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French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!!

Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

WELCOME TO PARADISE!
6 Bedroom, 5 1/2 Bath with heated pool on the canal.

View of back patio w/couches, tables, lounges, swings, chairs in yard & on dock.

Perfect Location! Walk to beach, and the Shops & Restaurants on Las Olas Blvd.

Oversized corner lot. Parking spaces for 5 cars.

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Location

Exceptional

6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16315 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
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Pet-friendly
Fireplace

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Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Place, Las Olas Boulevard
‪16 min walk‬
Place, Las Olas Beach
‪17 min walk‬
Place, Fort Lauderdale Beach
‪19 min walk‬
Airport, Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!!

This home was voted one of the top 12 vacation homes in Fort Lauderdale in 2023. Updated, eclectic charm is walking distance from the beach and downtown restaurants, bars and shopping area on world famous Las Olas Blvd. Our 6 bedroom home has 5 king bed suites each with its own en-suite full bathroom. The 6th bedroom is a bunk bed room with a half bath. The home sleeps up to 16 and is located right on the canal 100 yards from the intercoastal waterway, secluded by the surrounding palms and 10 foot hedges. Great Amenities included that you won’t find at other properties such as towels, beach towels, linens, shower soap, and hair dryers, paddle boards for the water way canal, golf cart rental option for cruising the las olas and A1A blvd and much much more provided for a wonderful vacation.

We have been super host since 2011 and we have over 140 five star reviews. Our neighborhood is in the exclusive seven isles subdivision in Fort Lauderdale and our neighbors include the Anheuser Busch family and the Band-Aid brand family.

We were just voted one of the top 12 vacation rentals in all of Fort Lauderdale:-) come see what all fuss is about!!! We cant wait to have you stay at our home!!

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Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

There is a $75 pet fee for the additional cleaning

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Lauderdale

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in East Fort Lauderdale, a neighbourhood in Fort Lauderdale. Bahia Mar Marina and Port Everglades are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Las Olas Boulevard and Aventura Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider International Swimming Hall of Fame and Bonnet House Museum and Gardens. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

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Ft. Lauderdale, FL

What's nearby

Las Olas Boulevard - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Las Olas Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Fort Lauderdale Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Bahia Mar Marina - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Port Everglades - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

Fort Lauderdale Brightline Train Station (FBT) - 12 min drive
Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Señor Frogs - ‬16 min walk
‪Coconuts - ‬18 min walk
‪Nanou French Bakery & Café - ‬14 min walk
‪The Drunken Taco - ‬18 min walk
‪Dirty Blondes Sport Bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!!?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!! on 4 Nov 2025 start from AU$1,657.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!! located?

This family-friendly Fort Lauderdale holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of City of Fort Lauderdale Las Olas Marina, Las Olas Boulevard and Las Olas Beach. Fort Lauderdale Beach and Bahia Mar Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John M.

20 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised perfect get away

Hosts were responsive and assisted with some logistics challenges on our end which was appreciated. House was perfect for our mini executive retreat that mixed business and pleasure. Location is spectacular.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erik N.

3 June 2014

Nice Long Weekend

Everything was as advertised and worked out great.

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

19 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Great Spring Break stay in a great location. Nice neighborhood. The house has so much room for the 14 of us who stayed. Several cozy gathering rooms to spread out or hang out together. Loved the outside area where you could hang at the pool, on the dock, or take a kayak ride in the canal. Communication with the owner was easy and they were very helpful with any questions.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty W.

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Winter Get-Away

Enjoyed a beautiful February week in the Florida sunshine. House had plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for our extended family. Pool was wonderful. Kids and adults enjoyed fishing from the dock and were treated to a surprise visit from a manatee. Management was very attentive and responsive to our needs.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

21 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fort Lauderdale Getaway

Really cool property with plenty of space for our family of 7 adults and 4 children ages 3 and under. The two “wings” were perfect for creating quiet space for sleeping children while the adults were still up. Heated swimming pool was excellent with fence around for child protection. Location really nice for both the beach and Las Olas Blvd. Did have a few ants on property but not a problem for us. The property manager Leo and the owner were responsive and great to work with. Great vacation. Thanks.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

chad r.

16 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

This house is in a great location. We had 10 adults and 6 kids under 6. We had plenty of room. Big plus was every bedroom had it's own bathroom. Pool was great and we used the paddle boards and kayak often. Lance was always quick to respond when we needed something. The beach was only about a 10 minute walk (even with kids). About the only complaint was we couldn't get the ice machine in the fridge to work. It was a wonderful vacation!!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott m.

