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Reviews of Walk to the Beach, NO Car Needed!! Best Location on Fort Lauderdale Beach!!


Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 46 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Francisco F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location is unbeatable. My only complaint is the extreme amount of rules and regulations. As well as all the signage on property makes the guests feel a bit unwelcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Dear Guest, we are glad you found the location to unbeatable. And we are sorry that you had an unregistered vehicle towed. You were informed in advance that that parking unauthorized vehicles would results in immediate towing by the owners

10/10 Excellent

Ellesa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful pool
Outstanding pool area with plenty of lounge chairs for everyone. The backyard was very clean with beautiful palm trees lining the fence area. It is conveniently located near Bahia marina if you book a boat trip. Very enjoyable time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Dear Guest, we are glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Blaine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Base Camp for your Fort Lauderdale Vacation.
The property is very spacious and accommodated the 8 of us very nicely with lots of room to spare. Very nice pool and back yard space for lounging with good friends and Family. Make sure you have a rental vehicle to get around the area. Publix grocery store is a 5 minute drive away. You can walk to the beach. It’s about a 10 minute walk. Beautiful beach, beautiful swimming Etc. The main restaurants etc is about a 20 minute walk. Good exercise!! We enjoyed this home and would stay here again when we return to watch our beloved Toronto Maple Leafs play the Florida Panthers. Thank you Host Lance and Management!! Blaine. Stouffville Onterio, Canada.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanty P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Stay
Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Dear Guest, we are glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work trip
House was perfect for our work trip. 3 block walk. Didn't spend a lot of time in house but it was nice when we got back and relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paulo G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Spacious Home In Nice Location
The home was large, accommodating our group of 3 adult couples perfectly well. Smart home was super easy to manage. All amenities worked well. Home is a bit older but clean and well appointed. One couple had trouble moderating the heat of the shower in the shared bathroom. Pool was awesome. Two small suggestions for the owners/hosts: add lighting to back yard to illuminate the tables and area closest to the back of the house, and, it would have been an even better ambiance if the outside sound system speakers worked. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Dear Guest, we are glad you enjoyed your stay!

8/10 Good

cristin v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The location is perfect, it’s an easy walk to the beach (we walked with a 3,4,and 6 year old). You can rent chairs and umbrellas from B Ocean hotel. Read the house rules in detail before you book. You will need to check a bag or buy supplies when you get there. Only one roll of toilet paper per bathroom and one paper towel roll is provided, no sponge for dishes, and no dishwashing detergent provided. You can only get access to a broom to pick up sand if you buy the laundry washer and dryer (which is helpful but overpriced for our limited 4 days). There was one towel in each room but we packed more. The place was clean but supplies to keep it that way would have been helpful. The pool was perfect. The weather was sunny and warm so we did not need it heated. The bedrooms do not look anything like the pictures. 3 of the 4 bedrooms were very comfortable. One of the beds is VERY firm, which some might like. All had tvs and access to bathrooms. It was a good, relaxing stay but maybe a suggestion to the owner would be to offer a linen or cleaning package so we didn’t have to buy extra supplies and check a bag. A small optional fee would cover a few towels, tp, paper towels etc. The location to the beach outweighed all of that though.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
Dear Cristian: We are glad you found the location to be perfect 👌

4/10 Poor

cody r.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Winter break
Pros: Good location in proximity to the beach and bars/shopping. The pool was nice. Cons: The home was not as clean as other vacation rentals I have stayed in. The amount of security cameras around the property made my wife uneasy.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Dear Guest, we are glad you found the location excellent and we are sorry that you flight got delayed and you lost 2 days of your trip for which the owners refused to refund you despite dozens of attempts made by you!

10/10 Excellent

Al V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lauderdale
Great beach location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Dear Guest, we are glad you enjoyed your stay!

