My husband and I spent a week at Rick's tropical oasis. In one simple word, our experience was "spectacular!" From our initial inquiry through check-out Rick was easy to communicate with. He promptly answered all our questions, provided local attraction information and suggested places to enjoy several meals and drinks.
The air conditioned guest cottage is delightful! You will find:
A comfy living room with a couch, loveseat, and a tv with cable.
A fully appointed kitchen with all you need to stay in and cook, a microwave, a stove/oven, a dishwasher (detergent included), a keurig with coffee/cream/sugar, and a refrigerator.
A dining area with a table for two and a "bar" area.
A laundry area with washer/dryer including detergent and dryer sheets.
A bedroom with queen size bed, all linens, two dressers, two closets with hangers and an iron/board.
A bathroom area with large commode, sink with vanity, shower with both regular and rainwater heads, all towels and shampoo/conditioner/body wash.
Additionally, you will find beach towels, beach umbrella, local restaurant menus/business cards, and some real funky/cool artwork.
If possible, the shared outdoor space is even better than the cottage! We had access to the beautiful pool and hot tub. These are impeccably maintained and Rick made sure we felt free to access them at any time of day or night. (And boy did we!) There is a great sitting area with an umbrella for shade that is so inviting. The backyard is landscaped beautifully, and it is here the phrase "tropical oasis" hits the mark, and then some.
The location of this gem was exactly what we were looking for. It is mere minutes to restaurants, shopping, and the beach. Wilton Manors is a 5-10 minute ride, the beach a 10-15 minute ride and Miami/South Beach is only a 35 minute ride. I say ride because we did not rent a car, we used Uber for all our transportation. We never waited more than 3-4 minutes for a ride.
Rick, himself, is a pleasure. We spent a lot of time laughing and sharing stories. If you allow, Rick will make you feel like family, not guests. His Chihuahuas are so sweet...Jerry became our little buddy!
One quick note for the sake of total transparency...if you need an extra firm mattress, you will be disappointed. While we found the mattress to be very comfortable, there are those who would find it too soft.
Please, if you are looking for a place to stay in the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood/Miami areas give Rick's cottage serious consideration...you will not be disappointed. You simply can't beat the value for the money. We can't wait for our next stay at this true gem of a property.