We used Vacazon to stay at the Grand Estate In Fort Lauderdale in June for a small family get-away…read more I was also getting eloped during this weekend since our wedding was canceled by COVID-19. What an absolute nightmare. Beware the beautiful photos on the website look absolutely nothing like what you are given. The lawn was not manicured, the landscape was dirty, the pool was unable to be used as it was bright green, there were dead flies on the windowsills, empty cans/bottles on the property, a dirty used condom by the pool.... I could go on. I asked to have a late check-out free of cost due to this, which I was granted. However, I should have received the whole payment back as it was complete false advertisement. I am not typically one to make a review but 4 months after our 'vacation' I am still horrified.

We just completed our yearly family vacation. Natlie set everything up with our amazing property…read moreand when ever we had an issue or question she was right there. Family vacations are so important and you cannot risk having the wrong property manager as we only have one annual vacation. Don't take your vacation without Natlie

Upscale. I came here on a Tuesday…read more Karaoke was fun and the staff was great Cheers !

This condo is sooo deceiving. From the outside it looks like a plain Jane condo in Hallandale…read more INSIDE, OMG!!! This place is gorgeous, without being over the top. You can use an app that requests your car by phone (VIP Parker) . The valet is pretty fast and the front desks attendants are all friendly. Once you walk past the lobby the piano room is filled with panoramic windows with the ocean view. The pool is big with plenty of chairs and beds for sun bathing. Gym is modern, very spacious with machines and free weights. They have an additional yoga/class room with virtual class options. All around great workout area. The apartments are gorgeous, everything you need plus a million dollar view!

Overall, my family and I really enjoyed this hotel. The elevators were under construction while we…read morewere there so the elevators were incredibly slow and crowded. Sometimes the staff on the ground floor would have us take the service elevator, but then the cleaning staff trying to use those elevators would be visibly frustrated with any guests in the elevator. Otherwise all the staff were friendly, loved that you could order lunch and drinks from your pool chair. The lazy river was much smaller than what it looked online, but my son still had the best time in the river. I do wish there was a lifeguard on duty. The rooms were beautiful and the beds were pretty comfortable. The restaurant was solid! Breakfast could be slow, but unless you have a child who just wants to be at the pool it would be a non-issue. We loved the beach as well. My biggest complaint was the onsite parking price. You have no choice but to valet and they getcha at around $60 per day.

They will try to make you pay the resort fee twice. We paid it online and had a receipt that…read moreclearly stated the fee had been paid. We had to sign that we would pay it and call Chase Travel and have them speak with the resort. Even then, the front desk manager was implying we might have to pay it. In the end, I have paperwork showing no balance but we will still keep checking. This is a beautiful hotel but it is ruined the minute you walk in and are treated like a captive checkbook. Also, keep in mind that there are no pool towels after 8PM. It was very cold getting out when the resort fee was supposed to include towels, LOL. The little restaurant next door is awesome. The hotel would have been awesome if not for the front desk people, bluntly. I wouldn't stay here again or recommend it.

Trukin'- Dear Rock Music Lovers and Dead Heads, this deceivingly "cheap" motel is one of the most…read morehistorically significant and important in Rock Music History! I had a special and illuminating experience here. The rooms are clean and carry an air of Rober Hunter's wisdom, and Jerry Garcia smoothness, and the Band's brilliant musicality. The motel is quiet during the week, perfect for legendary songwriting, poetry or jamming by the parking lot (it used to be a pool in 1970). Recently discovered records suggest that after the Grateful Dead performed at Pirates Word, and around March 23-24, in 1970, the band had some time off after the Winter's End Festival that was going to take place in Pembroke Pines FL at the Miami-Hollywood International Speedway was cancelled. Local legend says that at the last minute, they stayed here in this motel. This is where most locals believe that the great Robert Hunter finished writing the lyrics to Truckin' and the band sat by the pool creating the music. There used to be a pool where the parking lot is now, but it was paved over years ago to save money. Locals claim that the band stayed in rooms 215 and 214. The band did not stay at Pirates World Hotel (it was too expensive and the band was financially broke in 1970), and no they did NOT stay at the Hotel Dello in Fort Lauderdale Airport (that is false advertising by them) because that hotel did not even exist in 1970. It was, here however, in this little cheap motel by the roadside of US-1. Quiet and unassuming, and perfect for writing the Rock and Roll masterpiece like "Trukin'". I found an original 1970's post card and also artistically designed a new painted vintage inspired post card of what the hotel looked like in 1970, inspired by a real 1970 Fero's Court hotel photo that I found on Ebay. If you notice, the car in the post card has got a "Touch of Grey". Oh... Florida... what a long, strange trip it's been.