8/10 Good

patrick m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short visit
House was better than some of the previous reviews, seemed well stocked. Internet could have been stronger, slow service. Too many signs property. Good location to beach and downtown, nice property, house was roomy
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2024
Dear Patrick: We are glad you enjoyed your stay and found the location to be perfect

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
The property was well kept and I communicated with the owners as needed throughout the stay. They were very attentive and the location and property were great. There was plenty of space for our large group. The only small thing I wish were different was that the check-in time was very late in the day, but that was hardly a deal-breaker. Great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teresa A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disgusting house and Rude owner - Dangerous Man!!!
DO NOT STAY HERE. I booked this house for my boss and coworker to stay. The place is absolutely disgusting. There are couch covers with stains all over them, ants all over the bathroom, the ceiling leaks with any rain( MAJOR LEAK, not just a little one) The owner threatened me on the phone with a VRBO agent, told me to give him the other address where I had 12 players to protect as a coach and told me “give me the address you’re at and I’ll send someone there to deal with you”. We checked out early and will NEVER recommend this place to anyone!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2023
Dear Ms. Teresa Alderman Bambule: You booked the property under false representations and falsified occupancy both of which is a violation and thus you were asked to leave the premises. However despite this you did not leave and we had to dispatch the police We apologize for any inconvenience. For your next vacation it would very helpful if you are forthright and upfront

8/10 Good

Delphine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea Breeze Location
The most impressive part of the house was the pool. We all love to swim so it was large and private for us bashful ones. It is important that you read thru all the rules and amenities so you can truly stay in comfort. The kitchen was perfect for our Thanksgiving dinner and dining room held us all very well. Bill answered our questions in a timely manner, which was very helpful. The location of the home is perfect walking distance to Las Olas and its beautiful Ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Great location near to the beach and restaurants within walking distance. Was in town for the boat show and found this house was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Call home away from home
The home was large and spacious and met the needs of our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2023
Dear Arthur: We are glad you found the home spacious and the location to be excellent, we look forward to having you stay with us next year

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice Rental
Some of the rules at the location or a little over the top. Nothing you can’t deal with. He’s protecting yourself as well as protecting you. The walk to the beach was a little bit longer than five minutes, but not bad. The owner did work with us on our arrival time because we did arrive early. Which we appreciate. Wish the one bedroom had a door instead of a curtain for more privacy but all in all very nice location and home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2023
Dear Angela: We are glad you found the property spacious and the location close to the beach

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Good location . Team was responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2023
Dear Steve: The home is centrally located and walking distance to everything including the The Fort Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas Blvd, Nightlife and Restaurants are only steps away from this home. Walking distance to Tortuga Festival, Boat Show, Convention Center, Air & Sea Show!

10/10 Excellent

ETHAN A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work Trip
Great location near the convention center with great access to beach and everything else Ft Lauderdale
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed at this rental with 9 adult men in the area for a bachelor party and it was perfect for what we expected. The gathering areas in the dining room and pool are big and plenty of seating and standing area. The bedrooms are seperated and slept all of us comfortably. We had one issue on the first day with the water not being on and Bill was able to easily walk me through fixing the issue and it was fine after that. House stayed ice cold all weekend and it was 90s and humid all weekend. You’re right in the middle of a good location and quick rides away from everything you would want (food, beach, Las Olas) Not being able to check in til 530pm, having no towels and the fridge not staying very cold weren’t ideal but for what we needed we all enjoyed the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2023
Dear Patrick: The home is centrally located and walking distance to everything including the The Fort Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas Blvd, Nightlife and Restaurants. You are walking distance to Tortuga Festival, Boat Show, Convention Center, Air & Sea Show!

