CHECKIN & SERVICE -- Checkin felt slow & inefficient; it would be nice to see more automation, tap pay, & less paper waste ♻️.
This doesn't detract from the incredibly hospitable & earnest treatment I received from staff. The manager is a gem!
Same goes for the guests; everyone I interacted with made me feel welcomed.
Onsite Parking was very convenient.
ROOM (walkthrough) -- Cozy & well-staged square layout.
This was easy to settle into because of the high cleaning standards & fairly accurate pictures online. The color palette was relaxing & the amenities were abundant, with lots of open space, storage, & Performant AC.
Dimensions are comfortably spacious for 1-2.
Nice tile & on-theme design, polished fixtures.
For the not-so-good...:
This room didn't have a views & lighting was mediocre.
⚠️ very few accessible outlets & even fewer 3-pronged sockets specifically.⚠️
The plastic dining chairs were brittle & uncomfortable.
TV & ENTERTAINMENT -- ~30" TV experience was a drag, although it is equipped with satellite. The outlet situation is cumbersome if you're thinking of connecting a Google TV/firestick/etc.
Tanning, chatting with the community, & swimming in the pool are the better sources of leisure entertainment.
BED -- Lovely frame design, headboard & aesthetic. The wall art is also well-curated.
Silly-smooth linens were complemented by a premium pillow selection & the mattress provided excellent support.
Very comfortable sleep... but I was awoken by noises around the property.
BATH -- The shower experience was too small for comfort...
Water pressure was weak & there's not much control over ventilation. A hodgepodge of toiletries for bath products are provided although I recommend bringing your own.
FWIW it was cute & they use a nice brand of towels.
WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION -- Encrypted wifi! ❤️
Throughout is very asymmetrical which makes for a laggy experience. Still better than most places.
Weak cell signal inside the unit (Verizon).
--Performance--
Video streaming - good
Online gaming - good
Video chatting - good
--Nerd Stats--
108-110 Mbps download
15-17 Mbps upload
0% packet loss
17 ms latency
12 ms jitter
FOOD & DRINK -- DoorDash friendly.
A Fully stocked kitchenette & full-size fridge make this a perfect option for those that love to cook.
All the dishes & cookware were clean & ready to use.
LOCATION & NOISE -- You pay a premiums price for the location.
There's a lot of activities & stores in walking distance but ride share pickups take a while on this congested street.
Lack of carpet in the units make 2nd floor for steps EXTREMELY noisy for first floor guests.
RATING
Great location & great people, but fee structure was a turn-off.
Fees are steep; deposit is steep; price for guests to enter pool is steep.
Very "nickel & dime", & feels like a deterrent for bringing children or sharing the experience with friends, unless you're uncomfortable with "micromanaging" them. I felt the need to photos & video to document the condition of the room before I left...
Accommodations were still decent & I enjoyed my stay. I wouldn't return but I would recommend it as a decent option.
4/5⭐️
@mrstaycation
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