Silver Oceanfront 1102

Location of the ground floor unit was perfect. We knew renting a silver unit meant it would be outdated. I think it’s time to upgrade. The sofa & chair were not very clean & not comfortable. Kitchen utensils definitely need to be replaced as some had rust on them. Also more utensils are needed especially for the grill (such as a pair of tongs). Bring your own plastic cups as there were only 3 beverage glasses. Don’t expect a Kuerig, just a standard coffee maker. Glazing in tub in shared bath is chipping but overall space was good & clean enough.

The overall experience of Colony Reef was absolutely fantastic. The location, the ease of getting to the beach, the pool, the activities provided for the kids on the lawn(movie night was great), and the food trucks. All made for a great vacation week with our large family renting several condos. However, unit 1102 was not the best. It smelled bad, there were dead roaches in the TV stand drawers and one live roach, and the unit needs updating. It was one of five condos we rented as a family. The other five were nicely updated and in great condition! I will definitely come back to colony reef with my family but not this unit.

Excellent location and Colony Reef staff was great. We experienced several issues when we arrived that were promptly resolved by the Colony Reef staff. Cleanliness upon arriving was not as good as it should have been, mainly bathroom tub and shower. The unit is dated with an older spa tub shower which could be a problem with individuals with mobility issues.

It was a nice stay

The resort was amazing. The amenities were fantastic. We loved the pool. We were highly disappointed with the condo. When we arrived our condo was dirty. The floors were filthy, bathtubs had not been cleaned and we found underwear, qtips and various piles of trash throughout condo. We spent our first day cleaning. We were refunded the cleaning fee but lost a day of vacation. The bunk beds are in a closet, it’s not a full room. The front yard is also deceiving, in the pictures it appears flat but is actually a steep hill.

I’ve been vacationing at Colony Reef for many years. I always enjoy the grounds each condo I’ve stayed in, and the staff are top notch. This is the first time I have stayed in this particular Silver unit. Ground level, great view from the patio and the condo was beautifully decorated. The kitchen was equipped with everything I needed.

Manager's Response

Love Colony Reef. We definitely plan to stay here next year, but just in a different unit. The property itself was great- close to the beach, beautiful, awesome pool- but our particular unit did need some upgrades. Will choose a hold unit next time instead of a silver.

Manager's Response

Love Colony Reef. We definitely plan to stay here next year, but just in a different unit. The property itself was great- close to the beach, beautiful, awesome pool- but our particular unit did need some upgrades. Will choose a hold unit next time instead of a silver.

Manager's Response

The photos look fantastic but there was alot left to be desired. The table on the porch was all rusted and the back porch was filled with lots of leftover rusty beach chairs and umbrellas. The sliding glass door had a broken door handle. The popcorn ceiling over the dining room was falling off the roof everytime the upstair neighbors would walk through. There was a line through the living room TV. We loved the location of the condo but would get a different room next time.

Manager's Response

Our family is very familiar with Colony Reef Club. This was an opportunity for our grown children to come from near and far and have time together. They were able to enjoy the pool and beach as well as tourist attractions and outstanding restaurants. They especially enjoyed taking advantage of the off site company that provided rental cabanas for the beach.

Manager's Response

The condo was in a great spot on the ground floor, especially to watch fireworks! However, the doorwall in the back didn't lock, causing a security concern. The patio area needed to be cleaned and updated, as the table was peeling and there were rusting items left by other guests. The whole area was deplorable. The couch was very old and didn't accommodate our family. The kitchen was in great need of new pots, as there were only two, and the larger one was falling apart. I guess I would say if you don't mind a lower-cost experience, but love just being on the beach, this is great! The beds were all good though.. slept great!

Manager's Response

We loved it here! Great location, quiet, safe and great amenities for teenagers. Will definitely be back!

Manager's Response

Overall Colony Reef Club condos has fantastic amenities, access to the beach and water views. The pool and area surrounding it was clean and had plenty of lounge chairs and tables. We enjoyed borrowing from the office (no extra fee) tennis balls and racquets to use on the tennis courts. We also made use of the workout room and indoor pool. The condo itself is a silver listing so we did not expect anything fancy. Overall the interior was clean on arrival but the patio was covered in sand and dirt from the prior guests. The furnishings are dated but comfortable. The kitchen had most of the equipment needed but some of the dishes were not clean and appeared to have been put away dirty. The kitchen was lacking in anything extra, we had to bring our own paper towels, garbage bags, dish soap, laundry soap etc... There was only one dishtowel and two single use packets for the dishwasher. We realized after out first night the A/C unit was not working properly. It was running constantly and we were unable to adjust it with the thermostat. We also discovered it did not have a filter installed. A few people in our family have allergies and I did not want to sleep in a condo without a filter in the A/C unit. I ended up having to purchase it myself b/c they did not have any extra in the office and I was told it was the weekend so the maintenance man was not available. (I was reimbursed for the filter purchase when we checked out.) The closet where the A/C unit and water heater reside was completely full of dust and could use a good cleaning out. The washer and dryer were old but worked ok when I figured out that the lint trap (which was hard to find) was extremely clogged up with lint. Looked like it hadn't been cleaned out in a while as the lint was about 2 inches thick.

