While the condo isn't directly on the beach, once you get out of the building it is a quick 2 to 3 minute walk to be on the sand. And the views from this particular balcony are fabulous...you can see both the ocean and the intercoastal. The unit itself was clean and spacious. Pictures provided on the site are an accurate reprerestation. The bed was crazy comfortable.! We're no gormet cooks....so everything we needed was there. The pool deck is super nice. There is a bar too which is fairly pricey. We got no comments from anyone about bringing our own insulated cups filled with a beverage up to the deck. Views from the pool deck to all over the area. Lots of areas to relax in. Only negative is what I've read others say and which is not the fault of the Airbnb host,. but the lounge chairs up there are really uncomfortable. Whoever designed and purchased them didn't actually lay on one! Staff at the hotel were helpful and friendly. You do check in with them as if you were a hotel guest. You could book directly through Costa but I dont know how to ensure the awesome wrap around balcony that this Airbnb unit has. Airbnb host was good at communicating. As noted in the listing you will pay an additional $25 per day resort fee, $50 on time registration, and $35 per night to park. I am guessing those fees are standard no matter where you stay on the beach. We enjoyed our stay a lot. If we return to Hollywood and are looking for this resort feel stay we would book again.