The apartment was clean and well kept, def as pictured on the site. The location can not be beat, just 1-2 blocks from the beach and all shopping and restaurants. Richard left suggestions of where to eat and what to see on the table which was a great touch and really helped us during our stay!!
We had a weird experience as Richard was not going to meet us (as he usually does) because he was going to be out of town. When I checked the lockbox as instructed, the key was not there. I called Richard and the two alt contacts he left in his absence and neither answered or returned my messages. The building manager helped contact Richard who was still in town and came to escort us to the apartment. The wait was not lengthly at all, maybe 15 minutes tops but it was a set back and at one point we were concerned we would not have a place to stay. I asked Richard what happened and he explained he had a lot going on that week with his travel plans. He did not remember we were arriving early and did not remember sending the email with the alt contacts.
There is a laundrymat in the building lobby. Be warned all kinds of people hang out here. Day of arrival there was a cop helping a domestic violence case. Other times there were homeless hanging out. I did not feel safe in the property which is unfortunate because Richard's place is a great value and great location.