This trip ranked number 1 of our bi-annual trips to Florida! The location of this property was perfect! Everyday we walked to stores, the playground, and the basketball courts where my teenagers played basketball everyday. The island has a very family, friendly atmosphere. The beach is beautiful and not crowded even when we went at spring break.
The house was clean, and the set up worked great for our large family! The futons out in the family room were so comfortable. My teenage son chose to sleep there as well! The sun rises right over the water, and the place has absolutely breathtaking views! The first morning we were there, we found starfish on the shore every few steps! The state park on the island is gorgeous. Next time we come, we will definitely plan to rent bikes, as it is a perfect place for that (not hilly and very little traffic. A few things that need a touch of care are the screens (we weren't able to open the windows in most rooms), the washer (the dial doesn't work, so I couldn't even tell what setting it was on), and the sprayer outside (it is rusted pretty badly and sprays out the front and back, however the option for warm/hot water was wonderful!). There was no laundry basket either which was challenging.
The house does not have beach toys, chairs, or any beach gear. You have to bring your own. The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans, dishes, silverware, etc. The tv was great as we could watch just about anything we wanted to.
