Laurie J.

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We really enjoyed our stay here! It is a great location and smaller complex which we love…the beach is way less crowded. The condo was updated and had plenty of amenities. There was not much seating in the living area, especially if you have six people and want to watch tv/a movie together. The tv was on the small side and very hard to operate (3 remotes!). We ended up buying a Roku so we could get to our streaming services easily. The doorstop on the condo door was broken and we had to bend down to hold it up and walk the door closed in order for it to actually shut. Not a big deal, but we had to put down everything when going to and from the beach just to close the door. Overall, a very nice condo.

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Deborah E.

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Condo is great good location. I would just say it needs a new mattress and probably a queen instead of king room doesn't fit a king.

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SANDY W.

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed -20,190 nights

Very cute, nice condo. Bit tiny for 4 adults, but 2 adults and 2 kids would fit great. Would rent again for sure!

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pamela g.

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Location was perfect for us. Directly across from the Shrimp Basket and Sweet Cone ice cream. Condo was plenty for the 2 of us. Nice to have the option of a coffee pot AND a keurig. Fridge is picky on staying cold enough - note on fridge explains more. And the king size bed has a pretty big dip in the middle. Other than that, our 5 day stay was just the reset we needed.

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Service

Communication is consistently praised as prompt and helpful, with easy check-in and responsive hosts. There were a couple of booking or scheduling hiccups that were addressed or accommodated.

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Bailey M.

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We visited for spring break. The weather didn’t cooperate the first two days but we still had fun using the indoor pool and visiting the nearby shops and arcade. Checkin and checkout were easy and we had no issues during our stay.

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Meagan S.

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location - great communication with Larry regarding any issues - he did have a previous issed that was corrected before our stay however there was a smell from that issue that wasn't pleasant. As soon as we told him, he was able to get an appointment to have someone come out and will be fixing the issue. - great price for the condo - would recommend!

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Miranda C.

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect for a small group. Communication with host was excellent. Location could not be beaten. We had the best experience.

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Patricia W.

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean, pleasant, comfortable and we loved the balcony. Restaurant and shopping close by. The Host communicated at all stages and responded quickly to any questions.

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Diana R.

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We stayed 5 nights in this condo. Loved the contactless check in. So easy! The condo was perfect for our stay & had everything we needed. The large balcony with table & chairs was a definite plus. Great for having coffee & our breakfast. Would definitely stay here in the future.

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Kelly B.

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

This was such a cozy little place for a relaxing stay with my mother-in-law. The balcony view was absolutely perfect and provided shade all day. Mattresses and furniture were comfortable. Larry was great to communicate with during our stay! We plan to go back!

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Amanda G.

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a booking hiccup the day of check in but the agent made sure to get us an amazing stay and make things right. We had a great stay in the end. I would book again.

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Pam D.

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We arrived at our condo to find it occupied by someone who had booked through another option and arrived first. Luckily, the host found us a hotel room on the beach close to the condo we had booked. The hotel was nice and people were very accommodating. Other than the absence of a private bedroom and a kitchen, we made the best of it and had a good time. Note to self - in the future, make extra efforts to personally contact the host multiple times and don't trust automatic messaging.

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Christopher G.

Nov 26, 2024

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We recently spent a week at this Tidewater property during the off season and it was the perfect place to getaway and decompress. If you had one or two small kids of course there are bunk beds too. The unit is super clean and nicely decorated had all the amenities you would expect, comfortable furniture and bed, coffee makers, cooking utensils and pans, washer and dryer, etc. And best off all of course was just sitting on the balcony enjoying the breezes and the sunrises and sunsets while reading a book. We will definitely go again.

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Sarah S.

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Larry was great at communicating. We had a great trip and the accommodations were perfect for our family.

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Location

Repeatedly praised for beachfront convenience with an easy walk to the sand and close proximity to restaurants and shops. The smaller building also means a less crowded stretch of beach.

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joe M.

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice quiet weekend with wife. Rental was as advertised. Location was perfect, away from the chaos of Gulf Shores.

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Roger

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

great beach location

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Sandra E.

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This is a great condo for a couple or small family. It is nicely decorated and has a beautiful view. The location is perfect. I would recommend!

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Amber M.

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Good location. Not overly crowded! Fast elevators Great view

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Miranda C.

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect for a small group. Communication with host was excellent. Location could not be beaten. We had the best experience.

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James S.

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay with an easy walk to the beach

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Jessica W.

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was the perfect spot for our family. The kids (ages 12 & 11) loved the bunk beds instead of sharing a bed or a sofa sleeper. The condo had everything we needed, felt safe, and very family friendly. Super convenient walk to the beach. No beach chairs in the unit, so we rented a set of 2 chairs & an umbrella for $40/day. Rented from a guy right on the beach, who takes cash or card. The ocean water was chilly but the kids didn’t mind. The indoor pool and hot tub was so nice to have on a chilly morning or night. The location is so convenient to restaurants, grocery, urgent care, ice cream & donut shops, less than a 5min drive to anything we needed. The complex was not busy at all when we were there and was a great place for our family. Host gave detailed instructions on check-in and very quick at responding to any questions I had. Thanks for a great vacation!

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Lori p.

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location was so convenient to everything we wanted to do. Condo is beautiful, clean and well stocked with everything we needed for our vacation. We enjoyed the beautiful view and both the indoor and outdoor pools.

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Madeline K.

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The condo was a perfect fit and the check in process was easy! The complex is smaller so it’s not crowded at all. It’s less than a 5 minute walk down to the beach and the beach is huge so plenty of space to spread out. Can’t wait to be back!

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Erik A.

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice Unit just as advertised and great location. If in area again, will not hesitate to book same unit.

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