3.5/5
Overall, the stay was pleasant. I have 5 primary complaints.
1. You will NOT be communicating with Crystal throughout this process but will instead be instructed to text another number for any issues that may come up. If you do not feel comfortable communicating outside of the AIRBNB app, do not stay here. Theresa, who I actually spoke to, was helpful and responded in a timely manner 4/5 times I reached out to her.
2. There is a serious musty smell upon entering the apartment as well as what appears to be mold on the wall near the sliding glass door. If you are sensitive to smells or mold, do not book here.
3. The check in and check out instructions are essentially non existent. For the most part, you have to figure this out yourself. We were able to do this, of course, but it did add some stress to the entire process.
4. The wifi was not working during the duration of our stay and nothing was done to rectify this.
5. For a 5 night stay, we paid a $120 cleaning fee. I have stayed at many places before and have never been asked to take out the garbage/do my own dishes while also paying a steep cleaning fee. In my experience, when places expect you to clean up after yourself, the cleaning fee will reflect that.
NOW, onto the good things.
The location is fantastic; a short walk to the beach, many restaurants and bars, and lots of shopping and ABC stores. It includes a free, covered parking spot, and has a very large comfy bed as well as a full kitchen. There is a VCR and plenty of VHS tapes if you’re feeling nostalgic, as well as pool and sand toys available. The pool on the 4th floor is pleasant and was empty every time we went. Both Theresa and Crystal were very pleasant throughout all interactions. The price feels appropriate for what the stay entails and for the location, it’s a great deal. Additionally, I felt very safe throughout the entire stay. It is almost impossible to enter the building without the fob as you need it for the doors and the elevators.