The neighborhood seemed plenty safe, I jogged around it on several different days. If you like to cook your own meals to save a lot, this place had almost everything you can imagine. From some dry spices, to pans and utensils, and a gas grill. You need to buy your own condiments, not a big deal. We stayed shortly after a hurricane, and the only issue we had was the pool got a little murky while we were there and could have used some chlorine or cleaning.