The place was very clean and looked like the listing. Everything worked well, appliances etc. However our wifi was horrible. When we first checked in I noticed there were only 2 bands for the pool, there were 4 of us in the room so I reached out to let our contact know we only had 2, also that we couldn't get the wifi to work. Never heard back from them at all, the whole week. Good thing we didn't have any really serious issues. I also feel like there could have been more towels for the bathrooms and the kitchen. Only one towel for kitchen, but several wash cloths. I don't know, maybe I have been spoiled by other places I have stayed with welcome notes being left and a gift baskets. There were 3 games, some boogie boards and pool things. Dresser in master bedroom was pretty janky. Minimal cleaning items, no vacuum. Fan/light in the living room was hard to get to work, could have used a heads up on that. Just feel like it could have been better.
We typically stay in Pensacola and decided to venture into Navarre this year. This condo was a perfect fit for our family. It had everything we needed, the beach wasnât crowded, and a pool for the little one.
The condo is well decorated and was clean at check in. The location is perfect and the beach access is great. The beach in front of this condo is not as busy or crowded as it is closer to the pier. We were able to rent beach chairs online for the week. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils and cookware. The main issue that needs attention is the humidity in the condo. Some days during our stay it was over 70% humidity making the unit and carpet feel damp and smell musty. I believe the humidity levels is what caused the towels to smell like mildew. The air conditioner ran almost non stop but in short cycles turning off/on almost every 10 minutes. It really is a lovey unit and met all our needs and is in a perfect spot on the beach a little further from the crowd. I just think the hvac unit needs some maintenance.
The condo was perfect! Everything was clean and condo was decorated perfectly for a stay on the beach. The beds were comfortable. The walk to the beach was short and you didnât have to wait forever for an elevator. Wonderful place!!
We had the absolute best vacation. The space was perfect. The beach was perfect-not crowded at all on a holiday weekend. The food was perfect. We can't wait to make this our annual tradition.
This condo was perfect for our family of four. It's close to the residential neighborhoods and provides a quiet place to stay with a perfect beach just steps away. It is so peaceful, my family spent the first day napping, resting, and enjoying the large patio that overlooks the ocean. Would definitely stay again.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The unit has a wide balcony with a spectacular view of the gulf. Access to the beach is via a boardwalk that passes over native grasses. Exiting the condo, you can be on the sand in five minutes, tops.
The unit was very clean and nicely decorated. The master bedroom has a king size bed and a beautiful view through sliding glass doors that we opened at night to enjoy the sound of the surf. The second bedroom has two queen size beds.
Our top priority was a view of the gulf and close access to the beach. If yours includes watching the sun sink into the gulf from the balcony, you will be disappointed, at least in October, as the building blocks the view. You can, of course, walk down to the beach to get the full experience.
We liked the fact that Emerald Surf is not a mega-development. It is only five stories tall, with the unit on the third floor, which was perfect. There is a large complex about 100 yards to the east of Emerald Surf, but to the west there are none so the beach is not crowded.
The biggest disappointment was the balcony furniture which consisted of inexpensive plastic chairs (surprising for such an otherwise upscale property) that are uncomfortable (reclining is not an option) and not suitable to sitting for long stretches. Also in the negative category is the master bath that is dated and in need of some TLC. And, shockingly, there are no recycling bins on the property. We ended up taking our empty beer cans home, but I am sure that plenty went directly into the dumpster. Despite these relatively minor issues, we will happily return.
Here are some tips. A company called La Dolce Vita handles chair and umbrella rentals for $35 per day. You can reserve ahead of time on their website, or you can contact the attendant by phone on the number posted at the beach. There is no assigned parking. Instead, you will need to display a parking pass, obtained from inside the unit, on your dash to avoid a tow. Best bet for unloading is to park near the elevator and grab one of the carts near the elevator to transport your stuff.
Finally, I will mention the snafu that we experienced with the booking. The way it is supposed to work is that after you provide payment info, the owner has 24 hrs to approve. When we didnât hear for over 16 hrs, I reached out to Ashley. After a bunch of back and forth with we finally got it done. She told me that this wasnât the first time sheâs had a problem with the app.
The pictures are from before the the remodel. Everything is freshly painted and decorated and the furniture is completely different. This was was perfect for us and even better than we expected!
This property was wonderful! Overall it was extremely clean and well maintained. The condo had been updated vs the pictures we saw on the original listing. There were gorgeous views from the condo including the balcony, living room and master bedroom. The condo layout was larger than I expected. The building is smaller in comparison to others in the area which made for a quieter complex. The condo was missing some basic kitchen items like baking sheets and pot holders but nothing to make a stay uncomfortable. The owner was easy to work with. I would book again in a heartbeat!
We all had a great time at the property. A great fun souvenir shop is sea shell city. The beach wasn't to crowded! Also the scenic drive in between navarre and Pensacola is a must! We would definitely stay at this unit again. The condo had everything we needed.