We love the charming features of this motel, built in the 1930's but upgraded very nicely. So much more interesting than the box-like rooms and architecture of places like Motel 6. Wonderful location, on a small bluff but right at the beach front, and you can see the beach and surf from the bed! All rooms have a view of the beach, and some units even have a second door on the beach side with a small deck or patio. Pets are not allowed in all rooms, and while this can be a plus for those that have allergies, we were traveling with a dog, and it limited our room selection. We were stuck with a room that had double beds (too small for us these days), and no outside door and patio on the ocean side which I really would have liked. The room was comfortable and clean, though the "kitchen" was marginal (small micro and fridg, placed in the only closet area, leaving little room for hanging things). The worst part, but not terrible, was there was a good bit of noise from the unit above transferred from above - mostly heavy footsteps from children, I think. I think I was a bit spoiled by having first looked at unit #1 (and I think there are several like it) that is much larger on the main floor with a king bed and a great kitchen area, fireplace and an outside door with a ground-level deck right overlooking the beach. It was a bit more expensive, and we didn't need the extra beds that the upstairs to this unit has,but the extra space and other embellishments would have made it worth it. Unfortunately, no pets in that unit. The customer service was exceptionally warm, friendly and helpful! Overall, top-notch, with character and ambiance!

We were driving up the coast from Cal. and found this wonderful place on Christmas Eve. The management team was friendly and very accommodating. The rate was very good and the view was the most beautiful ocean view you would want. I can't wait to go back.

Walked in and got a great rate and was welcomed by an extremely friendly man. The room was spacious and the view was spectacular. I will definitely go back in the on season.

After a bit of hesitation as to being away from home on the holidays and lots of perusing properties on the internet, we chose the Windermere...and from the very first contact we knew we had "done good"!! The very first lady we spoke to on the phone when making the reservations was so helpful and accomodating, even mentioned upgrading us when she discovered the rates on the computer were different than she was quoting us. We were still a bit apprehensive because we've learned in the past you can make just about anything look good with Photo Shop, but upon arrival we were so pleased! It looked exactly as it did on the computer...the view was absolutely perfect and the grounds were well maintained. When we checked in and met the manager, he was very helpful and told us that we were to be upgraded to a king room with a gas fireplace, flat-screen tv, kitchenette and balcony overlooking the ocean! The room was very clean, nicely furnished and the price was perfect. It was a very easy access to the beach and the weather accomodated us so we were able to spend a very enjoyable afternoon beach-combing! The manager and his wife were very helpful as far as recommending places to eat and things to see in the area . We would recommend this hotel to friends and definitely plan to visit again in the future!