We were looking forward to this week-end at Holden Beach and were very disappointed in Bayview West. Examples:
1) The kitchen needs to have every item in removed from the cabinets and cleaned by someone who cares. We found baked on food on several baking items.
2) The mattress in the Master Bedroom is impossible for more than one person so sleep on. (I know.) People have sat so often on the side of the bed that you literally roll off the bed in the night. This cannot be fixed without replacing the mattress.
3) There were dead bugs in the lenses of every bathroom overhead light.
4) There were broken off slats from the window treatments in
almost every closet. This means you cannot fully close the window blinds to keep out sun in the summer.
5) The place is generally dingy -- you could make a big difference with a box of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers and two people COMMITTED to cleaning things well.
6) The master bedroom bath had four light fixtures above the mirror -- but no bulbs.
7) A lamp in the living area not only had to bulb, the socket was laying on the lamp out of its base. I fixed this and found a bulb in the house.
I think the above are all deal killers. Don't rent this place. If you are still inclined to try it, here are some pluses:
1) The decorating is attractive.
2) Deck and walkway to the beach have been largely rebuilt.
There are a number of chairs that would make this a good place to lounge.
3) Most of the big appliances (fridge, stove) are new. The dishwasher is not new and the microwave -- while new -- has some unidentifIable stain in the back.
4) The towels are thick, absorbent, and plentiful.
5) The basement parking area and stairs to the unit have recently been repainted.
Forewarned is forearmed. Good Luck.