Another issue we had was there were no oven mitts or potholders in the kitchen. The first night I had to use the one dishtowel for getting our dinner out of the oven. This problem was quickly resolved

overall we had fun,

We are a family of 5 and had the best time. We didn't spend much time in the room, but it was spacious and had the basic amenities we needed. It does need some furniture updates, but great location and perfect for a family.

Manager's Response

Check-in was easy. Condo was clean. We reserved for 7 people and had 4 bath towels. When I called the office number after we unpacked, I was told that they closed at 5pm and would not be back until Monday (check-in was Saturday). I had to go to the store to buy towels and a cookie sheet. The kitchen did not have any cookie sheets. The blinds in the 2 hall-facing bedrooms were not great and didn't keep out the light in the hallways so it was pretty bright in the middle of the night. There are a few random things that need to be addressed - bathroom shower handles do not work well, hooks broken off doors, patio is crammed with furniture, etc. Overall, the location is great, the pool is great.

Manager's Response

We love colony reef club however this particular unit is in need of attention and updates. The sliding door to back patio is almost impossible to shut, my younger kids couldn’t fully close it which resulted in bugs getting into the condo. The condo needs a deep cleaning, the dishwasher barely works and needs to be replaced. I love the front location and view but would not rent this particular condo again.

Manager's Response

We loved the first floor location. We could easily access the pool and beach from the patio door- no need to carry keys! The owners and other guests were extremely friendly- we met many new people. Only downside of the whole experience was the pool was really cold and the hot tub was restricted to 12 and older (we have 4 kids under 12 so our view is different than others on this). OVerall- great location and great condo! Loved it!

Manager's Response

We typically vacation on the Gulf Coast but due to a hurricane, we switched things up this year and found this condo to be similar in cost. The location was fantastic being right on the beach, the amenities (indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub) were all great. The condo itself was somewhat disappointing compared to where we usually stay, especially for the price. This unit had multiple issues that could easily be taken care of by simple upgrades. The furniture in the photos was different than what was in the living room, the master tub had a constant drip, maintenance fixed a separate issue with the tub. The faucet in the kitchen would not pivot and part of it fell apart. The stackable washer/dryer was very loud and didn't perform well, the dishwasher had a lot of rust inside, the walls need painted, doors need replaced. We enjoyed ourselves but were used to a much more updated unit, especially if this is considered a gold unit. My brother stayed in a different unit the same week and his was much nicer (1108).

It was very good.

Overall the unit was good. However, the jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom was too high to get into so I had to use the shower in the other bathroom.

The complex itself is very nice and the location is great. This unit however leaves something to be desired. It needs a deep cleaning and definitely needs new pillows on every bed. The ones there are completely flat. The mattresses on the bunk beds are unbearable even for kids. You can feel the springs

Second vac at Colony Reef!

We stay every year and love it! It's a great environment for families and a nice location

We stay every year and love it! It's a great environment for families and a nice location

On the whole we very much enjoyed our stay, though there are areas needing improvement. The lights were out one of the bedrooms when we checked in so I had to go back to the office to ask for a new bulb. Several lights above the indoor pool were out making it impossible to use after sunset. I also found hair in the tub and lots of crumbs on the floor in the condo upon check-in. That said, the unit itself was in overall good condition and the pools and beaches were lovely (save for a lot of bugs in the kiddie pool). It's the staff handling cleaning and maintenance that was lacking.

We had a wonderful time.The location is great.
Only the two back rooms are a bit dark.
There was a little bit of dishes available

My family has stayed at Colony Reef many times over the last 2 decades. We have family reunions there. It is a wonderful place to stay with lots to do. We are now in our 4 th generation of family members staying there.

We stay at colony reef each year, usually in a different unit each time, as it ends up. This was our fifth year. We had a lovely time as always! The unit was well furnished and comfortable. The floor was lenolium and had a damaged spot in the kitchen near the dishwasher- but overall was in good repair. The only complaint I would list is that there seemed to be a lot of bugs... we saw about 6 roaches and one large spider in the unit (sometimes kitchen, other times master bedroom...) colony reef told my husband that a pest control person would come take care of it- so hopefully no one else has this issue- but if you do, let them know as they're eager to help! The cleaning of the unit could have been better too... we did find teddy grams on the floor (we didn't bring any teddy grams...) but we just took care of it ourselves..

We stay at colony reef each year, usually in a different unit each time, as it ends up. This was our fifth year. We had a lovely time as always! The unit was well furnished and comfortable. The floor was lenolium and had a damaged spot in the kitchen near the dishwasher- but overall was in good repair. The only complaint I would list is that there seemed to be a lot of bugs... we saw about 6 roaches and one large spider in the unit (sometimes kitchen, other times master bedroom...) colony reef told my husband that a pest control person would come take care of it- so hopefully no one else has this issue- but if you do, let them know as they're eager to help! The cleaning of the unit could have been better too... we did find teddy grams on the floor (we didn't bring any teddy grams...) but we just took care of it ourselves..