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Bright and Sunny South Cottage - Centrally Located and in Quiet Neighborhood

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Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Broward Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Las Olas Boulevard
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Port Everglades
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bright and Sunny South Cottage - Centrally Located and in Quiet Neighborhood

Welcome to the cottage South! Enjoy all the space and amenities that this wonderful 600 sq ft, 1 bedroom with a king size bed, 1 bathroom Florida home has to offer. All bathrooms include fresh bath towels, beach towels and soap for your convenience. The living area is spacious, tastefully furnished and has cable television and WiFi. Arrive to plentiful off-street parking and be welcomed into a charming tropical garden.

Property manager

Gaia

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Lauderdale

Downtown Fort Lauderdale, a neighbourhood in Fort Lauderdale, is home to this cottage. Pier 66 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? See what's going on at Hard Rock Stadium or Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

What's nearby

  • Broward Center for the Performing Arts - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Las Olas Boulevard - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Port Everglades - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Las Olas Beach - 8 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Brightline Train Station (FBT) - 8 min drive
  • Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Original Fat Cat's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Downtown Cigar Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tap 42 Fort Lauderdale - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tarpon River Brewing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Riverside Market Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright and Sunny South Cottage - Centrally Located and in Quiet Neighborhood pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright and Sunny South Cottage - Centrally Located and in Quiet Neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright and Sunny South Cottage - Centrally Located and in Quiet Neighborhood?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright and Sunny South Cottage - Centrally Located and in Quiet Neighborhood located?

Located in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Riverwalk and Las Olas Boulevard. Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Fort Lauderdale Brightline Train Station (FBT) is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Air B&B

Overall Bery positive experience
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Haven T.

Great Cottage

The cottage is in a good area and perfect for a couple. Love the patio area. We enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

SImple

Small and easy. Efficient house. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Absolute Recommendable

Cottage was very clean, tidy and well equipped. Nice living room with big flat TV, kitchen with everything for two persons, bedroom with a kingsize bed and a lot of pillows. Livingroom and bedroom have separate air conditioning. Bathroom has a shower, shower curtain seemes to be new (see earlier ratings), no mold to see. In front is a parking space for two cars and there is a small terrace which is shown at the advertising picture. Two chairs, a table and two loungers are avaliable. Outside breakfast is possible there, but please don‘t forget the mosquito spray 😃. We stay there in cw 20/2018 and can recommend this cottage. Special thanks to our host Gaia, quick answering of our questions, well preparation of the cottage, no problem with our late check in and check out. Thomas and Anja from Germany
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adianez A.

Perfect!

Really nice place to stay. Everything was clean and beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

4/10 Poor

Michelle T., Ft Pierce

Disappointed

Very appreciative the owner was very kind and responsive! My husband and I both have asthma, the mold in the shower both on the shower curtain and the walls was completely unacceptable. In addition the linens were stained and a towel left for us was also torn. The bedding when I removed the sheets at the end of the stay had a stain on the mattress pad. I have photos to support all of the items mentioned and really feel I should get some of my money back. We have stayed in very expensive and some very exclusive properties and have never had a problem. I am actually ashamed to even report my stay because I don’t want it to discourage people from staying because it really is a cute little place in a great central location. I feel with a little money and tlc these items could be irrected and it would provide a great experience for the next guest. A shower curtain cost $5.00 at the most. I wish there was a way to post photos
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Jeffery M.

Friendly staff, accomodations were fair

The owner and staff were very nice, courteous and easy to work with. The unit however, was nice but not quite as crisp and clean cut as you see on the website. It also had a musty odor when we entered....there were a lot of Glade air fresheners placed around the unit. The king size mattress was extremely soft and not as firm as we like. Also, it would have been nice & much more comfortable for sleeping if there were more than a few pillows on the bed. The kitchen had minimal dishes and old utensils to use....no complete sets of either....especially the utensils. There were also left over spices, coffee, tea, etc. from previous visitors for us to use but we weren't sure how long they had been there and didn't want to use someone else's leftovers. There is no dishwasher to sanitize dishes so be sure to check each dish/utensil before using because many had dried food left on them. There were old, used sponges left under the sink rather than new ones for our use. I threw all of them away on our first day. The towels and linens were very minimal but more were graciously brought to us when we requested them. There were no wash cloths, only hand towels and towels. They said they were short on wash cloths and told us to use hand towels, and the towels were obviously old and had been used multiple times with some stains on a few of them. I wasn't sure if they were bleached between each use or not. There was only one full roll of toilet paper, no extra rolls, but it was ok for the 2 of us for the 3 nights we were there, we were away from the unit during the daytime. No kleenix available either. The washing machine is around the back of the building but we didn't want to go back there as it was unclean. The patio furniture was old and weathered. It was nice to have a place with a kitchen, living quarters, bedroom and bathroom for our short visit but on a scale of 1-10, I would rate the unit a 5 because it lacked a clean, polished feel and had the bare minimum of supplies or had old or used supplies left for us to use. However, the staff was very accommodating and easy to work with and the location is convenient if you don't mind not being close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

Loved it!

