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4240 E Co Hwy 30A | Above It All

Name: 4240 E Co Hwy 30A | Above It All
Brand: Blue Swell
SKU: above-it-all
Rating: 4.4 (32 reviews)

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 5

Sleeps: 22

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You’ll never want to leave Above It All, our Gulf-Front Home with Pool & Roof Deck!

*New for 2025, Above It All has private deeded beach access to 130 feet of our crystal white sandy beaches. This was a sporadic issue in 2024 as reflected in one of our reviews. This has now been resolved as the same owner now owns both properties and the property next door. This provides our guest a large beachfront space.

A beautifully stylish living room is a great place to hang out together, planning adventures and reliving magical vacation moments!
This elegant space offers abundant natural light streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows, a huge comfy wrap around couch and furnishings and decor in the soothing colors of the sand and sea. The gas fireplace provides a cozy ambiance for that rare cool evening, while the wall-mounted HDTV w/WiFi is perfect for streaming your favorite shows on a relaxing night in.

A second complete living room in the first floor suite is ideal for a large crowd, with plenty of comfy seating, coffee and end tables for drinks and snacks, and another wall-mounted TV. No more fighting over shows or remotes!

Each of the two kitchens (one in the first floor suite, the second in the main home) offer pristine white cabinets and counters, trendy white subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The family chefs can team up to prepare delicious meals for the whole group!
Those culinary creations can be savored together at either the dining table for 12 in the main home or the peninsula bar for 3 and dining table for 4 in the suite.

Above It All is so full of fabulous amenities, you may not ever want to leave the property!

First is the large, private gated pool (heat optional with additional fee). This area is complete with sun loungers to soak up the Vitamin D, and an alfresco dining table, perfect for your poolside snacks and drinks.

On the day when you simply must feel the sand between your toes, it’s a short, easy walk to your private beach access. From there, enjoy the day on the sugar white sand and crystal clear Gulf water.

It’s the private rooftop deck that makes you truly feel Above It All. This fourth-floor deck offers stunning forever views of the Gulf of Mexico. Drink in the exquisite aquamarine water while seated at the tiki bar, enjoying your favorite beverage. The gas grill and alfresco dining table make it easy to have dinner at the best seat in the house.

You’ll never want to leave!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (SLEEPS 22)
1st Floor: (Mother-in-Law Suite, Lock-off)
• Primary Suite: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Standup Shower
• Bunk Room: Two Twin over Full Bunk Beds, Guest Full Bathroom

2nd Floor:
• Primary Suite: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower & Tub
• Guest Bedroom: King Bed, Guest Bathroom with Shower Combo
• Bunk Room: Two Twin over Full Bunk Beds, Guest Full Bathroom

3rd Floor:
• Master Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower & Tub

**Please Note: ALL Top Bunks have a weight limit of 100lbs

**Pool heat is an additional charge per stay. Please note that the pool heat will only get 5-10 degrees warmer than the outside temp and that if the outside temp drops below 50 degrees the heater will shut itself off as a safety feature. It will turn itself back on once the outside temp is at least 55 degrees consistently. Please contact the office for pricing.

Please note: A neighboring property may be under construction during calendar year 2025. Thank you for your understanding!

Amenities ↑↓

Amenity

Combination Tub/shower

Double

King

Outdoor Shower

Shower

Sleep Sofa /futon

Toilet

Tub

Twin/ Single

Arrival Day

Flexible

Friday

Monday

Negotiable

Saturday

Sunday

Thursday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Attractions

Bay/sound

Churches

Cinemas

Coin Laundry

Festivals

Forests

Library

Marina

Museums

Playground

Pond

Recreation Center

Reefs

Restaurants

Theme Parks

Water Parks

Winery Tours

Zoo

Business

Nearby ATM

Nearby Bank

Nearby FedEx

Nearby Internet Cafe

Nearby Post Office

Car

Recommended

Convenience

Area FitnessCenter

Golf Course

Movie Theatres

Nearby Grocery

Nearby Medical Services

Outlet Shopping

Dining

Dining Area

Dining Room

Dining Checkbox

Dining

Entertainment

Cable TV

DVD Player

Satellite / Cable

Smart TV

Television

General Amenities

Air Conditioning

Clothes Dryer

Fireplace

Free Wifi

Hair Dryer

Heating

Internet

Iron & Board

Linens Provided

Living Room

Parking

Shampoo & Conditioner

Towels Provided

Washing Machine

Wifi

Geographic

Close To Town

Near Beach

On Beach

Health and Safety

Clean With Disinfectant

Enhanced Cleaning Practices

Follow Industry Association Cleaning Practices

High Touch Surfaces Cleaned With Disinfectant

No-contact Check-in And Check-out

SafeHome (VRMA & VRHP)

