The location is amazing. Side beach view from the unit and maybe 50 steps across the Broadwalk to the sand. Please be aware that this is a first-floor unit with no balcony or patio; you will have no private outdoor space with this condo. On the other hand, there is a beachfront common lounging area in front of the building that is maybe 20 yards from the unit.
The unit is small and older; we had our 9 year old with us and the unit is probably best for a couple. There is a king bed which is fine, but the fold-out sofa is not very comfortable. There is a 3-inch thick mattress in the master bedroom closet but it was such a hassle to make up the fold-out bed that we just left it out all week.
The pool is heated and is behind the building in the parking area. It is landscaped and 4-7.5 feet deep and was a nice alternative to a very windy beach this particular week.
Hollywood Beach is a unique urban beach experience on the East Coast. It has a SoCal vibe with a wide paved 2 1/2-mile long dedicated bike lane. When I have visited this area before, I have not even rented a car. However, this condo is on the northern end with only one (hit and miss) restaurant nearby. Most of the dining options along the Broadwalk are concentrated about 0.75-mile south of the condo. If everyone in your party loves to walk, you may not need a car. Also, if you pass on a car, have your Uber/Lyft driver stop at Publix before you reach the beach. There are no grocery shopping options of consequence along the beach. Also, the nearest liquor store is 1 mile south of this condo.
We only had to contact Nancy once, and that was when we arrived and were confused about where to park our car. The unit comes with a dedicated spot in a surface lot and she answered the phone right away and straightened out my confusion.
Overall, we had a great stay and we thank Nancy for her hospitality.