We stayed in the penthouse in June of 2021. First, without a doubt, the view from the deck is spectacular. And even including all the fees, the price was reasonable for the area.
The inside of the unit is pretty much just as it is pictured. It’s a little dated, but clean. The bed is comfortable. Plenty of linens, and the kitchen has a good supply of dishes and cooking items. The area shown above the staircase is use for storage for a bunch of odds and ends, which was a little weird. There is a tram that can bring you and/or your luggage up to the top, which works great.
There were two big disappointments for us. First, there is a tremendous amount of old building material, outdoor furniture, ladders, buckets, and general trash everywhere you look. The entire tram ride is a survey of discarded lumber, hoses, wires, etc. And the entry to the penthouse is lined with more trash, tools, and materials. You also get a view into the laundry area, which is another disaster. The general condition of the outside of the property says ‘deferred maintenance’.
The second was the condition of the deck. There is outdoor carpet on that deck that is loose and bunching up, the paint on the rail is peeling in a big way, and just shows a lack of attention. The nice picnic table in the photos is basically unusable as the top is now warped and broken. There is a gutter around the base of the deck to protect the unit below – it is basically completely rotted away.
One small issue – we were not sent check in instructions. When we prompted them, we received them quickly. No further issues – easy after that. Also, an earlier message took days to get a response. Also not a big issue, but worth mentioning.
I hope the property owners step in with some essential repairs soon, and also consider hauling away some of the garbage. We understand that upkeep on a house so near the ocean is a challenge, but you still have to do it.
Still, we do recommend. Try to close your eyes on the journey up to the top. I would like to give it 3.5 stars, but could only pick 3 or 4.
