Our stay with Blu Vacation Rentals was a disaster. We booked…read morewhat was advertised as a private townhouse with direct beach access -- instead, we got a hotel unit inside a huge building (Castle Beach Club) with no privacy and unsafe access to the beach. The unit was dirty and falling apart: broken furniture, damaged outlets, cracked tiles, rust, and a roach infestation. On one evening, water started leaking all over the patio from the roof. Outdoor furniture was unsafe to use, and there was no dishwasher as promised in the listing. Communication with Blu was awful, slow, dismissive, and unhelpful. They took no real action to fix anything. The check-in experience at the building was also terrible: rude staff, long lines, and disorganized valet parking. This company is misleading guests with false descriptions and poor maintenance. Definitely not family-friendly or worth the price. Avoid Blu Vacation Rentals if you care about safety and cleanliness.

We checked into our place and it could not have gone worse. There were nasty stains all over the…read morecouch that looked like bodily fluids. Floorboards ripped out. But most importantly the door to get in and out of the house was broken- a major safety issue. There was mold all throughout the unit and even what looked like a decaying rodent. The property management was a complete disaster to deal with and is refusing to refund our money. We were complete catfished by the listing. It was booked through VRBO. Be very weary of Blu Rentals. They very clearly do not maintain their units.

I hate when I leave anything less than 5 stars but sadly I do have to give this place a 1 star. The…read morepool area felt overly strict, with a long list of rules, and the security guard on duty was constantly yelling at guests--kids, parents, pretty much everyone. Her approach came off very disrespectful, and overall the staff was not friendly or helpful. Valet was another major issue--it took about 45 minutes both to get in and to leave, so plan way ahead if you're staying here. That said, I did enjoy the beach access from the hotel, although you do have to wear an orange wristband to re-enter. Also, I wouldn't recommend using DoorDash here--there are very limited options in the area, and you'll likely end up waiting a long time or needing a refund. There are some positives, like the on-site shops and the Russian bath, which was a cool experience. However, the overall stay was disappointing due to the lack of hospitality. The one standout was the valet driver, Hernan. He was incredibly helpful, quick, and professional--truly the only staff member who made a positive impression. He deserves recognition for how much he carried the valet experience.

Just left paradise This vacation rental condo was…read moreamazing!!! Michael S the owner left no stone unturned. On our first day we walked into this fabulous condo with the most beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean.....floor to ceiling panoramic windows. Kitchen is supplied with everything at your disposal..... 3 different types of coffee makers, 2 juicers and snacks in the refrigerator to get you started. Cabinets are fully stocked with pots, casserole dishes, plates, glasses, bowls and condiments. Going to the beach, no need to buy anything.... the condo comes stocked with beach chairs, umbrellas, beach toys, ice chest and towels. There is a huge pool with the fun "Riki Tiki" bar. Great quesadillas!!!! Bedrooms each have TVs and lots of storage for whatever you choose to bring for your vacation. Beds are so super comfortable. I could go on and on... Highly, highly recommend!!! It does not disappoint!!!!

If you want to be directly on the beach in South Beach, Miami, you need to select Mark's Airbnb!…read more Our visit was unequivocally an outstanding stay with myself and my family members not wanting to leave anytime soon. The Airbnb photos do not represent how amazing this place is; the 7th floor ocean views out into the Atlantic Ocean were breathtaking. Each of my family members staying in one of the four bedrooms argued with each other on who slept the best with the super comfortable beds and soft linens. Hands down, grab this Airbnb before it's too late. Tyvm Mark!

We had the best time celebrating my friends 40th bday! Starting with our stay at Hora Vacation…read moreRentals. Location location location! Our view was AMAZING. We were very close to so many restaurants and tourist attractions. Our corner unit was fully remodeled, very spacious and extremely clean. We also had security 24/7, valet service & a mini market downstairs which made things very convenient. Can't wait to go to back Hora!

This is the first time my family and I have booked here but the valet parking is horrible, the…read moreworkers are rude and they take forever to bring your car it took about 1 hour for them to get our car. The front desk workers don't even know how to explain well enough where the rooms are and they are also rude also the check-in is way to long the check-in should be a little bit early. The lobby needs some updating the rug is all dirty and the furniture is really old.