It was the perfect setting for me. It had all the things I needed. I was in town for a conference and it was close enough where either I could drive or affordably take an lyft to where I needed to go. I was given the space to do my own thing and the owner was super nice and accommodating! I would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Rosanne P., Lewes De

Charming cottage

Loved the location and quaint charm of the cottage. Only thing missing was a tv in bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Raynald L.

Perfect!!!!!!

Perfect for what we needed, very charming and clean! And Gaia was so nice with us :) It's a real 5 stars !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nadine T.

The property was quaint. Has everything that you need for a short stay

Overall stay was great. I had a few issues with spiders and Gaia came right over to fix the issue. Hurricane Irma hit and we evacuated. Gaia was extremely accommodating with my property left on the premises after my checkout date. My only concern is I was not comfortable going to the back of the house to get to the laundry room with the over grown trees and spider webs. Other than that, I enjoyed my stay. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 27 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Denise K.

Cute and Clean!

This small cottage is just right for one or two. A short ride to the beach. Gaia, the landlord, is responsive to your emails/texts. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it for those seeking an affordable, comfortable Fort Lauderdale stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Serene centrality

What a wonderful cozy retreat in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Fort Lauderdale. Tropical cottage that exudes old Florida charm This affordable gem of a getaway vacation rental is tucked in a quiet but easily accessible neighborhood. The owners have shown loving attention to detail and are very responsive to guest needs. A delightful home away from home in South Florida we hope to return again soon. Thanks to Gaia and her family for providing us a base of operations during our recent visit We love being able to eat at local restaurants such as Tarks of Dania Beach for out of this world seafood and cruising the intercoastal on the water Taxi by moonlight. Thanks for all your help to have made our weekend getaway such a memorable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Tanya E., Longmont, CO

Cute but not comfy for a longer stay

First let me say the owner was nice, the property was cute, and I liked the location, in the older part of Ft. Lauderdale. I needed to stay for an extended period of time, and it just didn't work for me. It was the summer and I know it was probably empty for a time before I came in, but I found evidence of rodents, and also saw a large cockroach. I know it's Florida, but when I owned here I had a regular extermination. The bed was not comfy and needs to be replaced. The owner was very amenable to refunding my unused nights, and she was very nice. It just didn't work for me.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deanna A.

Just like home, but smaller.

Just like home, but smaller. (We shop at IKEA too so we have the exact same linens at home!) The full kitchen and private patio were awesome amenities. The location was easy to find and convenient to everything we needed. Gaia provides really excellent service and we have already recommended this rental to a friend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Perfect weekend getaway that felt like home.

Gaia was super nice and we couldn't be more appreciative of her allowing us to stay the weekend on such short notice. Our place flooded and need a place right away for us and our dogs. The place was super cute, clean and had all of the amenities needed for a stay. The neighborhood was really cute and lots of others with dogs. Gaia helped turn a very stressful situation into a nice little weekend getaway. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone looking for a wonderful place, great location and stress free environment. Thanks again and we will definitely be in touch for future staycations!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

A lovely three-night stay right in our own neighborhood

My husband and I and our cat live nearby and needed to be out of our condo for termite tenting. We decided to make a mini-vacation out of it and we were so glad we chose Beautiful Cottage South. A nice, quiet neighborhood, good for morning walks - charming homes and friendly neighbors. The barbecue grill was fantastic and we miss it already. And the big bedroom with the comfortable king size bed was a luxury. We were glad to have a full kitchen with all the necessities at hand. And can you imagine a walk-in closet in a rental? Thanks so much, Gaia for your hospitality. Ann
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

June G.

A lovely cottage in a quiet location, but near to the Airport, Port restaurants and beach

We stayed in South cottage for 10 days. It was ideal for 2 of us. Clean and tidy and everything we needed. Gaia the owner was a really nice lady who helped my partner to find his way around when I left him to visit my grandaughter in Dallas for a few days. We enjoyed our stay and would use this accommodation again

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