What do you look for when choosing a beach vacation rental? The distance from the home/condo to the beach is a top priority to many as they want ocean front or view. But did you know that there are other details to consider when renting a beach house or condo that is directly across the street from the beach? One example is how far from the home/condo is the nearest crosswalk. You may be directly across the beach, but if you have to walk half a mile to reach the nearest cross