This inn is overall a really great value. We chose it because the rooms have WiFi, AC, and full kitchens--perfect for our week-long stay. Located in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea (LBTS), the inn is just two blocks from the beach and an area with bars, restaurants, shops, live outdoor music, etc. You really feel like you are on a beach vaca and yet at the inn it is a quiet community--no loud traffic noise.
Upon check-in, Margaret showed us that there are folded beach chairs and other equipment available for free to use. We were happy to not have to buy an umbrella and some beach chairs. There were also lots of kids' beach toys available like shovels, buckets, trucks, etc. There is a park right across the street with basketball and tennis courts as well as a playground. Really nice if you are bringing kids with you. Margaret has equipment available to borrow for tennis or basketball too.
The grounds are well-kept and really just beautiful. There is a nice grassy garden area with chairs to lay out on and tan, two covered gas grills, and tables with umbrellas to sit at. There are geckos and iguanas running around and lots of birds chirping. There is a clean pool to swim in. At night, there are hanging lights lit up above and on the trees. There are lots of plants in colorful pots around. It is really lovely, and you can tell Margaret and her family care for the place well.
The room itself was small, like a studio apartment, but it was everything we needed. It was clean, and having the full kitchen with cooking utensils was great. There are two chairs outside each room to enjoy the deck overlooking the pool. The only thing that we had trouble with was that the bed was very uncomfortable, and noise traveled easily. The bed had a dip in the middle and just seemed to be quite old. Margaret was helpful and gave us an extra blanket to put down the middle, but it could use improvement. We could also hear our neighbors chatting late into the night and often smoking on the deck right outside the rooms. Lastly, our AC unit seemed to be quite old and smelled each time it came on. A few things could use updating, but overall we really enjoyed this place.
All in all, I would highly recommend this stay. It is a great value.