Eastern Shores on 30A by Panhandle Getaways

The view was beautiful, and the beach was nice and private. The room itself needed repairs: the sofa and loveseat were heavily stained, and the couch pillows were filthy. We covered the furniture with used sheets and deep-cleaned the unit with Clorox before settling in. The mattress was very uncomfortable.

The view was great, but the unit wasn't clean by any measure. Our feet turned black from walking around, and one towel had a bar of soap wrapped inside it with hair around it. The furniture was dated and scuffed, and the kitchen didn't have a good selection of dishes or utensils. I expect a vacation condo to be at least as clean as my home, and this one wasn't. It sleeps nine, yet they provide only one parking spot. Do the math.

We stayed in 102, which seemed more updated than our friend's condo a few doors away. It was a great place to unwind, and we had a really good time. Parking is tight, but it wasn't a problem. The place felt adult-friendly, and everyone was friendly, with no hassles. Mornings on the patio with Bloody Marys and Dude setting up the rental chairs and umbrellas on the beach were a highlight. Later we'd have beers and watch them pack it all away.

Our honeymoon was wonderful, and the condo was clean, had a great view, and was in a perfect spot. The property manager was the downside. We rented a golf cart for the week, and he got furious about us parking it there, even though there weren't any signs saying carts couldn't be parked there. He didn't offer a warning or try to understand, and swore at my husband while saying he was “being nice” that day. We still had a great honeymoon and didn't run into the Grinch again. I'd recommend these condos, but don't rent a cart!