The photos are very accurate of the unit and the owner did not make it out to be anything it isn't (its a non-updated corner unit that is rented cheaper than most / if not all other units in this complex). I will be honest, our first impression when we walked in wasn't good. The unit smelled "off" with a Clorox smell (at least it had been cleaned) as we walked in.
Upon our arrival, the upstairs AC unit was dripping on the bathroom floor out of the vent and the downstairs AC unit's blower fan was out of balance that when it turned on it made a huge racket.
Greg was very prompt in having someone come look at the unit on a Sunday and they were able to fix the upstairs AC. The handyman was not able to fix the downstairs unit as he had so many calls for other things in the condos and needed parts. After the handyman left I was able to shim up the motor housing myself and get the noise down somewhat.
We had two families totaling 12 ranging from adults down to 6. My brother-in-law had a refurbished unit in the D building where the kitchen had been remodeled with more counter space. It was the weirdest thing, however, in that every day we had all of the kids staying in our condo because the kitchen is so small it leaves a lot of room open in the living area My wife summed it up best and said, "When I think of it as a camping cabin or a fishing cabin, I love it!"
In short, we will stay in the condo again. You get what you pay for. The corner unit is fantastic as the porch is much larger than the others and the layout of the 3rd floor units is very functional. The location is fantastic with the marina next door (jet ski, snorkel, dinghy, and fishing boats for rent) and its close to the ferry at Red Hook.
CONS: Both hide-away mattresses in the couches need to be burned. You could feel the springs through them and even though we had kids sleeping on them, they were always complaining.
PROS: The layout, while not updated, is great for a larger group. The kitchen is small (but stocked and functional). The towels that were provided and communication with the owner were excellent and the assortment of beach toys and snorkel gear in the outside cabinet was a welcome treat. The bed was comfortable and the view is incredible along with the beach access right out of your door.
SUMMARY: Despite our initial impressions, we love the place and will probably stay here again. Its a good value for the money and the host is excellent.