19 Nov 2015

Excellent House, Excellent location, Excellent service

The house was great for our group of 5, with plenty of room for privacy and plenty of room to socialize. Separate baths with each bedroom was a nice feature. The house in located in a quiet location, but a quick walk to the beach or Los Olas venues. The condition of the house was excellent, clean and tidy. We enjoyed the outside pool area for relaxing and bbq with friends. The house had everything we needed for our 5 day stay plus a few extras (pool table and plenty of TV's for watching football. The whole transaction of reservation and timely return of deposit was painless and quick. We hope to return next year. Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

15 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best house

Lance was the BEST. Was so responsive -- answered my questions before and during the stay IMMEDIATELY. The house is exactly as pictured, being so close to downtown Las Olas and the beach was amazing. The beds were surprisingly comfortable, there were instructions everywhere so I felt like everything was covered, and Lance was so accommodating and made sure everything was going well. He sent instructions before and during our stay for everything you could think about. I planned my sister's bachelorette party there with 15 girls (!!) and everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend and I hope to be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

15 Sept 2015

5 Star House, 5 Star Experience

We recently rented the house for a large group and we were all thoroughly impressed. The pictures and location of the house were great online - but to see them in person was even more impressive. Above and beyond the size of the house, plethora of amenities, beautiful decor, ample bedding arrangements, and the gorgeous backyard/dock - the customer service that Bill the owner provides is priceless. His responses are timely, professional, and he's always looking to make sure that his guests have the very best experience possible in every possible way. Bill and his family have a wonderful property and I truly thank them for sharing it with others and allowing my group the opportunity to experience Fort Lauderdale at its finest.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

20 Oct 2015

Excellent Venue; Great Location

The property is located on a canal near the beach. It was perfect for our group of 10 guys. The property is in excellent shape and and was in tip top shape on our arrival. Even the outdoor grill was in pristine condition. The pool and outdoor lounge area were awesome. Bill was extremely flexible, responsive and accommodating. He took care of everything afterwards very quickly and promptly refunded the security deposit. We chartered a boat for deep sea fishing minutes from the house, and the fishing was incredible. We caught 3 sailfish and enough tuna, mackerel and mahi mahi to feed us for the entire weekend.

6/10 Okay

Keith S.

15 Apr 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as expected

House was not as advertised. Couldn't use putting green outside, rats ran around the backyard, A/C didn't work well, refrigerator leaking all over the floor, ants inside the dishwasher

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

1 June 2019

Wonderful Vacation Rental

My family rented this home for a reunion in early April. The property is beautiful, extremely clean and is very conveniently located near beaches and the Las Olas area. This home offers lovely access to the canals and has a beautiful pool and outdoor entertaining area. The owner was a pleasure to work with and answered all questions prior to our signing the contract. The property manager, Leo Morales, also responded immediately to all of our questions or concerns. We had a number of small children at the reunion so we're concerned with water safety. The back yard is fenced to include a fence along the canal. In addition, the owner installed a 5' fence around the pool for additional safety. The refund was also processed according to the contract terms. We would rent this home again if we return to the Lauderdale area for future family gatherings and would recommend it to others seeking a wonderful vacation rental.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

30 Jan 2019

The best and most memorable weekend. 😊❤️❤️❤️

It’s been at least 25 years since my whole family stayed together under one roof for a weekend getaway. I searched for the perfect house in the perfect location when I stumbled along this property. It was important to me find the perfect place. I spoke with Lance and everything sounded amazing. My family and arrived to the property on Friday, we were greeted by Leo who showed me around the property. Leo, was Thorough And assured me if there was any issues he would address them. I’m happy to say everything was ansolu perfect and such an amazing weekend with my family. The pictures are exactly as you see them. There were 8 of us staying there. The house is so big, it never felt crowded. Now for the location, wowwwwww, it doesn’t get much better then this one. My mom, who stayed with us is 86 years old, she was able to walk from the house to the beach right down the road. Use of the kitchen was great, Sunday we had a family BBQ with other family members and friends. We had the best time. Lance, thank you for your hospitality, LEO, thank you for marking this the best weekend my family could have hoped for. You helped make it happen. Thank you,

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Anthony T.

10 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great host, lackluster property

Let me start off by saying that Lance was a fantastic host. His communication was solid, did everything he said he would, etc. - all the good stuff you want in a host. If I had to describe this house in a nutshell, it is tired. It's beat up, lots of little things didn't work (ceiling fans, light bulbs, outlets), many cosmetic issues and just several things that make you say "why would you do that?". For example, one bedroom has white, opaque SHOWER CURTAINS as window treatments. In the same room, the ceiling fan didn't work and the bed was broken. Additionally, the couches in the living room are beat to death and the outdoor loungers have seen much better days. This is not a fault of theirs but it should be noted that the current view out the back yard is of a pile of rubble, as the house across the street was sold, torn down and a new home is being built. Again, not their fault, but construction noise did start at 7am on a Monday and continued all day for three days. Now to be fair, there were some positives: the location is great, the outdoor grill was brand new, all the appliances worked well and the place was SPARKLING CLEAN. I will not go as far as to say the photos are misleading, but they are certainly dated and do not show the house in its current condition.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

8 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for friends to gather

Property was easy to get comfortable in. We had a small issue with the freezer while we were there but the owners were extremely responsive and helpful. Our reunion of college friends enjoyed our time in this house.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Justin K.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

