This was my 4th or 5th visit to Lauderdale in which I stayed at Jim's. Whether I share the house with guests in the second bedroom or am lucky enough to have the house to myself I always enjoy Jim's house. Parking is spacious and off the road. The yard beyond the back porch looks like a tropical rainforest with old trees and tropical schrubs. The living room has big soft leather sofas and great cable tv.
Starbucks is two blocks to the north. I woke up early one morning to study (taking a class nearby) and walked down to Starbucks in my pj's. I was the only customer in the place at that pre-dawn hour. Now that is a coffee tradition I may repeat everyday at Jim's (if you are also too lazy to make your own).
About six blocks to the southeast are my two favorite seafood joints, Southport Raw Bar and the Quarterdeck. Go to either one during your visit. You will not be disappointed ( get the old bay shrimp at SPRB or the Bento box lunch at Quarterdeck, you won't regret it).
Thanks Jim, and see you next time!
Matt