8/10 Good
Verified traveller
28 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great View and location! Need TLC/updating.
Overall we enjoyed our stay at Castaways 4B. It has a great view from the patio and the location was perfect for our needs. There were a lot of little things that needed addressing.
The Keurig coffee maker needed MacGyver-ing to get it to work due to a problem with the lid switch. The guest bath toilet seat was held on by one hinge. The bed sheets were tissue thin and pillow cases didn't fit pillows. The TV and Dish box were beyond frustrating. We ended up using a Fire Stick and my streaming acct to watch TV. Even with the AC set to the lowest temp allowed(68), it felt warm every night in the bedrooms. Seemed to be low airflow through the vents. The light over the stove was out. The clock on the stove was missing digits. Most anything metal was rusted badly. Of course, it's on the Gulf and some rust is to be expected. This was decades of it. Like...replace the shower rod every few years or so when it's that bad. It just seemed like the owners haven't been there in a long while, and mgmt isn't keeping it up.
We enjoyed going for walks on the beach and the pool was great as well. Parking was easy. Lots within walking distance. Highly recommend Original Oyster House. Do not recommend Gulf Island Grill.
Most of our complaints about this unit could be easily addressed and I hope they are as it's a great location.
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Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024