We stayed at the Sandpiper in Oct of 2002, it was a very nice hotel, very clean and the furnishings looked new. We had a small fridge and microwave and housekeeping was great. The beach area was wonderful, you could get towels and float devices at the pool if you wished. We opted for the beach view room which had a balcony with chairs. The only drawback was that the hotel next door had a live band that played late into the night. It was a little noisy the first night but I guess they don't play every night. All in all, it was a great stay and the place is really nice. You will love it!!