We enjoyed our stay in the Studio Apt. 3 at 4145 By The Sea. The price and space were right for a quick weekend get-away. Marina greeted us when we arrived and was helpful by supplying an area map that we referenced often. The staff was welcoming and attentive throughout our stay.
There are definitely some pros about 4145 By The Sea:
1. Communication with Connie and Marina was efficient. They left a welcoming card in the room saying thank you for choosing 4145 By The Sea. We celebrated my daughter's birthday while staying there and they left her a birthday card and boutique gift certificate. I appreciated the nice, thoughtful gesture.
2. The room was nice and cold which was refreshing after a day at the beach. I sleep best with a fan running so I was pleased that their ceiling fan functioned well.
3. I loved the ease of having a keypad entry system. It was so nice not to worry about toting keys around.
4. The location was awesome! So close to the beach, shops and restaurants. There is a Publix within close driving distance to stock the kitchen.
5. They have boogie boards, beach umbrellas, beach chairs, etc available for use on a first come, first serve basis. My husband and son had a great time on the boogie boards.
6. There is a nice area outside with a grill and two tables.
Unfortunately, there are also a few cons:
1. We experienced some stained linens and ripped towels. They apologized and quickly replaced the items as soon as we alerted them.
2. I felt perhaps the turnover to get our room ready was rushed. The bath mats felt damp and the dishes were put into the cabinets wet. We had to pour water off the plates and dry them before use the first time.
3. The bathroom had a mold/mildew smell that worsened when taking a shower. The bathroom does not have a vent so the smell really came out when it got steamy.
Overall, our stay was nice and we thank Connie for having an affordable beach option.