Ok... before I get into the nitty-gritty I want to make it known that my husband I had the great pleasure of renting Emilio's pad for a month this winter... so I got to know this house like it was my own! And I will get to all that but first let's start with the location- because for any of us that know Fort Lauderdale we know it can be.... we'll say hit or miss- am I right? From the moment we pulled up to this uber private home we knew right away we were going to love it. It is super convenient to all the hoopla that is Wilton Drive so that is perfect for a late lunch at Rosie's followed by a cocktail or 3 at Drynk. But if that wasn't enough and you're looking for something a bit more upscale, it is literally a 10-minute drive to Las Olas! (oh and pro-tip... Milk Money is within walking distance.... go there! Get the brussel sprouts... you're welcome!)
Ok ok... you get it, the location is amazing! Now... let me tell you about this house! I LOVE THIS HOUSE!!! First of all, it is spotless... which I am a stickler about! The design is sleek and modern but still warm and comfortable. Perfectly done in my opinion. The personal touches that Emilio welcomed us with like the fresh flowers and dog treats really stood out as top-notch hosting in my book. Seriously- well done! It should be known that the kitchen is well stocked and the beds are super comfy which is of course super important. But what was really important to a couple of guys escaping Chicago (aka Chiberia) in January/February was the outdoor space. We literally lived in the outdoor living area, worked by day and ate by night at the outdoor dining table with the perfect ambient light from the pool. It was perfection. And SOOOOO private! You literally can't see or hear the street so skinny-dip your heart out if that is your jam! So... what about the size? We had the two of us, our 4-month-old son and two dogs there AND we consistently had weekend guests- (obviously, when you get a house in FTL for a month you're real popular with your friends back up north!).... the point is- we were very comfortable with four adults, a kid and two dogs... Anyway... I could go on and on, but I won't. What I will leave you with is- if you're still reading this review BOOK THIS HOUSE!