We had high hopes for The Floridian based on the photos and reviews and it did not disappoint! We arrived on a very late flight and our gracious host David left the lights and some relaxing music on for us. As everyone else has said, the home itself is fantastic. More than enough room for my wife and I - would have easily accommodated a group of 4-5 people. Nice lighting and furniture throughout. The bed in the main bedroom was incredibly comfortable and quiet. We made many meals in the beautiful modern kitchen, and appreciated how well stocked it was with cookware and utensils.
The star of the show is the backyard. First there's the wonderful outdoor dining room - nicely lit and decorated, perfect for enjoying sunny breakfasts and lunches and starry dinners. Then there's the area facing the canal with dockside chaises and bar area - we enjoyed relaxing in this area. And last but not least, there's the pool - a good size, heated perfectly for the (slightly) cooler winter nights, surrounded by a nice outdoor furniture set and beautifully landscaped and lit for the evening.
The house is located on the northwestern edge of the city of Wilton Manors. A 5-6 minute walk over the canal will bring you to a Publix, Walgreens, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and other useful shops in the neighboring town of Oakland Park. Downtown Wilton Manors is about 1 mile away, and gorgeous Ft. Lauderdale beaches are maybe 15 min drive.
The Ft. Lauderdale Stays team are clearly one of the premier property managers in this area and I can't recommend them, and The Floridian, highly enough!