Check-in was a simple matter of retrieving the key from the lockbox, then seeing Theresa so she can make copies of IDs and register us with security. She also gave us an extra key, which was quite helpful. The apartment was a tad small for three of us, but since we didn't spend a lot of time in it (except to sleep), it didn't really matter. Since we live in the city, noise was not a problem, but if you are a country dweller, best to take ear plugs. The apartment is a corner unit, so you get two balconies. One has chairs to relax in and the other holds the full size refrigerator (and a great place to store your luggage). To create more space, we moved the small table from the balcony to the wall next to the A/C and placed the microwave on it. Not only did this free up counter space for the 2-burner hot plate, but it allowed better access to the only wall socket in the kitchen area. There is only one sink basin in the kitchen, so you have to wash and rinse your dishes in cycles. Theresa placed a futon mattress in the apartment for the third person of our party at no additional charge. It has no frame and goes directly on the floor....look for the extra blanket and pillow in the storage bench. The bed is a double, not a queen as described. It was quite comfy and caused no back aches. Plenty of towels, including two beach towels. There are also two low-back beach chairs on the patio for use. I had one weird encounter....I needed to pop down to the 24-hour store on the lobby level in the middle of the night for an emergency (low blood sugar). When I started to go back to the elevator, I guy who was sitting in the lobby area asked if I had a key to the elevator. He gave off weird vibes, so I said no and sat down myself, pretending to be waiting on someone. I didn't want to get trapped in an elevator with this guy if he saw me get out my key fob. When I saw the security guard come back around, I told him about it. The weird guy was promptly escorted out of the building. If you rent a car, there is parking in the public garage under the building, but it's $20/day (I wish there was a way to get a discounted week pass). For the price and location, the apartment was nice, if a bit cramped, and I'd probably stay here again. Local Recommendations: The Shore Fyre is around the corner and was a favorite for breakfast (they have been featured on the Food Network in the past). Their loco moco is pure comfort food! If you need a break from spendy restaurants, there's also a McDonalds a little over a block away. A new karaoke bar, Wang Chung, opened a few...