We had the pleasure of visiting this property at the end of October into November of 2019. We were fortunate that the weather and the water were still warm enough to lay out on the beach and enjoy the ocean! And at that time of year, you almost feel like you have the whole property and the beach to yourself! If you enjoy peace and quiet, then I highly recommend it! And the shells! I found so many beautiful shells I almost had to check a bag to get them home!
The condo itself was very nice. Tastefully decorated and it actually exceeded my expectations. We loved the big 4 poster bed! The large balcony was a great place to enjoy breakfast or watch the sunset. One evening, we were treated to someone playing bagpipes on the beach as the sun went down! And we enjoyed watching fireworks one night from the balcony. On a rainy day, we were grateful for the 65” flat screen TV and all of the on-demand options.
Many of the basic supplies we needed were already stocked when we arrived. The outdoor closet on the balcony contained most of the things we needed for the beach. However, we did buy a sturdy umbrella since it was pretty windy while we were there.
If you’re looking for things to do, most of the restaurants and bars were a short distance across the bridge. Some are within walking distance but I recommend Uber or Lyft if you go any distance (to avoid looking for parking).
We enjoyed some great dining while we were there! Right across the street is Columbia which has a nice atmosphere and great Spanish cuisine. Next to it is Maggie Mae’s Sunrise Cafe which is great for breakfast. Both of these are on the bay so you can sit on the water. Across the bridge into Clearwater Beach you’ll find some of the best Italian dining anywhere at Cesares at the Beach. The pasta carbonara there was so delicious I had it twice! Just down the street from there is Shephard’s Beach Resort. Their Tiki Beach Bar and Grill has a great stage where you can listen to live music, have dinner, and watch the sunset. They also have a tequila bar with a good selection of higher end tequilas.
Lori was a good host and helped us out on several occasions. There was some minor confusion about our length of stay at the beginning, but it was soon worked out and we were very pleased with the result. Of course, there was one major problem. We eventually had to leave! I wanted to just move in! But, hopefully, we’ll get an opportunity to come back for another visit.