Jimmy Buffett would be proud to call this place home. The highlight for me was the back "party area" where I found my ideal South Florida vacation experience. Kevin provides a covered deck for lounging and watching the many manatee and flying mullet in the area as well as an ice machine, fridge, and sink. His neighbor, Ted, even lent us his Indian River canoe to explore the canal. Belle's favorite area was the fenced-in whirlpool, which provided the R&R that she so desperately desired. We brought our dogs, Trooper and Pawnee, who loved having two completely gated areas to run free and explore. The Boathouse was newly updated and we found all the amenities to be in good working order. The neighborhood is quiet and you are close to the Publix supermarket as well as major arteries (Griffin Rd., I-95, Florida Turnpike) for access to Fort Lauderdale beaches or Miami and the Keys. Kevin lives next door and was hands-off but available when we had any questions or needed suggestions. Just one minor detail that was unclear based on the listing was the fact that the residence is not completely secluded because there are two other residences with tenants on the property but they are located in a separate dwelling from the Boathouse itself. We had limited interaction with the tenants but they were respectful and quiet. Overall, we had a phenomenal week and we plan to return.