We were very pleased with the communication and friendliness of Mariano/staff! The location was pretty good, loud at the pool as it was on a1a- but we expected that! Its a very easy walk to the beach, the grocery and all the restaurants! The place was very clean, we were just unhappy with furnishings! For a family of 5, there wasn’t enough seating for us. I Don’t feel like 6 people would be comfortable at all. The couch was uncomfortable, the beds were extremely uncomfortable-it was kind of the talk around the pool during the day! We’ve vacationed several times at Lauderdale by the sea and would stay at great escape again, if they update the furnishings.