I've stayed in almost every building in Flagler Beach, and this was one of the most interesting experiences I've ever had. The short version is this condo is amazing but there are some caveats about the building that might break your stay.
Pros
-The Selby Group was great as always
-Best views I've ever had
-Incredibly nice condo
-It was great having a lot of my family staying in one spot
-Best kitchen I've ever used in Flagler by far
-The locker full of beach equipment is amazing
Cons
-You get two keys and one garage opener. With potentially ten adults in this massive condo, it can get tricky to manage since there is no keyless entry to the building. You can leave one key in a lockbox the whole time, but if you park in the garage you'll have to park outside, get the key, go to the garage, then go back to the lockbox to deposit the key. Also, you need to have a key on you at all times in the building because you can get stuck (at the pool for example, which needs a key to exit the property and enter the building). I asked about a third key but it's not something they do. We found ourselves spending a lot of time strategizing our key locations, but your mileage may vary
- It comes across that the residents don't want you there (a lot seem to want this to be a retirement center, which if that's the case they should make their bylaws reflect a "only permanent residents" rule). While rules enforcement is important, there will be someone reminding you of the rules the instant you mess up. For what it's worth, some of the residents I spoke with are also annoyed with being constantly watched. I've had rules conversations with every condo I've booked, but this is the only place I've seen that seems to actively be wanting to catch people doing things wrong.
- Almost every conversation I had with staff was just strange. Not bad, but strange. It was like they needed to prove they had authority in the building, which makes me think they are new and it won't be a thing for long.
- I wish they had a grill like some of the other condos. When I asked about a grill, I was informed that the property manager has a grill but I'm not allowed to use it. A simple "no" would have been a better answer, but I count this under the previous point of needing to show authority.
Overall
If you mainly want to stick together and go to the beach/pool, this is a great place to book. If you have a group that is going to want to split up, you may want to look around some more..
