Sorry for the lengthy review but it is a great one and worth the read for all visitors.
It is always very difficult and rather stressful when looking at the overwhelming Qty of places to stay. Reviews are very important.
So I am usually a Marriott guy due to my reward status, however it was the boat show and rooms were either booked or stupidly high with prices.
We were visiting for a dinner function and arrived 1 day early just to see what the area was like and location considering we usually stayed down near Los Olas Blvd (only because it was what we were familiar with).
- Location to Beach. Turn the corner and you walk right to the Public access psr tof the beach. It could not be more perfect. If you forget something or need a cooler refill - walk 2 mins home and back and good to go.
- What a brilliant area to stay. Casual walk to an amazing town square full of bars and restaurants for sports, music, relaxing and literally a couple of them are ON the beach. Yes walk out the bar and you are on sand. That is incredibly rare for the East Coast.
SO what an amazing day and night we had doing this.
- Then heading West just over the Intercoastal there are a couple of incredible fine dining places - in particular Kaluz - How incredible is this place. Spectacular outdoor sitting and bar with exquisite food and drinks. A little higher end but worth it. a 100ft yacht was parked right at the dock as well as great boat watching. Check out there happy hour as this is must visit.
We did drive over although it would have only been a 20 minute walk.
- Walk Sth on the beach for about 1/2 mile and you come to one of the only Tiki bars on the sand called The Bamboo Beach Tiki Bar - Brilliant for breakfast, lunch etc and perfect views of the water.
- A stone's throw from a Walgreens and liquor store for snacks and drinks and numerous other places to eat and enjoy.
- Literally no need to rent a vehicle as its also only about a $30 Uber ride from FLL
Finally - the condo is perfect. Lets face it, anywhere along the ocean always faces a little abuse from Salt, air, weather etc - even high end resorts - but the condo is very well kept.
What we did like is it is incredibly spacious. The bedroom is at the back (so if you wanted to nap or take a break then there is no noise from the pool area or the living room) with a hallway bringing it into a nice size living room/kitchen area. Ceiling fans in each room are nice and high powered so great air movement - we really like white noise for sleeping so great to see that.
Great size Master Closet and space around the Bed for changing and dressing.
The pool is on the West side of the condos which is fantastic. You get sun literally all day (not morning - but no shadows from gian resorts or hotels - perfect location.
Do yourselves a favor and try this little gem. We will be back.
BTW as it is one street off the beach its a load less expensive. How often are you really in the room when on vacation ! Save your dollars on the room cost and enjoy the dining and experiences.
Wayne & Angie.