Really enjoyed the ambiance of the apartment itself and the security it offered, including the parking within the gates. Loved walking east and exploring that part of town, day and night. There were a lot of places to explore and eat at and we felt safe both on our own and as a family. Ah Sing Den was amazing for drinks/snacks, and Sixth and Waller, Buenos Aires Cafe, and Cenote were all within walking distance and had great food. The transient/homeless awareness really applies to immediately west of the apartment, so if you're looking to spend a lot of time going west/crossing under the highway this is something to be aware of. The access points to the condo complex ranged from littered/occupied by people sleeping to freshly cleaned depending on the day and time. The street noise is abated surprisingly well by the thick windows but there was quite a bit of noise transfer from the apartment upstairs (although I suspect it is temporary as it seemed like they were doing construction work on it) and people going up & down the metal stairs. If you are a very light sleeper I would suggest bringing a white noise machine and/or earplugs. Nothing unexpected or excessive based on the location, however. The amenities inside the apartment were sufficient (I appreciated the W/D and detergent) and all aspects of our stay that were well within the control of the hosts were great.