Five Stars!! ★★★★★
Matthew's new home is simply AMAZING!
The property is located in a nice, quiet residential neighborhood that includes a park less than a few blocks away. The pictures of the apartment are 100% accurate and yet don't do it justice.
The first thing that caught my attention was the vibrant colors and stylish decorations. My wife noticed what she called themes throughout the apartment - the red kitchen theme, the surf & turf (beach) theme in the bathroom, the bicycles theme throughout.
You could tell a lot of thought was put into room and everything was brand new. Things were so new that I had to take the iron out of the box and remove the ironing board from its wrapper to press my clothes for work. It was so nice that we laughed about not wanting to touch or use anything.
The kitchen was well stocked. Pots, pans, silverware, plastic bowls, coffee creamer, coffee filters - you name it, Matthew provided it. Additionally, there were plenty of household supplies such as paper towels, tissue, trash bags, and soap. Matthew even provided Tide pods and fabric softener sheets should one need to do laundry.
The bedroom was spacious, inviting and beautifully decorated. The bed and pillows were super comfy. Sleep came easy. Getting up was hard! And there was plenty of closet space. Need more space? There is a nice size storage room across from the bathroom.
There were too many amenities to recall here, but some of our favorites included a complimentary bottle of red wine and the collection of books. There's a sign that encourages visitors to take a book if they like it but leave a book in its place. What a great idea! We also liked the fact that there were fun games (e.g., Tic-Tac-Toe, Scrabble, Chess, Backgammon, etc.) inconspicuously placed around the living room. While we didn't play any games, I thought it was a nice addition that a family with children might appreciate.
The apartment is equipped with nice size Smart TV with a crisp picture, some Roku channels were available along with Netflix. We were also able to sign into our Hulu and Amazon Prime accounts with ease. All programs streamed seamlessly and the WiFi was strong during our entire trip.
Lastly, the place is in a good location whether you have a vehicle or not. During our walk around the neighborhood, we discovered the park, nearby convenience stores, two different bus stops, a liquor store, and several little shops and restaurants. That's just in the neighborhood. Go 5-15 minutes in any direction and you find yourself in the thick of all things South Florida.
It was wonderful place and great experience! I highly recommend this new property and Matthew as your super host.