Ocean Villas

We bought a unit at Ocean Villas, off the internet, without having seen the resort. We visited for the first time in October 2003 and were pleased with our purchase.

The resort is a series of bungalows snuggled up behind the dune just steps from the beach. Or what used to be the dune, prior to the hurricane.

The resort is not a Gold-Crown, but it is a Resort of Distinction. I found the units to be very practical and functional, but definitely not fancy. The resort is a favorite for fishermen and they even provide fish cutting tables outside.

The resort is narrow with a row of bungalows up each side and the drive way is in the middle. There is a swimming pool but since we were there in October it was closed. There is limited parking during the prime season, so only one car is allowed then.

Since the bungalows are close to each other, I would not recommend this resort for a honeymoon, unless you went in the winter and didn't care that it wasn't fancy. In the summer peak season, my guess is that the resort would seem crowded and noisy. It would be a great family resort if you wanted to spend most of your time on the beach or fishing.

Some of the units are 1BR and some are 2BR. We had one of the 2BR. There was a small fenced-in patio off one of the bedrooms and the master bedroom had a jacuzzi (though the hot water tank was not big enough to fill the tub as full as you might like).

The kitchen was nicely furnished and there was a small stacking washer and drier in the unit.

They also have a nice website with pictures.