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Last hurrah before school start
The trip was exactly what we all needed to recharge, reset for the coming school year. The location was close to all shoppes, merriment and the beach! The house was clean and organized. The pool was a great added feature. We throughly used all the amenities the house and area had to offer. We look forward to coming back in the Spring!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cody B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Miss leading
The a.c kept turning off the house got hot very little privacy no towels, trash bags ,blankets, no utensils, only one role of toilet paper for a restroom In the whole house it’s is not a place I would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cindy A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
BUYER Beware!!!!
I needed a place for my family and friends as we prepared to watch my daughter graduate from her PA program. I was SO disappointed in this property. The cleanliness of the home was horrible! I literally walked from the couch to the kitchen and my feet were gross! The coffee pot had a molded filter left in it that was disgusting! My husband had to scrub it before we could even make coffee. The beds were HORRIBLE! Literal cardboard! There are throw blankets on the couch by the back door. Upon opening one and wanting to cover up with it, I found a band aide stuck to the blanket. The pool was GROSS! In all the rentals that I have stayed at, either by my rental with this company and others, I have never had an experience like this one. The freezer does not even make ice, you have to use dirty little ice trays. Honestly one of the worst places ever! Not to mention when I tried to communicate with the property manager, I was told to calm down and basically told how stupid I was. I should have heeded the prior guests warnings and reviews, because there are more bad than good. Very sad because the location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Dear Cindy: First we are glad that you ENJOYED the location!! You stated you were with an attorney however could not open the door with a simple keypad and we dispatch maintenance for you however you refused to pay Jose who drove from West Palm Beach to train on how to open the door. What makes it worst is that even a 2 year of child can use this simple keypad. Regardless we understand that you are an attorney When you entered the property with Jose you mentioned nothing that you stated in the review, matter of fact he was there for a good 30 minutes, so its perplexing that you would drum up a list of things We understand that we cannot make everyone happy and hope you find a host more suitable for you next time

4/10 Poor

Eric C.

MAKE SURE YOU READ THE FINE PRINT
The location and size of the property was good and Lance, the property manager was very responsive. Lance was always professional and timely in his responses. He was a great property manager. Other than that, I would not recommend this property. If you do rent it, make sure you carefully read all nine pages of the Disclosure, Waiver, and House Rules. A few things worth noting: • The photos on the VRBO site misrepresent the actual property. • There were annoying signs with instructions all over the interior and exterior of property. • There were no washcloths, hand towels, kitchen towels, or dishrags. • Trash cans had a 2-hour window to be placed on sidewalk and brought back in. • Security Cameras were all over the exterior of property making us feel “over watched”. • Multiple coconuts and palm branched fell from trees while we were outside in pool. • Yard had not been mowed in a while. • Bedroom off kitchen did not have a door, just a curtain. I traveled 1,200 miles to Florida and had to alter my plans on the day I arrived to set someone else’s trash out on the sidewalk, which was very frustrating. My daughters bed broke on Friday night, and they had to take the mattress into the living room to sleep Friday and Saturday nights, this was very inconvenient. With all the cameras, the ladies in our group felt a little “creeped out” thinking they may have been being watched 24-7. This is the most restrictive VRBO I have stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Dear Eri: Location and size of the property was good and Lance, the property manager was very responsive Even though you damaged the bed we did NOT charge you We are glad you enjoyed your stay Cheers

8/10 Good

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space and location for large groups!
First I will say to READ ALL THE REVIEWS. I think when you know what you’re renting, you won’t expect everything to be new and perfect but will have realistic expectations. The reviews for this home give an accurate description. Cons - there is a daunting amount of paperwork and rules but let’s be honest - these rules are probably there bc of previous problems with renters. I would probably have a lot of rules for a rental property situated in neighborhood as well. There are also a large amount of signs and notes everywhere, which might be helpful to some but are, as noted by others, unwelcoming. And yes, the mattresses are very uncomfortable on a couple of the beds (maybe personal preferences?!?) Pros - the back yard and pool are the gem of this property. Lots of space and seating for large crowds. The inside of this home is also spacious and clean. It is located in a upper scale neighborhood that I was able to go on walks in, every morning, and feel safe although the entry/ exit to this particular home is on a busy street. There’s a large dining room table and the kitchen has all of the basics you will need to cook. *the coffee pot is a regular pot and not a Keurig (in case you’re bringing your own pods/brew). You will be provided with one towel and washcloth per guest so make sure to bring your own pool/beach towel and hang up your towels after use or plan to do laundry (there is a large fee for this but considering the low rental price it may be worth adding??)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible experience/host
The owner has an unbelievable amount of unrealistic expectations for the tenants. They charge for additional parking, make you take the trash out and bring it back in. Expect you to clean the house while still charging for cleaning fees. The air conditioner doesn’t work and the fridge doesn’t work. Both our food went bad and we sweated excessively every day and night because of the poor A/C. The representative of the property made very racist remarks about the owner directly to me not knowing I was also of the same ethnicity he was talking inappropriately about. All in all, the experience was not fun and the owner/host made it more difficult to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Dear Jonathan: We are very sorry that you got kicked out of the property for falsifying occupancy and not paying for parking additional cars. In addition the house rules you were also advised verbally of the ramifications of falsifying occupancy. All guests are required to help with bins roll in and roll out schedule, this too is listed in the house rules. Tampering with the a/c vents is prohibited this is also listed for you in writing as well, we did dispatch a technician to open the vents for you which you closed again and thereafter the owners made a decision to remove you as you were falsifying occupancy in addition to parking. We hope you will help us keep fort lauderdale a great place for everyone!

