We rang in 2023 at this lovely property - our third stay in the Tresor tower at Fontainbleau. This unit has a gorgeous South and East facing view from the 30th floor - you get a partial pool view, a beautiful beach view to the SE and a lovely city / canal view to the South which allows for gorgeous sunsets - and all the fireworks throughout Miami Beach on Ny Eve. In addition, some of the air conditioning noise from the nearby Sorrento tower is reduced in this line, which is a definite plus.
I found the unit to be in perfectly good shape - everything (all furniture, kitchen amenities, laundry, showers etc) functioned well. That said, the reason for 4 stars rather
than 5 was 1) due to the proximity to the staff elevator which could be loud at night - and 2) no China coffee cups (which had been provided in other Fontainbleau units) which was not a major deal but a slight annoyance.
We will be back to the Fontainbleau - our favorite place in Miami Beach, and VRBO is the way to do it. We love the free valet parking and spa access. The pool and beach area are lively but you can always find a quiet spot, and we like being mid-beach rather than lower into South Beach, which is an easy 2.5 mile walk or ride. The Fontainbleau is the perfect spot for long walks / bike riding (with 2 convenient nearby Citibike locations) with interesting points of interest both north and south. We also like the relative proximity to CVS for essentials not provided in the unit (sun block, groceries, laundry detergent etc). Overall a wonderful stay!