Marco's place is seriously a hidden paradise. Once you're in the backyard, you feel like youre in a dreamy jungle scene right out of a movie. At night, the lights make for the perfect setting for a nightcap or dip in the pool or hot tub. The room (as advertised) is small but perfect for what we were looking for in a place! We didn't go to Fort Lauderdale to stay in the room and watch movies all day (even though we could have on a rainy day thanks to the tv mirroring set up) so we used it primarily as a home base to relax in between adventures around town. The pool and the hot tub are perks and the proximity to everything couldn't be better. Super close to amazing restaurants, bars, state parks, and of course, the beach! As far as Marco goes as a host, I couldn't have lucked out more for a first time! This was my first time booking an Airbnb and Marco was incredibly patient with me despite some of my newbie blunders. Marco is super understanding and accommodating. One more story, my girlfriend's international flight was delayed and then stuck on the runway for 2 hours and he stayed up to make sure we got in okay and then offered us chilled bottles of water, a quick introduction to the place and then wished us a good night. This may not seem like much but after being stuck in an airport for 4 hours longer than anticipated, it was so refreshing to be greeted so warmly. After this first exchange, I knew we lucked out! As you've probably read by now, the "surprise" in the shower is a great touch but just the beginning to a magical stay! We were here for 4 nights and don't feel like we saw everything in Fort Lauderdale so we are hoping to come back soon!