There is much about Going Coastal to recommend it, but unfortunately it left us a bit disappointed.
On the positive side, the layout of the house - 3 bedrooms, each with their own bath, plus a main-floor half bath - is wonderful. The location also cannot be beat. Two blocks to the main square, and a 5-minute walk to the beach. If these elements are your main concerns, then Going Coastal is perfect, and you should not hesitate to book it.
Unfortunately for us the cons would prevent us from booking again. With 2 small kids, we cooked at the house quite a bit, and while the structure of the kitchen is lovely, it still really needs some updates. The stove seemed quite old and in need of replacement (the interior light literally fell out in the middle of cooking), and the cookware is really sparse (for example, we had to buy our own cutting board). We also were disappointed to realize that the door to the twin bedroom is a makeshift air return for the HVAC system, so the noise travels quite easily through the door, and so we had to be quiet while our kids were asleep in order to avoid waking them. Finally, the ceiling inside had several spots of mildew. To Sandpiper’s credit, they took that seriously and sent someone out to clean it right away, but as a family with allergies, it left us feeling a bit nervous about the air quality in the house.
So, a lot of reasons to really love Going Coastal, but for us, we’ll look to find a different house for our next visit.