I completely lucked out with this one. The Bresaro Suites at the Mantell Plaza are eight units in a remodeled lowrise condo on 24th st and Collins Avenue, at the top of South Beach. Ray and Patrick are the best hosts- they provide an immaculate, pretty apartment that is decorated to feel like a home, with a phone number to reach them anytime you need to. They are minutes away but won't bother you if you want to be on your own. The price is very reasonable considering it includes a full kitchen, some grocery items, parking which can cost $30 a night elsewhere, and tax. There is wifi on the main floor, laundry and a fitness room. The location is fantastic because it is far enough from the beach to be quiet, but close enough to walk to everything. It took me thirty minutes to walk along the ocean boardwalk to the Art Deco welcome center at 10th street. I took the 25 cent bus up to Lincoln Road, and walked back from there. I used my car to go to the Vizcaya Museum, the Biltmore Hotel and Key Biscayne. I loved Miami and can't wait to go back, and will definitely stay with Ray and Patrick again. Oh I'll just mention that you must pay by cash or traveler's cheque.

I stayed at room 504: Dirty, very dirty;
bathroom full of hair and mold!! Kitchen was not cleaned, all the pots and pans put back in the cabinets without being washed.
The most horrible thing were BED BUGS!! (why play cleaning fees???).
The hotel itself, very nice. Clean and very nice pool and fitness area.
A shame of room 504. Remember to check what room you are staying in.

I had the pleasure of staying at the Mantell Plaza for 10 days. Unfortunately it was for too short a period. I felt immediately at home and with the swimming pool and GYM facilities on the ground floor we had all the ammenities, one would need. The apartment was tastefully fitted out and it's cleanliness was of a very high standard. Very close to the beach, shopping, WIFI connection and if one did not have their computer with them, the local library offers free interent access on registration.

I stayed here for 3 months. The place is extremely clean and conveniently located. just a block away from the beach.
I don;t know about other studios, but I stayed in a pretty spacious and well decorated unit. The pool is nice size and the backyard is very well maintained. There is a gym and laundry facility, all of them are very well kept.

I recommend this place to everyone. The owners take a very good care of the place.