144' New River Dock DT FTL! Sailfish Pool, Hottub, Pontoon & Fire Lounge Luxury!

Thank you, William. We're so happy to hear your stay at Sailfish Water Villa couldnt have been better Your family was a pleasure to host and we'd be delighted to welcome you all back anytime.

John and Sandra, thank you for choosing Sailfish Water Villa and for noting that check‑in and communication were positives. We’re sorry that the cooler January weather and a few aspects of the home left you feeling the experience was only “okay.” On the pool and spa heat: as we shared with Sandra before arrival and again by message during your stay, the pool and spa share a single heater, which is common for attached systems. For equipment‑safety and energy‑use reasons, only one (pool or spa) can be heated at a time, and we control the system remotely on a schedule our guests choose. During your stay we turned the spa on and off at your request and offered to set up a daily schedule, but you ultimately decided not to use heat much because of the cold weather. We understand needing to message us to adjust heat is less convenient than a single remote, but this approach is explained in our house manual and helps ensure the system works reliably for all guests. Regarding the canal, dock, and boat photos: all photos on our listing are of our actual property, including the 144' dock on the canal. The Avalon boat photo is clealry labbled as off site as we offer the boat on P2P rental networks and don't want guests assuming that is our dock, that is a local public dock photo of the boat. The Avalon pontoon boat is an optional add‑on under a separate agreement and is not a standard Vrbo amenity; configuration details such as canopy/cover can vary over time. We’ve updated our listing and pre‑arrival information to make the distinction between the home, the dock, and the optional boat clearer for future guests. ​ On kitchen items and bugs: guests are welcome to use pantry staples such as spices and oils, and we agree that any old or open containers should be removed promptly between stays. After your feedback, we had our cleaners purge and reorganize the kitchen cabinets and drawers and also had our professional pest‑control service re‑treat the property. Because South Florida is a subtropical climate, occasional insects can appear even with regular service, which is why our Terms and house manual explain this and ask guests to notify us right away so we can send pest control back if needed. We did not receive a report of an ongoing bug issue from you during your stay; if we had, we would have arranged an immediate visit. ​ For the master bath hot water: we’re sorry for any inconvenience this caused you. The home is equipped with commercial‑grade, whole‑house hot‑water systems, and after receiving your comments we had a plumber inspect and restart the system to ensure proper hot‑water delivery to that bathroom. As with any mechanical system, occasional issues can arise, and we always encourage guests to contact us during their stay so we can troubleshoot or send a technician in real time. ​ We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective, and we’re grateful that many other guests have rated us highly for cleanliness, communication, and the overall experience. We’ll keep refining our listing description and guest information so expectations around the pool/spa, dock and boat, and our subtropical environment are as clear as possible for future visitors.

Thank you, Nicolas. We're happpy your group enjoyed the property. Please come back again anytime.

Thank you! Please consider Sailfish Villa again in the future.

