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Tops'l Tides 1008 | Beachfront | Gorgeous Coastline Views

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Indoor pool, a heated pool
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tops'l Tides 1008 | Beachfront | Gorgeous Coastline Views

Tides of Tops'l 1008  is the perfect beachfront condo providing a huge oversized balcony on the 10th floor; 1008 offers an astounding view of the Gulf of Mexico with its sugar, white beach, and Destin skyline!  
The newer renovated kitchen is equipped to make great meals and is updated with stainless steel appliances, new cabinetry, granite countertops, and a raised breakfast bar. The dining table seats four people very comfortably. The living room has a large flat-screen HDTV across from comfortable sofas to sprawl out on. Lounge, eat, and kick back on your private balcony day or night – accessible from the living room.
 The master bedroom features a luxurious king-size bed to dive into and an en-suite bathroom containing a walk-in shower with dual vanity.
 The guest bedroom has two beds, one full-size bed and one twin-size bed, and cozy closet space. The guest bathroom has two entries from the hallway and one from the guest bedroom.
TOPS'L is a tranquil beach and racquet resort located in Miramar Beach, South Walton, just 10 miles east of Destin, in the Miramar Beach area of Northwest Florida. It offers the peace of a location off the beaten path while still having the conveniences of city attractions just a few minutes' drive away. Situated on 52 private acres, this full-service resort is bordered by the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and a nature preserve. So, without ever getting in the car, guests here can choose from beach fun, tennis time, or outdoor recreation exploring the area's natural beauty.
Effective January 1, 2023, Tops'l Beach and Racquet Resort's Master Association charges a $38 guest registration fee to all guests.
Building/resort facilities include the following:
-    Secured, FREE WIFI
-    15 floors, three elevators + stairs
-    Access to 2 Gulf front pools – building pool and resort pool
-    Outdoor hot tub and kiddie pool
-    Outdoor showers/bathrooms
        Tennis courts, not including the private club membership clay courts.
-    Community grills
-    Seasonal tiki bar and grille
-    Seasonal beach service (fee)
-    Basketball court
        Pickle Ball court
-    Shuffleboard

Free Fun Included Every Day!  To enhance your vacation experience, Salt Water Vacations includes Xplorie, which means FREE admissions every day of your stay to some of the most popular attractions Destin and Miramar Beach have to offer!  You can enjoy a daily value of up to $580 in free fun - Click Here to see the fun Salt Water Vacations has in store for you!

Miramar Beach, Florida

The delicate white sandy beaches and shimmering Gulf of Mexico waters have enticed vacationers to visit the Miramar Beach, Florida, area for many years. Situated on the east end of Scenic Gulf Drive (Old Highway 98), Miramar Beach has much to offer visitors worldwide. Each day in Miramar Beach is filled with relaxation and wonders of the natural beauty of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Imagine sipping your morning coffee enveloped in the comfort of a soothing sea breeze. Spend your afternoons soaking up the white sandy beaches and the stunning ocean views. Bid adieu to another fabulously tranquil day with a well-deserved cocktail and sunset. Of course, there is much more to do here! Explore the local golfing, water sports, fishing, shopping (Silver Sands Premium Outlets or the popular outdoor shopping destination of the Destin Commons are great options), amusement parks, nightlife, and award-winning restaurants! There's something for everyone in wondrous Miramar Beach, Florida!

Salt Water Vacay Values

For almost 40 years, Salt Water Vacations has set out to exceed your expectations when it comes to planning and experiencing a dream vacation here along the stunning Emerald Coast. Getting to know our guests is an integral part of the process, and we take pride in being professional, kind, and accommodating. Personalized guest care excellence is at the core of our brand values as we strive to exceed your expectations.
Over the years, we have learned so much about how to provide our guests with the best vacation experiences possible. Our local team knows the area well, and we would love to share our recommendations on where to dine, shop, and play.  We are proud to service Florida’s Emerald Coast with a variety of vacation rental homes, condominiums, and cottages in Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, and Navarre Beach. See for yourself why families choose Salt Water Vacations year after year!

