We booked this home for our recent stay in Miami with my parents (>70 yr old) and young daughter (~ 2 yr old) for a vacation where my husband and I planned on running the Fitbit Miami Marathon. We couldn't be happier with this choice! Rachel was an amazing host by greeting upon our arrival and keeping in constant communication to answer any questions and best meet any of our needs.
With any private home away there is always pros and cons. I like to include both in reviews...
The biggest con is that this home shows its age. There were water issues, the appliances were quite noisy (i.e. - it sounds like the kitchen is flooding when the dish washer is running), lights didn't work (which Rachel let us know ahead of time), the TV LCD has a couple burned marks on it and the entire place can use a new paint job and deep cleaning. There are also not enough hooks in the second bathroom, the doors creek, and the shade can be upgraded to blackout to help mask the ample light that comes in during the night. It is important to note that Rachel was aware of all of these items and assured us that she was in the process of getting them fixed. When we stay again I'm sure they will all be rectified!
The pros considerably out weigh the cons though! The place is PERFECTLY located. There are spectacular restaurants and even a masseuse on site. Publix and the FREE public transportation (which took us directly to the start of our marathon or to the science museum) is only two blocks away! It is a 15 minute drive to anywhere in the city (e.g. - Seaquarium, airport, South Beach) and parking is very reasonably priced. The balcony view cannot be beat - our daughter spent hours watching the "trains" and buses. The city noise is non-existent inside spacious interior. The kitchen is graciously stocked with amenities (and Rachel quickly provided any other items that needed to be replaced or restocked), the trash cute is directly down the hall, and the WiFi works perfectly. There is even a park within a block where our daughter quickly made friends her age!!
We honestly could not be happier to have chosen to stay here and would recommend it without being prompted to anyone else who asks. We loved everything about our stay and couldn't imagine staying anywhere else next time we are in Miami!