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ETW 1003: Sandy Toes - Where summer is a state of mind!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
A heated pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6896 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

ETW 1003: Sandy Toes - Where summer is a state of mind!

Emerald Towers West 1003 - Sandy Toes!
FREE PARKING AND FREE WIFI!!! Treat yourself to a much needed time out, on the beach side! This 1 BR is the perfect spot to get away and rejuvenate. Excellent beach front unit with a fully stocked kitchen! Beachy theme makes this a dream escape for years to come. You and your loved ones will be able to enjoy the gorgeous views Okaloosa Island has to offer straight from your living room and dining area! Spacious balcony area with high seated chairs perfectly tailored for taking in the breathtaking views and gorgeous sunsets from this balcony. Book today to enjoy all the excellent features Emerald Towers West 1003 has to offer!

This unit can accommodate up to 6 guests and includes a queen size bed in the master, bunk beds in the hallway and a pull out sofa sleeper in the living area. Fully equipped and traveler ready, the kitchen includes all of your necessary cooking utensils and there is also a stackable washer and dryer for your ultimate vacation convenience. So pack up your flip flops and head to the Emerald Coast where sunshine, sugar sand and saltwater awaits you!

The sleeping arrangements in this unit are as follows: Master bedroom - 1 queen bed. 2 Bunk beds in the hallway. 1 Sleeper sofa in the living room. This unit sleeps 6.


- Beach Front Living Room
- Bath Area with Double Vanity Sink and Separate Shower Room
- Private Balcony
- Full Kitchen
- Washer and Dryer in Unit
- FREE BEACH SERVICE
- FREE GOLF
- FREE DOLPHIN CRUISE
- FREE SNORKELING
- Gated Pool
- BBQ grills
- Elevators
- Flat screen Tv's
- KEYLESS ENTRY
- FREE WIFI



Guests at any of our Emerald Towers West units can enjoy free high-speed Internet, beautiful beachfront scenery, a gated pool, two barbeque grill areas beside the pool, and direct boardwalk access to the beach.

All of our nightly and weekly guests receive the following complimentary guest package:
2 beach chairs and an umbrella set up daily (March 1st to October 31st)
1 Free Round of Golf DAILY at 4 courses to choose from
* WINDSWEPT DUNES GOLF CLUB; a breathtaking 750 acre setting encompassing a serene 18 hole course
* REGATTA BAY GOLF & YACHT CLUB; a "must stop" Par 72 course on the Florida Panhandle
* EMERALD BAY GOLF CLUB; course designed by the famed golf course architect Bob Cupp
* SHALIMAR POINTE GOLF CLUB; located on the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay
1 Free Pass to a Dolphin Cruise DAILY (March 1st to October 31st)
* Morning, Afternoon, Sunset, and Fireworks Dolphin Cruise on the Cattywampus
* Beach or Sunset Dolphin Cruise on the Original Sea Blaster
1 Free Adult Pass to a Snorkeling Cruise DAILY (late spring, summer, and early fall); discover the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico by embarking on an unforgettable snorkeling adventure on the Original Sea Blaster or Cattywampus
1 Free Pass to Big Kahuna's Water Park DAILY; a 25-acre family fun park with over 40 water attractions, including a wave pool and speed slide

**Once your reservation is made, you’ll receive a personalized virtual guidebook filled with all the information you need to enjoy your stay to the fullest!**

Property manager

Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 896 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

ETW 1003 Where Summer is a State of Mind Free Beach Service Wifi
1207-17720
ETW 1003 Where Summer is State Mind Free Beach Service Wifi

About the area

Map
Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier
    5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whataburger
    7 min drive
  • Stewby’s Seafood Shanty
    9 min drive
  • Slim Chickens
    7 min drive
  • Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton
    9 min drive
  • Olive Garden
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does ETW 1003: Sandy Toes - Where summer is a state of mind! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is ETW 1003: Sandy Toes - Where summer is a state of mind! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ETW 1003: Sandy Toes - Where summer is a state of mind!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ETW 1003: Sandy Toes - Where summer is a state of mind!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ETW 1003: Sandy Toes - Where summer is a state of mind! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Okaloosa Island Beach, Fort Walton Beaches, and Santa Rosa Sound. Wayside Park and John Beasley Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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ETW 1003: Sandy Toes - Where summer is a state of mind! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 107 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Spring Break get away!!

Had a great time!! Nice condo!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Great stay for the week with my 8 year old son!! We will be back 😁
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

janet b.

Fall trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice updates and great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

April S.

Great location and cozy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family of 4 enjoyed staying at the Brooks and Shorey Resorts. It was right outside the main touristy area which was great! We enjoyed being right on the ocean. Each morning our chairs and umbrella were set up so it made things a lot easier. The condo was clean and felt like home away from home. We would stay here again for sure!!
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8/10 Good

katie p.

June vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property could use a little maintenance and updating. There was a crack in the wall in the bathroom that needs to be repaired and a spot in the carpet that needs fixed. The condo was clean and in a great beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki D.

Great 1st floor unit!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been going to Ft Walton for about 4 years. We’ve stayed in many condos, this one was very nice and you can still see the beach over the dune in the 1st floor. Was nice not having to wait for an elevator all week. Everything is new in the unit and having laundry in the u it is wonderful! Shower was a bit small and not a lot of xtra in n the unit burned is very comfy and view is stunning. A little further down the island than we prefer but that’s just cuz we walk everywhere when there.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Fansler R.

Beautiful Fall Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time. The condo was nice, clean & a great few of the ocean. I loved having a beach chair ready & available when I was ready to go to the beach. That was a very nice perk for me. The only down side was the people above us were constantly dragging furniture around everyday. Our next visit we will definitely try to get an upper floor instead of the first floor. Other than that everything was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2015

2/10 Terrible

Amelanie G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Quality of condo for the price

I was very disappointed. The unit was not updated as compared to other units I visited. The carpet was filthy especially where the vanities areas were. It was wet the whole time we were there. Tbe vent in the bathroom was hanging from the ceiling. The paint was peeling on the inner doors.. For the price, I was expecting a nicer place. I wish we would have stayed in a hotel. It would have been cheaper for the same quality of the condo. No wonder this was the only condo left when we booked it. Very disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

Jack W.

Extremely disappointed in room 1003

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the first time we have ever filled out a negative review for Emerald Towers West. We stay at Emerald Towers West and rent 3 condos for our family every fall. This year one of the condos was 1003. This is the worst condo we have stayed in. The kitchen cabinets were coming apart, the carpet had small nails sticking up, the bathroom light didn’t work (but maintenance came right out to fix it), the bathroom door wouldn’t lock and it was in rough shape. The master bed was very squeaky and it did not fit the bed frame. It’s just NOT a nice condo and needs a lot of work on it. We will stay at Emerald Towers West again; however, condo 1003 will not be a choice. Extremely disappointed in the up keep of this condo 1003. The balcony was well maintained, kitchen had a new dishwasher, pool was clean and heated, the outside property was well maintained.
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10/10 Excellent

Mikki M.

Room 1003

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The stay was everything that was expected.The only thing is that there were very few pots, pans, and dishes.
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4/10 Poor

Jack W.

Not worth the money

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: October 2-6, 2022. We have stayed at Emerald Towers West in other rooms and they were nice and clean. Condo 1003 is not the same as the others and is in need of some serious renovation and clean up. The kitchen cabinets are duct taped and painted over, the carpet in the living room had small nails sticking up, the lamp shades in the bedroom are hanging over and broken, the bottom lining in the top bunk bed is ripped and hanging down and almost touches the face on the person in the bottom bunk. We killed huge roach and found a smaller one dead on the floor. For this reason we did not cook because it did not feel sanitary. Couch was nice, dishwasher appeared to be new, water pressure in the shower was good, view was nice, balcony furniture was average. The pool is supposed to be heated but it was so cold you could not get in. The outside of the property appeared clean. We would consider staying at Emerald Towers West again but will definitely never stay in room 1003 again!!!!!!
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4/10 Poor

Kristin T.

June trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view and the proximity to the beach was fantastic. The unit itself needed many updates. There was a crack in the bathtub, the railing in the shower was falling off, the cabinets were peeling, bunkbeds need replacing, the bed was very squeaky.
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4/10 Poor

Kristin T.

June trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view and the proximity to the beach was fantastic. The unit itself needed many updates. There was a crack in the bathtub, the railing in the shower was falling off, the cabinets were peeling, bunkbeds need replacing, the bed was very squeaky.

10/10 Excellent

Roberto C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Easy access to the beach, not very crowded, especially compared to the larger adjacent condos. Umbrella and chairs are setup very early, lifeguards patrolled frequently. Lots of seaweed and surf, but access to Destin beaches is also just a few minutes away. The pool was relatively clean as well. The unit itself probably needs some updates, but not much to complain about.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Emerald towers west

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The process was made very easy by brooks and Shorey .. the view from condo was amazing .., the condo itself needs some updating ... very dated
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10/10 Excellent

Kreutzer's

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was ok,it was really hard to find the location to give our information and get the room number.Crystal was very nice and helpful.The condo wasn't very clean.
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4/10 Poor

Don C.

The balcomy

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you are not a smoker, do not rent this place. People are allowed to smoke on the balconies and when you sit outside, it reeks of cigarette smoke.
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8/10 Good

Nancy F.

