Condo #05

It was amazing. The unit was clean, staff was friendly and helpful and the views were amazing. It felt like home. Thank you so much. We will be right back very soon. Eva Oliver.

In 2024 we came 4X,each for 2 weeks. That’s 2 months.This stay was 2 more 20yr old engagement ring was stolen from the night table.For 20yrs my ring has either been on my finger or the night table.I don’t sleep w/it b/c I have trigger finger & sleep w/a brace,which I showed the police.I didn’t lose it,too tight to go past my knuckle.We think it was the housekeeper we had for the 1st time.The police said she’d been there a year.One day I forgot to put on my ring,came back to the bedroom & it was gone.I searched the bedroom floor,trash,towels,sheets.I asked the housekeeper who was cleaning the guestroom if she saw it on the nighttable.She said “I don’t go there.” My husband & I reported it to the assist manager(manager was away) & all 3 of us searched the dumpster! We found our trash from past days but no we knew it was the housekeeper. I’ve mistakenly left my ring on nighttables before.But I’ve returned to find it.After searching 2 days we filed a police report.The police said we should’ve called when the housekeeper was in the condo & they would’ve searched her.We said we didn’t want to accuse a housekeeper,my husband has worked as one in his youth.The officer said “You’re not accusing her.You’re ruling her out.” Said we were too trusting.The housekeeper told the manager I said not to vacuum b/c the ring might be on the floor.THIS CONVERSATION NEVER HAPPENED.I asked the manager why someone who didn’t steal a ring would make up a story that never happened.She said she “doesn’t know why people make up stuff when they’re being questioned.” The last day the manager said the housekeepers felt uncomfortable.I asked why anyone would feel uncomfortable if they didn’t steal anything.I said over the years we had the same housekeepers & nothing went missing,& I wasn’t going to apologize if ppl felt uncomfortable b/c

This was our second year staying at the Islands Club, and once again I am convinced it has the best location on Seven Mile Beach. The beach in front of the units is very deep and never crowded unlike the density found elsewhere with numerous chairs, tables and a sea of umbrellas. As a result it is blissfully quiet except for the sound of the waves. And a lovely row of trees between the units and the water provide natural shade when that is wanted. And while you feel away from the crowds, you can easily walk this section of the beach and within 5 minutes, or less, you are at two of our favorite restaurants - Tilly’s and Luca - for lunch or dinner. A bit further afield, and you reach the larger resorts of the Ritz and Westin if you are looking for additional options. Less than a five minute drive, or ten minute walk and you are at Camann Bay, with its terrific grocery and numerous restaurants along the marina.
The beach alone is a reason to choose this spot but the people and accommodations are equally appealing. Every unit is furnished differently but we have enjoyed both two bedrooms we have stayed at, each of which offered ground floor immediate access to the beach - perfect for hopping back to the unit for a snack or drink before heading again to your lounger or the water. The staff is charming - from the front office to the cleaning folk and the gentlemen keeping the beach in clean and tiptop condition.
I rarely go to the same place twice in a row but that has now changed and we expect to continue to enjoy this spot for many winters to come. I can highly recommend it.