2/10 Terrible
Duff R.
25 Oct 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Not as advertised: Over Priced and Filthy; Dicey (but safe) Neighbourhood;
I really don't like writing bad reviews and I've never had to in the dozens of places I've rented over the years but this place is not good. It is grossly overpriced-two nice suites at a nearby resort would be less-and it was filthy when we arrived. The carpets were dirty, the sitting deck was dirty, the sheets in the guest bedroom were dirty and needed to be changed. There were cherios or something on the pillows in the bunk area? and the cushions on the back deck sitting area were filthy/stained. It was clear that the place hadn't seen a cleaning in a long time.
Further, the steps on to the boat are treacherous, one of only 3 deck chairs is broken and the deck floor is a mess. The hatch in the guest bedroom leaks badly and it's pretty clear by the damage that this is not a new issue.
To Alex's credit he does respond to messages and offered to "try" to get someone out to clean the place but by the time you have arrived and found it a mess you set about cleaning it yourself and you don't want to have to have a cleaning person running about while you are trying to enjoy your vacation.
Other issues:
•We were told by Alex's man when we arrived that we had a parking spot and to park anywhere. We were later told that we did not have a parking space (due to hurricane damage - fair enough) and that our car was about to be towed. The guy who runs the place does not explain this-just yells at you and makes threats. Very rude.
•Alex asked us not to write a bad review in exchange for a discount. I suggested the place was worth 1/2 (or less) of what we paid if it was clean but that in any case I would be writing an honest review.
•We rented this place based on the reviews-which many of us do - reading them now it's difficult to believe they are describing the same boat?
•The boat is in a pretty serious state of neglect. Oven doesn't work, two fridges don't work, one does - there is a spare bar fridge though, wood trim is worn-particularly on the back sitting area. It's a shame because with a little effort it could be pretty nice
•Don't count on cooking there as we did-no frying pan, one pot and few utensils and again the oven does not work.
I would not recommend renting this place. The description in the ad is not accurate and the reviews are suspect.
And another word of caution-the boat rocks a lot sitting in calm harbor so if you tend to get a little sea sick-bring gravol. Also the area it is in is dicey, run down and dirty, but safe.
Duff R.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022