Pros:
- Sal is very very fast with his responses. Easy check-in / check-out.
- This location was perfect for us. A couple of blocks away from the boardwalk - so close enough to walk to everything, but far enough away from the noise to be really quiet at night.
- Convenient parking, the outdoor shower is very helpful, and it was nice to have the private outdoor area.
Cons:
- Biggest drawback was that the unit didn't seem super clean when we arrived. My son was crawling on the floor and his hands and knees were covered in black after just a few minutes. We bought a Swiffer and cleaned the floor a few times and it was basically fine after that. We also cleaned out the AC units, window ledges and kitchen cabinets - most surfaces just didn't seem like they had been cleaned in a while.
- There are some cracks in the ceiling and walls, and some small details like a rusting baseboard in the bathroom and window blinds that are a little broken. I agree with other reviews that the bathroom could use an update.
- There are really no linens at all (no sheets, towels, kitchen towels, table cloths, rugs/mats, etc). We knew this and brought sheets, towels, kitchen towels - but if I stayed again I would bring a bathmat and doormat to wipe feet. Especially coming from the beach, it would be helpful to have a place to clean off your feet before stepping into the apartment. Also, the washer/dryer is coin-operated - it would have been helpful to know that in advance so we could bring quarters.
The word 'bare-bones' just kept coming to mind for me. The unit is functional and has some of the main things you want in a vacation stay (location, easy access). Other family members on our trip had rented a larger/nicer place nearby and spent $700 less (they had booked a few months earlier than us, and through a local real estate agency) - so it felt frustrating to not enjoy our place as much and know that we paid more for it. I think if I go back to Ocean City I would book earlier and try to find something a little nicer.
