Getaway Oceanfront Lodging

The place wasn't clean at all, and the room price was outrageous. There was mold on the bathroom ceiling, a dirty coffee maker inside, dirty heater registers, nasty carpet, and a gross, unvacuumed couch. The windows were so dirty that my sister, who flew from South Carolina to spend my birthday with me, cleaned them herself. She manages and cleans several condos in South Carolina and said she wouldn't approve the cleaning with the house owners. There wasn't even a wine opener. The order was completely messed up, too. It was my birthday.

The beds are terrible, and management seems to just paint over marks on the walls. Still, we've stayed here several times and will be back. It's right on the beach, inexpensive, and having a full kitchen means we don't have to eat out. We love the two-bedroom rooms, which work well for families with young kids. If seeing the ocean from your room matters, I'd suggest a second-floor room.

With the beach so close, it's easy to enjoy everything the coast has to offer and lose track of time. For fish and chips, I'd recommend sea baron in Garibaldi. You can also walk down to flamingo Jim's or book a charter or two from garbaldi charters.

The beach is really close, and we're already looking forward to returning. This humble lodging came to the rescue when rain ruined our camping trip. We kept noticing how clean everything was and appreciated the attention to detail and cute decor. Calling it a room doesn't quite fit, it felt more like a condo or large suite. There was a fully stocked kitchen, a chest full of board games, and lots of books and DVDs.