Overall, 5 stars for our stay at Erica's lovely apartment with resort style backyard in The Rockaways!
Booking:
Erica's apartment was listed twice, with slightly different names, ratings, and very different price points, which caused some confusion when trying to book. It looks like the difference in price has been fixed, but it is worth double checking before you book! Both listing titles--Beach Heaven and Beach Bliss provide an accurate description of our stay here.
Residence & Host:
As a host, Erica is thoughtful, friendly, and accommodating. We so appreciated her flexibility with check-in/out times! It is clear that she pays close attention to detail and finds happiness in others enjoying the space.
Inside the apartment, the comforts of a home away from home are abundant: the memory foam pillows, fully stocked Keurig, adjustable A/C, Thomas' bagels, beer/wine/water stocked fridge, were somehow overshadowed by her very generous welcome gifts and decor.
The outdoors of Erica's residence includes ample space to lounge in the sun or shade, a hot tub which had been immaculately prepared for our arrival, outdoor cooking options, a Tiki bar with a mini fridge stocked with cold beer, wine, and water... It is absolutely beautiful and perfect for a day/night of fun and relaxation or even an event!
The walk to the beach is a straight shot and less than 10 minutes, even if you're walking slowly like we were. On our final day we decided to forgo the beach in favor of the backyard and its resort-like amenities, which was absolutely wonderful.
We would definitely consider booking here again!