Port-A-Way

I would probably try to stay at a different property. I have been happy in the past with Silver Sands. I would use them again, but the fact that we had to stand outside at check in for 45 minutes with our two small kids and our dog was extremely frustrating. I may try someone else next time. Not sure.

Do it again

It was very nice. Close to the beach

This home was spacious and located within walking of the beach ----- definitely a plus! The limited view of the ocean was from the front door on a small square porch so you couldn't hang out there to see the ocean, but it was a lovely view as you entered or exited the dwelling. This was my first stay in Port A and I was a little disappointed overall. I was very concerned about safety of the rails up the steps and balcony. They were very loose, not secured tightly. I have done inspections on homes before and these would have failed. The floorboards were also weak in a few areas causing a tripping hazard. This home seems to have been rehabbed at some point so the appearance was okay, but the cleanliness was less than desirable. One of the shower curtain rods was very rusty and the bottom of the shower curtain was rusty brown. I understand that the water may have something to do with it but it was very unappealing. When we checked in, the return air vent was covered in dust and grime, the baseboards were really dirty, the trash can drawer would not stay shut, and the dishwasher didn't work very well among other minor issues. Underneath the bungalow was a picnic table but there was trash in the "flower" beds, not flowers or any vegetation. Lots of dirt. Parking was supposedly for two vehicles but only if one was a compact car as the supports made parking quite small. The owner did have a deck of cards and a puzzle or two which was nice. The AC worked very well although the additional bedroom remained very warm. There was a box fan in the closet that we used which helped, but the occupants of that room were uncomfortable. There were several pans to use to cook and the washer and dryer worked great. I think this bungalow just needs a little tlc for minor repairs and attention to cleanliness. We swept and wiped down cabinets and table before leaving, but I felt like it was not enough. Our family had a nice vacation but our accommodations were not inexpensive and with the extra cleaning fee, I feel like it could have been nicer.

Overall our stay was good. The door to the patio does not lock. The guest room with the two beds smelled like dog urine. You could smell it as soon as you walked in the room. You could even see the stains on the rug. The kitchen was semi fully equipped. Not that many cooking utensils.