My wife and I stayed here for the entire month of February with our two dogs. It was our first extended vacation as retired "snowbirds" and we could not have picked a better place to enjoy South Florida's warm weather, sunshine and attractions.
Gail's home was spotless inside and out. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was fully equipped and the house was beautifully furnished and decorated. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in a friendly neighborhood, it has several good restaurants and coffee shops in walking distance and the beach is only about a mile and half away. If you want to enjoy the nightlife on Los Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Blvd., or in Fort Lauderdale by the Sea, you're just a short drive away.
The real attraction for us, however, was the backyard. Whether you're sitting by the heated pool, in the furnished cabana, or next to the dock, you have exceptional views, day and night, of the calming Middle River and its local birds and wildlife, all accented by the home's perfectly manicured landscape.
Billed as "The Oasis on Middle River," this place couldn't be more aptly named. After going on a daytime adventure or following dinner at one of the area's many waterfront restaurants, it was always a pleasure to come back to the house, sit by the water and soak in the quiet and tropical night air.
Gail and Alex are excellent hosts. You won't find two nicer, friendlier or more accommodating people anywhere. If you're like us, you'll arrive as strangers and leave as friends.
In short, we recommend this place highly and very much look forward to our return visit. Relax and enjoy! This place is built for it. We certainly did.