I’m giving this condo 4 stars. The condo itself was nice, clean, well-equipped, and in a great location. There were a few minor wear-and-tear issues, but that’s to be expected in an older building and did not impact our stay.
The biggest drawback for us was the laundry situation. This is the first condo we’ve stayed in that did not have an in-unit washer and dryer. The listing does mention that laundry facilities are available down the hall near the elevators, which is fine. However, what it doesn’t mention is that the machines require quarters. I believe this information should be included in the check-in or property information so guests can come prepared.
We stayed for six nights with a family of six, and that’s a long time without access to laundry, fresh towels, or linens. The machines cost $3 per load, and I ended up doing two loads of laundry almost every day. If you’re staying for a short trip and bringing everything you need, this may not be an issue. For larger families or longer stays, it’s definitely something to consider.
Another issue was the door lock. The keypad entry never worked during our stay, even after management attempted to reset it. As a result, we only had one working key for six people. Someone always had to be available to let others in and out, which became inconvenient. We considered having an extra key made ourselves just to make things easier.
Overall, we enjoyed the condo, and the location was excellent. However, because of the laundry situation and the ongoing door lock issue, I would likely choose a different property for a future family vacation.