I would sum this place up as resort amenities at Airbnb prices. 5 stars. See below.
The amenities were awesome. We definitely made use of the fully furnished kitchen with appliances, which include an air fryer and a toaster oven. We also hung out by the backyard pool and had drinks at the poolside bar. The kayaks were a little tricky to get into but once we did we were able to have our own brief tour of the canals and we even saw a manatee! Again, it really felt like a resort experience on an Airbnb budget.
He gave very clear instructions for the Airbnb, which is a guest suite attached to his smart home; you do have to read the instructions to know where everything is and how to work everything, but once you figure it out (which isn't hard) you'll find everything is very convenient and customizable. A few of the negative reviews appear to reflect people who had a hard time following the directions, but we didn't encounter any such issues. The place was also both secure and accessible with a private entrance for guests, which was appreciated.
Dream is right by 95 which is very convenient for going to and from Miami as well, and there are also tons of restaurants and shops in ft Lauderdale; that said, because of the way the garden is arranged, staying here felt very private and secluded, which we appreciated. Even when Ryan was around during our stay, he was very considerate in terms of noise levels and so forth, and was always just a text message away if we had any questions or concerns. He offered us many excellent suggestions for dining and things to do around the area.
Overall, I think this Airbnb and host earned a 5 star rating and I bet if you stay here you'll find the same. We would absolutely love to stay here again.