Location for me was key! We've stayed in the area before and this one was probably 100 feet from Manatee Public Beach, Anna Maria Cafe, and the Tiki Bar. It's so convenient to grab a coffee and bagel, hotdog or more filling lunch at reasonable prices. There is also a gift shop. A free shuttle picks up there every 20 minutes. Publix is an easy 5-7 minute walk on a straight path from the parking lot. There is also a Walgreen's and other shops near there. It's in a decent neighborhood adjacent to a surf shop and across from Skinny's Bar. We were not sure about it, but apparently they have the #1 burger 😅 it is perfectly situated between North end and downtown. Ubers are plentiful so we did not need a car. You can rent a golf cart for a fun way to get around the island.
There are 8 units in this condo, even though I think the listing says there are 4. I'm not sure the price difference between 7 and 8, but 7 had an updated kitchen and looked more spacious (saw neighbors unit). The unit is dated and the kitchen we had was very small and did not have any room except I used the counters for my bathroom stuff that didn't fit on the single vanity.
Overall it suited our needs at a reasonable price. It was very clean, but the shower curtain did have mold on the bottom. The rollaway was literally springs. Communication was iffy, but she did accommodate my request for an early check-in. I hope this review helps!