This place is not as represented by the photos or the previous reviews. It’s run down with stains on the good-will furniture, bedding, mattresses, and chairs that feel like they are going to fall apart. If you had visions of cooking in this closet of a kitchen - you can pre-wash every dish before cooking because there is no dishwasher so you have a cleanliness level of what the previous renter left it. Also - cabinets are sticky which matches the rest of the cleanliness of the place including the giant hairball that greeted us when we walked in and the hair stuck to the shower and toilet as we used the washroom that was in complete disrepair with caulking pulling away from the wall. The white tape holding the air conditioners in the walls was a nice touch but the noise of constant room a/c is not endearing. Neither is the back yard with its dirty plastic chairs and a gate with no regular fencing connected to it - zoom in on the pictures. The rest of the place isn’t much better. It’s roomy - yes. It’s dirty and in disrepair - yes. The washer and dryer and in the carport next door - and you get to carry your dirty laundry past the shared neighbors car to do your laundry - and yes - it’s a duplex We stayed there - we made it through but will not be returning. We got our security deposit back - which is why we didn’t complain about the giant hair ball or the misrepresentation of the photos - we didn’t want to lose out on it. We don’t recommend you make the same mistake.

I stayed at the house and everything was very nice. Back yard was nice and also very quiet

What makes this rental perfect? Location and amenities! Lauderdale By The Sea is a funky little departure from the rest of Ft. Lauderdale, which feels oversized and touristy. Ofcourse you’re just a short Uber ride away from A1A and all that provides, I just like my family vacation a little more laid back. This rental is a 5-7 minute walk to the beach in a lovely and quiet neighborhood. You’re provided with beach umbrellas, a cooler, and plenty of chairs to take with on the way. There’s plenty of restaurants in the walkable area. I appreciate the kitchen, outdoor grill/dining area, onsite laundry, and off street parking. Check in is super easy. We’ve stayed here twice now and are already talking about coming back next year. Plenty of space for the whole family!

Place was clean and convenient to beach and many restaurants quiet neighborhood

We had a lovely stay in Lauderdale By The Sea. The Villa is a short walk to all the dining and the beach while being in a quiet area. There were a few necessities that we required when we arrived and Tom dropped them off promptly. Jan and Tom were very responsive to all my emails. I wished there had been central air but I’m not sure if that is something customary for homes in the area. The box units cooled the whole place with no problem. Having the beach chairs umbrella and towels was so great. Thank you for a great week!

We had a lovely stay in Lauderdale By The Sea. The Villa is a short walk to all the dining and the beach while being in a quiet area. There were a few necessities that we required when we arrived and Tom dropped them off promptly. Jan and Tom were very responsive to all my emails. I wished there had been central air but I’m not sure if that is something customary for homes in the area. The box units cooled the whole place with no problem. Having the beach chairs umbrella and towels was so great. Thank you for a great week!

Location is excellent, walking distance to the beach, restaurants and everything else you need. Property was clean and listing was accurate in all respects.

I loved this place. Great location and extremely friendly owners.

Unit was perfect for our group of 6 adults. Cute little back yard area for sitting. Blocks from town and the beach, close enough to walk. I would caution others to be mindful of the blinds in kitchen when pulling the wood out of the slider as the plastic slide piece breaks easily. We would rent again, super easy check in and great communication.

It was the perfect spot for our 2 families. The men enjoy Mancave, which is a nice cigar lounge. The rest of us want the beach and shopping. We all enjoy the restaurants. This duplex is 0.5 miles from all three. We enjoyed the outdoor areas, and used the grill. Although we were excited about the bikes, we did not use them. The kitchen was tiny, but we were able to cook for our party of 7 easily. Laundry facility is on property. We met the owner and staff, and all were friendly and appropriate.

The house was close to beach and cute area with restaurants and shopping. The house had a great backyard to hangout. Everything was great! Only drawback was the isn’t an ice maker in the fridge or trays so we could not make ice. Overall, would definitely stay there again.

The 3-bedroom, 2 bath Condo was perfect for us. It was very clean and close to the beach and many restaurants/bars. Modern appliances, fully air conditioned, and quiet. We would stay there again.

The property is great. We had a perfect stay. The location is extremely convenient.

I really enjoyed my stay, it was clean, well appointed and in a great location! 7 minute walk to the beach, bars and restaurants. I also relaxed in the lovely backyard, will stay again.

The house was comfortable and clean, had all the amenities you could need, including beach stuff and bikes. Great location, can walk to beach and many restaurants and bars. Quite, safe neighborhood. Jan is a great host, responded quickly to a couple of small issues. Would definitely stay again.

Location was epic. Walkable to all beach related activities and restaurants. We had a great time here because of the location.

This property is in a great location. It’s an easy walk to the beach and restaurants. Jan and Tom were great to work with. They answered our questions and made sure we had everything we needed. The house is a bit dated but had everything we needed. The patio was nice for sitting in the morning and afternoon. We would definitely stay here again.

We loved our stay here. Close to the beach, 4 block walk. Lots of food options close. Easy to get to! Nice because it's on a quiet residential street and not right in the center if the busy downtown! Hosts are extremely accommodating and responsive. We will stay here again!

Great location. Walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Would stay there again.

Was quant, clean comfortable and quiet. Would use again. Thank you for the stay.

OTHER WISE THE STAY WAS AWESOME LOVE THE AREA

good wether,good beach warm water,good foot

I have never used a rental house or site before. It was super easy to book and communicate directly with the renters, and everything was nicely set up when we got there. Would absolutely recommend!

Beds are really soft and should get changed.

Area is very quiet which was nice.

Great location, clean place, very accommodating owners.

Great location, clean place, very accommodating owners.

The place is excellent, excellent location near the beach. and everything we need we had it there.

The place is excellent, excellent location near the beach. and everything we need we had it there.

My family and I enjoyed this vacation so much! The home is in a great location - restaurants, beach and activities all very walkable. Such a great city! The home was clean, well stocked and perfect. There were enough beach chairs and umbrellas. For each of our group members. Jan was extremely accommodating, as she worked with us at check in/check out times- allowing us to leave our luggage on property as we waited for our flights. It was hard to leave, as we felt so very much at home here. What a fabulous experience filled with such great memories.

My family and I enjoyed this vacation so much! The home is in a great location - restaurants, beach and activities all very walkable. Such a great city! The home was clean, well stocked and perfect. There were enough beach chairs and umbrellas. For each of our group members. Jan was extremely accommodating, as she worked with us at check in/check out times- allowing us to leave our luggage on property as we waited for our flights. It was hard to leave, as we felt so very much at home here. What a fabulous experience filled with such great memories.

Just returned from a week at Surf and Sand Villa. Took our adult children for one last Spring Break getaway. Perfect location in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Walking distance to everything.....restaurants, shops, beach. Property was very clean and we were greeted with a personalized note and snack basket which was greatly appreciated after a long day of travel! Only request for change would be a couple of extra towels. We had 6 bath towels, and 2 hand towels for 6 adults....and while there was a washer/dryer available on property, it would have been nice to have an extra couple on hand. Also, there were only 5 beach towels and 6 of us, but, we managed to share. Would return for future vacations.