We've been wanting to stay in this particular building for a long time and, for the most part, it was everything we had hoped for with wide, wonderful ocean/city views, fantastic lanai, right on the beach. We were also happily surprised to meet people the first day and by the end of of the month, were sad to say goodbye to new friends.
First, the good parts: The lanai is the best part of the unit, large enough to entertain and was our focal point of the stay. The furniture is comfortable and we enjoyed eating all of our meals at the glass table. The sofa and two large chairs were comfortable and the storage box, topped with a mattress, had all kinds of beach toys, including a Tommy Bahama umbrella/chairs, snorkeling gear and boogie board.
The kitchen was well stocked with a high quality rice cooker that I used often and electric teakettle. There were plenty of pots and pans, cutlery, dishes, wine glasses, regular glasses and a large refrigerator.
The bedroom and living room are all together, no divider, but the space is large and airy. I appreciated having a desk as I had some things to do on the computer. The free wifi was reliable and fast. The bathroom had a tub/shower combo with jalousie windows that allowed the trade winds to flow through the unit, keeping it fresh and airy. There is a closet separating the the bathroom from the bedroom area but the wall does not come quite to the ceiling, allowing air flow.
Could use improvement: First, the carpeting was gross; old, worn, many stains. It is in serious need of replacement. Second, many of the cabinet doors in the kitchen and bath are falling apart. Third, overall the unit has a shabby, worn, dated look, e.g. the desk chair was damaged with a hole in the wicker. Some things could be remedied with a slight amount of TLC while others require more effort. There used to be two pictures centered above the sofa. One is missing but the other has not been moved so it's lopsided with the hooks still in place for the missing picture. Fourth, I get that we were there for a month so, ok, we bought our own dish soap and garbage bags but it seems like they could supply just a few cleaning supplies if they want people to keep the place clean. I resisted purchasing cleanser, sponges etc.
I have to say, by the end, we were still so entraced by the view and lanai that we barely noticed the shabbiness (except the carpet) and would stay there again!