Satoshi Hideout

Don't give Satoshi your money, this place is a total rip off. The unit smells of mildew and mold, the bathroom window leaks like a waterfall when it rains, and management ignored the maintenance request after being notified. They don't look after the inside or outside of the property, and the landscaping is awful. Satoshi is under investigation by code enforcement for several violations, and Satoshi management is also being reviewed by Florida Business and Professional Regulations for licensing issues.

I live behind Satoshi Hideout, and the building has become an eyesore. The front landscaping along 2nd St. N. is overgrown and full of dead plants, and trash out front isn't picked up. It seemed like an improvement for the neighborhood at first, but now it's a run-down apartment complex. Periodic landscaping shouldn't cost much. Owner, please take some pride in the place and spruce it up.

My husband, our dog, and I stayed here for two nights over New Years Eve and paid a lot, but the place needs serious TLC. The accommodations were dirty, there was sand all over the floor, and the shower had no hot water. The smoke detector started going off as soon as we arrived, and my dog completely lost it. They told me to unplug it, but it's hardwired, so that didn't work. We drove to the nearest Walgreens and bought the only 9V batteries available, a pack of four for $26.74. They told me to leave the extra batteries and promised to reimburse me, but four months later they still haven't. They don't answer calls or messages and are totally MIA, which feels very sketchy. We just want the money back for something we paid for that wasn't our responsibility. I don't recommend staying here or bringing anyone you love.

The location is handy for great dining and the bay front, and the kitchenette worked for our quick stay, with a fridge, microwave, and stove. The bed was firm but comfortable. The room was about what I expected for the price, though the bathroom was the one area where I felt uncomfortable about quality and cleanliness. It had no ventilation, and our shower wouldn't drain. The mildew smell was probably coming from there and the AC unit. The photos made the rooms look renovated, but in person it was more of a “landlord special,” with caulk and paint over surfaces to make them look better. This was a last-minute booking for a mostly sold-out or extremely overpriced St. Pete half marathon weekend. It wouldn't have been our first choice, but it gave us a bed and shower for a much more reasonable price than anything else nearby.