A little bit like home.
We just returned from a wonderful stay at this resort. If we decide to return to Virginia Beach, this would definitely be the place we'd stay! We had plenty of room in our 1 bedroom unit. The staff was very friendly and helpful to us. The pool area was great for both the kids and us parents as we could keep an eye on everyone. The entire place seemed to be secure with the parking garage underground and the staff outside at the pool, and moving around the property at all hours of the day and night.
We did have a toilet overflow but it was quickly cleaned up. It seemed to be flushing slowly before and after this problem, so I will assume they may have some plumbing issues. With the bedroom right at the doorway we did hear alot of outside activity, but I believe that is due to the seal around the door not sealing like it should. The noise on Saturday evening came from loud bikes and stereos, (which I think is a problem the city should deal with) but not once did I wake up from it. I did hear the trash trucks early in the morning, but I was already up by then. The biggest noise problem would be the Navy jets that seemed to fly over at all hours of the day and night.
My wife was discouraged about the place not being on the beach before we went, but she didn't mind the short walk over to the beach from the resort once we got there.
We went down to Virginia Beach for a dance competition and were skeptical about the area from the reviews we had read about the city and some of the places that we had thought about staying, but once we got there, we realized that everything is not as it had seemed. Sure, there were some seedy areas and the heart of the strip was very busy (especially during the weekend), but overall we loved the place. The convention center was awesome, the beach was clean, boardwalk spacious and very lively, and the Atlantic Avenue free entertainment was lots of fun. We actually bought a CD from a couple Bolivian musicians (they are awesome!). They have live entertainment at stages along the boardwalk every night. You can buy just about anything you need (or want!) along the shops on Altantic and Pacific Aves. There is an amusement park with several rides.
All in all, we had a wonderful time and look forward to our next visit to the area, and hopefully to Turtle Cay Resort.