House is in disrepair

I’m sure the property was very nice at some point, but that point was likely 10+ years ago. The property has two things going for it… number of bedrooms and location. That being said, my complaints are numerous: 1. The HVAC system is not capable of cooling the house to a comfortable temperature. All of the bedrooms were 80+ degrees at night. 2. Numerous doors were broken or missing doorknobs. One of the double doors leading out to the pool has a chain with padlock around the handles b/c that is the only way to keep them from swinging open. 3. The couch in the tv room is old, peeling, and broken. 4. The pool was dirty and cloudy. The pool bottom and plaster is peeled and cracked. It also appears the pool pump and equipment has not been serviced and did not appear to run once in the three days we were there. 5. The gate and fences around the yard are broken or breaking. 6. The swings on the back dock are broken and unstable and also appear to be carrying standing water in the canopy. 7. The pool furniture is very old, moldy, and in poor condition. 8. The backyard gazebo-style umbrellas is old and torn and poorly patched. 9. The putting green is not usable, as the pvc that serves as the holes extend out above the level of the green itself. 10. The ceiling in the kitchen is stained and dirty 11. Several of the beds appeared to be very old and uncomfortable Overall, it was a negative experience. These are not minor things. This house need to be rehab. The pictures are deceptive.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan T.

6 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hiuse

Amazing house

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Place was great and exactly as advertised

Loved the place, and Lance was very helpful and communicative leading up to and during our stay. Would 100% recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bo P.

27 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a getaway!

Nine of us stayed at the French Castilla Beach House. We had more than enough space to spread out, and appreciated all of the bathrooms. The pool was just lovely! Our host, Lance, went above and beyond. He was responsive and generous. We all appreciated him. We’re looking forward to a return trip. Watch out, Lance, we’ll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

30 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly multi-family-sized home in super location.

Corner plot in a gorgeous neighborhood. Home really suited for bringing together large families - which worked for us since we had teens and 3 children under 7 all coming together - three families. Check-in was really easy, and owner (Lance) communicated early and often prior to our arrival. Also chatted with him and his wife (Danielle) a few times during their morning walks through the area. Some favorite things about the home: 1.) Good sized pool and plenty of loungers. 2.) Super family-sized dining table that could seat us all. 3.) Water toys to use in the canals - canoe/paddleboard. Things that could have been better: 1.) A house was being built on the opposite side of the canal and so for a few hours per day there was a little noise as they banged in pylons. (I imagine that is all complete now.)

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared H.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house close to everything

The he house was amazing and Lance was great to communicate with the entire time. We had 12 guests total and the house had more than enough room for all of us. It was very spacious and we spent the majority of our time in the pool or on the deck. The location is perfect, minutes from the beach and minutes from downtown. Couldn’t be a better location. It rained pretty heavy for a few hours but the house has a giant cover/tent in the back yard near the pool so we sat out there for a little and stayed completely dry. It was also great to sit under the covering to get some shade during the sunny days too!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

5 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

My family of 10 stayed at this paradise property. We truly enjoyed the pool, the beach, and the family time together. My son is being deployed the beginning of next year and this trip was very special to us. Thank you to Lance and his brother for the accommodations, and the quick responses when we needed something. We will definitely be back in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

3 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience and Wonderful Host!

The locator was a great proximity to the beach and the house was perfect fit our large group. Lance is one of the best hosts I’ve ever rented from and I travel monthly. Totally recommend this property. Loved having a pool all to ourselves and the dock was lots of fun.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

15 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Stay

We had a nice family stay in Ft. Lauderdale. Lance was very accommodating to our needs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

21 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

This house is really beautiful and set in such an incredible neighborhood. Close enough to shopping, restaurants and the beach. The pool is lovely and our older kids loved the paddle boards! Great family time in a great house!!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lance waldbueser

My name is Lance and I manage multiple vacation properties in Fort Lauderdale with my wife, sister and her husband. We are all Georgia natives but have lived in South Florida for over 10 years. We have been super host on both major platforms since 2011. My wife and I have three children and we love to travel. Don’t forget to ask me how you can save up to an additional $1,000 off of your vacation.

Why they chose this property

Once you vacation at Ft Lauderdale Beach, you will understand 'why this is paradise.' And you will be staying at the most perfect location in the nation's most relaxing city. I rented homes for two years in this area waiting for this particular location to go up for sale. When it finally did, I bought it the first week on the market. You will love it also. This home was voted one of the top 12 vacation homes in Fort Lauderdale in 2021.
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What makes this property unique

The close proximity to the beach make it easy to visit the beach for a couple of hours and come back for a nap or just spend the whole day. The corner lot gives us beautiful outdoor views on three sides of the home. The hedges on 3 sides provide extreme back yard and pool privacy. While eating breakfast on the upstairs bedroom balconies, we have great views of the canal and Seven Isles Lake.
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6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

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5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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10/10 Excellent

John M.

As advertised perfect get away

John M.

10/10 Excellent

Erik N.

Nice Long Weekend

Erik N.

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

Great location!

Deb B.

10/10 Excellent

Betty W.

Great Winter Get-Away

Betty W.

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Fort Lauderdale Getaway

William H.

8/10 Good

chad r.

Family vacation

chad r.

10/10 Excellent

Scott m.

Excellent House, Excellent location, Excellent service

Scott m.