We stayed at Clearview Cottages during February of 2002 and I'm voicing my opinion now in 2005, because I just can't imagine the rooms being as bad as described by some reviewers. Keep in mind that our stay was during the slow season, so we were upgraded to an oceanfront room and had the whole apartment of four units to ourselves.
We had a pleasant experience and I can only compare it to another efficiency-style apartment (I think the Barnesdale Apartments in Paget) and say that there is always a slight musty tinge in the rooms... maybe this is true of units that aren't constantly air conditioned (dehumidified) as the ones in the large hotels.
Our linens were replaced daily, and I took a good look at the pots, pans and dishes before using them. There were no signs of bugs or other pests in the room - I checked the corners and sliding door tracks.. cleaner than my own house!
The owners were quite friendly and attentive. I see that Expedia has dropped the Clearview Cottages from its package offerings this year. If the operators are the same, I think it should remain included as a choice for budget travelers and families.
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