STEPS TO THE BEACH! 2
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
STEPS TO THE BEACH! 2 is a 1-bedroom apartment-style stay on Collins Avenue around 30th–31st Street in Miami Beach’s Faena District area. The unit is positioned for quick beach time, with advertised beach access and a “steps to the beach” location. Public guest ratings average 3.892/5 from 150 reviews.
Apartment features
The apartment is set up for self-catering with a full kitchen including a microwave and oven stove. In-room comfort essentials include air conditioning, cable TV, and a 50-inch smart TV setup (the listing notes two TVs with streaming/Amazon Prime). Family-friendly touches include a crib, and the building offers elevator access; a washer is listed among amenities, with an in-building washer/dryer mentioned by the host.
Policies & practicalities
The property is smoke-free and pet-friendly, making it suitable for travelers with pets who want a non-smoking environment. Entry is via a door code, with support handled through messaging rather than phone calls. Supplies are starter-level (limited basics and one bath towel per registered guest), so longer stays may require bringing extras.
Parking & transportation
There is no on-site parking; paid parking and street/public options are part of the stay logistics. The host notes free off-street parking hours (3 AM–9 AM), public parking garages around 27th and 36th on Collins, valet at Hotel RIU (about $30/day), and a lower-cost garage at 400 W 42nd St (about a 15-minute walk) with a free trolley connection; ParkMobile is recommended for extending metered time. For transit, the Collins Av & 31 St bus stop is about 70 meters away (also listed as Collins Avenue and 31st Street).
What’s nearby
Dining options cluster close by, including The Ivy Spot (~78 m), Bar Luca (~153 m), Ceviches by Divino Miami Beach (~211 m), Motek Miami Beach (~301 m), and Campo Casa Faena (~324 m). The neighborhood is marketed as close to Faena/Edition/Fontainebleau areas, with the listing also suggesting walks to Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive for shopping and dining. Miami International Airport is about 16.6 km away, and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is about 29.6 km away.
Best for
This place best fits travelers who want an apartment-style base very close to the beach and Mid-Beach/Faena District dining, with easy bus access at Collins & 31st. It also suits longer or more independent stays thanks to the kitchen (microwave and oven stove) and in-building laundry access, plus pet-friendly, smoke-free policies.
Travel tips
Plan your parking in advance because the building does not have on-site parking; options include nearby public garages, valet at Hotel RIU, and a budget garage at 400 W 42nd St with a free trolley connection. The Collins Av & 31 St bus stop is roughly a 1-minute walk (about 70 m), which can help reduce driving/parking needs. Bring extra toiletries/paper goods and any additional towels you expect to need beyond the starter supplies and one bath towel per registered guest.
What guests say
Reviews most consistently highlight the location, especially being very close to the beach and convenient to the Collins Avenue area. Guests also mention cleanliness and a positive, responsive host who provides recommendations. Negative feedback centers on the unit feeling more worn/aged than expected and issues with musty odors or dated condition. Some travelers also calibrate expectations by noting it is not a luxury-hotel experience, and the host advises there may be occasional noise from a neighboring unit.
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