We stayed for the night to break up the Covid monotony for my son who loves pirates. He got such a kick out of the decor, so it was worth it to do something special for him, but I wouldn't say this was a comfortable rental that I'd want to stay in again.
First, although I knew this ahead of time, I really dislike staying anywhere that doesn't have a bathroom on the same floor as the bedroom. I was a little scared of having to use the spiral staircase in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. That's just my personal preference and not a complaint about the place, though. I ended up sleeping downstairs on the futon.
Because we weren't sure about where we wanted to sleep, we pulled out the sofa bed to check it out, and it hadn't been cleaned in quite some time. The comforter from the twin bed upstairs had a bad odor to it also.
Regarding the area: This unit is in a little complex with other themed units, and the complex seemed nice enough. There were play areas in a courtyard that would be good for toddlers. It's down the street from the mini golf/arcade place, which is also good if you're traveling with kids. The surrounding neighborhood isn't terrific. You won't be treated to any noteworthy views. We also made the mistake of staying on a Sunday night in the winter, and apparently Ocean Shores closes down Sunday evenings. There weren't many restaurants open. Again, not a problem with the unit, just part of the overall experience.
Overall, I felt like this was a decent place to stay if you like the pirate theme, but that's basically what you're paying for. It was cramped (like staying on a boat I guess) with lots of low ceilings (and I'm short). It didn't feel cozy or homey. I couldn't imagine staying there for more than 1-2 nights or staying with more than 2 adults. The kitchen also seemed oddly very well stocked with pots and pans but had very few plates and cups (and those were hard to reach). It was all just a little odd and uncomfortable. It wasn't bad, but it's not a place I'd recommend.