The unit is cleaned and disinfected per CDC guidelines by professionals. Please note: the rate does not include daily housekeeping, the unit is cleaned before you arrive & after you check out. Housekeeping offers midstay cleanings for an extra fee, please inquire for details.
Guest Access:
The resort is shared between a hotel and private units like ours. Contrary to most resorts around, there is no added registration fee and resort fee on arrival. The buildingâs $65 registration fee + $10/day resort fee are included. There is nothing more to pay when you check-in.
Booking with us is the best value, and you actually get the featured unit, on top of fantastic hotel amenities.
* Large oceanside pool
* 24h front desk assistance
* Optional Valet parking
* Luggage storage ($5 per bag)
* Convenience store across the street
* Bike rentals around the corner
* South Beach a beautiful 10 min. drive away
PARKING
Valet parking is a third-party service that charges $45+tax/day if paid on location, but we can get you the owners discount at $35+tax/day. After booking, let us know if you want Valet parking, and we will tell the front desk to give you the discounted rate.
Parking alternatives are at 6080 Collins Ave (1 block away, near the Starbucks), mention you're at the Casablanca and get charged âonlyâ $28+tax/day. There is also street parking, and our preference the parking lot just 1 block north to the right, by the beach. All metered parking cost $1/hour, enforced 8AM-6PM everyday.
We look forward to welcoming you !
Liability Disclaimer: While we strive to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for our guests, we cannot be held responsible for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur during your stay. Beware of risks associated with occupying the property, at all ages, notably with access to a pool, increased potential for slippery floors, electric outlets and equipment, water heating devices, sharp objects, etc. Guests assume all risks associated with the use of the property and its amenities. By booking this rental, you agree to release the property owner and management from any liability for personal injury or property damage resulting from your stay. By submitting a housekeeping or maintenance request, Guests expressly consent to entry by authorized staff for the purpose of fulfilling the requested service. Building management or authorized staff may also access the premises during the stay for mandatory maintenance or safety checks. Thank you for your understanding.
WILL DEFINITELY STAY AGAIN!!!
Beautiful view of the Ocean right out side your window. The pool was very nice & BIG!!
Perfect location.
Marie the Host, was super helpful & checked/made sure everything was perfect the whole time.
We still enjoyed our stay overall to escaped the winter norâeaster in New England.
Proâs:
- Window view from the bed waking up every morning was beautiful view of the sandy beach & ocean.
- Location was great being mid beach. Not too close to all the chaos of South Beach, but close enough to enjoy all the restaurants & still find public affordable parking if you donât want to use the available valet service for parking at the resort. Also Citi- bike rentals available 24/7 were conveniently located 2-5 minutes walking distance. Enjoyed the bike rides along the board walk & to restaurants if you donât want to drive in traffic or look for parking.
- Hostess, Marie was receptive, pleasant, quick to respond to messages.
- Building has 3 elevators. Always a short wait without lines for the elevator.
- Available coin laundry machines on our floor. 2 washers, 2 dryers
- Kitchen has adequate supplies of plates, glassware, utensils.
- Pool & beach literally just steps from back door entrance
Conâs:
- Building is outdated & needs many updates. Carpet hallways smelled bad.
- Walls to room is very thin & can hear loud sounds in hallways & neighbors.
- Unit has decent updated furniture, but trims & electronics needs updates. TV doesnât work well, picture on screen was distorted (internet connection issues or just needs replacement)
- Bathroom is very small, needs updates, & better cleaning. Bathroom vent fan doesnât work, humidity build up, & bring some citrus magic odor spray. Drains has sulfur, rotten egg/ sewage smell. We bought bleach & poor it down the drains. Removed the sink drain odor, but every time initially turn on showers, still could smell the sulfur (maybe just Floridaâs water). Also visual rotten trims & bottom of bathroom door due to humidity?
- Water pressure is reduced when neighboring units flush their toilets
- Bed mattress wasnât the greatest. Has no mattress cover besides thin bed sheets. Has a 4-5 inch memory foam topper that was soft & kept sliding off to one side. (Just preference, we prefer a firmer mattress)
Hope this helps for those looking for an honest review, but as always, this is subjective. Every posting will have photo shopped pictures that sugar coat everything! :)
Did not sleep one minute each night, the building is so loud. The lobby and building smell and are completely dated.
The bathroom in the pictures is not represented accurately. It is dated and tiny.
The room it self was fine, but not as nice as the pictures. It is smaller and dated.
I would not stay at this place again, no matter what room it is. Its not a nice place. The pool is dated and not even nice.
We were disappointed overall with our stay.
Pros:
-Our room was very clean.
-Location to the beach and ocean view as advertised.
-Owner of room was very pleasant to communicate with over email.
-Cost seemed reasonable.
Cons:
-Photos of room and facilities were misleading. This hotel is very dated and in need of upkeep.
-Hallway smelled stale and of marijuana and in need of cleaning and upkeep.
-Lobby staff not friendly or helpful.
-TV was stuck to one channel. Tried to get this resolved, lobby personnel were not helpful at all, and although this was communicated to the owner they were not able to resolve the issue. Lobby personnel finally admitted to not having a maintenance person until the day we were due to depart and that maybe we should buy batteries.