The room itself is fine. Clean and great view. The pool is great and clean. But if you plan to stay…read morehere I hope you don't have any plans that require leaving the building. I think they have the worst elevator system possible. It takes about 5 minutes to get on the elevator even though they have 4. It takes the valet drivers about an hour to get you your car. We waited 40ish minutes every time we wanted to leave in the morning or evenings. One good thing about waiting is you get a good view of the drag strip. Valet drivers spinning tires in 150hp SUVs under an awning with 30 people. Honestly impressive. Other than those things the place is pretty solid and in a good location

Absolutely loved this gorgeous stay! Communication was excellent before, during, and after our…read morestay. I always felt like someone was available if we needed anything, which gave us so much peace of mind. Felt very safe and taken care of. 10/10 highly recommend

I was looking to find a concierge company for my travel needs and found them they have an app for…read moretheir members which makes travel so convenient

We booked expecting a nice beach apartment, but got a dirty, damaged unit full of roaches…read more Everything felt neglected: cracked tiles, rusty patio furniture, and dangerous loose outlets. The front desk was rude, and valet parking was a nightmare, slow, unorganized, and very unprofessional. This place is not safe or family-friendly. Avoid Castle Beach Club Apartments - it's misleading and poorly managed

Other than being directly ocean front this hotel offers nothing good. I can't even say we were able…read moreto enjoy the ocean view since the windows leaked and there was mold. We booked a "fully renovated" suite as per the description. What we were given was NOT that. There wasn't even a fresh coat of paint, so I have no idea what their definition of "fully renovated" means. We ended up getting room 1725. From check-in to check-out this entire stay was nothing but stress filled chaos. Driving into the place the line was into the very busy street. The valet parking is an absolute joke. The wait is obnoxious, whether it's due to lack of employees or their system, I have no idea. I just know it shouldn't have taken over an hour to check in and nearly 2 hours to check out. Be prepared to carry all of your luggage up 2 flight of stairs because you're not allowed to take luggage carts outside. Speaking of luggage carts, if you even want to use one be prepared to hand over your ID or they won't allow you usage. Also, if you're handicapped, this is not the place for you. I have a fractured spine due to a cancerous tumor and use a motorized wheelchair. My son had to track down an employee to ask how I was supposed to get in the building (again, 2 flights of stairs leading up to the entrance). He had to go inside and track down another employee who eventually had to open up a pool gate all the way down the hill to let me in, which then lead me to having to take an elevator to the lobby. Speaking of elevators.... If you need to be somewhere at 11am.. you better start leaving your room and waiting for an elevator no later than 9:30am. You will wait up to an hour for an elevator to come to you that isn't full that you can fit in. Forget if you are handicapped. You may wait longer since you can't just "squeeze" in. The room itself was disgusting to put it simply. Some outlets had no covers, there was mold, the window leaked when it rained, the plumbing was letting out a noise that I could only describe as a disgruntled pig squeal. This squeal was all day and night, maybe every 15 minutes or so. I haven't seen a toilet so old since the 80's. The tub was gross. The floor tiles weren't even cut properly. There was nothing comfortable about this room. There was nothing renovated in this room. The hotel expects you to wear a blue "bracelet" that resembles an amusement park bracelet during your entire stay. Talk about a fashion statement. The gate to get back to the hotel from the beach has a lock code on it that we were never given the code to, so the first time we used it we had to wait outside the gate until someone came and opened it for us to enter again. I was completely disgusted with our stay and I can only feel that we wasted our money on a fully renovated ocean front suite and ended up with a mold-infested room with faulty plumbing, probably because it hasn't been updated since the 80's or earlier. Our hard earned money wasted on a vacation that felt nothing like a vacation due to the stress and chaos this hotel provided. If I could rate it zero or even negative, I would. Save your money. There has got to be better options for you and your family.

Best place I've visited for vacation !!!! Very convenient location right down the street from the…read moreclub LIV so you don't have to drink and drive the beach is right down stairs everyone was so nice especially maya and Rebekah they greeted us with open arms and everything was extremely clean wonderful experience and i would recommend for sure

From the owner: Suite Life Miami at The Monte Carlo offers luxurious, fully furnished, one-bedroom vacation rental…read moreapartments at this hotel-style oceanfront property located on Collins Ave in the heart of Miami Beach.