Denise, thank you for staying with us over New Year’s and for your feedback. We’re glad check‑in and communication met your expectations, and we’re sorry to hear the stay as a whole did not feel like a good fit for you and your family. Regarding insects and cleanliness: we use a professional pest‑control company on a regular schedule, and our cleaners thoroughly clean the home between each stay, but we are in a South Florida subtropical waterfront location where roaches and other insects can occasionally appear despite best efforts, especially during colder snaps. This is why both our Terms of Accommodation and house manual explain that some pests are normal to the area and ask guests to keep doors closed, food sealed, and to notify us promptly so we can send pest control if needed. You did not contact us about any ongoing bug issue during your stay; had we known, we would have immediately sent the pest‑control company and housekeeping back out to address it. On the pool, spa and heater: our listing, Terms, and house manual note that the pool and spa share one heater, so only one can be heated at a time, and that we manage heat remotely on a schedule guests choose (for example, pool by day and spa in the evening). In our text exchanges we set up your preferred schedule, confirmed that the spa was working when you requested it, and offered the option of higher pool temperatures with full cost disclosure, which you ultimately declined but we ultimately provided at no cost. We understand it can be disappointing if the water does not feel warm enough for a baby, but the system was operating within design range and limited by the cooler holiday weather. About bedrooms and the loft: the Vrbo listing “Rooms & beds” section clearly describes Bedroom 4 as a loft sleeping area with pull‑down access, along with photos, so guests can judge whether the access and layout are suitable for their group before booking. We appreciate that, for your family, you did not feel the loft was a good fit, and we have further emphasized the loft description in our materials so expectations remain clear. ​ For the pontoon boat and canopy: the listing and pre‑arrival messages explain that the pontoon is an optional add‑on under a separate agreement, not a standard Vrbo amenity, and that specific configurations such as canopy/cover can vary. We’re sorry if the amount of shade did not match what you personally expected, and we’ve updated our boat information to spell out shade options more explicitly. ​ Finally, New Year’s Eve fireworks and loud music in the street are unfortunately outside our control; as noted in our Terms and house manual, the home is in a residential neighborhood where seasonal celebrations and normal neighbor activity can occur. That said, we always encourage guests to contact us in real time so we can offer suggestions or guidance if noise becomes a concern. ​ We care deeply about cleanliness, maintenance, and responsiveness, and we’re grateful that many other guests have rated us the highest allowable for those areas. We’ll continue working with our pest‑control provider, cleaners, and service companies to keep improving, and we encourage future guests to reach out during their stay so we can address any concern right away.

Thank you, Brenda! The kitchen is usually the focal point of gathering with family and friends. We made sure to emphasis the kitchen area in the house flow while incorporating the indoor/outdoor feel as much as possible. We are very happy you felt the same!

Thank you, Alex! We'd be happy to host your family and friends when you decide to come back to sunny Fort Lauderdale.

Thank you, Aaron! I am so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay at Sailfish Villa.

Thank you, Shyam and family. We happy you took full advantage of the property and Fort Lauderdale. Please come back again!

Thank you, Mike and family! Please consider coming back anytime!

Thank you so much, Paola. We are so happy you found the property amazing. We look forward to hosting you again. Thanks again

Thanks, Yvonne. You and your family are welcome back any time!

Thank you, Tyra! We're very happy you and your family took full advantage of all the home and property has to offer. We'd love to host you again in the future!

Thank you, Nicholas. Were happy to read you thought the house was great and beautiful with amzing amenities. We'd love to have you back again anytime!

Jamie and her family were a pleasure to host and we recommend them highly! They were communicative and respectful of the property and the surroundings and left it as they found it.

Thank you and your family so much, Mary! You and your family were a pleasure to host and we would love to do so again. All our best!

Thank you, Danielle. I am so happy your family enjoyed the property and had a great stay. As traveller's ourselves, we know it's the little things that can go a long way when you're away from home.

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted that you and your family had a wonderful time celebrating New Year's Eve week at Sailfish Villa. We appreciate your kind words about the kitchen, pool, hot tub, and our communication. We apologize for any confusion regarding the loft. As noted in our listing, the loft features air beds(2 available). We understand that this may not have been what you expected. We're glad you found everything else to your satisfaction and enjoyed the amenities. We hope to welcome you back for another great stay in the future!

Kelly and her family were a pleasure to host. We would have them back anytime and highly recommend them to others. Thanks, Kelly & Family!

We are so happy your family had a lovely time and made great use of Sailfish Villa. It was great that you saw our friends, the manatees - they love the warmer water of our U shaped dock. We know people who have lived their whole life in FTL and not seen a manatee in the wild. Thanks again and please come back!

Super happy to hear you had a fantastic stay and were able to fully enjoy all the amenities at Salfish Villa! The loft could be more traditional for some others really love it. We are glad you were able to take advantage of the other bonus sleeping areas in addition to the bedrooms. You were great guests and we would be very happy to have the Edman's visit Sailfish Villa again, anytime! Thank you, Nikki

Thank you, Christopher. You and your group were a pleasure to host and we'd love to welcome you back, anytime!

Lori and family, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're very happy you had fun enjoying the property and all Fort Lauderdale has to offer. Please come back anytime! Nikki & Kevin