Towels And Bedding Washed In Water That's At Least 60sC/140sF

Kitchen

Bakeware

Blender

Coffee Maker

Cookware

Dining Table

Dishes & Utensils

Dishwasher

Full Kitchen

Ice Maker

Kitchen

Kitchen Island

Microwave

Oven

Refrigerator

Stove

Toaster

Leisure Activities

Antiquing

Beachcombing

Bird Watching

Eco Tourism

Horseback Riding

Outlet Shopping

Paddle Boating

Photography

Scenic Drives

Sight Seeing

Walking

Living

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fans

Fireplace

High Speed Internet

Ironing Board

Linens

No Phone

Washer & Dryer

Local Services And Businesses

ATM/bank

Babysitter

Fitness Center

Groceries

Hospital

Laundromat

Massage Therapist

Medical Services

Location Type

Beach

Beach View

Beachfront

Near The Ocean

Ocean View

Oceanfront

Water View

Waterfront

Outdoor

Balcony

Beach

Deck

Gas Grill

Outdoor Shower

Patio

Private Beach Access

Private Pool

Outside Amenities

Balcony

Deck / Patio

Lawn / Garden

Outdoor Grill

Pool and Spa Availability

Heated Pool

Private Pool

Room Subtype

Bedroom

Full

Special Designations

Area - 30A

Beach Rentals

Private Homes - 30A

Private Homes - All

Sports And Adventure Activities

Basketball Court

Cycling

Deepsea Fishing

Fishing

Freshwater Fishing

Golf

Jet Skiing

Mountain Biking

Paragliding

Pier Fishing

Roller Blading

Sailing

Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling

Snorkeling

Sound/bay Fishing

Surf Fishing

Surfing

Swimming

Tennis

Water Skiing

Water Tubing

Wind-surfing

Suitability

Children Welcome

Non Smoking Only

Pets Not Allowed

Suitability Chkbox

Minimum Age Limit For Renters

Theme

Adventure

Away From It All

Budget

Family

Romantic

Sports & Activities

Tourist Attractions

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Fabulous View!

Review Date: January 4, 2025

Vacation Date: December 26, 2024

"We thoroughly enjoyed our week at “Above it All”. The private beach access was wonderful. The location (about halfway between the town centers of Rosemary Beach and Seaside) was ideal. The views were fabulous from the main living area and the rooftop patio. We could walk to excellent coffee and ice cream. Management was very responsive to minor issues - even on New Year’s Day! Our only warning is for families with elderly grandparents. Those steep stairs to and from the main house were very scary after a few cocktails. Maybe let the teenagers stay in the separate quarters on the 1st floor. Overall, still loved it!

Reviewed By: Mary P.

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great time at “Above it All” and enjoyed the private beach access, stunning views, and the convenient location between Rosemary Beach and Seaside. We’re glad the nearby coffee and ice cream spots were a hit, too! We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the stairs. We understand how that could be a concern for families with elderly guests, and we’ll certainly take it into consideration for future stays. It was a pleasure having you, and we’d love to host you again anytime!

great place for family

Review Date: June 29, 2024

Vacation Date: June 23, 2024

"We had a wonderful stay. The house manager was quick to respond to issues upon arrival. We had a great stay!

Reviewed By: Amy B.

Response from Blue Swell :
Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you had a great stay and found our team responsive.

Above It All

Review Date: June 23, 2024

Vacation Date: June 1, 2024

"Relaxing stay for the whole family! Best family getaway for all families involved! The house offered everything we could possibly need and want! Great views and comfortable home!

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
We’re so glad to hear that your family had a relaxing and enjoyable stay! It’s wonderful to know the house had everything you needed and provided great views. Thank you for the lovely feedback!

Above it all

Review Date: January 16, 2024

Vacation Date: December 27, 2023

"For the amount of people we had, the hot water was not sufficient.
We were never told about the beach behind our house was private. We would have to walk along the water line and find a public beach.
Our code changed at 930 locking my daughter out of the downstairs apartment, trying to find someone to help us on Jan 1, was not easy.

Reviewed By: Joyce T.

