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Backyard is paradise. Some guests come & never leave the seclusion of pool area
Heated pool, tanning area, picnic gazebo, and lounge area make up this paradise.
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Ft Lauderdale, FL
  • Las Olas Boulevard
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Las Olas Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

VOTED BEST FORT LAUDERDALE LOCATION! WALK TO SHOPS, RESTURAUNTS, & BEACH.

This single story 5 bedroom is the most notable home in the historical Colee Hammock area of Ft. Lauderdale. The 2 Common areas provide plenty of space for any group. There is adequate sleeping space… 3 Queen beds, 4 twin beds, 1 full bed, 1 pull out sofa, and 1 futon ensures that everyone in your group sleeps comfortably. Barbeque on the deck and eat under the covered porch. Walk out your bedroom door to the sun deck and Private Heated pool. The home is just steps from the world famous Las Olas Blvd, home to all the local shops, restaurants, and hot spots. You will be located right in the center of it all. The home has a beautiful backyard with pool and very large deck area which are the focal point of the house. We also have a six seater street legal golf cart rental option with sound system. The coolest way to cruise up and down Las Olas blvd and A1A beach Blvd. if your decide to reserve one with your reservation it will be charged, delivered and ready for you upon arrival.

Property manager

Johnny Oates
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fort Lauderdale

Located in Fort Lauderdale, this holiday home is in the city centre. Bahia Mar Marina and Port Everglades are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Las Olas Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino or Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Snorkelling, parasailing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Ft Lauderdale, FL

What's nearby

  • Las Olas Boulevard - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Las Olas Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Port Everglades - 11 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Station - 13 min drive
  • Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Louie Bossi's Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
  • American Social
  • B Square Burgers & Booze
  • Kilwins
  • Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar

Frequently asked questions

Does VOTED BEST FORT LAUDERDALE LOCATION! WALK TO SHOPS, RESTURAUNTS, & BEACH. have a pool?

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

Is VOTED BEST FORT LAUDERDALE LOCATION! WALK TO SHOPS, RESTURAUNTS, & BEACH. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at VOTED BEST FORT LAUDERDALE LOCATION! WALK TO SHOPS, RESTURAUNTS, & BEACH.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at VOTED BEST FORT LAUDERDALE LOCATION! WALK TO SHOPS, RESTURAUNTS, & BEACH.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is VOTED BEST FORT LAUDERDALE LOCATION! WALK TO SHOPS, RESTURAUNTS, & BEACH. located?

Located in East Fort Lauderdale, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New River Fine Art Gallery and Las Olas Boulevard. Las Olas Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Freddie M.

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

Fort Lauderdale

Really good house to stay with a large group, no issues with the house, host was very friendly and responded to texts quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anu J.

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

The backyard is incredible

10 of us stayed here for a friends celebration and had a great time. The backyard is beautiful and the pool was amazing! The owners were super responsive and met all of our needs. Just a note the kitchen is pretty small - we only cooked breakfast so it was totally fine. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

guy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ok

Very responsive ownersOnly room for 5 single adultsVery small kitchen
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite S.

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

Tropical

Tropical and tranquil grounds. Plenty of space for the whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole N.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ben K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

Mom's 93rd Birthday Weekend

Perfect rental for my family who came down for my Mom's birthday. Our host was very accommodating & check in was a breeze. We were met at the house & given the tour. The rooms were perfect for adults & kids. Once they got the wifi codes they were into their games!!! The patio was a great gathering place in the evening & the pool was definitely a hit!! We will definitely rent again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan P.

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

Good location and cool house/backyard

Enjoyed staying here, good communication with owner and property manager. Very Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke d.

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

Bachelor party

There were 8 of us that stayed at the property for a bachelor party and we had a great time. The back yard was a perfect little oasis for hanging out by the pool. It was in a prime location to get downtown, but also a short drive to the golf courses and the harbor. The property managers were very accommodating and friendly. Would recommend the place for anyone looking to get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oisin M.

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

Would reccomend

It was beautiful! The photos don’t do it justice. Spacious, great location and stunning outdoor area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Fun Times!

Great house, close to everything with a great landlord!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R., Charlotte

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

Family Thanksgiving

Fantastic house! Had a wonderful time. Great location! Beautiful home! Definitely one of our best VRBOs. Hosts are terrific!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bachelorette Bungalow

This house was perfect for our bachelorette party and the back deck / pool area exceeded our expectations! The +'s: Plenty of beds / showers to accommodate 10 ladies, bars / restaurants in walking distance, and any uber ride to the surrounding areas were under $10. I would suggest the owner upload new photos as the property is nicer than presented here and some of the room photos were inaccurate. However, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

great house, location

Stayed here with a group of guys and had a great time. Plenty of room in the house for everyone. Large backyard/pool area was great to hang out at. Good location - just steps away from Las Olas Blvd and also walkable to beach. Property manager was very welcoming at check-in and made himself available for any issues (which we had none).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zach R.

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

Great spot

Had a pretty large group of guys staying in Ft. Lauderdale for an extended weekend. This spot was exactly what we needed. The back yard / pool area is fantastic. House was spacious enough for everyone to fit comfortably, and the location is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clayton D.

