This unit is in a decent location west of the I-15, but close to the strip. The neighborhood is not the nicest (lots of transients, etc roaming the Valley View / Flamingo area), but there is a gate guard that all vehicles must stop and prove residence in order to enter the complex, which is nice.
There are train tracks right next to the unit. A long freight train will come by from time to time and be loud, but we were only awakened in the middle of the night one time, which is not too bad considering the proximity to the tracks.
Remember to bring dishwasher detergent, soap, shampoo, and laundry detergent for your stay because they are NOT provided. We typically do not pack these items when we go on a trip, but ran out to the local Walgreens to pick them up upon realizing they were not present.
The TV is large and nice, but has a burned in stain that can be very distracting. The TV is mounted to the wall and can be positioned to face anywhere in the living-room / kitchen area, which is a nice touch. The unit has wifi included and it seemed to be fast enough that we had no issues.
The vanity in the bathroom has a hole drilled into the front for some reason. It may have been from a previous plumbing repair to access pipes? I'm not sure.
The heater and air conditioner worked properly, which was nice because it was very cold at night and a couple of the days got warm enough for A/C. The shower / tub were clearly old (chips and dark spots) but clean and worked well. The bed had a foam mattress topper that was very loud if one sleeper was to turn over in the night or get up to the use the restroom. The couch in the living-room area is old and not the most comfortable, but worked. The couch has a pull-out bed feature in case you have other guests. However, the pull out sofa has a seam on one side that can be uncomfortable. But, I suppose pull-out sofas are not known to be comfortable; they are just available to provide some extra sleeping access, which I knew going in.
The oven and refrigerator were in working condition, but there is no automatic ice maker, so I recommend bringing some ice trays with you, especially if you visit Las Vegas in the summer.
The community pool and spa were closed for some reason (maybe because it was winter?) so we were unable to use the hot tub, which we had planned to do. The included gym is actually pretty large and nice for an apartment complex. The gym was open for use.
Parking was very easy, but there is not covered parking (in case you come in the summer and want to park out of the sun).
Choosing to stay here depends on what you desire to accomplish while in Las Vegas. This complex is in a decent location close to some strip malls and restaurants. The Palms is next door, but under renovation and closed. The Rio is a short distance away and is walkable, but you will walk near some transients living on the streets in the area (there is a large tent city by the train tracks next door, but you will not necessarily see it from street level, which is good). This does not bother me for a quick trip, but may bother some.
Overall, it is a decent value (I would compare still) for someone looking to visit Las Vegas, but trying to save money by not staying in a hotel. It is a short drive (and you could technically even walk) to the strip, although it would be a bit warm for that in the summer.