Response from Blue Swell :
Hi Joyce. Regarding the issue with the door code, I wanted to inform you that your check-out day was on January 1 at 10:00 am. Our door codes are valid from the time of check-in until 10:00 am on the day of check-out. After you notified our office of the situation, we were able to grant you access to retrieve your belongings after the standard check-out time. Furthermore, the home you reserved does provide private beach access, and the code to enter the private beach can be found in your guest guidebook. For any future concerns or questions, please feel free to report them, and don't hesitate to call our office for assistance.

SO close to beach access

Review Date: November 14, 2023

Vacation Date: October 21, 2023

"The house was great for our extended family of 10 adults and 8 children ... plenty of bed space. It was challenging to go up and down so many stairs, but we made it work. I might suggest offering at least one baby gate (I have one in my home that detaches easily if not needed) for safety. The pool wasn't used (October) but if not for the extra charge for heating it, we would have enjoyed it. Also you might change the pool lights at night to something other than red ... looked odd. Easy access to the beach which was great, but designated chairs on the sand (like the two adjacent houses had) would have been great. Most of us flew in and couldn't bring beach equipment (although available for rent nearby). The large kitchen table held us all, but there wasn't much prep area without an island. Might need a larger sectional sofa to accommodate the number of people that the house holds. Just a few suggestions, as overall the house suited the needs of 18.

Reviewed By: Patti H.

Response from Blue Swell :
Your feedback means a lot to our team. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review! We have made note of the mentioned items for future guest. We look forward to seeing you again.

Great trip

Review Date: July 3, 2023

Vacation Date: June 24, 2023

"The house is in the perfect location and the roof top area is awesome!

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you! Your positive feedback is much appreciated. We look forward to your return.

A great stay with just a few small inconveniences

Review Date: June 19, 2023

Vacation Date: June 10, 2023

"Overall, the property is perfectly situated with direct beach access and plenty of parking. The bedrooms were all comfortable and spacious. The living and dining area were both excellent for our family. The private pool was a good size and an excellent amenity to the property. The rooftop area was fantastic with an amazing view; great for enjoying time with family at the end of the day. There were only a few *minor* inconveniences that we ran into.

First, the In-Law Suite on the ground floor is not accessible from anywhere inside the house. You have to exit the front door on the second floor, then walk down the stairs and walk to the side of the house to enter the suite. A staircase inside the house would be ideal.

Next, the primary kitchen could benefit from more countertop space. Without that (perhaps with an island), food prep for a large family of 8 adults and 7 children is somewhat challenging. However, the dining table is more than adequate.

The placement of the refrigerator prevents the freezer door from being completely opened - it hits the wall and can only open halfway. Also, both the refrigerator and dishwasher show signs of wear/age and that they may need to be replaced soon. General food storage options in the kitchen were extremely limited. More open storage options (empty cabinets, etc) would be a great addition.

Again, these really proved to be minor inconveniences rather than issues and in no way made our stay any less enjoyable than it was.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
Your feedback means a lot to our team. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review! We have made note of the mentioned items for future guests. We look forward to seeing you again.

Perfect Week by the Sea

Review Date: June 5, 2023

Vacation Date: May 27, 2023

""Above it All" was a great home for our family vacation. It was clean and the perfect layout for us to gather together. We loved the rooftop area in the evenings. Blue Swell was a great company to work with throughout the rental process. We would definitely use them again!

Reviewed By: Kim P.

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you! Your positive feedback is much appreciated. We look forward to your return.

Exceptional except for bugs

Review Date: May 25, 2023

Vacation Date: April 29, 2023

"this house is a perfect location with a wonderful pool and close private access to a beautiful beach. the house was well supplies with everything we would need. the management company was quick to respond to our needs. The property appeared very clean but each day we were visited by Palmetto bugs(large **** roaches). they sprayed once during our visit but we just wonder if something else could or should be done about these bugs.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you Kimberly for you feedback. Palmetto Bugs are such a nuisance around here, we always do our best to keep any wild life out of our properties. We are making notes and trying things to help our guest not have to deal with this pesky things. We do hope you enjoyed our lovely beaches and your family had a good time.

