We stayed there this March. There was no gate or guard, but felt very safe
Yes it feels alot less safe now. There's is a fence but it feels like if you left your doors unlocked someone would break in
Stayed there in May of 2018. Very relaxed site. Left motorcycles parked on side of road and took train into downtown each day. No problems.
It is very safe
No gate or guard. And it felt quite safe.
We've stayed a few times and have always felt safe. Not sure about security. The neighborhood is probably the same as you remember.
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