Modern South Beach Studio
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
Modern South Beach Studio is a studio-style condo unit located within a historic three-story Art Deco building at 763 Pennsylvania Ave in the heart of South Beach, Miami Beach. The building features a 24/7 front desk concierge, security cameras, an elevator, and a solarium, and the unit itself is licensed as a short-term rental (license number DWE2329130). The studio sleeps two and is described as sunny and corner-facing with south and east exposure overlooking Washington Ave.
Room Character
The approximately 245-square-foot studio has marble floors, a queen-size bed, blackout curtains, a 32-inch smart HD TV, a safe box, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and a ceiling fan alongside air conditioning. A kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, oven/stove, stainless steel refrigerator with freezer, coffee maker, and basic cookware and glassware, and all utilities including water, electricity, cable TV, and unlimited Wi-Fi are included in the stay.
Amenities & Access
Guests have access to a private balcony/patio and two beach chairs, plus an ice maker at the building's solarium. Smoke-free throughout, the unit is not pet-friendly, and laundry facilities are available a short walk away on Washington Ave. Free luggage storage before check-in and after check-out is offered, along with mail and package receiving during a guest's stay.
Location & Surroundings
The studio sits two blocks from the sandy beach and the Art Deco Historic District, with Lincoln Road roughly ten blocks away and Espanola Way about eight blocks distant. Multiple bus stops sit within a few hundred meters, and the area is dense with Cuban, Colombian, Mexican, Italian, and Latin American restaurants, including Esquina Cubana, La Ventana, Havana Vieja, Havana Beach Restaurant, Sola Miami Beach, Azteca South Beach, Garden House, and Il Pastaiolo, all within roughly 800 meters. Miami International Airport is about 15.6 km away and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about 32.8 km away.
Best for
This studio suits couples or solo travelers seeking a budget-conscious, self-catering base within walking distance of the beach, Ocean Drive, and the Art Deco District. Its compact kitchenette, included Wi-Fi and utilities, and proximity to numerous Cuban, Latin American, and Italian restaurants make it well suited to independent travelers who want to cook occasionally or dine out locally rather than rely on hotel dining. It is less suited to groups or families needing multiple beds, given the studio sleeps only two.
Travel tips
Guests staying here can rely on public transit, with five bus stops within about 420 meters and a free trolley with Wi-Fi running Monday through Sunday roughly every 10-15 minutes; city bikes are also available for rent. Street parking is metered nearby (around $2/hr or $20/day at the closest garage on 7th Street), with flat rates during weekends, holidays, and events, so budgeting extra for parking is wise. Check-in is at 3pm and check-out at 11am, and guests must be 21 or older with valid photo ID matching the reservation name.
What guests say
Guest feedback is mixed. Some reviewers praised the overall stay simply as a good place to stay, likely reflecting the prime South Beach location just blocks from the beach and Art Deco District. Others raised significant concerns, including a pest sighting, visible wear such as deteriorating walls and ceiling and a missing door latch relying only on a deadbolt, unresponsive communication from the owner regarding email or phone inquiries, unannounced visits by a realtor, and nighttime noise from a nearby bar attracting loud music and gatherings. Location convenience was repeatedly cited as a strong point even amid complaints about unit condition and management responsiveness.
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