-Really nothing around to do in the area in terms of decent restaurants and other activities besides the beach.
In all our years of using VRBO to book a stay, this is the very first time we have felt so disappointed with our choice. We would not return.
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Everything was good, since the communication with the host to the room. The ladies at the front desk were kinda rude at the beginning the same as one of the valet parking guys.
The condominium has a weird smell on the hallways, they should look out for that, smells like a old kitchen. I even have to get a Glade for the room bc you can feel the smell from the inside.
The house keeping team shouldnât be knocking doors at 8:30am showing me their wrist watch. I know at what time i have to leave. 5 Stars only for host and room. The condominium/hotel deserves 3.0
The room was spacious and as advertised in the picture. Bed was clean, there was a nice view and the pool was nice. It was great being across from the beach! The walls were too thin and we could hear a lot going on upstairs. But other than that, we had a great time! Would recommend!!
Check in went easy, no problems. The location was perfect. Close to the beach and walking distance to stores. The hotel was old but clean. The shower and bathroom could of been cleaned better. I had to go out and buy new sheets and comforters for the bed. The ones that were on them were dirty. Overall stay was good other than that
We ha a recent Fri to Tues stay and could not have been happier! As it was spring break we were looking for a quieter atmosphere than South Beach but with beach access and within walking distance to shops, restaurants, etc. This property was perfect!! The communication with the owners was great and check in information was provided timely. The property was definitely dated with some wear and tear to the room, common areas, etc, however everything was clean and the price was perfect! We spent most of our time on the beach, which was a quick walk from the room. The beach chairs and umbrella were a great added convenience as well (although glad we brought our own beach towels along as the two that were provided were a little small and thin). Bikes were easy to rent at a nearby location and the path behind the property was perfect for walking and biking. There were several good restaurants within walking distance as well as a convenience store across the street and Publix just a short walk away. And the bed...we have never been more comfortable while sleeping away from home!! We had a great stay and recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing and affordable getaway!
We had a similar experience to Thomas M. The beach was nothing short of amazing. Beautiful views, white sand, absolutely lovely. It was also very nice to have chairs available. Accessibility of the beach is a breeze, just passing through the back gate. We had a similar experience with noise above us but it was quiet by midnight and being on vacation we were up later anyways. There are signs of corrosion from salt water but keep in mind this is a classic building, it comes with the age and charm. Overall Marie was an excellent host and we had a great time.
Very nice place with a great view. Owners were very good with communication. Easy access to the beach. Very close to restaurants and shopping. Would highly recommend.
Excellent host...so much not in host's control thus a 5 Star Rating.
I've read many of the reviews prior to selecting this site. Many prior reviewers' grievances involve qualities that Marie had no control over. For example, the last two nights of our stay, we had a domestic situation occur above our unit. The noise lasted many hours into the early morning. Property management were notified. But, it continued the next night.
Keep in mind, this property is older. More, it's on the beach! SO? The saltwater is quite corrosive. You'll find evidence of this throughout the property. Again, the hosts can't control nature or change the laws of science. (They may want to install a vent into the bathroom to reduce moisture.) The enterior of the building smells moldy. Again, not a host issue but may be relevant to those with URI or asthma.
Let's talk about the bed!!! It was amazing! I thought I had the best bed at home. This bed certainly was on par or exceeded what I have. It was perfect for me.
As for Marie's responsiveness, it was stellar. There were a couple of items that we requested, namely, a broom to sweep the room and keep it tidy. I notified Marie and she was on it! Later we noticed that there were no trashbags. Again, Marie provided options.
The location is excellent if you want something quieter than SoBe. The beach is truly accessible. More, the hosts have chairs and umbrellas available in the room. Most convenient!
I hope enjoy your stay.
My husband and I enjoyed our time in Miami Beach! The room was nice and clean. Our only complaints were the hallways of the actual hotel smelled like cigarette smoke a lot of the time, and we wish there was a mattress topper on the bed (it was a little firm and you can feel the springs). But overall a great stay - we really enjoyed the beach and pool area.
The property was very clean and there were beach chairs and umbrella which was great. We loved walking on the boardwalk which is accessible at the back of the property and we rented bikes too. The beach is beautiful and we liked that the area was so much quieter than South Beach but there were still restaurants around that we could walk to. There is a free trolley that goes up and down Collins Ave which we used to see other parts of Miami Beach and there is also a bus to Miami airport. We did not need to rent a car which was great. There is a breakfast/lunch cafe and a convenience store across the street which we appreciated. There is also a Publix within walking distance. We had a very enjoyable time and we would definitely stay there again. The owners were great to communicate with and responded to any questions we had.
We had an awesome experience. The room was clean and decorated trendy. The use of the umbrella and chairs that were available was a nice touch. The property was peaceful. Walking distance to several really good restaurants. I would stay there again if I were staying in that same area. About 5 miles from South Beach, a mall north of the property near Haulover Beach which was just about 4 miles north of the property. Valet Parking was convenient. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I