I was on an early business class flight to Seattle and all the other motels were full (in season)…read more This place was a surprise. The price was cheap but the rooms were impeccable. Clean and spotless - I think it was upgraded. The owner was very helpful. 6 minutes to the airport was a bonus for me. I recommend this to anyone looking for budget friendly with exceptionally clean rooms and bedding.

Gotta tell you, this motel was really cozy and literally 100 ft to the beach…read more Room (#5) had AC on making it comfy as we entered. Two big beds, a mini kitchen with big fridge, microwave, electric oven and all pots and pans. TV has infinity cable, and plenty of room for luggage. Towels and toiletries were provided. Sound was pretty quiet considering it can get loud on the boardwalk but you are in a location where you can sleep easy. Didnt hear anything from the neighbors in room 6 and 4. Paid $120 for the night (Friday, 6/18). Well worth the spot, money and overall location. Quick 0.2 miles in either direction for bars, shops and restaurants.

Newly rehabbed efficiency. Clean and comfy 1 building back from the Broadwalk. Quietly hidden…read morefrom the busy beach scene. Has everything you need. Including beach chairs and umbrellas for your use!!! Staff Super helpful and friendly!!

Wanted something different to do on a very hot Saturday afternoon so my husband and I took a ride…read moredown. If you like Rock and Roll memorabilia, you've come to the right place. Walls and walls of artists costumes, gold albums, and instruments. You can spot some great outfits from Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Michael Jackson and more. There's plenty of free parking in the garages and they do offer valet. The elevators from the garage take you right into the casino. There's a nice Promenade with shops and of course the Hard Rock Store. Tried my luck at roulette and came out a winner and then gave most of it back in the slots! All in all it was a fun afternoon.

Edit: After I left…read morethe following review with 3 stars, I received a comment from business owner. I emailed them and tried to call. Nobody ever called me back to rectify the situation. Honestly, I would rate this specific casino/hotel 2.5. I've had a lot of great times here throughout my life. I partied here in my 20s at Passions and other clubs, and I've been here several times in the last year with my wife and baby. The managers on the floor and most of the staff are great, and I get along well with the clientele. It's a great time. However, here's where it gets a bit strange. I've been coming here frequently and playing slot machines twice a week for the last year (at least). I earned icon status, which means I get offers from the casino for free play and the money I cycle through the machines gives me bounce-back play. Not too long ago, they purchased an AI system from a local software engineer that is supposed to weed out people who play certain machines or use only free play. The system can either ban them for a year, for life, or wipe out their benefits that they've built up. Mind you, the benefits program for any tier status is only good until February of the following year! My icon status isn't good after February 2027 unless I earn enough tier credits. The people who bought this system did it with good intentions. They want to make sure that the place they call work doesn't get cheated. Casinos are billion-dollar businesses, and they have games where they always have an edge. If someone finds an edge or is good at a certain game, either lucky or skilled, and consistently wins, they're kicked out. Slot machines have an RTP or return to player, but Hard Rock is a tourist destination, so their RTP isn't published. Nonetheless, the people who purchased this AI system (supposedly) don't realize it's hard to cheat a slot machine. Actually, it's impossible. The machine is set to pay a certain amount to the players (return to player) and keep a certain amount. I spoke with several people who state that my style of play warrants taking my icon benefits away. Furthermore, I know someone who was banned for a year as an X member. (You can only become an X member if you spend a lot of money and time there, and they have to invite you.) That AI system banned this player for a year! Another Icon member, an older lady in her 60s, was also banned for a year for no real reason. There's a Facebook page where many people share stories of how their accounts were locked, they were randomly banned, and so on. Meanwhile, people come to me in the high limit room begging for $20. A rapper gets shot. People drink themselves to pass out in the bathroom after the day club, and they choose to ban or lock cards of normal everyday people who have families, while they just play the machines the way they are. No cheating. No nonsense. I know this happened recently at Tampa Hard Rock, but were the people who followed the elderly couple home after winning a jackpot banned? Can't you find the violent criminals and ban them instead of family men, old women, and normal everyday people? This AI system will generate more lost BIG players like myself than it'll make you money. Coin IN is the most important thing for you... you also decided to do this after I had a significant losing session. Other than that, I love this place. The management that decided to take away the benefits that I earned is no good.

