Mediterranean Townhomes, walking distance to beach w/private heated pool!
Location: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida South East, Florida, USA (Vacation Rental Amenities: Within waking distance to beaches) View Map
Accommodations: Townhome, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5+ Baths (Sleeps 2-6)
Keywords: villas, Townhomes
*NEW! Under Calendar: "LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION" Helpful Videos of Inside Townhome & Town, Beach, Pier, Restaurants..!*
Come enjoy the warm hospitality of Portofino in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea just East of Fort Lauderdale, on a barrier tropical island nestled between the Atlantic Ocean & Intracostal Waterway.
Completely loaded modern, 2100 sq. ft. open floor Townhomes, spacious & comfortably furnished. Prepare gourmet meals in the FULLY appointed kitchen with granite counters, side by side fridge with ice/water dispenser, microwave, coffee maker...
The kitchen, dining room & living room opens up to a lovely view of your private covered Mediterranean style patio, equipped with a gas grill, table, chairs & 4 lounge chairs to relax by your heated pool & jacuzzi! in a locked fenced tranquil backyard surrounded by Palm trees and blue sky.
Upstairs, the Large, private Master Suite invites serene relaxation with comfortable Queen size bed (or King size in the other townhome) with a walk in closet, cozy luxurious master bath w/ tub, his & her vanities & a walk in shower! The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms suites have queen beds and private vanities and upstairs laundry is so convenient!
Recreation Amenities: This casual and friendly area is full of life & things to see and do--restaurants with nightly live entertainment, the famous Aruba Beach Cafe directly on the beach, every Friday afternoon their bar hosts a free whole roasted pig appetizer and 2-4-1 drinks.
Right across, Athena Greek Restaurant has belly dancing on the weekends, Friday & Saturday nights live performances & dancing in the closed streets of the plaza.
The plaza is also anchored by Ocean 101 for great gourmet pizzas and Village Grill for sumptuous seafood, steaks, burgers & sandwiches. Refreshing Ice Cream and Chocolate parlor, grocery stores, pharmacies, pubs, park w/ basketball court, children's playground next to a little church, private tennis courts, soccer, bocci, bicycle paths, and much more! Police/Fire station nearby.
Stroll around town to check out the shopping and/or rest by sitting in the shaded gazebos overlooking the Ocean enjoying the beautiful breeze!
If you want to buy fresh fish direct from the fishermen's dock, Hillsboro Inlet is only 10 minutes away on A1A with a picture perfect lighthouse.
Location: South Florida East, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, USA
Arrive from Fort Lauderdale Airport to an unforgettable Portofino Townhome only 8 miles distance! Within walking distance to our charming laid back seaside village. Enjoy the sparkle of the Atlantic Ocean with miles of clean beaches w/ our famous 1000 ft. fishing pier or take the plunge in some of the best scuba diving in the US. Portofino is less than 15 min from famous Las Olas Blvd with its boutiques, arts, entertainment, theater, municipal library and Swimming Hall of Fame near famous Beach Place! Cosmopolitan South Beach in Miami just 35 min and aquazul Key West 2 hours down FL Turnpike!
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer : The Washer & Dryer are located on the second floor! So convenient!
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed : Private Master Bedroom
- Queen Bed (2) : 2nd & 3rd bedrooms each have a Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Private Pool : Private, heated pool with waterfall, jacuzzi, fenced in for your privacy surrounded by beautiful, tropical landscape!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully Equipped
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Ice maker and water dispenser
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas BBQ Grill on the Mediterranean style patio with table, chairs and lounge chairs
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Peaceful Tropical Garden Private Pool with waterfall. Only 300 ft. to the beach, restaurants, entertainment, nightlife, and family activities.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : No spring-breakers
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Buy fresh seafood directly from fishing boats at Hillsboro inlet, a 10 minute drive on scenic A1A. Also, Fishing Pier is located one minute from the property. The pier is world renowned for the marine life! Excellent fishing!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
December 15 - April 15 = $1800-$2400/week
April 16 - December 14 = $1400-$1600/week
11% tax + Cleaning
NON-SMOKING UNIT
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Luxury Portofino Townhouse - Walk to the Beach Only 300 Ft
Reel them in the BIG ONE!! Or just take a moonlite strol!! 1000' out over the Atlantic Ocean...
Property Photos
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- Mediterranean Townhomes, walking distance to beach w/private heated pool! - Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Vacation Accommodation with Private Pool
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- Private Heated Pool with jacuzzi ! - Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Vacation Accommodation with Private Pool
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- Living room area to private heated pool & patio !
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- Granite counters & FULLY loaded kitchen!
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- Large Private Master Suite invites serene relaxation
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- Cozy Luxurious Large Master bath, w/ Tub, His.....
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- .....& Her vanities & also a Walk in Shower !
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- 2nd Bedroom Suite *Queen Size Bed*
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- Nicely appointed 3rd Bedroom Suite *Queen size bed*
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- Mediterranean covered Patio w/gas grill, table, chairs & 4 lounge chairs !
