You'll fall in love the moment you walk in! As soon as you open the door you'll see the large beautiful back yard, and a sparkling blue pool. It's a contemporary space, with a large fully stocked kitchen, three comfortable bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Please note, the pool is not heated and the small area in the pool is not a hot tub.
The backyard is perfect! It's truly an amazing, private space for relaxing. There is a BBQ grill, great lounging outdoor furniture and a beautiful pool. The home is completely private, so guests have access to all of the home and its amenities. While Fort Lauderdale's transportation system is maturing, it's still not a walkable city. You should rent a car, or use Uber to get around.The property has a TV in every bedroom plus one in the living room, and very fast WiFi.
Oakland Park is one of the largest neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale, only 10 minutes away from the beach and adjacent to Wilton Manors, the entertainment mecca of Fort Lauderdale with many cool bars and restaurants. Wilton Manors is also the LGBTQ center of Broward.
Fast WiFi
Fully equipped kitchen
Full-size washer/dryer. Laundry is located off the kitchen
Comfortable beds and luxury linens
A typical day here may look like this: Wake up, brew a delicious cup of coffee and take in the lovely view of the sparkling pool from the kitchen. You can also visit one of the most quaint little breakfast spots in Fort Lauderdale called Egg & U Diner. It's owned by a lovely British woman, who welcomes all Fort Lauderdale locals every morning with a warm smile, and where the servers are as lovely as they are irreverent. They've been there for 60+ years, and it's an institution.
Right in the same small shopping center, there's a consignment store called Decades. Here you can find the next treasured home decor item. They have anything from Restoration Hardware furniture to a unique bauble discovered at a thrift store. All in great shape and ready to occupy that perfect spot in your home.
If some beach time is in order, you're very close to Fort Lauderdale Beach, which is between Oakland Park Blvd (Northern point), and Las Olas Blvd (Southern point). The closer you get to Oakland Park the quieter and more peaceful it is. If you want a little more activity, people and volleyball, head towards Las Olas! You're welcome to use the beach chairs, umbrellas and towels that are at the property.
All along A1A, the road bordering the beach, there's plenty of parking and many bars and restaurants for you to enjoy. After you've relaxed, you may want to head over to Wilton Manors, the super fun LGBTQ district in Fort Lauderdale. You can eat at Tulio's Tacos, (try the Smokey Pineapple Margarita, you'll thank me!), and any of their tacos are delicious. Here you'll see locals and tourists mingle as they walk from gastropub to gastropub all along the Wilton Drive strip.
There's plenty of places to enjoy a great dinner such as Union Kitchen and Bar (also in Wilton Manors), try their Japanese Old Fashion, it'll change your life. Also, if you like pasta, mushrooms and you love truffle, try their Porcini Campanelle, heaven on a plate! If good Peruvian is your thing, Bravo is a great option. They began with gourmet sandwiches, which are a must, and then expanded their menu to full offering of delicious Peruvian dishes. Their Ceviche de Corvina is perhaps the best one, or the Lomo Saltado if you're in the mood for steak. Portions are good sized.
When you're ready to turn in, enjoy the amazing water pressure of our shower. The sheets are brand-new Le Chateau Soft Cloud Percale luxury linen for a heavenly sleep experience every time.
Here are also a few of our favorite bars:
Wine Garden, an intimate, quiet garden terrace serving wine, pizza and cheese boards. It's lovely!
For something a little more LGBTQ-inspired, try DrYnk in Wilton Manors. NYC vibe meets South Florida chill at this upscale gay bar with a very cool back yard. Good, solid drinks, and ambiance. Pregame here before hopping to the other bars.
No Man's Land is a very unique, cool bar a little further South, closer to Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Craft cocktails with a hideaway feel, we love this place, and we're willing to bet you will too.
There's plenty more favorite places we like to hang out, so feel free to ask us!
While Fort Lauderdale's transportation system is maturing, it's still not a walkable city. We recommend renting a car, or use Uber/Lyft to get around.
Guest Access
The home is completely private, so guests have access to all of the home and its amenities.
Other things to note
+Some pets allowed - There is a $250 pet fee if you travel with one pet, and $350 for two or more pets. Pet fee is NOT included in the accommodation fee and must be paid separately. Pets are not allowed on the furniture or beds please.
+Pack n'Play and high chair available upon request
+TVs in this property are smart so you'll be able to log into your favorite streaming apps including those for broadcast TV. There is no cable TV. If you want to watch a game or any live channel you'll need to watch it on your own device. If you have an Apple device (iPhone iPad) you'll be able to stream to the TV. You'll be able to log into any streaming app for which you have an account. We don't provide streaming app accounts.
+DO NOT THROW WIPES DOWN THE TOILET. IF YOU DO, YOU'LL BE FINED $1500 FOR ANY PLUMBING ISSUES.
+No parties or gatherings.
+Absolutely no smoking of any kind inside the property, including vaping or medicinal marihuana. If we smell smoke you will be fined $500. You're welcome to smoke outside.
+No loud noise/music after 9PM.
+There's a pool net laying on the top part of the wooden deck. You're welcome to use this to clean the pool in between pool service cleanings. The pool service comes every Tuesday and Friday
+Some guests may find that the color of the water coming from the faucets may have a yellowish tint. The yellow coloration occurs naturally in regions across the nation where water flows through peat soil. The city's water comes from the Biscayne Aquifer. Fort Lauderdale's water is perfectly clean and potable.
Per City of Oakland Park:
-No commercial vehicles allowed
-No more than 3 vehicles on the driveway
-No street parking
-No more than 9 guests allowed at any time on property total.
-No commercial filming allowed
-No noise after 9PM
-No events