This is for their indulgent brunch, but I'd be willing to bet a stay here is probably just as…read moreexceptional. My gf and I stopped through here on our way out before boarding our flights later in the afternoon. If you're toting your luggage and not a hotel guest, you will have to find another hotel to store your luggage while enjoying this most decadent brunch experience. Luckily we arrived early enough to our reservations to sort that out. Reservations are a must if you don't want to wait. The restaurant is gorgeous with various spaces designed differently but keeps to the exotic Asian theme. Dining in the atrium near the water feature in the middle with stage for the musicians is where we had our experience. Olga was our server. She brought us our special beverages not available at the bar: Bloody Mary's and endless bubbly in our glasses The offerings here are more than I can name, but there is something to satisfy every craving. The favorite for me is the caviar bar. It comes with all the proper fixings on a blini with Crème fraîche. Do you need a vodka shot to go with? Yes, that's also available also at the caviar station. Fresh raw oysters, clams or shrimp cocktail is available in abundance with everything else here. The ceviche was great. I passed on all the various noodles but had to have some lamb curry and basmati rice- delicious! I had some Peking Duck and leg of lamb at the meat station. The filet mignon and lamb chops was ordered and brought to the table. The leg of lamb and filet were slightly dry but still good. The lamb chops with chimichurri sauce was amazing- nuances of vibrant flavors. Assorted fresh fruits were a colorful collection of enticements. I saw some papaya and enjoyed its fresh, sweet juiciness. I am not a dessert person but had to try the key like pie. Then of course, the matcha dessert is a sitting temptation next to the pie. So, my dessert spoils were more than intended. What the hell right? Lol That was the sweet ending to my Setai brunch. There was so much more such as bread, fried stuff, eggs, bagel station, toast etc. One can only eat so much. I stuck to enjoying my favorites. The experience is pricey but so worth it. It is truly the best brunch experience I've ever had. - better than Vegas and a cruise ship!! I always have to experience a Setai brunch whenever in Miami!

I love this hotel, the pool, the beach, the restaurants and the valmont spa. We had a great time…read more Please note that the spa reception is on the first floor across from the hotel check-in. You must walk through the lobby and across the outside area. The sauna and the one person steam shower is located here. You Check-in then you get changed into the robe and walk across the lobby check-in area to the elevators. You are walking through the area with all the guests and their luggage in your super large robe that doesn't close very well. I did not enjoy this. Some disappointing things which was not their fault is the parking garage construction noise even on Sundays. The noise took away from my spa experience. They did nothing for the noise control. Also, the SPA requests you must arrive 30 minutes before your treatment time. I got my parking validated BUT we stayed for brunch who also validated our parking but we went over the 4 hours so we got no discount for parking and we were charged the full $35 fee plus tip for the valet. The valet staff was quite nasty telling me we were there too long for the discount BUT each one of those alone qualified for a discounted valet. You can not do both in the 4 hour window.

My family and I were town for an admitted students tour of U Miami and renting one of their units…read morein the Icon building. While we encountered some frustrating issues with the unit we were in, I reached out to the leadership of Luxury Rentals and they were very understanding and more than willing to ensure we were made whole after our experience. I look forward to working with them again next time we are in Miami!

For my birthday this year I decided I wanted to celebrate with a Miami Spa Month visit and brief…read morestaycation at the 1 Hotel on South Beach in order enjoy a day of pampering and frolicking in the sunshine poolside with my friends. Once i'd chosen which spa I wanted to visit, I began researching hotel room rates on the usual sites like Hotels.com, Booking.com, etc., I quickly became overwhelmed with information and price disparity and almost called the whole thing off. While I was in full-on panic mode, a friend recommended I contact Luxury Rentals Miami Beach. She explained that going through Luxury Rentals might be easier and more cost effective than booking through the hotel or on one of the many "discount" sites online. Boy, was she right! Making the reservation through Luxury Rentals was easy breezy. The morning of check-in we were greeted in the lobby by a member of their staff who facilitated the process and took care of all of my concerns directly with the hotel. My friends and I felt like royalty! If you're looking for a vacation rental and like being spoiled, avoid driving yourself crazy and just have the folks at Luxury Rentals take care of it for you. I promise they'll exceed your loftiest expectations!

Loved our time in Penthouse 1. Building was a bit shabby but the apartment was spectacular.read more

Absolutely awful. The place is falling apart and everyday you can smell pot in the hallways. The…read morepony is made to make you think you are in some 5-star luxury hotel when you are recalling in a polished turd. The tile in our room was cracked and the walls don't help block out any noise. The filet mignon was a plate of cooked fat and the tiramisu was served in a cup? The bottom layer of the tiramisu was more liquid than solid! The pool is trashed and the small stores in the lower lobby are filthy too. There is one store on the main lobby that sells candy, coffee, and stuff like that but you can barely walk because of how much stuff is there. Horrible place and if you think you should stay because the price is low. I'm letting you know that you are going to get what you pay for.