We could have cooked if we wanted/ needed to. But, we made fruit smoothies, bagels, cereal etc. for breakfast and fruit/ sandwiches for lunch. The pool was very clean, but, we did not use it. On Wednesday it was covered because the roofers were replacing the roof. The Kurig was great and Mary even provided the pods, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, soap etc. There was a beach cart, beach umbrella, and beach chairs available. ( we did not use) We are older and just enjoyed sitting outside on the balcony and going out to eat .