I booked a year in advance, and did so with some trepidation based upon some of the prior reviews. Communication with the owner was spotty at times, but when critical, they were responsive. The property sits on a fantastic lot, with beautiful views of and a private dock on the intercoastal / river. We took out supplied kayaks and explored the paddling “trails” not far away. The tennis court is in good shape, and we played tennis and pickle ball daily. The pool is clean and really nice, but very cold at this time of year. The pool deck was a great place to relax and talk with family and friends - even during the cold snap, as it is sheltered from any wind and excellent sun exposure. The house is about 2.5 blocks from the beach, so we used the bikes and walked the beach daily. The house itself is spacious and laid out well to offer privacy to a number of people. While the appointments are dated, everything functioned well, and the kitchen was well-stocked with the kinds of items we needed, even for a big Christmas dinner (save measuring spoons and some spices). The heat and air both functioned perfectly (and yes, over our 10-day stay, we used both!), and laundry worked great. The beds and linens were very comfortable, and the WiFi signal was strong and consistent. We are clean freaks, and were happy with the condition of the most-used areas. All-in-all, we were very happy with our stay and with the property, and would consider renting again in the future.