Apartment was exactly as pictured. A quiet, bright space just blocks from the ocean and near all amenities, including stores and bars/restaurants (quiet being key as it was July 4th weekend and the fireworks and the beach go hand in hand; just shut the windows and left the noise outside!). Melissa is a kind and thoughtful person who was easy to communicate with. She was even willing to accommodate a last minute change to the dates. Certainly recommend both Melissa and this apartment to anyone looking to stay in Rockaway Beach.