I recall it same on in the early 1990s. I had recently had a share in a summer house just a few seasons beforehand. I wanted to like it but they made it tough.
First, the set was a cheap construction so clearly on a sound stage. (I get it I might be a tougher critic seen I had experienced the real thing.)
Second, the retooling of the cast mates. They subbed out one female lead for another. I thought. Miranda-being more of a spitfire-gave the show variety compared to the reinvention with Sammy.
Finally, it can't be summer forever. The episode where 6 single adults, from NYC, wind up in a New Jersey high school, during the summer, should tell you they were running out of ideas.
Loved the Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes theme song though.
