We cannot say enough good things about Melanie’s place! We (two adults) stayed for nearly 2 weeks during the holidays. We were visiting with family, but wanted a space of our own, as well. Melanie herself is incredibly responsive and responsible— the perfect mix of hospitality and professionalism. We never wanted for anything, but she responded to our questions (both before and during our stay) almost immediately.
The apartment is spacious for only having a bathroom, sitting room/kitchen, and bedroom. My wife and I felt very comfortable there and were able to relax, make some small meals, and even work remotely for a few days at the kitchen table. Once you do leave, there are many stores and cafes nearby that are extremely convenient to get to. And, it only took us 10 minutes to drive to the very popular Commercial Beach and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. My wife grew up in the area and couldn’t stop raving to me about the location!
We also enjoyed that the inside of the apartment was well thought out, very clean, and quality. The shower looked new and had nice hot water and a luxurious feel. The kitchen area is small, but very practical and we enjoyed our breakfasts there every morning. (Except for when we walked to an amazing croissant place just around the corner!) The living room has a generous couch, which can be rearranged or double as a bed. The bed itself was really nice and we both got tons of good sleep. While this unit shares a wall with the main house and you do hear an occasional noise from the family, it is completely separate and we were not disturbed. The back yard and pool were a nice sunny and relaxing touch.
In short— there’s no reason you shouldn’t stay here. What a gem!