Thanks for reporting back. Always good to hear recent first hand experiences.

The facade of the hotel is very different from what it was 6 years ago. While the building is the same, several of the storms that hit the area in the mid-00 hurricane surge came to the east coast from the west...and destroyed much of the lush foliage that previously blanketed the entryway area of the property. The first time i visited the property post those storms I almost didn't recognize it despite many prior stays.

I agree the pool is small for the property. While the property isn't large, the single pool is small and not much more than a simple rectangle. During periods where there are a lot of kids on-property, it can be a bit overwhelming. When the ritz added the second pool between the central and south wings, it made a big difference in relieving some of the crowd from their main pool (which is, unto itself, much bigger than the FS pool...and importantly, irregularly shaped, which provides for the feeling of a bit more privacy while in the pool).

If room size is an issue, consider the premier rooms...they are in the main building, not the wings, and are larger than the different rooms in the two wings (except, of course, for the suites in the wings). The premier rooms are directly facing east (ocean) as well. I don't consider the wing rooms to be too small by any means, but they aren't large, either. With FHR, this property has traditionally said they won't upgrade you to a premier room. I've had success asking nicely during low season.

Were on-property dining options at night limited to the Restaurant or room service? Is the Living Room already closed for the season?