I just purchased this unit last year and this was our first time
staying-
6/21/08-6/28/08….we
were very happy. We got ourselves an incredible deal on the
purchase and
the maintenance fees are much less expensive compared with my
DVC
points. I
cannot wait to return next year and neither can my husband. What
a nice
trip!
Unit Features: We stayed in a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom unit on the
second
floor at the front of the building.
Size of Unit: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with full kitchen and living
room
Condition of Unit and Property: Good condition, older building at
the
exterior hallways and a bit dark. Unit was light and bright except
for the
bedroom which was painted a deeper blue color. The two onsite
pools were
in great condition and very clean. The air conditioning worked
great and
the shower had good water pressure. The unit was very clean-
especially the
bathroom and kitchen. I was impressed for an older resort. I read
before
that the furniture was cheap and wicker—this was not our
experience. Our
queen sleeper sofa had bright clean cushions and the frame was a
heavy
rattan. The kitchen peninsula had 3-4 new chairs to sit at the
counter and
eat and there was a kitchen table with 4 chairs. The bathroom had
an
updated vanity but older sink top with new light fixtures. We were
pleased
with the mattress but the pillows were thin. In the hallway the
unit has a
set of bunk beds-we used these to store our suitcases and extra
toiletry
supplies/napkins/etc. The balcony was nice sized-enough room for
our little
table and 2 chairs. They provided a clothes drying rack in the room
and do
not permit people to hang their towels on the balcony railings.
Kitchen Features: Full size refrigerator-newer, full size
oven/range-newer,
full size dishwasher-newer, microwave-new, blender-new, toaster-
new, and
coffee maker-newer. Plenty of dishes/glasses and silverware. We
used many
of the mixing bowls and frying pans to make our breakfast every
morning. I
would have liked a larger mug for my morning coffee/tea but it was
still fine.
The kitchen was extremely clean. A few of the drawers pulled out
unevenly
but still functioned.
Any problems encountered such as check-in problems, room
changes, etc.:
Check in went very smoothly and the staff could not have been
friendlier…
very pleased.
Planned Resort Activities such as welcome parties, barbecues, kid
programs,
and outings: They offered a welcome party but we did not attend.
They
have a room called the Crest Nest which has a pool table, large TV,
games,
crafts, movies, etc. I went up to see what was available but did
not use any
items. The woman who staffed this room was lovely and extremely
helpful.
Resort Amenities: The units do not have a washer and dryer in the
unit but
they have a laundry room onsite which I used. Each wash or dry
cycle is
$1.50. The dryers were great because unlike other places I have
stayed, the
length of the drying cycle was more than adequate to dry our
clothes with
one payment. The room had a hamper to use so it was easy to
transport the
clothes to the laundry room. The main office has quarters for the
washers/dryers.
I did not use this but they now have internet access in the Crest
Nest and
wireless internet at both pools.
The pools were very clean onsite.
I saw a few people playing shuffleboard one evening on the lighted
court.
One family used the picnic area and BBQ grills-they seemed to have
a great
time.
There is a children’s playground next to the picnic area which
seemed to
satisfy the little ones when they weren’t in the pool.
Even when it was busy, we were able to always find a place to park
near our
unit.
We were happy to see expanded cable since we are TV watchers.
I never did walk down the road to see the tennis courts.
Staff Friendliness and Responsiveness: Extremely great! I could
not have
been happier with the staff at the resort. We had a balcony chair
which had
a broken back piece-I reported it and the following morning a brand
new
chair was delivered.
Convenience to Area Attractions: The biggest plus for this resort is
its
location and beachside pool. We were able to walk a block to the
beach
where this resort has a beachside pool, restrooms and tiki bar.
The pool was
much larger than I thought it would be for an older place. I had my
frozen
smoothie drinks everyday that we went to the ocean. The tiki bar
is run by
the Aqua Restaurant which is located in the new-quarter share Sea
Crest
Condominiums(which overlook the Sea Crest Surf and Racquet Club
pool in
one area)….a nice perk. We rented our umbrellas and chairs for the
week
from the lifeguard as we do every year—love to not have to carry
and set up
everything—just go and relax.
Right across the street is Coligny Plaza---WOW is all I can say!!
Restaurants,
grocery store, numerous shops—the place had everything we
needed….most
importantly an ice cream shop!
Additional fees assessed: none
Suitability of Resort for couples, families, relaxing, partying, etc.:
Suitable
for all except those using a wheelchair. The unit has an elevated
kitchen
and bathroom which are a step up from the rest of the units
flooring.
