I’ve waited for years for my “beach vacation,” and finally took one in celebration of my retirement last week. Every time I’d search for a beach vacation, I was somewhat put off by glitzy high rises with the potential for masses of humanity. Or, houses where you’d have to walk a few blocks to reach the beach. But Clearwater Condos is only 8 floors high with 3 condos per floor—a more intimate experience, saying “hello” to those you encountered at the elevator. The beach wasn’t crowded and we could walk out the ground floor of the building, enter a code in the gate (ensuring a somewhat “private” beach) and you are there! Beautiful, white sand and clear-ish salt water. But I think the best part was waking up in the morning and drinking my coffee to the sounds of the waves, with a PERFECT, up-close view of the beach. We also enjoyed watching the “crabbers” at night, with their lighted caps. Last night, a small child squealed with glee every time they discovered a crab. Regarding the condo itself, it was clean and equipped with everything we needed. The building was extremely quiet at night, ensuring a good night’s rest. And finally, the management was in touch with me, responding to my questions and ensuring we were happy and taken care of. We’ve already booked our next trip to bring our grandchildren. We LOVE this place!!!