There are some positive things about the condo, but there are also some negative ones too. My goal here is to leave a fair and honest review for both Emma and future renters. First, the positive things: The condo was clean, it is a secure building, there were plenty of dishes and silverware, it is 8 blocks from the beach, and there are restaurants and stores within a block or two. Emma, the host, was pleasant and responsive. Now for the negative things: The condo balconies face the alley, and the noise is worse than advertised. It is like an echo chamber, and all the noises are amplified. The mattresses in both bedrooms are extremely hard and uncomfortable. They feel like hard futons. When booking the condo, it said there was "free" street parking. That is a bit misleading. Parking near the condo is either metered or restricted. If you have a vehicle, you are most likely going to have to pay the additional fees to park in the garage. The homeless and aggressive beggars are a problem. Clearly the host has no control over this, but it did have a negative impact on our stay. This is advertised as a luxury condo. It is relatively newer construction, but it is clearly not a luxury condo. The furniture is old and cheap, and the finishes are lower end. The host should consider revising their advertising. This condo is probably not the best value for the money, but it was a decent place to stay overall considering its proximity to the beach, promenade, and pier.