Property manager

Reservations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

197

About the area

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 17 min walk
  • Sirens at the Beach - 3 min drive
  • Grand Boulevard at Sandestin - 4 min drive
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 4 min drive
  • The Village of Baytowne Wharf - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandcastles Restaurant and Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seagar's Prime Steaks & Seafood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cantina Laredo Modern Mexican - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tops'l Tides 1008 | Beachfront | Gorgeous Coastline Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Tops'l Tides 1008 | Beachfront | Gorgeous Coastline Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tops'l Tides 1008 | Beachfront | Gorgeous Coastline Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tops'l Tides 1008 | Beachfront | Gorgeous Coastline Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tops'l Tides 1008 | Beachfront | Gorgeous Coastline Views located?

Situated by the ocean, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links, Sirens at the Beach and Choctawhatchee Bay. Grand Boulevard Farmers' Market and Grand Boulevard at Sandestin are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Tops'l Tides 1008 | Beachfront | Gorgeous Coastline Views Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

Destin Condo
Our family enjoyed the condo as the location fit well on the beach and fit well with accessing local stores. The unit provided ample space for a family of four and also provided easy access to the beach/pool areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Amber

Liked: Communication
The hot water is lukewarm at best! The beds were not comfortable, and the tv on picked up beach tv!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

VERONICA M.

Almost perfect!
Check in was super easy. Attention and response from management was impressively good. Amazing location. Spacious unit for my family of 5, with everything we could need. AC worked great. Beach was insanely beautiful at that spot. The only reason I’m giving 4 stars is the not so good living room furniture, the upholstery was dirty, and when you sat down you sank too low. I think it’d be time to renovate those accent chairs and sofa. Same thing with balcony furniture, it wasn’t too clean… Everything else was in great shape, super clean and made our stay one of the nicest we had in long time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Wonderful time
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall we had a wonderful time staying at the Tides. The rental felt like a home and not just a hotel room. The property also had miniature golf and other recreational spaces with equipment to use. It was easy to acquire chairs with umbrellas for beach sitting. Views from our balcony of the Gulf was spectacular. We would recommend this property to anyone looking for a place to relax by ocean, however we had one disappointment. We would have given this property all 5’s in every category had it not been for the very disappointing appearance of our balcony as we entered our room. The cushions on the large settee grouping were jumbled and tossed all over the place and they had large black markings and handprints on them. That was not a welcoming look at all. We never felt comfortable using any of the cushioned furniture, we never touched it, and we left it all exactly as we found it. We tried to notify 3 different people of the issue but nothing was done to clean the furniture while we were there. Fortunately the balcony had two wooden rocking chairs and that’s all we used. Other than the appearance of the balcony upon our arrival with the jumbled dirty cushions on the furniture and which looked nothing like the advertised picture, everything else about the property was nice, clean, comfortable and looked welcoming.

8/10 Good

maria h.

Nicev
The place was nice overall guest closet was full of chairs and tubes and kids toys with sand and made the room dirty. It could’ve been stored somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Great Condo!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed this condo. The condo was great, very clean, and spacious. The ocean view was excellent. I would definitely rent this again.