Pluses outweigh the minuses

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property is in a great location and we have stayed in 4 different units here. This unit was convenient being on the ground floor, however it needs some remodeling. The kitchen cabinet vinyl covering was badly peeling off and the cabinets in both the kitchen and bathroom were difficult to open. It was difficult to cook on the as none of the burners sat level. The bathroom outlets were sketchy and needed replacing. Overall the unit was pretty clean and serviceable but the carpet was very dirty with bare spots. Elegant it is not, but the living area furniture was comfortable and so was the queen bed. There were adequate linens and they were all in good condition. In the past we have found the management helpful and professional however this time not as much. I was emailed a parking pass that had to be printed out. I called management and asked if they could print it out and leave it for us since we were already on our lengthy road trip without a way to print anything. Their response was we do not print out things anymore thats why we email it to you and did not comply with my request. I contacted the number left on the counter for any housekeeping need, got a voice-mail and was never called back. Housekeeping walked in on me without knocking or calling out while I was standing naked after just getting out of the shower and didn't bother to apologize, just defended her actions and said well I have to call management. Overall the beach access and roomy living space overcome the down sides of much less than home quality living.

6/10 Okay

Lauren W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

great location but needs updating

The carpets in the bath, hall and bedroom were filthy. The rest of the unit was clean. The cabinet's surface in kitchen was literally peeling off. There are no "extras" in this unit, cards, games, etc. Overall, overpriced considering the condition of the unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Emerald Towers West

Location was great and we had plenty of beach time with great views from our 1st floor deck. The unit is in need of some upgrades/repairs but it suited our needs. Ceiling pain was peeling in places, carpet had holes, kitchen cabinets had serious issues with the covering peeling off, only one wine glass , bathroom door was damaged from moisture and needs to be replaced. Maintenance did bring us a couple of new chairs for the deck since there was only one that wasn’t broken. Unit hasn’t been kept up but still had what we needed. Would be an excellent choice if owner spent a little to updat the interior.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon J.

Wonderful stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was a seamless process start to finish. Everyone was pleasant and helpful, and I loved the app functionality. Condo was quiet and peaceful, and I loved the courtesy beach seating and umbrellas, as well as the other perks. Unit was clean and functional. Cabinet faces could use some updating, but did not detract from the stay. Would definitely stay with Brooks and Shorey my next trip down!
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10/10 Excellent

LORENA V.

Great

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The reservation process was very easy, the description is very accurate and YES you do have a view to the beach! Check in was promptly and earlier than expected. Only thing i didnt see an ice machine on property and one of the balcony chais was broken.but overall great stay perfect for a small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family stay

This unit was perfect for us and our two boys (ages 7 and 11). The 11 year old slept on the pullout for more space. The patio was fantastic to sit out and watch the waves, especially in the morning with a cup of coffee. The size of the condo was great (not overcrowded). It was also nice to be close to all the area activities, but not in the middle of all the traffic. We were there for a week and were close to good Restaurants, the pier, miniature golf, go-carts, Gulfarium, Publix, and took a day to experience Crab Island. Crab Island Adventure Tours was great. Overall, great stay! We probably should have, but we did not take advantage of the activity perks that came with the property. Maybe next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Donna Z., San Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Place was okay but noisy

The condo itself was okay. But everything in that place is noisy! The bed in the one main bedroom creaks and squeaks EVERYTIME you get in and out and EVERYTIME you roll over during the night. Making it impossible to stay asleep. The top bunk bed my child slept in sounded like she was sleeping on a rubber balloon EVERYTIME she moved during the night. Again making it impossible to stay asleep throughout the night. I slept on the couch to avoid the noise from the bed and the clock on the wall in the kitchen has the loudest ticking I’ve ever heard. Finally, the a/c vent on the kitchen wall that blows into the living room rattled EVERYTIME the ENTIRE time it was running. I don’t know if there was a loose piece of metal or a piece of plastic in the vent area or what. The curtains were very hard to move back and forth on the sliding doors facing the ocean. The rod and the metal circles that are supposed to slide up and down the rod were rusty so they stuck badly. And although this didn’t necessarily affect our stay, the rust from the metal pieces was also on the white curtains and made them look dingy. There were two extra pillows up in the closet that we would’ve liked to have used but there were no extra pillowcases to put on them. We mostly enjoyed the condo and the location but the lack of sleep and the irritating noises did leave a negative cloud over our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AWESOME

STAYED HERE 2 YEARS AGO AND THAT IS WHY WE RETURNED. VERY NICE PLACE, VERY EASY RENTAL AND COMMUNICATION AND GREAT LOCATION.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021