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- *Beach* only 300 ' from our townhomes !
Traveler Reviews (34)
Portofino is sheer vacation perfection!
Guest: Jan CG
(Bloomington, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 03/12/10
Review Submitted: 03/21/10
Our family has enjoyed many spring break vacations headed south to Florida - both coasts - and Mexico in the past. However, this villa in Lauderdale by the Sea fit our needs so perfectly! We traveled this year with our 19 year-old daughter and two of her best girlfriends. So we wanted something safe, but within walking distance to the beach, restaurants and fun shops for the girls. Portofino was the most glorious place to stay! The inside is much more spacious than the photos can show and everything was clean to perfection. The master suite was huge and lovely with a full walk in dressing room in addition to a spectacular bath and huge bedroom. The girls had two bedrooms and the Jack and Jill bathroom setup down the hall with a door between our suite and theirs. At night we could savor the ocean breezes in our bedroom and not hear their late-night television or movies - it was quiet and so relaxing! The kitchen is simply beautiful and ready for family meal preparation. Although with so many restaurants within walking distance, it was a tough choice to eat in. We did use the beautiful outdoor gas grill, which appeared to be brand new. And the upstairs washer and dryer made keeping up with wet or dirty clothes a breeze! The covered patio and back yard were beautifully landscaped, as was the entire villa. The small, but very clean pool was perfect for a dip after the beach. Robert, the owner and gracious host, was simply amazing! Before we even arrived he assisted in giving advice on rental cars, scheduling, and answered so many of my questions before we traveled. He lives just blocks away and is extremely attentive to his guests. We could not have asked for more gracious hospitality. I feel that he is not only a wonderful vacation villa owner, he is now a friend. As someone who has rented many vacation rentals, I can not recommend Portofino highly enough! It is a perfect blend of location, design and beauty, cleanliness, and truly warm hospitality. Enjoy peace of mind by reserving a vacation with Robert!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Time at the Portofino Townhome
Guest: Cameron
(Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 01/09/12
Review Submitted: 01/24/12
My family and I stayed at the Portofino Townhome 1/9/12 to 1/16/12, and we had a great experience. The listing description was very accurate - I would even say that the propery exceeded my expectations. The property was very clean, and very well maintained. I especially enjoyed the small pool in the back yard - very nice for a quick dip. The area was great - very short walk to the beach, and nice restaraunts and stores nearby. During the weekend that we spent there, a couple of the nearby restaraunts closed down the streets and had live music, which was very. Katy, who manages the property, was great.....she was very prompt in answering any questions that I had regarding the property. The check in and check out process went very smoothly. I would highly recommend this propery to anyone looking for a relaxing and clean place to stay.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Absolutely Wonderful Christams Vacation!! Dec 2011
Guest: Veronica
(Montreal)
Date of Stay: 12/17/11
Review Submitted: 01/07/12
My family was looking for a 3 bedroom vacation rental in Lauderdale By the Sea at Christmas and we found the absolutely perfect place with this townhouse! I knew what it looked like from the pictures and from GoogleEarth but as each of the other family members walked in they all said "Wow- this is great!" It truly felt like a home even for the short time we were there. The ground floor was comfortable and we actually had Christmas breakfast outside in the garden basking in the sunshine! The bedrooms are very comfortable and the master suite gave my husband and me whatever privacy we wanted. I wish my bathroom at home was as nice as is the master bathroom here. Having the washer/dryer was a godsend for washing towels. The beach is a very short and very pleasnat walk away. My son really enjoyed the 5 minute walk to the restaurant on the beach where he would go for a quick lunch and my daughter still dreams of BurgerFi (2 mins away) which really does make the best burgers in the world. Katy, the manager, was a treat to work with and responded immediately to the only tiny concern we had during our stay. If we are lucky again to have another family reunion I will DEFINITELY try to rent this place. My only concern with writing this review is that too many people will know of this place and beat me to it! If thay do, they will truly enjoy themselves!! Thanks Robert and Katy.
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Another Great Vacation at Roberto's Beautiful Villa
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/16/11
Review Submitted: 07/06/11
Once again, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your villa. The short walk to the beach and convenience to everything is great as well as the pool to relax after the beach. Will definitely be hearing from us again next year. Wish we could stay longer.
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Amazing Stay!!!
