This was a great option for 3 couples to stay prior to our cruise. it was 30 minutes by car to the Miami cruise port, but if you have stayed in downtown Miami in the past you will appreciate the ease of finding restaurants, grocery stores, shopping very near by without the stress of looking for parking or dealing with the insane traffic. the area of this rental is very nice the property is gated so that adds extra security. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again!!