Outstanding

Review Date: May 15, 2023

Vacation Date: May 6, 2023

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Tom Fox
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Our stay at Above It All was wonderful. The house handled the 17 of us without difficulty. Being just one house off the beach made it easy to go back-and-forth from the house to the beach. The beach was not crowded and there was plenty of room to spread out. The main kitchen had a huge dining table with multiple chairs. There is a balcony to sit outside on the second and third floors but the most impressive thing about the house was the rooftop. Although not directly on the beach, the view from the rooftop was second to none. There was plenty of room for all 17 of us to gather for dinner with a grill, TV, and a couple of refrigerators on the rooftop. The full moon over the ocean on our first night was beautiful. The swimming pool was also great with lots of room. The gate to the pool locked in a manner that small children could not wander into the pool area without an adult. We had a few minor issues which were handled in a timely manner. Management was very responsive. I would rent this unit again in a heartbeat.

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Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you Thomas, It’s always amazing to hear that we’ve been successful in our goal of providing our guests with the best possible experience. Thank you for staying with Blue Swell and we look forward to your return.

7 grands under 7, family blast trip!

Review Date: October 24, 2022

Vacation Date: October 1, 2022

"Plenty of room and bathrooms for all 16. The rooftop is a real treat to dine, dance and spectacular views of ocean. Great beach access and pool was perfect for early morning swims and late afternoon. Was not aware that the downstairs apartment was not accessible to main house but did provide an entire different kitchen and den to spread out. We would absolutely go back.

Reviewed By: Paige P.

Response from Blue Swell :
It’s always amazing to hear that we’ve been successful in our goal of providing our guests with the best possible experience. Thank you for staying with Blue Swell and we look forward to your return.

Great (for the most part)

Review Date: July 5, 2022

Vacation Date: June 11, 2022

"Great location with private beach access. You could probably park about 10 vehicles in the driveway. Good pool. Blue Swell was easy to communicate with and was very responsive. We would rent again if several small items were addressed. Killed 3 roaches in house, no shelves in the upstairs refrigerator door, one burner didn't work on upstairs stove, no tub in "primary suite" on 2nd floor as advertised (tub is in the shared hall bathroom), very low water pressure for kitchen sink and all showers except 2nd floor primary suite, beach access stairs detached from main support midway down on beach side making stairs a bit wobbly, poolside table with umbrella is missing the glass top, rug on bottom floor was curled up on edge the entire length making a tripping hazard. All this is to be expected I guess for a place that is heavily used, but a little maintenance could remedy all. Everyone in our group said it was the best trip ever, so we did really enjoy the stay. The roof top deck (and 2 other deck/porches) has incredible views and a huge gas grill (no matches needed). High end chairs too with seating for everyone. Kids spent a lot of time in the pool and loved it. Don't buy beach toys or body boards as there are 2 huge storage bins full of stuff, including a couple of beach chairs and a skimboard. 2 washers and dryers were nice. Sleeps 22 but 8 of those would be small kids on the lower 4 full size bunk beds. TV had Disney+ and I think Amazon Prime or Netflix (not our account). Wifi worked great, even with 10 or more people playing games etc. We got lucky and were able to check in at 4 but you could have to wait until 7 pm to check in. Very timely communication with Blue Swell to let us know we could check in at 4 (and thus go ahead and buy groceries).

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review! Your feedback means a lot to our team. We have made note of the mentioned items and have worked with our maintenance department to get those issues resolved. We look forward to hosting your next vacation!

Couples Retreat

Review Date: April 27, 2022

Vacation Date: April 20, 2022

"The property was great! The view on the rooftop was amazing. Everything was clean. I highly recommend this property.

Reviewed By: Cathy B.

Response from Blue Swell :
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. It means a lot to us. We cannot wait for you to come back!

A PERFECT weekend!!

Review Date: September 17, 2021

Vacation Date: September 9, 2021

"The property was absolutely beautiful, the management took fantastic care of us answering any questions or concerns we had. There is a lot of stairs, but that is absolutely the only “downfall” of the property. Everything was clean, as described, and we would love to come back in the future!

Reviewed By: Hannah E.

Response from Blue Swell :
Hannah, thank you for the review. We are glad to hear you found the property beautiful and clean. We are pleased to hear your experience with the Blue Swell team was fantastic. We look forward to seeing you in the future!

Great location. A few small tweaks could make this place great.

Review Date: September 4, 2021

Vacation Date: August 26, 2021

"The location and experience was overall great. The details that could use some work was how clean the floors were when we arrived left a lot to be desired. We immediately swept up at least a handful of sand in each room. The upstairs grill is working but the grates that allow the fire to come through are in desperate need of replacing with I’m sure a good cleaning under it to help allow the renters to cook using the entire grill. The pool light wasn’t working and we could never figure out how to make it work. Now with those small things mentioned the management and owner were fantastic about fixing any problems immediately. So I have nothing but amazing things to say about that.