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

Great Location, Great Venue, Great Host

The house is a great spot for a group of friends. There is plenty of space with a great backyard for hanging out. The host was very friendly with easy communication and does his best to be on your side and make your trip as enjoyable as possible. It is in a great location that’s walking distance from plenty of restaurants and bars. Some of the outdoor amenities are a bit worn out (which is to be expected from a house that hosts larger parties) but it is definitely usable. I highly recommend considering this house for your stay and the host should keep up the good work!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma T., Denver

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

Amazing house, amazing location!

Two things make this house stand out from the rest: the BACKYARD and the LOCATION! I came to Fort Lauderdale on a girls trip and we spent an entire day just sitting by the pool relaxing because that’s how amazing it is. You are also two blocks from the entire strip of Las Olas Blvd- I think we took Ubers one time during the whole trip. The house is extremely comfortable, clean, and we had great interactions with the property Manager Leo, who greeted my friends at check in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The back yard is amazing. Tons of seating, the pool is great and the location is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ted M., Boston

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

Great spot!

Nice house in a perfect location with bars/restaurants walkable. Great backyard area with pool to hang out in. Easily accommodated our group of 7.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Sara G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location - BUT....

The location is ideal! We did not rent a car and walked everywhere or took a SHORT Uber. The backyard is great and the pool is very nice and HEATED! Overall the house and the backyard landscaping has been VERY neglected. The mosquitoes were relentless in the backyard. The patio furniture was mostly broken (chairs) or old and very dirty (moldy chaise lounge cushions). The grill was not cleaned but did work very well. The house itself was big enough for our group of 10, 4 adults and 6 kids. Plenty of space and rooms and beds and the kitchen, while very small has what you need. However, It is very clear that the house has been very neglected in terms of aesthetic updates but also functional. While we had a nice time beware the pictures are note 100% accurate (there is no hot tub as pictured in the backyard) and the overall feel of the house is not as comfy and clean as we expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashton L.

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

Great location

Had 9 guys in the house. Plenty of room for everyone and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Great Time at a Great Location

This house was a lot of fun. We were 1 street off of Las Olas Blvd, so there's plenty to do. The beach is a 25-30 minute walk or a 3 minute taxi ride. Property manager was very responsive and gracious. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Great Place

The location, and quick response from the owners is excellent. They place is pretty much as described, home could use a complete exterior scraping and paint job, interior is tastefully decorated. I work in fire prevention/code enforcement and could nit pick the property, but i was there to relax and get some other work done. Lots of fun to be had there, i would recommend for families, friends gettogethers, you wont be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luc A., Chicago, Illinois USA

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

True exotic paradise!

This house hit the spot for our two families of 5 plus dogs; heated pool with surrounding palm trees and heavy vegetation provide complete privacy and feel of being far from everyone, except that you are just one block from las Olas! It’s an older house and a big of a throw back to the 90s, but everything works well (including internet, which is very good and consistent). Also, Leo was very quick and responsive so when we wanted a few degrees warmer, or an extra large pan for pasta, or leaves to be cleaned after a brief storm, response was immediate and attention given promptly. Leo is a pro and proud of doing a good job. Strongly recommend!

About the host

Hosted by Johnny Oates

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Remembering the cold winters and dreery fall while growing up in St. Louis, Missouri helps Bill appreciate the wonderful, warm climate and the beautiful tropical gardens that surround this property. After graduating from West Point, Bill proudly served his country for 21 years in the U. S. Army. Bill was an infantry officer in Ranger, Airborne, and Air Assault units. One of the highlights of his career was obtaining his masters degree from the University of Georgia in 1981 (that was when the Bulldogs won the National Football Championship) and following up with a 4 year tour teaching cadets at West Point. After retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel from the Army; Bill and and his wife, Carolyn, started a small business in Georgia and eventually moved it to South Florida. Bill's wife, Carolyn, graduated from the University of Georgia and became a teacher. Carolyn is a teacher, author of 2 books, mother of 5 grown children and grandmother for 7 precious grand daughters. Grandson #1 is due on April 6, 2015. Grand child #9 arrives in September 2015. Carolyn loves decorating as you will see the second you walk into our home. She also loves opening up our home for others to enjoy as much as we enjoy it.

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location is everything!!! Although you are hidden in the dense tropical gardens of the historical Colee Hammock area, if you walk out the back gate of the property, you are on Las Olas Blvd. only 2 blocks from the exciting eateries, clubs, and shoppes that make this area famous. As exciting as the location is, you will have trouble pulling yourself away from the sun deck, swimming pool and privacy of your own backyard. When every guest walks in the front door, I want them to feel the warmth, and comfort of being in a home from yester-year. The white picket fence, the huge shade trees and tropical gardens, the smell of burning logs in the fireplace, and the creaking of the front porch swing, all add to the house's charm and feeling of southern hospitality. The cozy feeling that our home gives us is what we want to share with every guest. Come. Relax. Enjoy. And leave refreshed and wanting to come 'home' again on your next trip to south Florida.

What makes this property unique

Besides being located only about 1 mile west of the sands on Ft Lauderdale Beach, we are also only 2 blocks from entertainment center of the city - Las Olas Blvd.

Languages:

English

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