Guest: Paul
(Milwaukee, WI)
Date of Stay: 06/02/11
Review Submitted: 06/09/11
Upon first entering this house, everyone's reaction was oo's and ahh's: the interior was gorgeous. Very spacious, light, and open. Everything was kept very neat and clean. There is lots of closet space, as well as multiple bathrooms including a jaccuzzi!! The pool and patio outside added to the relaxing, laid-back atmosphere. We enjoyed swimming and grilling with lots of privacy. We also enjoyed the close proximity to the beaches and downtown area. Rosemarie was very kind and helpful in assisting our needs.We HIGHLY reccommend this as a nice retreat for anyone.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Exactly what's written on the cover
Guest: Ken
(Littleborough England)
Date of Stay: 05/24/11
Review Submitted: 05/31/11
Just returned from our second stay in two years at these villas.they yet again did not disappoint they are as stated by all reviews i have read I cannot think of anything to complain about thanks for the late checkout Robert it helped us great deal with late flight times, looking forward too stay number three.Once again thanks Robert and Rosemarie your property manager.Oh just to mention I stayed with my partner our 25 years old daughter, and My 75 years old mother.A great time was had by all!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Bellissimo by the Sea
Guest: Rose
(Vail, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11
Review Submitted: 05/31/11
It’s been a long and exhausting day and you have used up all your resources and reserves, you pull up to this executive beautiful villa and walk inside and discover that all the open sunny, lovely, charming delightfully appealing,clean,welcoming space is all yours. Your bags drop to the floor……There is no place like home! No more stress, it melted away !! This is exactly how my family felt when we walked in the front door. Your good mojo is everywhere! We have all cooks in the family and we all fit perfectly, the space was plentiful all throughout, the pool area was comfortable, relaxed and stylish. We needed no vehicle, there was so much to do with out one,300 meters to the ocean and live entertainment and fishing on that magnificent pier is the short list. The older kids rented a car to visit Miami and South Beach, to mix it up a bit. Your location is perfecto! We played in the ocean everyday and got plenty of exercise and rest as well. Thank you so much for the care you put into the property, it shows and we felt it. We will be back……only next time for a much longer stay! Mille Grazie, Rose & Patrick and Family
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Home abroad!
Guest: Annika
(Finland)
Date of Stay: 04/10/11
Review Submitted: 05/13/11
We visited beautiful Lauderdale by the Sea in April and had never rented a house via homeaway before. Everything went smoothly with the rental and the townhouse was just like Robert had told us and what we could see in the pictures. In fact, it was even better. Very clean, homelike and spacious. I travelled with my husband, his parents and my mom, and there was plenty of room for everyone. Pool area was very nice and the house is about 300 metres from the sea. Robert, his wife and the manager were all very helpful. The Lauderdale by the Sea area is very beautiful, safe and quiet. (Except one night, when we had bad luck, because there were some all-night-partying students in the next house but next day they were gone). From Robert´s other townhouse, we could not hear a thing. We had some problems with the deposit, because I got a check from Robert and we don´t use them in Finland, but Robert sent me the money later. All in all, we were very pleased with everything and highly recommend this house for everybody, especially for those (Europeans) who are renting the first time. Nothing to be worried about with this rental! We had great experience and hopefully we can come back someday!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
LBTS's Secret Gem
Guest: kenn
(wethersfield, ct)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11
Review Submitted: 04/27/11
This was an exceptionally clean and spacious rental.The owner lives nearby and was very accomodating and freindly. The location was excellant...just a short walk to the beautiful beach,great restaurants and lively bars. Some nights we cooked in,( the kitchen was large, beautiful and well equipped. Also the large gas grill came in handy for a quick lunch.The private pool with its jacuzzi area was refreshing and welcoming. Our family has been renting in LBTS for many years,and definately would love to return to this townhome next year!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Lauderdale by the Sea Vaction Stay April 10 - 16 2011
Guest: Jamie and Cindi
(Greenwood, Indiana, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/10/11
Review Submitted: 04/22/11
Robert and his Wife are super great people and I enjoyed visiting with them when we got a chance. We throughly enjoyed meeting them in person and staying at their incredible Townhouse. Robert and his Wife stopped by several times to water plants and visit the area themselves. That shows me they care about the property and are actively maintaining it as necessary. We had a great time visiting with them during their visits. The property is ideally located as it is so close to the ocean and all the attractions at the Lauderdale by the Sea area. It was so easy to leave the rental car in the driveway and simply walk to all your choices of restaurants, pubs, shopping, fishing pier and awesome beach. The Townhome was very, very clean. It is very large as it was my Wife and I only but we really loved it. You could easily fit more couples. The pictures are very accurate and the property was meticulously maintained. We had and awesome time enjoying the back yard pool. I also enjoyed spending time watching the local wildlife chasing each other around the pool. We had a great selection of lizzards (Geco's) to watch running about the pool and in the lush tropical plants. One lizzard was particullarly large, maybe 6 to 8 inches in length, he seemed to run the place. He spent alot of time chasing smaller lizzards away from his personal resort..... I can't blame him as it is soooo nice.!!!! We often had a hard time deciding if we should go to the beach, go shopping, ride bikes, visit A1A in Fort Lauderdale.......? The location is so good that we could easily do many of those things in one day. We also used a local bike rental service named M-Cruz Rentals. They delivered bikes to us at the Townhome and picked them up so those of you that want to ride while there, it can be done easily. I would highly recommend this property to anyone. My wife and I visit the area frequently and we will definately be talking to Robert about renting for our next stay. I don't see a need to stay anywhere else. The only bad thing is when you have to leave..... Robert, Thanks again for having such a great property to stay at...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We'll see you next time.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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