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Originally Posted by phinstotheleft
You must work for Oaseas. I'm on their mailing list as well. They have some good offers, but I'm not sure that they're worth it. I stayed there last year during the 4th of July, the worst experience I've had at a condo resort in PCB. One the surface it looks like a real nice place and that's how they hook you. The place has a lot of problems that will only get worse when phase two gets rented out (the portion of the building closest to Pineapple Willy's).
Against my better judgement I'm staying there again this 4th of July. I did make a reservation through Oaseas, but cancelled it because it was so much more expensive than renting from an owner ($400 more).
I also thought it might be better renting from an owner because the condo would be so much nicer than the dog I stayed in last year.
But to be perfectly honest, the only reasons I'm staying this year is because of location and being able to walk next door to Pineapple Willy's to get a Fat Tuesday and a grouper finger basket.
I'm just preparing myself for the aggravation and reminding myself that I'm at the beach.  |
I am really sorry that your feel that Oaseas is to blame for the issues at the property. I can tell you last 4th was awful for everyone. I own a unit there and the power was out, the developer was in bankruptcy and there was no money to do much of anything. Oaseas came in , as a start up company and put their money into making sure the property was running to the best of its potential at the time. The property has come so far in a short amount of time. The developer is no longer in control and the owners are gaining control of thing that will allow the rules to be relaxed, pool furniture to be purchased and the power grid has been fixed.
You may get prices lower from an owner but you wont get the true benefits of staying at the resort. If your room isnt clean to your satisfaction, you need towels or you have a maintenance program you will have to track down the owners people to take car of your issues. The staff of Oaseas cant help you and trust me when I tell you they are just as frustrated by it as a gues it, but its the way it is. Another thing with the onsite companies is that the provide benefits to thier renters that you cant get from an owner, but it depends on your vacation needs. They offer discounted golf, discounts to the spa, discounts to area restaurants etc that you cant get direct from the owner. For me, the management company is the one that spends the money to staff, market and promote the property with events, promotions and packages and that is good for all owners.
I do hope your experience will be better this year. I know all of mine has been.
Enjoy the beach ad enjoy Shores !!!