We have friends and family all over Florida...most of whom reside all up and down the east coast. When available to us, we always try to book a week stay at Wayne's place, once a year. We've stayed at other rentals in the past, but for the past 5 years now, we look nowhere else but here. 😍
I get up in the morning, walk to the beach to greet the morning sun. Practice yoga with the new sun, walk the beach and, back “home” in time for breakfast. 🌅🏖️🧘 That is why I book with Wayne.
So...
Location. Location. Location. 💘🌟🎯 A half hour drive from Ft Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Lots of restaurants (breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee & tea, ice cream, fast-food, juice bar, etc.) all within walking distance. Across the street from Walgreen's Pharmacy. There's a Publix Super Market half a mile in one direction and a Winn-Dixie a mile in the opposite direction. There's a Zoo Health Club 2 miles away. And, the best part.... Literally steps to the beach. (Several steps, but...super close. (Across the street, to be more exact, but... when you're that close to the beach, who is counting steps?) 🏖️💝 You could comfortably stay here for a week with no vehicle. But... There is parking for one vehicle included with your rental. Which, if you do have a vehicle, is a novelty, for sure. 🚗👍
The building is a two-level walk-up, which accommodates 8 units, 7 of which are rentals. It's on A1A & Commercial Blvd. and on an alley with Public Restooms to the east, so... there is noise. There is a privacy wall around the building, which is a super-fantastic new addition to the property. 🤩👍 Once inside the gate, you leave the hustle & bustle behind. There is a shared courtyard with grill. Each unit has its own security lock. Security cameras and outside motion lighting all around the property. Very safe.
The space pretty much fits the description and photos. 📸👍 This unit is located on the second floor of a walk-up building. The unit is a super-comfortable fit for two. 💕 Kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, pots & pans, cooking utensils, coffee maker, dinnerware, glasses, mugs, etc. Due to food restrictions, I do most of my own food prep and cooking at home and this kitchen is set-up for that. (It did lack food storage containers, plastic & aluminum foil wrap, etc., all of which I purchased at a near by Dollar Store for my use and left behind for all of you all to use.) Minimal living area with couch, coffee table and 55” HDTV with Cable. (We travel with our FireTV Stick, which hooks up easily. 👍) Cozy and comfortable workspace located as you walk in the front door. Good-sized bedroom with a comfortable queen-sized bed, closet-space with hangers, bed linens, extra pillows and blankets. End tables and cozy reading lights above the bed. There is a TV in the bedroom. The bathroom is gorgeous! 😍 Full glass-encased tiled shower with good water pressure and hot water. One sink with storage. There's a TV in the bathroom. (Right?) Bath towels, hand soap and body soap were provided.
Good working Wi-Fi.
Heat & A/C powered with Nest. Worked well.
The property is well maintained.
Super-easy self check-in.
Wayne is a great host! 🤩 Rob, the property manager/handyman,. is a wonderful figure there! 🤩 Fantastic communication from both and super-accommodating. 🥰
To summarize...
The location is perfect for a beach vacay. 😍 The unit is fully equipped, functional and clean. Property is safe. Free parking on-premise. Outstanding communication from the host. Property Manager is on-premise and super-helpful. Definitely recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Just... please, not when I want to use it. 🥴 LOL)