We we arrived, the place immediately feels like home. There are all new appliances in the kitchen. They have everything you would need, all the way down to a pizza cutter. The unit was very clean and well decorated. From the balcony, you can see the ocean. We went to unpack, and noticed there are even hangers in the closet to hang your clothes. Another "home-like" item that was nice to have. There is a Roku TV in the living room area that was great for our kiddos to watch in the late evenings before bed. There are TV's in the other rooms as well, but we didn't use them. The pool, picnic area, and grill area was top notch. We didn't cook on the grill while there, but several people did and they were having a great time. We were told the pool is heated, but we went in the summer so we really couldn't tell. Would be a great feature if you go in off season. The beach access takes you right to the ocean, and the bathrooms next to the beach is a plus, especially with kiddos. This unit has easy access to the stairs and the elevator, which is a life saver when unloading and loading luggage. The surrounding area feels safe, and everyone is very friendly. You are close enough to the attractions without being on top of them. The outside noise level was, well, we didn't hear outside noise. We appreciate the owners communication and we will be back again to stay! In my experience staying in the Gulf Shore/Orange Beach area, this is by far my favorite condo I've stayed in.