We booked this condo instead of a beachside hotel because we wanted the extra space and the kitchen. Was it worth it? Meh. Depends on what you’re looking for.
Pros: The view is really breathtaking! You’re so high up (33rd floor) that you can see everything! The condo is so clean and the two large TV’s accommodate watching different things on diffident rooms well. The A/C works well, keeps things consistently cool and is so loud, it drowns out the “city” sounds below. The free parking spot was a plus and we found the quality of the pull-out bed to be better than average. If you really want a little more privacy with people/kids staying in the living area, this place accommodates that well. We were able to save some money on food expenses by shopping at the grocery store for some of our meals. Definitely a plus to have a nice full kitchen!
Cons: It’s close to the beach, but not that close. When I did visit the beach, I had a little envy of the people who literally walked on the beach from the elevator of the hotel. When I did forget something at the condo, it was a little walk to go get it. We ended up parking the car a little closer to the beach we liked, so we still had to battle the meters.
The A/C is very loud and it’s hard to hear the TV when it’s going. The interior of the condo itself felt very high end, but so many little things were disappointing: the master bed mattress and bedding felt cheap. The sheets weren’t soft and the pillows were flat. There was tea, but no decaf options. We were left with only 2 toilet paper rolls for 5 days. Their was no kitchen towels to dry our hands or dishes! Their was no ice, ice trays or a water pitcher to refill our water bottles with cold water. Also, no hair dryer.
We also had a really awkward encounter at the end of our stay, where the next visitors walked right in the apartment early in the morning. Their had been a miscommunication about checking in early with the following guests. Eek.
This place has the potential to be great and I hope in time, the host will work on a few details, so it becomes fantastic! Personally though, I’d definitely try something else if we return.