I typically look for beach front rentals in Florida. As this was a sisters trip to recharge before the school year & celebrate Fall birthdays, I opted for a canal view rental as my little sister does not swim. She wanted to sightsee & visit beaches to watch the sunset. This condo did not dissapoint! Very clean. Well appointed. Tasteful decor.
I always take a thorough inventory of what is available & then purchase a few items at The Dollar Tree to be prepared for meal prepping (aluminum foil, storage bowls, cutting board, serving utensils, dish cloths, etc...).....First time in years that I did not have to. Outside of groceries we only needed laundry detergent. Kitchen was stocked with basic spices, quality dinnerware, glassware, silverware, cookware, cutlery, utensils & storage bowls. Lots of cleaning goodies. Truly appreciated the white vinegar for cleaning fresh fruits & veggies. Ample trash bags & sandwich bags. Could have used some baking sheets for roasting veggies but opted to make them out of four layers of heavy duty aluminum foil & it worked like a charm. There is a washer & dryer. For the beach / pool there are two low level beach chairs, beach umbrella, beach backpack, small cooler, pop up beach tent (one person can sit completely protected from the sun.....we used it to cover our beach bags & cooler), floating boards & beach mat. Beds are comfortable. Ample linens & extra pillows. Paper products to get you started.....We always purchase extra on our grocery run. The back patio enclosure has a dining table, four chairs & offers a beautiful view of the Calabar Canal West. It also allows for you to see the sunrise & sunset without venturing outside if it's too humid. Pool is very convenient via steps & a ramp along the back canal walkway. While there is a locked door to the enclosed patio, it only locks from the inside. If you plan on being in the pool / out back for a while I recommend leaving via the front door for security purposes. There is a grill. Along the canal walkway there is a gazebo that sits over the canal - opposite the pool. It has a dining table with six chairs & extra chairs for enjoying the view. The condo offers a true small beach town / beach house / Venice vibe while being only a few minutes drive from convenience / retail amenities. Beaches are within a ten minute to 1.5 hour drive.....Research for your preferred beach amenities. Jesse was a great host! We will return!