8/10 Good
Chris B.
25 Jan 2025
Beautiful location, but well-worn property.
The location could not have been better. It was right on the beach with a direct view of Haystack Rock. Sadly, the home itself is in need of an over haul. The cheap lamps were all rickety and crooked and ready to fall apart. The lighting was just awful. Upon arrival you are blasted with cheap, blue, overly bright LED bulbs in every fixture. That is why we avoided turning on switches - in favor of using crummy lamps. I have nothing against LED lighting, but the blast of super bright, cold blue in every room was so uninviting. The thermostat was unreliable. The kitchen was under supplied (like no salt & pepper) - really? The biggest problem was that the whole place was in need of a serious scrubbing. The floors were sticky (ick), sticky counters, sticky chairs, unwashed pots and pans had been put away. So while we were truly disappointed in the condition and presentation of the home - we were still blown away by the location - flat out glorious views. So our stay was a pleasant one and we chose to have an enjoyable, if expensive, ‘campout’ on a gorgeous stretch of beach for three glorious days. PS - the homes on either side of us were under renovation and full of construction workers - some (to the north) were playing loud music all day. The workers were all very nice, friendly guys, so my husband and I just laughed off the music concert and felt that the ‘added’ mariachi background tunes were somehow apropos to an overall most quirky stay.
Chris B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025