The pool here was really enjoyable, as were the hot tub and backyard, with lots of iguanas, bananas growing and places to sit. The location is excellent, within a mile of Pompano Beach and near Ft. Lauderdale and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and access to nearby towns and attractions within 45 minutes by car (for example, Wellington for horse lovers, Morikami Gardens in Delray Beach, Flamingo Gardens). It all depends on what you like, but the location is very convenient.
This would be a great "crash pad" for people looking to enjoy the area, as well as for those who want to enjoy the backyard and pool which, even in February and March, was comfortable for swimming. Our dogs were welcome and appreciated, and when the fridge broke down, Jay replaced it within a week. The oven display is dead and there's a touch-control panel, so it's possible to turn the oven on without knowing it, and it can't really be used effectively without the display. The stove works fine, though, and although this has apparently been an issue for a while, the host told me today (March 8, 2022) that he's waiting on a new stove to be delivered.
There's a continuous hot water system in the bathroom, which is really nice for anybody who doesn't like to run out of water, but the temperature control is fickle at times, and there's a "trick soap dish" that swivels 180 degrees because it's rusted out.
When we arrived, we didn't know where the entrance was, and we unintentionally barged in on the owner's house. There was no light on at the outside entrance-- we arrived at night -- so the check-in was somewhat awkward and confusing for us.
Jay was friendly and I approve of anybody that likes dogs! However, when I'd call him about something (which I did several times over our three-week stay), he didn't remember who I was, so I felt kind of uncomfortable about contacting him with questions. He did bust his butt to install a new fridge for us, which we appreciate.
The place wasn't really clean, but it wasn't a disaster by any means. Dust bunnies under the couch, behind the fridge, not unusual. We saw perhaps four or five large cockroaches scurrying across the floor during our three-week stay at night, and I caught and released them.
This place seems like a little paradise that's just kind of been neglected a bit. There is no Brittany, which is okay, but we were expecting to be staying at the house of a couple, which is somehow reassuring when you're not in a totally private situation. However, Jay was courteous and respectful of our privacy. The place is probably a little over 400 sq. ft., and from the photos we were expecting a bigger place. I'd say my expectations were more of a problem than the reality of the place, but my expectations were created by the post and the pictures, which were kind of misleading. I think if the host just rewrites the ad to update it and fixes a few things around the apartment and the property, this would be an excellent place to stay instead of just an okay place.
Finally, I realize some things were probably in the check-in instructions online (like the code to shut off the alarm system when my grilled fish set it off two days before we left), but some of us don't read things thoroughly all of the time, so a printed copy of instructions would be nice to have. We appreciate the good things about Jay's place, and we tried to be good temporary tenants, taking out the trash and recycling, etc. I'm sure that hosting an Airbnb is a lot of work, and it can't be easy for someone who's doing it by himself to cover every contingency. The place probably used to be in ship-shape, and it still has great potential with a few tweaks.