Reviewed By: Austin M.

Response from Blue Swell :
Austin, thank you for the review! We are glad your experience was great. Each property is professionally cleaned and inspected upon every arrival. For future reference if we were made aware of the issue during your stay we could have sent someone to resolve the sand issue. We have also made note of the grill to resolve for future guests. We have since replaced the outside pool light fixture in this property. We are pleased to hear that you found our response effective and efficient during your stay. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Above It All - aptly named

Review Date: July 26, 2021

Vacation Date: July 17, 2021

"We spent every night it was not raining on the rooftop deck. This is what sold me while searching for a place for a special family vacation. We were not disappointed! Beach access was super. Rooms very spacious, which is important if you have young children.
Since there are a lot of steps, this is the first Emerald Coast vacation I did not gain weight. �� Would highly recommend!

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Family Beach Vacation

Review Date: July 19, 2021

Vacation Date: July 10, 2021

"We had a great time. The house was clean and welcoming. We were close to restaurants and other shopping. Being just steps from the beach was also very convenient. We had one small issue while we were there and it was taken care of very quickly. Communication with Management was great and appreciated. There was plenty of room for 16 of us and would recommend this property to anyone with a large group. Also the views and outside area on the roof was an added bonus.

Reviewed By: Lester S.

Above it All

Review Date: April 19, 2021

Vacation Date: April 10, 2021

"We really enjoyed our stay at Above it All. The roof top deck is great and we really enjoyed spending time up there. The cushions on the furniture up there could use a good cleaning though. Beach access is questionable. Access that is shown on website actually has signs saying it is private and does not include Above it All. Kitchen is well appointed. Pool space is quite small and certainly wouldn’t accommodate the number of guests this house can hold. Location is great.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Nice house, good location

Review Date: November 27, 2020

Vacation Date: November 21, 2020

"The house is very close to the private beach and it has a very good view. The management company is very responsive on all kinds of inquiries and general, it is a very nice experince.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Graduation Trip

Review Date: July 18, 2020

Vacation Date: May 9, 2020

"Excellent!!!!

Reviewed By: Jim B.

Enjoyed the house. It was in a great location

Review Date: June 29, 2020

Vacation Date: June 20, 2020

"We had 12 adults and 10 smaller kids. It worked out great for us all. It was the second year to book it.

Reviewed By: Mark M.

Above it all

Review Date: March 4, 2020

Vacation Date: February 28, 2020

"Great house! Great location!

Reviewed By: David H.

Wonderful Place

Review Date: January 21, 2020

Vacation Date: January 2, 2020

"We enjoyed our stay. House was huge and described perfectly online. Pictures were accurate as well. I would recommend this place to others. It is located close to Seaside and local food.

Reviewed By: Emmett B.

Above it All Christmas Vacation

Review Date: December 29, 2019

Vacation Date: December 23, 2019

"Upon entering the rental, we saw that it was cleaned and very beautiful. Each room was exactly as the pictures online had described, showcasing cute decor and a wonderful view of the ocean on the third floor living space. After a day or two, we started to notice some small issues here and there. For instance, the water heater must have been in conserve mode because after only a few minutes in the shower, the water ran cold and no more hot water would come out. The sinks were very slow to heat. The other minor issue was a missing hdmi cable in one of the second floor bedrooms, which was inconvenient given the fact that we had several small children staying in one of her rooms who wanted to be able to utilize that feature to watch tv. We became concerned after only staying a couple of days because the trash bin outside was overflowing and the app we downloaded from Blue Swell stated that the garbage truck would be coming on a certain day, and it did not come until the morning we left. Besides these things, our overall stay was great, and in the future we plan on another vacation rental from Blue Swell when the kid’s are a bit older.

Reviewed By: John C.

A quick getaway

Review Date: November 5, 2019

Vacation Date: October 31, 2019

"Over all stay was amazing! The company answered my questions very quickly... There were remotes without batteries and lights without light bulbs and hot water ran out quickly but overall was very nice...

Reviewed By: Barbara S.

Above It All vacation

Review Date: August 26, 2019

Vacation Date: August 17, 2019

"The vacation experience was a good one. The Blue Swell company was easy to use and very responsive with help. We were disappointed in finding our the beach access to our house is not the one pictured in advertisement of house. Thought we had a private beach access and did not, had to go pretty far down the road to public access. My father is 82 and I rented the house for the private, close access. Parts of the house need updating also.

