Vivian's condo was excellent!
The Tides was conveniently located between Miami (30 mins), Fort Lauderdale (30 mins) and Hollywood Beach (10 mins). Upon arrival, a payment of $55 allowed us to access the facilities and to park for the week. The whole check-in process was a little strange because we had to be escorted through the service side of the building, but after seeing a lot of other people welcomed the same way, we assumed that this was standard protocol. As for the actual condo, the view was fantastic and the space was larger than it looked in pictures. The bed was comfortable and we made great use of the beach towels, chair, and cooler that Vivian provided. We were also able to save a lot of money by going to Walmart (a quick 3 min drive/12 min walk across the bridge) and cooking in the full kitchen, which had everything from a coffee maker to a toaster oven, spatulas, a corkscrew, plates... you name it. We also had no problem logging into our own Netflix account and watching shows/movies each night. Most days, we were able to find a fairly secluded spot on the beach to lounge (we skipped the crowded pool) and, after pushing your way past a lot of seaweed, the ocean made for a lovely swim.
All-in-all, we were glad that we found Vivian's space and stayed there as a last-minute spring break getaway.