The house itself was good but a lot of things did not met my expectations.

Very close to the beach, great views.

The house is absolutely beautiful. The location is Great for finding sea shells and sea glass.

Spent a week and what an experience! The top floor was perfectly furnished and fully functional for our entire family (parents, kids, grandkids). The large kitchen accommodated cooking for our crew without being cramped and we had nine people easily seated at the kitchen bar to eat! The mezzanine was great for watching the beach from the shaded deck swings and for the kids to sleep while the parents played on the top floor deck once the sun went down. The additional refrigerator and freezer on the mezzanine were very helpful too! The ground floor was fabulous going and coming from the beach with the outdoor sink, shower, and charcoal grill. Bring a flameproof lighter; the cooling beach breeze never stops (which is great in late July). When spending a week on the beach there's nothing better than a Salty Dog!

We chose the Salty Dog based on the description and the ammenities listed. Everything exceeded our expectations. The house sits right on the beach with direct beach access. There are no neighbors on either side giving the feeling of a secluded atmosphere. The Gilchrist area is much less crowded than Crystal Beach offering an enjoyable beach experience. The house is beautifully decorated and the kitchen is stocked with everything needed to prepare meals. The downstairs kitchen is convenient for snacking and serving meals. There is plenty of seating on both decks with an unobstructive ocean view. The susnrises and sunsets were amazing. The beds were very comfortable with plenty of pillows and blankets. Check in and check out was seamless. Jackie and her management team was wonderful. We had to call them regarded an alarm issue and they came within 15 minutes, handled the situation and gave us their direct line in case we had any further issues. We couldn't have found a better place to enjoy our time together with family. The owners have done a great job of creating a beautiful escape with the comforts of home. We loved every minute of our time there.

We chose the Salty Dog based on the description and the ammenities listed. Everything exceeded our expectations. The house sits right on the beach with direct beach access. There are no neighbors on either side giving the feeling of a secluded atmosphere. The Gilchrist area is much less crowded than Crystal Beach offering an enjoyable beach experience. The house is beautifully decorated and the kitchen is stocked with everything needed to prepare meals. The downstairs kitchen is convenient for snacking and serving meals. There is plenty of seating on both decks with an unobstructive ocean view. The susnrises and sunsets were amazing. The beds were very comfortable with plenty of pillows and blankets. Check in and check out was seamless. Jackie and her management team was wonderful. We had to call them regarded an alarm issue and they came within 15 minutes, handled the situation and gave us their direct line in case we had any further issues. We couldn't have found a better place to enjoy our time together with family. The owners have done a great job of creating a beautiful escape with the comforts of home. We loved every minute of our time there.

Good location, some very nice amenities ( beach towels) but no coffee bean grinder, no waste baskets in the bathrooms, no outdoor grill. Most importantly the dishwasher was non- functional! When we got there it was full of dirty dishes. I called mgmt. re this but nothing was done.

I loved this cabin. The location is great and the lots on either side are vacant so feels somewhat isolated. The cabin itself is well equipped and beautifully decorated.

Good location, some very nice amenities ( beach towels) but no coffee bean grinder, no waste baskets in the bathrooms, no outdoor grill. Most importantly the dishwasher was non- functional! When we got there it was full of dirty dishes. I called mgmt. re this but nothing was done.

This house was great for our group of 4 adults and 5 kids! The water is shallow for so long, our 7 year old had no problem playing in the waves while the rest of us were boogie boarding. The waves were great for boogie boarding here, btw! We bought a bunch of boards at the Big Store and just left them for the next guests to use. Layout: take note that the bunk room has a separate entry from the main house, and they are not connected. This could be an issue with little kids possibly, but there is a bathroom attached to the bunk room, so that’s nice. The other small bedroom is completely detached from the rest, also with its own keyed entry, but no bathroom. It’s a super cute bedroom, but because it is kind of separate, no one used it in our group. Appliances: I couldn’t get a detailed list of appliances from Vacasa, so I’ll post one here. Coffee pot (drip) Kuerig Toaster Blender Margarita maker Griddle Waffle iron Crockpots Air fryer Can opener Oil fryer Ice maker 2 full fridges (There we’re also a bunch of nice big Vacasa beach towels provided. Not an appliance, but worth noting!) Beach: with no neighbors we had a BIG chunk of the beach to ourselves, even on the weekend. This was a huge plus for us. It was like our own private beach! This feature was probably the best part! Hot tub: When we arrived the hot tub was struggling to hold temp when the cover was off. Also the water was a little green. On day 2 the kids were complaining about the smell. I texted Vacasa and within 2 hours someone was there to get it all fixed up. They added chemicals and possibly replaced the filters. The water cleared right up and the tub worked great. The responsiveness was excellent! We really enjoyed spending time on the top deck every day. The furniture was all so comfy that there were quite a few deck naps being taken! We used the binoculars and spotting scope to watch fishing boats, container ships, oil rigs, and even dolphins! Notes: We were surprised when a guy showed up with keys on the property one day. It turns out the previous owner still keeps his golf cart in the garage, as part of his deal when selling the home. He was very kind and informative. It just surprised us a bit. There is some sort of sound system tied to the direct tv receiver. It kept turning on and playing music on the deck. We figured out how to shut it off, but couldn’t figure out how to actually use it. The plug-in globe lights around the deck never worked for us. The “stadium lights” were awesome for lighting up the beach! There was firewood provided at the fire pit! We didn’t end up having any fires, but it was nice to not have to try to check a bundle of firewood at the airport! Overall this was a great experience and we highly recommend it!

We hung out on the top deck of this house our entire stay except when we played corn hole on the second floor deck. With no houses on either side, it feels like you are in a private paradise. The kitchen has everything you need to feed any size group. We brought a side-by-side with us that everyone had fun driving on the beach.