Olive Apartments

The area, Little Havana near Brickell, can feel unclean and noisy despite looking convenient on paper. There were frequent disturbances, including loud street noise, roaming animals, and problems in shared units with smoking, pets, and guest conflicts. In my view, tenant screening and property management need improvement. If you're considering the lower prices, be aware of these possible issues and set your expectations accordingly. I stayed with this property management company across multiple units for more than a year and spent well over $40,000 booking with them. Although the locations are convenient and often seem affordable, the experience was inconsistent and frustrating. Prices changed often without a clear reason, and despite my loyalty as a long-term guest, they never showed any willingness to offer flexibility, discounts, or support when problems came up. Cleanliness was a recurring concern. Several times I checked into rooms with dirty showers and toilets that needed another cleaning request. In shared units, previous guests often left the kitchen in unacceptable condition. I documented this with photos and videos. I also saw mold on some shower curtains or window coverings from condensation, and it didn't seem that comforters were washed regularly between guests. Building access was another serious problem. The key fobs frequently malfunctioned and locked me out without warning. Several times I couldn't get into the building and waited 3-4 hours for a host to respond and restore access, including late at night or early morning. This raised serious safety and convenience concerns. At one property, the first-floor trash area was locked even though guests were expected to dispose of their trash there. Checkout left me confused about where to put it. Later, I was blocked from booking again for allegedly leaving trash behind, though it was only normal household items, no food or damage to the unit. I have never destroyed or damaged any property during my stays.