Living Room Kitchen/Office Bathroom Bedroom
550 15th Street, Apt 103,
Miami Beach
Florida
33139-3618.
There is no landline telephone.
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The Apartment is at 550 15th St Apt #103 in South Beach, Miami. FL 33139.
It is 3 blocks from the beach and 2 blocks from Lincoln Rd, famous for its shops and restaurants. Just behind is Española Way, full of boutiques and eateries. The apartment is in The Chelsea Condominium Building on the SE corner of 15th St and Pennsylvania Avenue.
There is a double bed with sheets and duvet in the bedroom. The sofa in the living room is a very comfortable bed for one. If needed, it unfolds to becomes a double sofa bed for 2. Extra bedding is in the base of the sofa and in the 6 drawers under the bed in the main bedroom.
Access to the Condo building is by the square key which opens Doors 1 and 2 (see map below left).
Access to the apartment itself is by the round key or by KEVO, a keyless entry system that guests with iPhones can use. To see more about KEVO, click HERE or HERE. A code is also needed for the digital lock.
Once inside the apartment, the door may NOT automatically lock behind you. Remember to physically lock it, both when you are inside (for your own security) and when you leave (for the security of the apartment). A spare key is on the hook in the cupboard below the TV.
The Trash Gate is opened using a code (ask for details or see it written on the trash container under the kitchen sink).
Charges & Payment:
Payments for staying in the apartment should be made directly into my US Bank of America account if possible. My bank details are available on request. Alternatively, slip cash in an envelope with your details and date, under the locked closet door in the bedroom. The standard donation is $75 per night. Thanks.
Please resist the temptation to leave gifts in the apartment. Your sentiment is appreciated, but there is little room for added treasures.
Plan of the building
View from the NW showing door 2
View of Gate 1 from 15th St
Gate 1 leading to the courtyard
View of the courtyard - Door 1 on the right
Door 1 from the courtyard
View of West Side and door 2 from across Pennsylvania Ave
Door 2 - the most practical way into the building on Pennsylvania Ave
Apartment door.
There is a digital keypad lock on the door, which you will need to know, to get in.
Door to the trash. Code needed to get in.
Door to the trash. Code needed to get in.
Trash area. Please try to keep tidy.
Click on each room above to see photos and info for each room, or below:
Living Room Kitchen/Office Bathroom Bedroom
Electrical & Circuit Breakers: In order to make the TV or any electrical item on the wall cabinet in the living room work, the master switch must be on. This is located behind the compartment with silver knobs. See section on living room for more details.
If needed, the electrical fuse box can be found behind the large Eastern Airlines picture in the hallway.
Smoke Alarms: 3 are fitted: One in the living room, one in the bedroom and 1 in the kitchen area, above the fridge. If the kitchen alarm sounds as a result of cooking (a common problem), point a remote control (TV or DVD) at it and press any button for 3-5 seconds to temporarily silence it (or climb up and temporarily remove it).
Mail/Post: There is a key to the mailbox in the cabinet under the TV. The mailbox is outside the apartment in the passageway. We would be grateful if you could empty it occasionally. Please discard any obvious junk mail or advertising and keep any letters in a safe place.
Internet Access: There is wireless internet available in the apartment. The wireless router is on the small cabinet near the window next to the sofa. When you arrive, it should be already unplugged. Just plug it in and wait 3 minutes to start the signal. The SSID (birdcage) is password protected. The code can be given on application, or is written on the back of the inside of the door below the TV. When leaving the apartment please unplug the wireless router.
Provisions & Groceries: There is a basic supermarket, a few blocks away on the corner of Washington Ave and 15th St, just north of 15th St. It is fine for basic needs. Publix supermarket is large but further away. There are 2: on the corner of Alton and 19th St or at 5th & Alton Rd. Whole Foods is at Alton/11th St. Fresh Market is good, but a bit further at 1800 W Ave. Trader Joes offers a very good choice at good prices and is located on West/17th St, a 15 minute walk away.
Medical Attention: For minor ailments and injuries, there is a walk in clinic at CVS Pharmacy on Lincoln Rd, next to the bus stop for the 120 Bus. They can treat minor conditions and prescribe antibiotics etc. Costs are relatively low (~$60 for a treatment). Obviously, for more serious conditions, dial 911 for ambulance service.