10/10 Excellent

Destin G., Destin, USA

Tides 1008 Swept Us Away!
We came for a short family stop on our way West and stumbled upon this jewel! Super easy directions for location and check-in. This condo was clean and shiny and the freshest smell. Other condos in this building still have that beach smell (mildewy) but this one was a breath of fresh air when we walked in! The decor was cute and the beds were comfortable. The best thing about this condo was the huge balcony and the living room was big too....the combination of the two was so roomy! We loved staying here and will want to come back again for a longer vacay! The management was super helpful and attentive! We'll be baaaaack!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Great location, great set up for young kids, would stay again!
We had a great week! Easy touch less check in, and the property had plenty of carts to bring baggage up to room. Cleaned well to the eye, but not clean at all under beds or furniture. We have young ones, so when toys rolled under these, there were many dust bunnies/trash/crumbs from previous guests. But, all areas you’d normally see were clean. Easy to get to beach and pool, and the building is at the end of a stretch of high rises, so you can escape the packed beach by walking a bit farther down the beach to the East. 5 min to Publix grocery store and many other stores/shopping. Easy access from 98 (don’t have to negotiate the traffic on 30A). Good ocean view and sound view from balcony (balcony faces west). Good modern appliances in kitchen and necessary cooking utensils. Didn’t see a blender, so bring one if that’s something you need. Also, bring dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, and trash bags. (there provide a little but not enough for a week). Building has a trash chute from each floor, so no lugging trash down the elevator! Beautifully updated master shower with detachable sprayer, granite countertops, and stone shower. Definitely a highlight after a day on the beach. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

katie p.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disgusting
We've been coming here for years. We have never experienced issues like this, anywhere. The management company was unprofessional beyond belief. After driving 16 hours we arrived to a condo with bedding that was stained with urine, blood spots on the pillow case and brown splatter marks from the toilet to the sink in the bathroom. On the bathroom rugs there was dropped toothpaste and more brown splatter marks. Hopefully this review will allow me to share the photos I took upon arrival. When we contacted the management company she was intoxicated and told us no one could bring any new bedding until the following day. My mom and I went to Walmart for cleaning supplies, pillows and towels. We cleaned the unit ourselves after going back and forth with her for hours. She had her husband drive her over at 10:40 PM to give us bedding. We had traveled all day with 2 kids, had not eaten dinner and she showed up drunk beyond belief letting us know she left her plans and the boat she was on to bring us bedding like it was our fault her night was interrupted. We were told they would send someone out to clean the following day, there was no follow up. When we called she did not remember and we had to go over everything again. Being asked to not leave a review was the cherry on top of this nightmare of a vacation. The paragraph they have on the listing about their "disinfecting and cleaning" policy you should disregard every word. The silverware in the drawers was not washed, chewed food was on the side of the bar stool and some sort of smoothie looking liquid was left running down the cabinet.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Marquita S.

Perfect Getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect location, very close to the beach with easy access. The only negative I have is there was no hot tub on location, my wife was looking forward to that. The unit had everything we needed. We will definitely be back, my wife is already planning the trip.
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6/10 Okay

Abigail M.

Beautiful Condo in an Amazing Location
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of this Condo is outstanding in my opinion because it's right on the best beach in Florida. Very close to great restaurants. The condo itself was well decorated and furnished. Great master shower. The absolute only complaint I have is in the quality of mattresses and pillows. Otherwise everything was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Miramar Beach Condo
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was in great condition. The location was perfect - near the end of Miramar Beach. Quiet and not crowded. Mini golf, shuffleboard, and tennis were great included amenities at the resort. The pool and on site restaurant were wonderful as well. This unit has a side view of the Gulf which was good for us because we did not hear any of the pool noise that a front facing unit might have. The balcony is HUGE!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Thumbs Up!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very happy with our rental unit and Elizabeth was great! Plan to do it again. M

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S., USA

Loved it!
We loved our first stay at Tops’l Tides!! It definitely won’t be our last!! Everything was great, just like pictured and explained! It had a true resort feel! Location was great! If I had to complain about something (this is very minor) it would be the key pad on the pool gate to enter and exit was quite finicky, but not a deal breaker by any means! Overall, everything was top notch! Our room was great! The facility itself was spotless!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

jason B.

Beach front condo
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Right on the beach. Good place
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10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Tides 1008
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: All went well.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Terre Haute, IN

Will go back!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great experience, clean property, great location, easy check in/out, no issues!
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10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

July 2021 Stay
Great place!! beautiful view!! We loved our stay. it was so clean and very roomy. Highly recommend!!

