At Maria's place I enjoyed all the comforts of home. Maria was quite the host and was absolutely attentive to my communications with her. I felt a welcome guest. As a solo traveler without official transportation the location at beautiful Sand Key was perfect. The strip mall directly across the street was more than satisfactory in supplying ones needs. Restaurants, clothing, sundries, water sports rentals and beach trolley stop right outside of the Landmark Towers. I was here working on my thesis and was able to get and receive mail and packages without a hitch. The location is perfect and Clearwater beach is a walk over the bridge, a trolley or free taxi ride away. It has been a marvelous experience and I was thoroughly pleased. There were some building repairs and maintenance going on during my stay. I am an easy going sort and I hadn't much issue with it. A guest of mine, who had a knee issue, was affected by the elevators being out of service here and there. But again that seemed to settle and is all been smooth sailing. As a confirmed beach bum from the Jersey Shore where three months of summer isn't nearly enough, this place is truly grand.