We have stayed at the Hilton Bentley Hotel in previous years. The hotel seems overpriced but, for us, a staid married couple in our 70’s, it’s all about the location. It’s pretty much the only beachfront hotel south of Fifth St. (Sofi) where the scene is much more civilized than Ocean St. north of Fifth. So this lovely privately-owned suite on the 8th floor of the same facility was perfect for our two-week stay. By renting privately and sacrificing just a few of the hotel’s services and amenities, we were able to save quite a bit. The hotel staff, though not beholden to us, were very pleasant and professional. The wifi really is a bit sketchy, so if you want to stream movies or work uninterrupted, Hilton offers a $14 p.d. wifi upgrade. And although we were disappointed that this unit lacks a balcony and the windows are screwed shut, we were able to find fresh air and tranquility on the 4th floor spa area where there are chaises and usually very few people. But this is not to minimize the fact that this suite has a wonderful view of the beach. Sitting by the window sipping our morning coffee while watching surfers and the joggers on the beach walk is beyond pleasant. Since we were staying for 14 nights, I was concerned about how we would have fresh towels etc. No worries—There is a self service laundry on the second floor available for all guests’ convenience. On the 4th floor we had the use of a perfectly adequate gym. And as for this unit, rented from a private individual owner, we were pleased and impressed to find that it was in pristine condition. The suite must have been very recently repainted and the elegant furniture all looks brand new. (Hopefully it won’t soon be scuffed up by careless families with rambunctious children, the likes of which we curmudgeons noticed daily at the pool 😉). The minimal kitchen area and the very basic utensils suited our lifestyle just fine. There is a full size fridge, a basic coffee maker, an ice cream scoop and a corkscrew. That’s all we needed…..(Although I did have to buy a sharp knife). Joe’s Stone Crab TakeAway is right around the corner so it’s easy to order-in and then eat at the dining table while watching the cruise ships depart. Santorini downstairs is a very good restaurant located around the pool area. All in all, I will give this vacation/rental experience a 5-star review!