This house was awesome! First, you can’t beat having a bottle of wine waiting for us upon arrival. The property manager called us and arranged to stop by just to make sure we had everything we needed, which was also a nice touch. It was beautifully decorated and the location was perfect, allowing you the be away from the crowds but also able to reach the action in just minutes. We absolutely loved having the pool, too….I highly recommend it. Sometimes you just don’t feel like lugging a bunch of stuff to the beach and this pool with awnings that offer shade if you need it was perfect. We had a great time waving too and dancing with all the passing boats/yachts. The beds were all so comfy, even the Murphy bed! There is plenty of seating and the open floor plan allows you to talk to your friends in the common areas with ease. There are pool floats and kayaks available and golf carts for rent. We didn’t have to leave the house for groceries or alcohol as both were delivered within an hour of us placing our order. I think that Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is the perfect location as it’s much less crowded than some of the other nearby beaches (Fort Lauderdale, Miami, etc) but you can still have a great time, so it’s the best of both worlds. You will not be disappointed, so rent this place STAT!