Alba kept in touch via text and email prior to and during our visit. The condo was clean and looked just like the pictures. The area was good and we felt safe. There are a number of properties in the area that have been redone. We had a very short walk to the beach and all of the action in Venice. Sofa bed was comfortable and so was the king size bed. All items in the unit looked pretty new with 2 flat screen TV sets, WIFI, DVD player, kitchen items. Unit and complex were quiet but you could hear the residents upstairs walking around occasionally. If the days are warm, you might bring a fan as the unit did not have one at the time we were there. There was coffee, coffee filters, tea and cream and sugar provided. You only need to bring food, soap & toiletries, extra paper products and you are ready for a nice stay at this condo.