The apartment is just as pictured - absolutely beautiful and beautifully decorated. The view of the ocean is gorgeous from the balcony and bedroom windows. Everything you need for the beach - she has! (Several beach towels, chairs, sand toys, umbrellas, cooler) The kitchen is fully equipped with things you will need if you decide to cook. The beds are also extremely comfy. The apartment is very clean and smells nice. The pool is very large and the beach area is beautiful! I have nothing negative to say about the apartment or the experience with the host. Agostina was very helpful answering questions I had before our stay and explaining the check in process. She is wonderful! I do have some negative things to say about The Tides where the apartment is located, though. (Please remember, these are out of Agostina’s control and we stayed during covid restrictions) The check in process is very different than what I am used to. This is not like checking in at a hotel where you go to the front desk - you must go to an office, get wrist bands and key fobs, and then take your luggage through a back hallway and onto a service elevator. Anytime you have luggage, beach items, or groceries, you must use the only service elevator in the facility. (There is a staff member at the elevator making sure these rules are followed) You also must wear a mask inside the building - staff monitors this and will fine you $100 per incident. Some of the staff is not very friendly. However, they run a tight ship here which can kinda kill the vacation vibe if you let it.
My advice - I was very nervous about this after reading reviews on The Tides. I am thankful we went through with the vacation and had such an amazing time here. Don’t let any of the reviews on The Tides keep you from booking this beautiful place and having an amazing vacation - as long as you follow their rules (which are in place for a reason I’m sure) you will have an amazing stay!