Can't beat the location, service & price. Midown/Buckhead for Less Than a Hotel

Yes, it was in Midtown...but that was about all it had going for it.

The week before, we got an email requiring us to basically re-register for our stay (isn't that the point of VRBO??), submit a credit card for damages (so now a random property management company has our credit card) submit a picture of my drivers license (and they now have a pic of my unique ID) and a selfie of me HOLDING my drivers license. Geez. And if I didn't do this, I would be refused the stay, even though I already paid. So begrudgingly I provided the info.

I hoped this was the last of it, but when we got there I had to basically register AGAIN within 12 hours or I would be locked out of the apartment. I had to provide yet another selfie, this time one of me on the stained couch.

This property manament company has some trust issues.

If that wasn't bad enough, the place kinda grossed me out. On the surface it was clean enough, but suspicious (and plentiful) stains on the couch, perma-dirty baseboards, and shoddy plumbing repairs made me not want to be in the place more than we had to.

We had to fill out a cleaning checklist on the way out. A CLEANING CHECKLIST! I felt like I was back in my college dorms. We even had to take out our own trash, (OR ELSE!) even though they had a maid to clean the place after we left. (The reason we knew they had a maid is because she knocked on our door an hour before checkout, trying to get in to clean the place.)

I was terrified the entire time that I was going to break one of their many rules and get charged an exorbanent fee for something stupid. ($25 to replace a dollar store scratchy washcloth if it got any sort of stain on it?! Really?!)

I might have felt differently about the whole thing if we were renting from a PERSON, but we were renting from "professional" property management company...who made the process more complicated than it needed to be.

I use VRBO so I don't have to get a hotel. And at the end, I wished I would have just got a hotel. It would have been more accommodating, cleaner, and trusting.

There was only one reason I didn't give a Five star...smoking from another occupant kept me from sleeping one night.

My boyfriend and I went on our first vacation together. We were lucky enough to find this apt Studio, the room exceeded our expectations. The apartment is very modern and clean. The queen mattress was extremely comfortable we slept like a baby. The location was perfect in a nice quite, safe neighborhood, my boyfriend and I felt safe enough to walk at night to the local restaurants. Mr. Dee was GREAT - quick to answer and made sure our needs were met. Next time when we come to Atlanta we'll definitely staying here again!!!!!!

The studio apt was very cozy and had everything you need for your stay. All you'd have to do is shop for a few groceries and you're good to go. We had a small issue with the TV and called the service desk. The girl on duty was very helpful and assisted us getting it back on line with Direct TV right away. Awesome little restaurants the locals eat at were so good. Have breakfast at the Egg Harbor Cafe one block to you left from the apt. On Peachtree St. Also had pizza at Albrita's (spelling my be a little off) but within two miles of the apt. We went to the aquarium and also attended a concert. Overall we had a great time and enjoyed our stay at the Studios on 25th. We would stay here again.

This property is located in Midtown Atlanta at Buckhead in a quiet, largely residential neighborhood. There are many restaurants in easy walking distance, from Chipotles and quirky pizza and Mexican joints to more upscale Tuk Tuk (Thai) and Houston's. The wonderful High Museum is only a mile away. Most neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive vibe, are 10-15 minutes away depending on traffic; rush hour seems to begin at 3:30. Free parking can be problematic, though there are plenty of pay lots.

The studios themselves appear to be recently renovated, are clean and outfitted with Ikea everything, from bathroom and kitchen fixtures to furniture and lighting. There is a large screen television, a reasonably comfortable bed and small sofa and chair. In addition to bed linens and good size towels, hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper and tissues, and dish washing liquid are provided. There is also a small coffee maker with filters.

Overall, we were pleased with the quality and price. Our only quibble was the behavior of some of the guests. Several days they were outside loudly talking and laughing at two, three and four in the morning. They could be heard even through closed windows. As there didn't appear to be any on-site staff, nothing was done.