10/10 Excellent

Cortni M.

Lovely Week
The week was wonderful, the beach was overcrowded compared to usual, however the water was perfect! Unit was clean, small things noticed that could be improved, none of which hurt our days there though. Would recommend. Parking was close to elevator, elevator and room close… easy check in/out process also.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

Great Condo and Great Location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I booked this rental for Spring Break and we were not disappointed. The description and pictures were a perfect representation of the unit. I was concerned about the cleanliness of the condo given the new pandemic world we live in. I did not have to be. The place smelled clean and was spotless. The LR and bedrooms were spacious. The balcony was large with a lovely view of the beach (though it was angled). The kitchen itself is tight, but we made do. The building is steps from the beach and also has 2 pools. We mainly went to the beach. They also have basketball and tennis courts. Everyone we encountered were super nice. We would go back in a heartbeat and recommend this unit.

6/10 Okay

Jimmy T.

Destin Getaway group
The site was wonderful but Destin Getaway “could not get out of their own way” Poor customer service. Multiple calls either got lost or were not answered Hit my credit card before I even got to the resort. I finally got someone and they said they were sorry but if I had called a day sooner they could have helped me.lol Reservation lost. Could not get through security because they didn’t send the information to them No entry key to get into the room. Finally got someone to send it almost 2 hours after we arrived
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
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4/10 Poor

Heather F.

Pretty unit- AWFUL service
Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented this unit directly through the site. The pictures were exactly what we got. Beautiful view with a well appointed 2/2 condo. However, what you can’t tell in pictures is that the unit’s thermostat was preprogrammed (nest) and you could not override the part where it drops to 66 EVERY NIGHT. What you couldn’t tell from the pictures is that the pool code sent in your welcome documents was wrong and you’d spend the entire week calling and asking for a new code to no avail. What you can’t HEAR is the jack hammering that started at 9 am on Thursday and was SO LOUD in our unit that we literally couldn’t hear one another speak. Or the refrigerator that sounded like a lawn mower 24/7 unless you went and held the side of it. We decided to check out a day early after I finally got ahold of someone at the management office and all she would do is say “oh I’m sorry”.... so sorry that we were leaving early that she sent the cleaning lady to change over our unit WHILE WE WERE STILL PACKING UP. These things are almost laughable now. But it’s been two months. No one has breathed a word of it to us. The email I sent remains unanswered. So an invite to write a review??! You betcha.
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4/10 Poor

Wayne S.

May 2020 Stay
We were very disappointed that we couldn’t use the balcony as there was no furniture as it showed in the pictures. Not even a chair to sit on to enjoy coffee out there. The walk is also very far to the beach. We will definitely find somewhere else to stay next time.
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8/10 Good

Thomas A.

July 4 stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean unit. Well stocked (mostly.....would’ve been nice to have more than one roll of toilet paper, and there was a coffee maker but no pot. Otherwise, absolutely fine). Balcony and view were exceptional. Beds were comfy. AC was strong. Great kitchen, dining and family area. I’d go back.
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2/10 Terrible

Becky N.

Disappointed in Tides 1008
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’ve been staying at the Tides at Tops’l for at least 20 years. This year we decided to try a different unit, Tides 1008. We thought that Tides 1008 might become our favorite because it has been updated and has a beautiful updated master bath. We were very disappointed and frustrated because we could not control the temperature in the condo. The owners have limits and timers set on the temperature control. If you like to sleep with the temp on 74 and be hot, then rent 1008. The kitchen is very nice, but there is not enough light in the kitchen. It is dark, again an energy saving trick by the owners with too energy efficient light bulbs in the light fixture in the kitchen. There needs to be a small dress or table in master bedroom and a small table or bench in master bath by counter space is limited. Need luggage racks to put luggage on in bedrooms. We paid too much to rent this condo to not be able to control the temperature, at least control within a range (68-72) at anytime, and to have a dark kitchen.