WARNING: Filthy, Dishonest, and Manipulating Reviews -- Do Not Stay Here…read more We booked this property (listed under multiple names -- Byronessa Miami Beach, Byron Avenue Suites, Villa Byron Suites -- all the same address: 7320 Byron Avenue) through Booking.com, trusting a high overall rating. What we found on arrival had nothing to do with that rating. The apartment reeked of a strong chemical odor the moment we walked in. The bedding on the sofa had visible stains -- we were disgusted at the thought of sleeping in it. The bathroom window had visible mold. The sink drain was corroded and caked with buildup. The door hinges were rusted and the doors didn't close properly. It was already evening, with no realistic way to find and check into somewhere else that same night, so we were stuck there one night before relocating the next morning at our own expense. The host later claimed -- in writing, to us and to Booking.com -- that he'd personally asked us that morning whether everything was fine, and that we'd confirmed it was. That conversation never happened. We reported the problems to Booking.com the same day we found them, nothing more, nothing less. We asked for a refund for the nights we didn't use. He refused. He'd previously written that he'd refund us if the unit got rebooked to someone else -- and the public booking calendar for those exact dates went from "1 left" to "sold out" within days of us leaving. He kept our money and, it appears, got paid twice for the same nights. Here's the part that made us dig further: we found a screenshot of this host messaging a different guest, telling her to leave only a 10-star rating, or no review at all if she couldn't give the maximum. That explains a lot. Cross-check the reviews on this listing across platforms and you'll find a cluster of suspiciously similar 5-star reviews, all posted within about a three-week window in February, using nearly identical phrasing -- "super clean and spotless," "very clean, comfortable, and well maintained" -- word for word, from supposedly unrelated guests, each getting the exact same templated "thank you for your 5-star review " response from the owner. Meanwhile the more honest, independent reviews scattered across Agoda, Kayak, and elsewhere consistently describe the same mold, dirt, and broken AC that we saw ourselves. We've filed complaints with Booking.com, TripAdvisor's content integrity team, and EU consumer protection authorities, and we're pursuing a chargeback with our bank. Don't let the star average fool you -- read the actual reviews, not just the number, before you book anything at this address.

It was a great experience to stay here. The staff were amazingly kind. Comfy beds, clean bathrooms,…read morenice kitchen and smart TVs, working air conditioners, bright lights, chairs, etc. Our microwave was giving up a really foul smell from inside however staff really helped us and replaced the microwave on the same day. My suggestion would be having a shower door. Our shower did not have any doors, only a glass that goes up to the half of the shower floor which got a lot of water on to the bathroom floors during shower. Tons of things to watch on the TV, it has Netflix, Disney+, hulu, and prime video, and regular channels. Remember not to smoke if you are a smoker, as the fire alarm went off during our stay because someone had smoked in their room. Fire rescue arrived and they were fined 250 dollars, as far as I know. The walls here are also quite thin, I could hear others talking on nearby rooms. However these were not a problem for us. The price to stay here was reasonable. There are a couple things to do around North Shore, from supermarkets (Publix) to Denny's and other surf shops and cafes, restaurants, CVS and Walgreens, etc. are all here. About a 7 minute walk to the beach where you could spend time. There's no laundry services in the hotel however there is a coin laundromat on about a 5 minute walk. On the street you may encounter cats. Overall, it was a great stay here.

Run!!!!! The girl triple charged my credit card. She looked high as a kite. Then they gave a…read moreactual key for my room!! The room was very small, towels where dirty and one was used. I walked out and asked for a refund and she did know how. So I talked with manager in the morNing and she told me it was done. I check online not only did she not refund me but charged me again! They wrote my numbers down....

This guy is a complete fraud. We made a reservation for a house in December (2010), all the way…read moreback in September (2010). We even put down a 4 or 5 hundred dollar deposit. And then 11 days before we were supposed to arrive he emailed me, and told me our reservation is cancelled. Instead of giving us any alternate comparable housing, he pretty much said go get hotel rooms somewhere. We had booked the house for 2 nights for $778/ -- he wanted me to rent rooms in a hotel for all my guests, which would've cost me over $1300! Most definitely not recommended!!!

From booking through checkout, everything was seamless. Nightfall Group communicated clearly and…read moremade us feel completely taken care of. Thank you nightfall Group!

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

Cons: Company cancelled my original booking 3 days before…read moremy trip because of their own billing issue. Then told me to rebook at the new higher market price. Would not honor original price, no matter how high up the management chain I went. No service at all. I get this is not a hotel, but I would expect some minimum service. When my son got sick with diarrhea and we ran out of TP, the front desk refused to give me any. Room has kitchen, but not even salt is provided. Good luck trying to get new towels. The hotel runs out of chairs on the beach by 9am. There's no where close to enough for everyone. So be prepared to get your towel and belongings very sandy. Partial sea views rooms can only see the sea if you hang one foot over your balcony. TVs don't work. And if you need help, guess what... Pros: The rooms are otherwise nice and clean The beach is decent, except for the Portuguese Man o War we had visit and clear the entire beach for several hours. The hotels next door are closed and dilapidated, so that means less people on the beach.

Absolutely loved my stay! The views from our oceanfront room were flawless! Everyone was so sweet…read moreand helpful! Shout out to the front desk staff Vic and Jose! Also the valet guys Will, Luis, and Brandy! If you want to stay away from the party scene, this is a perfect location for you. Thank you everyone for providing my friends and I a phenomenal experience!

I stayed on the 9th floor. The property was very nice, with a great view of the water and the city…read more There was 3 balconies. Two in the living room, and one in the bedroom. It was very spacious, and I loved how it had two bathrooms, with two sinks in the master bathroom. I also loved how the refrigerator came with an ice maker. The decor was simple but nice, and everything was so clean. I really enjoyed the long mirrors for pictures. For $20 a day you got parking in the garage, or you could have parked on the street for free, but coming in late at night there was no parking, so paying the $20 a day was good. The rooftop pool had an amazing view as well. The one thing I didn't like about the condo was they had a nice tub, but the inside looked like it was peeling badly so I didn't bother to use it. The other problem I had was I paid for late checkout, but I guess it wasn't communicated with management so in the middle of getting dress someone came in on us, which was kinda scary, and I was frustrated because when I told them I paid for late checkout they kept telling me I didn't and they didn't have any record, but thank God I keep my proof of receipt. I showed them and they apologized, but how the whole situation concurred was a little much. Other than that, the condo was close to a lot of things, which was good, and it was quiet.

From the owner: Ivory on the Bay is a vacation rental property in the Bay Harbor Islands area, call to book with us…read moretoday! 786-681-2569

I have worked with Gaita Property Management for 11 years. I have a long working relationship with…read morethem and have never had a problem with payment or any other issues, unlike other Property Management companies I have worked with in the past.

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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!

Great location, super short walk to beach. Close to many places walking distance and yet just…read moreenough away from busy/noisy areas. Roomy and had pretty much everything you could need for your stay ( closet space, kitchen appliances/utensils..) beach chairs, bags, washer dryer, hair dryers Easy to communicate with!

Stayed for 3 weeks each of the past 2 years in the Art Deco 2 bedroom unit. Had a wonderful time…read more In our view, the location, south of 5th Street, is the best in Miami Beach. Quiet, secure, restaurants galore within a few minutes walk, the beach virually across the street. The jacuzzi, essetially just off the rear balcony, is a terrific amenity, especially at night when you can soak under the stars. There's also a pool and small gym. Staff was excellent. Easy check in and check out. Good communication and response. Apartment is well furnished and supplied. Furnishings are not high end, but very nice all the same. Highly recommended.