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
House
Great location. Enjoyed the stay. Good place to sleep large groups. Host was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, setup, and house. Perfect for any group!
Location is perfect for any group wanting to enjoy the Fort Lauderdale beaches, shops, restaurants, and bars. A quick trip from the airport brings you to the perfectly situated but also nicely secluded property. The place was clean and well put together with am amazing pool out back to cool off in. Cannot beat the overall stay, especially at the low price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay for the weekend
The property did absolutely everything we needed. The location was great as we were able to walk to the beach and eliminate any needs for parking as we visited Fort Lauderdale's beaches. The property was very large, with six big beds, which was great to provide our entire group of guys their own comfortable place to sleep. The pool was a great touch as it had great sunlight and gave us a space of own to enjoy. Further, the check-in process was smooth, the A/C was great (always a concern in South Florida as the weather heats up) and the communication was well coordinated and clear for everything from booking, checkin, checkout and submitting all necessary paperwork. Would stay with Lance and team again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2023
Dear Michael: Its an honor to host a law abiding educated citizen such as yourself. We are glad you found the location and the property excellent and spacious. We look forward to having you stay with us next year

8/10 Good

Camila L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We took a quick weekend getaway for Memorial Day weekend. The house was very comfortable, we enjoyed the pool the entire time. The house is in a beautiful neighborhood and you can find anything within a mile. Beach is wonderful, and las olas is at walking distance if you are looking for more things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2023
Dear Camila: We are glad you enjoyed your stay with your family and found the beach and the property, the harbor beach neighborhood as well as the pool to your families satisfaction We look forward to hosting you

10/10 Excellent

JohnPatrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Beach
The place was exactly what we expected and it was close to the beach! Everything was clean! The pool was great! We had a great time using this rental to come home to!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
Dear John: Its our pleasure and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay

2/10 Terrible

Thomas H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mis leading advertising
The Beds were outdated and very uncomfortable. The pictures on the property being advertised are very old so me and my family was disappointed when we arrived the property needs a face lift!! There are to many cameras so we felt like we were being watched and listened to. We understand the concept of having them for the property but it was overkill!! The house was not cleaned very well for fee that is charged should not have poison though the house in bedroom draws for bugs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Dear Thomas: First all thank you for staying with us and allowing you to host us. We have been in the real estate field for over 25+ years and in Real Estate the most important thing is LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION, which this property undisputedly has!! We are glad you found the location suitable for your family All guests are required to let us know of anything not to their satisfaction WITHIN 60 minutes of checking-in. This is listed in the paperwork and then again reiterated once again in the check-in instructions. You checked in at 1pm instead of 5.30pm and this caused the entire home to shut down as this is a smart home. Furthermore the Owners IT personal asked that you do NOT block the American Flag and the Fire Lane which clearly has signs stating NO PARKING, as this causes the maintenance personnel such as the pool company and the landscaping company not being able to service or enter the property as you were parked in the NO PARKING area blocking the American Flag. While, we understand that these things cause you to be upset, however your concerns are not well founded. The beds are not memory foam mattresses but more on the medium side as some people are unhappy about their back hurting with memory foam mattresses. Thus the owners must do a balancing act of having beds that is suitable for all

