Salty Blues is a nice property in a picturesque neighborhood. There are plenty of restaurants/shops in the general vicinity & the bicycles were great to get around on. The dog park across the street was well-kept & convenient. Our dog really enjoyed it.
However, it’s time to change the caption “brand new” as that is no longer the case (established 2018). Everything is getting worn— needs painting all over, limited outdoor furniture by the pool needs refurbishing, NO OUTDOOR FURNITURE on the balcony (I would have loved to sit out there in the early morning with my coffee...peeked over at the property to the left & there was nice furniture by the pool & on the balcony). Not sure the cleaning people know the true meaning of clean; front entrance door had dead insects/spiderwebs surrounding it which was super gross; door to patio/pool could also use a good wipe down. The floors were dirty—thank goodness we brought cleaning supplies with us but had to go buy a mop first (theirs was very filthy), the door handle on the freezer needs tightening, every time I pulled on it I felt like it was going to fall off (an easy fix). There was no stopper for the kitchen sink (bought one), no dishcloths just a couple of drying cloths & a small sponge. The cookware needs a serious upgrade. The upstairs hall bath was not thoroughly cleaned—with dirt/debris in the corners & random hair everywhere, including on the dirty shower curtain & dirty liner (both need replacing). Consider buying disposable liners to replace after each stay (COVID-19). There was random hair on the upstairs hall couch & in the sitting areas/pillows of all the rooms. The kids room could use additional lighting & a side table/nightstand. The rental needs pest control services as there were a lot of bugs, gnats & ants crawling around inside & out.
The WiFi provided did not connect. We had to connect to next door’s connection which was weak so my teacher daughter had to sit outside 2 weekdays for the best signal. I called, texted & emailed Emily but the WiFi issue was never resolved.
We really expected more from Salty Blues in terms of cleanliness based on other reviews. In spite of the aforementioned complaints, we managed to enjoy our stay. The washer/dryer is nice & reliable. Nice bath towels, glassware, dinnerware, & silverware. Beds were comfortable, A/C worked well, & the small pool was a nice touch. Blue Mountain Beach is a nice area & Salty Blues is conveniently located in the middle.