We usually stay in 10 or 12....in April the water was quite high. Hubby doesn't always find the ocean relaxing. He has a friend with a house on the beach in RI and they have had to replace the stairs numerous times. He sees the ocean as a strong force and as Marvlyn said Mother Nature is in charge and you can't mess with her. Not always relaxing for those who have to fix the damage she causes. I thought I had read on FB though that some of the kitchens were being redone? Can't remember which units but they had posted some pics. Lovely spot! Enjoy my friend!