2/10 Terrible

Matilda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location! BEWARE THIS IS NOT YOUR NORMAL VACATION HOME.
if you don’t mind reading 9 pages of documents to cover themselves as to why you have ZERO amenities. A few things you may not be used to…. Check in is very late 5:30pm. Get ready to work during your vacation. You have to put out and bring in trash cans. And if you have to communicate, the response isn’t very friendly. You will not feel “welcomed” as a guest. 6 women enjoying a girls trip as we do once a year as we are in our mid 40s. That being said. Out of all the places we have been/stayed this was not a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2023
Dear Ms. Matlida Lopez: The house rules are visible to you to read and review prior to making the booking. Yes it is the owners policy to have everyone review the house rules as this is a high end property located on Fort Lauderdale Beach The check-in time is listed for you PRIOR to you choosing to book, no sure why it was missed out on your end The house rules read in English that all guests are required to help with trashbins as this is home and Ritz Carlton or the Trump Towers or the Marriot Harbor Beach, all located within 5 minutes walking distance on Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd and from this property!! We are very sorry that you found it troublesome to roll the bins outside. Some customers are extremely demanding for those we recommend instead the Ritz Carlton located just a few blocks away!

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay near the Fort Lauderdale Beach
This property was beautiful and perfect for what we wanted. I went with my partner and two other couples. We are all avid beach volleyballers, and our proximity to the beach and the beach volleyball courts were key. The walk was about 10 minutes, which made it easy for people to head back early or come to the beach later. The amount of space that the house and property provided helped make the vacation go smoothly. If anyone else has gone on a vacation with other couples, you know that some alone time is greatly needed, especially towards the end. The rooms were all spread apart so that we were not all in each other's business all the time. Additionally, the living spaces were spacious enough for us play games in the later evenings. In terms of cooking, there was enough space in the kitchen for people to help out with each other, and it never felt too crowded. Additionally, the grill outside by the pool was one of our favorite things about the outdoors. We took advantage of the outdoor tables and primarily used the one right next to the grill for the shade. All in all, for a group of friends looking to escape the cold weather of the northeast, this was the perfect spot for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location for beach
We enjoyed the stay and very convenient to the beach and shops
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paige R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A unique experience
This property has regulations for everything and penalties for anything! There are no dish towels, or washcloths of any kind. After a conversation with the manager, he did agree to give us one bath towel per bed. They even had a late check IN penalty that they did wave for us after we had our flight canceled and had to rent a car from Orlando and got in at 3 o’clock in the morning! There is a separate charge to basically do anything in this home other than sleep there! Be sure to read all 12 pages of rules before staying. There are zero toiletries, not even soap for the shower. The home is extremely outdated and half the light switches do not work, ice machine does not work, and the pillows are paper thin with the big plastic waterproof pillowcase protectors over them. Great location and the pool was pretty!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two week family vacation
Overall, our stay was good for 14 days. Some interesting observations about the property and expectations, but we were comfortable and enjoyed our time. Property Manager Lance was excellent to work with (5 stars for him), he was very responsive and friendly to work with. Location of property to beach and downtown area is walking distance is one quick shot. This was very nice and convenient. Large kitchen table accommodated our 11-12 person group (ages 65-3 years old). Pool is large, and pool area outside had plenty of seating for everyone - loved that. The house is large enough for all of us to sit and move comfortably. lots of sitting areas with TV's. we had some nice surprise gifts when we arrived. Some quirks about the place...there was a siren/beep that would go off often in the master bedroom. we had no idea what this was about or how to stop it. there are several 'dogs will bite/guard dog' signs on the property, and a house number is not visible - which made deliveries of groceries very hard or impossible for some vendors. the house does not come with pool/beach towels. there are several bath towels. no hand towels for kitchen or wash cloths. wish we would have known that some of these linens were not provided prior to our travel, as we had to purchase. i would have brought some old ones from home to use for two weeks then throw away/leave there. additionally, with staying for two weeks and a large group, we had a surprise with the laundry. i did not recall seeing any details (including in the contracts) on needing to pay extra to use the washer/dryer. after we arrived, we requested to use the laundry which we were informed is $250 per week. we needed to use it...beach towels in use for two weeks with 12 people, laundry needs to be done. Pool: i missed the detail in the contract, where to heat the pool above 78 degrees, we must pay $200/week. we agreed to heat it to 84, and lance kindly negotiated with us on this. just something to be thoughtful of, as this was my miss. the signage in the house is interesting...there are explicit signs on what to do/what not to do in some areas. there are 5 signs at the sink indicating not to put food down the drain. several signs in other areas around house rules. overall, our stay was nice, however with some of the rules it felt as though the property owner was not totally comfortable with guests staying. this was not a cheap trip, i felt we got ok value for what we spent.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2023
Dear Jamie: Firstly thank you for allowing us to host you and we are pleased that you found the property extremely spacious for your entire group. Also happy to know that you enjoyed the pool and the backyard. Matter of fact this property features one of the biggest swimming pools and the biggest backyard in the Harbor Beach and is built on water, basically if the house was not there then you be floating on the beach instead. In addition all four-bedrooms are located in separate and individual corners thus allowing you maximum privacy You stated that one of the bedrooms was chirping an alarm, its odd that even thought we communicated with you throughout your stay that this was never mentioned. This is a smoke detector required by law and the chirping noise almost always is a battery that needs to be changed. Were we notified of this during your stay then we would have immediately rectified this i.e. changed the battery in the smoke detector You stand absolutely correct about the dog signs, this is because the property is located on Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, which as you know, is a very famous blvd and everyone like to walk on Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. The reason why the owners have the dog signs is that no John Doe can walk over on to the property, basically for safety and security of our guests and the property. However the check-in instructions which we shared with you clearly states to please disregard the dog signs You stand correct they do not provide pool or beach towels as it is human impossible for the cleaning crew to wash the quantity of towels during the limited period of changeover after each guest however we specify this once again in the check-in instructions as well The pool heat and the washer and dryer are add-ons as the owners like to make it affordable for the majority of people rather then to charge everyone for a Rolls Royce when in fact they are only wanting a Toyota or a Ford With respect to the signage stating no noise outside, this is a state law that all properties are required to abide with, basically you are 100% correct that there are plenty of signs reminding you of complying with state law We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and found us to be super attentive and responsive!

