We stay here with my parents and our kids every July. We stay in unit 7002, in the North Tower, which has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. We've been staying in this unit for about 10 years now. Although a few upgrades have been made throughout the years, they are all cosmetic. Both bathrooms are old and original to the unit. The main bathroom had new floor and a new sink & vanity put in a few years ago, but it still feels old. The shower doors, shower pan, and tiles are still the old original ones and they definitely show their age. The bathroom in the master bedroom is original, run down, and has never been renovated, the only change is that the owner took the sliding doors off of the tub.
The floors in this unit are DISGUSTING! They don't appear dirty, but if you walk on the carpet for more than 10 seconds, your feet turn black. This is the original carpet, and I don't think it has ever been cleaned.
This unit has a master bedroom with 2 extremely uncomfortable queen size beds. There is one small window that looks out to the balcony, so don't expect much natural light. Bedroom #2 is small and dark, with 1 queen size bed. Bedroom #3 is a bit bigger than #2 (and dark) with 2 twin beds. There is no remote for the small, old TV in bedroom #2.
Bring your own sheets and towels. Some of the towels provided in the unit are stained. If you do use the sheets and towels provided in the unit, you have the option of washing & drying them yourself (the unit has a washer & dryer), or paying for a laundry service at the end of the week. I've always wondered how many people don't wash them, or want to pay for laundry, and put the used sheets & towels back in the closet.
The kitchen is clean, the dining area is ok, and the living room is a good size. The balcony is always dirty, and the table and chairs are the old original set. There used to be a drying rack to dry your swimsuits, but it has been broken for the past few years.
Renting at Ocean Towers is a crap-shoot, because each unit is individually owned. Some owners have made beautiful renovations, while others (like 7002), have made a few cosmetic changes, with everything else still original to the unit, which was built in the 70's.
The pool here is nice, they also have a hot tub, and a kiddie pool. They used to have some activities a few years ago, bingo, live music, etc. but not anymore. Checking in is quite the hassle, since there are only 2 elevators and lots of people trying to check in with all their luggage at the same time. You'll be on line for the elevator for a good 20 minutes. Also, the door to go out to the beach and boardwalk is right next to the garbage, so you have to smell it on your way in and out.
All in all, you get what you pay for, I guess. To stay in the unit we stay in it is almost $3,500 for 1 week in mid-July. It's one of the cheaper condos rentals in Wildwood, but once you check in you'll know why. The location is convenient, but we are definitely going to try a different unit next year. read more