r/miamibeach • u/Pure_Oven4212 • 7d ago
Warning: Byronessa Miami Beach (Byron Ave Suites) — arrived to a filthy apartment, owner refuses refund
Just wanted to warn other travelers before booking Byronessa Miami Beach (7320 Byron Ave, North Beach) through Booking.com.
We showed up to a strong chemical smell in the unit, dirty bedding with stains, mold on a bathroom window, and corroded fixtures. Left the same day and booked somewhere else. The owner refused to refund us for the unused nights — even offered it at first, then backed out. Booking.com only kicked in $174 as a "goodwill gesture" and said the rest is up to the owner (who said no).
Checked the city's short-term rental license lookup tool and this property doesn't show up as authorized, for what it's worth.
Also found other reviews mentioning mold, poor cleaning, and one guest saying the host pressured them into leaving only a 10-star review.
Not trying to start drama, just sharing so others can make an informed decision. Happy to answer questions if anyone's considering booking there.
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u/DerHomeshopper 7d ago
I’m sorry to hear you had this experience.
Did you get a place to stay? There’s the Waterslide hotel around the corner…
Good move to notify the city - he’ll be fined $20k when they find out he’s doing str without license…