Reviewed By: Michelle D.

Loved the close beach access

Review Date: August 13, 2019

Vacation Date: August 3, 2019

"There is a lot to like about "Above It All". The close beach access and the roof top area were big positives. We really enjoyed the view. The customer service was excellent. Whenever we called about an issue, we received immediate help. It was also nice having the small pool for the kids.
There were a few downsides. 1)The next door unit is a venue for weddings/celebrations. Unfortunately for us, there was an event the first night we were there (Saturday) and a wedding/reception on the following Friday. The first night was a problem because the people used some of our parking area. And since we had nine children with us, the partying made it difficult to get the children to sleep until after 10 PM when the party ended each time. So, future guests just need to know that they will likely run into this.
2)The entrance door on the second floor. The door was hard to close and the noise getting it closed disturbed sleeping/napping children. 3)With the dining and living room area being on the third floor and the associated activity there, movement of dining room chairs and such could be heard easily in the bedrooms on the second floor. 4)The WIFI was spotty at times which was troublesome for a few of the adults who had to deal with getting some work done.
So, even though the house was spacious enough for the 19 of us (10 adults, 9 children) we probably wouldn't return here but still believe that it's nice enough to recommend for future guests.

Reviewed By: Daniel H.

Blue swell

Review Date: August 12, 2019

Vacation Date: June 22, 2019

"Great experience. My name is Mark Morris not Mark M Morris.

Reviewed By: Mark M.

Disappointed

Review Date: June 18, 2019

Vacation Date: May 25, 2019

"Next door house has wedding, etc. venue. Loud late at night with heavy drinkers. Outdoor grill vent on top was covered with so much grease it was a fire hazard. Washing machine had mold growing in it. Outdoor steps to second floor had no lights. Swimming pool lights had burnt out. No trash can for first floor kitchen. First floor is not connected to the second and third floor except for outside steps which were unlighted. Tv cable box did not work. Towel rack came off wall when towel was hung on it. Poor repair work before. Bifold door was off its track. Unit is for sale. Hmmmm!

Reviewed By: David L.

Plenty of Room

Review Date: May 27, 2019

Vacation Date: May 21, 2019

"House is really big and can accommodate a crowd. Roof top is great in the evenings and provides a spectacular view. The listing doesn’t make it clear that t to get in the main house there are about 20 steps. The Vrbo view that is used is of the apartment entrance. The apartment does not have an inside door to the main house. Lots of stairs inside. Great house for young folks but not for anyone with mobility issues. Super easy to get to the beach which is close. Pool small but deep and our kids loved it. Definitely a house for larger families.

Reviewed By: Vicki H.

Pool heat DOES NOT work - was offered a refund that never came

Review Date: March 24, 2019

Vacation Date: March 2, 2019

"House was beautiful and in wonderful condition in perfect location.

The only issue I have is that we paid to have the pool heated, and it was not. I called halfway through my stay about the heat, and was told someone would come to fix it - this never happened. I was then told I would receive a refund for paying for the (not heated) heated pool, and 3 weeks later I have STILL not received a refund.

Reviewed By: keri d.

Mixed review

Review Date: February 25, 2019

Vacation Date: February 16, 2019

"We were moved to Above it All after the pool heater was broken at our first rental. We were happy that Blue Swell agreed to move us but bummed they didn't check the heater at our first rental before we arrived as we did pay extra for the heat (maintenance said it had been broken for a while). The layout was better for our group at the first rental. This house is broken into 2 units, which we didn't want.
Pros: roof top deck is nice with great views
-house was clean and well maintained
-furniture and beds were comfortable
-beach was beautiful and private. Only a 2 min walk
-location was great. Close to lots of food and activities.

Cons:
-The rental company (by accident) changed the door codes on us 2 times locking us out of the house (thank God there wasn't a sleeping baby locked in the house)
-The pool heater took 3 days to warm up
-The pool pump leaked so we had to keep a hose in the pool the whole time. We figured that out on our own since the scheduled pool guy never came.
-the timer for the outside stairs wasn't set correctly so it didn't come on at night. Also there were SO many stairs.
-The dryer on the second floor didn't work. The lint trap didn't fit correctly so my thought is the dryer vent is clogged- COULD BE A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD
-The dishwasher wasn't installed correctly. Felt like it was going to fall out.
-The coffee maker didn't work
-no carpets, which is great for cleanliness but made even the sound of someone walking upstairs sound like elephants

Reviewed By: Anonymous