What a hidden gem! John and Mermie are such great hosts! I had never booked an Airbnb for just me, so I chose this listing as the hosts were there in case I needed help.
These hosts are so kind! Check in was a breeze—John met me at my Lyft and carried in my luggage. They even purchased some milk for me…so sweet of them! I literally brought some instant oatmeal packs with me as I was worried about needing to take transportation to pick up breakfast. I didn’t need to worry; John and Mermie had a selection of oatmeal, cereal, coffee, tea, honey…. Did I mention they even helped me iron my shirt for a formal event?!
The Sunny Room is small, but perfect for a simple stay. There was plenty of natural light, as well as a nice ceiling fan light and a bright table lamp. The double blinds/roller shades are great if you want a darker room. The twin bed was quite comfortable. Plenty of beach towels and extra linens available.
Location—a few blocks off of Las Olas Boulevard, a really popular strip in Fort Lauderdale. The street itself is quiet; couples walk in the neighborhood. At night I sometimes heard loud cars which was one of only two complaints.
My other complaint? That I only booked for a short visit. I intended this stay to be a place to sleep, shower, and heat up my instant oatmeal packets…I was only going to FLL for an event. I WISH I would’ve booked a longer stay, because the hosts are so awesome and John is a wealth of knowledge about the area. They really wanted to get to know their guests, and I’m sorry that I was in and out so quickly. I felt like a part of their home and family, and am sad that I didn’t have time to sit down and enjoy a cup of tea with them.
I’m anxiously anticipating the completion of the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex so I can compete in a dive meet there. I will ABSOLUTELY book this place again, and purposely plan to spend more time at the house.