I'm writing this review as the travel advisor who booked and managed this reservation on behalf of…read moremy clients. My clients stayed in the Ocean Breeze Condo with Two Bedrooms and Pool at LYFE Resort & Residences. Shortly after check-in, they experienced significant plumbing issues. Initially, they had no running water. Once the water service was restored, the toilets still would not flush without manually pouring water into them, and there was still no hot water. It took approximately 28 hours before they finally had fully functioning plumbing with both working toilets and hot water. During that time, there were multiple maintenance visits, constantly changing repair timelines, and one family member had to remain at the condo waiting for maintenance instead of spending time with the rest of the family. Throughout the ordeal, I remained in regular communication with Zen Vacation Rentals while my clients were communicating directly with the maintenance personnel onsite. Unfortunately, we repeatedly received conflicting information about the status of the repairs and the expected completion time. At one point, I was being told one estimated restoration time by the property management company while my clients were simultaneously being given a different estimate by the maintenance staff. This made it extremely difficult to determine whether my clients should continue waiting or relocate to another property. To be fair, this property had excellent reviews when my clients selected it, and after they arrived they told me the condo itself was beautiful. The reality is that many properties are wonderful when everything goes as planned. The true test is how they're managed when something goes wrong, so things are great... until they aren't. Of course, I was disappointed that my clients experienced these issues, but I also understand that sometimes unexpected problems happen. Had the issues been resolved quickly, or had Zen Vacation Rentals provided fair compensation afterward, this review would likely have been very different. Instead, they chose not to provide any meaningful compensation, which is what turned an unfortunate situation into a disappointing experience. I spent many hours working with both VRBO and Zen Vacation Rentals, documenting everything and advocating for my clients. Once the plumbing issues were resolved and my clients decided to remain at the property, I requested what I believed was a very reasonable resolution. I asked for reimbursement for one day of the stay because they had been without fully functioning essential services for a significant portion of their vacation. That request was denied. The only compensation offered was a complimentary late checkout. In my opinion, offering a few extra hours in the condo on the day of departure did not come close to compensating my clients for the approximately 28 hours of vacation they lost dealing with plumbing issues, repeated maintenance visits, conflicting repair updates, and lost family time while waiting for maintenance. Since they were already scheduled to fly home that afternoon, the late checkout provided very little practical benefit. Zen Vacation Rentals' position was that the problem belonged to the building management and therefore they were not responsible for providing any compensation. I respectfully disagree. My clients rented a property managed by Zen Vacation Rentals, and in my opinion, it was their responsibility to make things right when their guests were without essential services. If the building management was ultimately responsible for the underlying issue, then Zen Vacation Rentals should pursue reimbursement from the building, not expect their guests to absorb the loss. As travel advisors, we advocate for our clients when things go wrong. Based on how this situation was handled from start to finish, I cannot recommend Zen Vacation Rentals and will not be booking future clients with them.

Laure at Zen Vacation Rentals was great to deal with. Property was as advertised, very nice…read more I will most definitely use them when vacationing in South Florida!