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families w small kids
It is a very clean property with a fenced in back yard, nice tables outdoors, Lounge chairs, good furniture, a great heat option for the pool, nice spacing of the bedrooms, and very responsive management. We absolutely loved having access to the laundry and cooked every meal in house. Thank you! We hope to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2023
Dear Elizabeth: We are glad you enjoyed your stay as much as we enjoyed hosting you! Hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter break vacation
Shared house for a week with our neighbors, and our three middle school-aged kids during winter break. Plenty of space, clean house, good outdoor area/pool, quiet neighbors, easy access to beach as well as Las Olas Blvd.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Eric L., Dillsboro

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Just down from the Las Olas night life and a short easy walk to the beach. Whether you Uber or hoof it, you aren't too far. The drawbridge is up every 30 minutes so plan accordingly. Pool is nice and was the perfect temp even in February. Bedroom and bathroom off the kitchen is a little quirky. Four couples was perfect but much more than that you better not want too much privacy or just be piling kids in a bedroom. It worked well for our Miami Boat show getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Gustavo, Wilmington

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

sarah l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unwelcoming, strange, but sufficient for our needs
We stayed here with 4 adults and 4 children for a weekend. If this had been our entire vacation destination, we would have been disappointed. The absolute basics were ok, but just barely. The beds are uncomfortable (unless you enjoy a very hard bed--some do; we did not) One of the "bedrooms" is separated from the kitchen by a curtain. This room has a "bathroom" that has a toilet and a sink, but the shower head is just bolted to the wall with no divider at all. We never used it. You would have to remove all of the toilet paper, and everything else to shower because the whole area would be soaked. It was so strange. There were just enough kitchen items for all of us, but no dishwasher soap, so we had to wash everything by hand. The water pressure in the showers is very poor and hot water was an issue. The amenities lists pool towels, but there are none. We used our bathroom towels at the pool and at the beach, but I had to ask extra permission to use the washer and dryer--it is NOT automatically included. The owner has laminated signs EVERYWHERE, repeating over and over exactly what can be done or not done and how to do it--the whole vibe of the house felt like the owner got into this business very reluctantly. Like he wants your money, but not exactly your company. It was very unwelcoming. The manager, however, was very responsive and helpful. Thankfully, we only needed a place to crash before we left for our cruise. We definitely would never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2023
Dear Sarah: Even though you made a last minute booking it is nice to know that you were able to walk to the convention center due to the fantastic location of this property and that you also did not have to pay for taxi You booked as ONE occupant HOWEVER, there were FIFTEEN (15) guests that checked-in instead. When the owners personnel send us this footage asking for you to be kicked out, we reached out to you and you stated you that your intent was NOT to falsify occupancy. However, you then agreed to amend your booking to reflect 8 occupants and stated that the remaining folks would were there just attending a dinner party and would leave soon. However it did not stop there, you then stated that since you do not have car that we please add on washer and dryer for you at no cost, which once again we complied. Please be advised that falsifying occupancy violation of state law and all guests need to be registered and disclosed You are absolutely correct that the mini-bathroom shower does not have a divider as it is a bathroom similar to the mini bathrooms you find a in yacht. However the door has a special paint so the door acts as the divider instead of a shower curtain that most are accustomed to. Thank you for your feedback about the water pressure, this is a problem with the municipality which can happen once in a blue moon, its a shame that you had to experiencing low water pressure which we have no control over however we have checked and the pressure is normal

