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10/10 Excellent
Heather G.
30 July 2025
The BEST in PCB
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:
My husband and I grew up going to the Gulf Coast beaches with our families, so we are super familiar with the area and LOTS of condos. When our son was a baby, we wanted to do the same for him. A good friend highly recommended Helen's condos. Our son is now 7, and we have rented from her every summer! We have stayed in both Emerald Isle and Tropic Winds, which are both almost equal in size/layout. This Summer we were at Tropic Winds, and it was as phenomenal as ever. Our son always wants to go back to the same place. Owner is extremely easy to work with, and the place is exactly as she says in description and photos. Always very clean and neat. Everything we needed was available in kitchen. The condos are very close to Pier Park (5-10 min drive), but far enough West that you don't feel like you're in the crowded part of the beaches. All amenities are close by, but worth mentioning is Mike's Oyster Bar directly across the street and Buddy's Seafood a few blocks away (must-haves every year). The size of the condo is perfect, and the gigantic balconies are one of my favorite parts. There's nothing better than waking up to the site of the beach/ocean for coffee/breakfast. It also feels private, as you cannot see/hear the people next to and above/below. For someone who does not love elevators, I am always super impressed by how safe they feel. Even better, they are super speedy given the massive size of the condo. We rarely had to wait more than 1-2 min for one. We had one minor incident this year where we realized someone else had parked in our parking spot, leading us to have to park on someone else's. I went to the Management Office, and within the hour they had solved the problem and called me to let me know. Always kind and responsive. We will not rent from anyone but Helen! You will not be disappointed. We are always sad when we leave. We pray that others will continue to love these properties as we do and take care of them year after