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
House
Nice house, nice area. Walking distance to Ft. Lauderdale strip and beach. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of heaven
It was the perfect getaway. The walk to the public beach is more like 15 minutes. January is too cold to use the pool. The water taxi is within walking distance about 20 minutes. Delightful. Make sure you go to stop 1!!! Lance was very accommodating and sorry we didn’t get to meet him. He missed an awesome breakfast! Lol. Don’t be intimidated by it being a smart house. Lance was available to answer any questions. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky Property but OK If
I wanted to fund a Christmas vacation for my family and chose this property at which the nine of us would stay. This property was quite good in some regards and fell far short of expectations and desires in others. First the good: The gathering areas were very good for our group of nine. The dining room table and chairs were of a size that all of us could sit at the table for meals and games very comfortably. The living room was also spacious enough that all of us could gather there easily. The back yard patio and pool were very spacious, comfortable and lovely. The kitchen was roomy enough for 2-3 people to work together to prepare meals, etc. Those features of the property could not have been better for us. The bathrooms were adequate for our needs. The listing states three full bathrooms, and I was going to point out that there were only two, with the third being only a half-bath; but then saw that a shower head was mounted through a wall which meant one could stand between the small sink and toilet, turn that shower on, and the whole bathroom became the shower. Of course you would have to wipe off the sink and toilet after using it. Our teenage girls called it "the splashpad" and would not use it; but whatever. Not up to our expectations and desires were the sleeping quarters and living room furnishings. Two of the four bedrooms had uncomfortable beds and "closet" consisted of chrome portable hanging racks and cheap dresser drawers. The living room furnishings were two "sofas" that converted to beds that not one of us could comfortable sit on as they leaned back so far to make it seem you were continuously sliding off. None of us could figure out the light switches; and lamps at times would not stay on, and then come on by themselves at other times. Signs were garishly posted on the inside walls of the house with instructions of what could and could not be done, which, while helpful at times, also made us feel we were being treated as idiots or inmates. The entire sense of the house was not one of being treated as welcomed guests, but, instead, barely tolerated renters whose only purpose was to provide as much money as possible for the owner. Overall I'd say it has good gathering areas for a group of people, but I did not feel we received adequate value or comfort for the money spent.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2023
Great that you found the home spacious and enjoyed the fully fenced backyard patio pool area!! This is smart home and the light bulbs will not turn on if the sun is shining. You are correct that 2 of the bedrooms have chrome portable hanging racks to hang clothes and credenzas to place other things. The racks are easy to move to a different area should the guest desire however closets cannot be moved, guess they choose flexibility for the guest The 4th bedroom by the kitchen features its mini full bathroom perfect for kids. The great thing about this property (or in real estate in general) is location, location, location (which this property has) along with the shear massive size fully fenced in backyard and massive pool We are sorry that you were not allowed to park 4 vehicles even though you offered the owners money, this is not something within our control :(

10/10 Excellent

Hasan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation place
The house, location and host were all great. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2022
Thank you for the great review. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.