Sailboat Bend Retreat: Serene Private Home in Fort Lauderdale

📍 LOCATION — EVERYTHING WITHIN REACH Step through the door and the first thing you'll notice is the quiet. Sailboat Bend is one of Fort Lauderdale's most character-filled residential pockets, tree-lined streets, friendly neighbors, and a slower pace that most visitors don't expect this close to the action. Settle into two bedrooms and a comfortable living area, unpack into a real closet, and let the open-concept kitchen and dining space become home base for the trip.: 🍽️ Las Olas Boulevard — about a 5-minute drive (dining, nightlife, boutiques) 🌊 Fort Lauderdale Beach — about a 10 to 15 minute drive 🎭 Arts & Entertainment District — minutes away 🌿 Sailboat Bend Preserve & Riverwalk — walkable 🥐 Neighborhood favorites like Riverside Market Café and Pizza Craft — walkable ✈️ Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) — quick ride away, great for flight arrivals and departures 🎤 Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens — about a 25 to 30 minute drive (Dolphins games, concerts, major events) 🌆 Downtown Miami — about 45 minutes 🏡 YOUR SOUTH FLORIDA HOME BASE This fully renovated historic 2 bed 1 bath home sits in Fort Lauderdale's most desirable quiet neighborhood, walkable to the Arts District and the Riverwalk, with Las Olas and the beach just a short drive away. With 300 Mbps WiFi and a dedicated workspace, it works just as well for a remote work trip as it does for a beach getaway. Sailboat Bend gives you a real neighborhood feel, quiet streets and friendly locals, while still putting the best of Fort Lauderdale within easy reach. Perfect for: Couples who want walkable and quiet instead of loud and touristy. Small families traveling with kids, thanks to the twin bedroom and room-darkening shades. Remote workers who need real Wi-Fi and a real desk, not a kitchen table. Pet owners who don't want to choose between a good trip and leaving the dog behind. 🏠 THE HOME Bedrooms & Bathrooms Bedroom 1 holds a comfortable queen bed, a large Smart TV, and a ceiling fan. Bedroom 2 is nautically inspired with two twin beds and a large closet, ideal for kids or a second pair of travelers. The living room's sectional includes a pull-out sofa bed for extra guests. One full bathroom serves the home. Kitchen Fully equipped: fridge, freezer, dishwasher, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, and blender. Full cookware, dishes, wine glasses, and BBQ utensils are stocked and waiting. Living Room The open-concept layout ties the kitchen, dining, and living areas into one easy gathering space. A laptop-friendly desk sits right in the open living area with 300 Mbps Wi-Fi, so remote work mornings don't have to cut into vacation. Outside Space Step out back into a private, shaded backyard built for slowing down. Fire up the BBQ grill, set up al fresco dinner, and let the evening stretch out under cover from the Florida sun. It's shaded most of the day, which means it's usable, not just decorative. 🏠 THE SPACE — AMENITIES HIGHLIGHTS 🏠 Essentials * Entire home, single level, no stairs * Central A/C + heat, ceiling fans throughout * 300 Mbps high-speed WiFi + laptop-friendly desk in the open living area * Room-darkening shades, extra pillows & blankets, cotton linens 🍽️ Kitchen * Fully outfitted: fridge, freezer, dishwasher, stove, oven, microwave * Coffee maker, kettle, toaster, blender * Full cookware, dishes, wine glasses, BBQ utensils 🌿 Outdoor * Private backyard (shaded most of the day) * BBQ grill + outdoor dining area * Outdoor furniture and private patio Pet-Friendly Perks This is a genuinely pet-friendly house, not a pet-tolerant one. Bring your dog for a $25 per day pet fee. Just keep them leashed, clean up after them, and you're set. Why this home It's the rare Fort Lauderdale stay that's genuinely quiet and genuinely close. Most rentals make you pick one. This one gives you a real neighborhood, a shaded private backyard, and a five minute drive to Las Olas, all in a home that welcomes the whole family, pets included. 🚗 Parking & Access * Free on-site parking (driveway fits 2 small cars or up to a pickup truck) * Self check-in via keypad, no waiting around 🐾 Pets * Pets welcome with prior approval * 💵 $25 per day pet fee * 💵 $500 refundable pet deposit minus $25 extra cleaning fee * ✔️ Clean up after your pet, keep pets leashed at all times, and you are fully responsible for your pet, 🌴 TROPICAL OASIS = BUGS & CRITTERS Florida's sub-tropical climate is one of its biggest draws, with warm temperatures and high humidity creating the perfect environment for an abundance of fascinating creatures. At Sailboat Bend Retreat, you can expect to encounter a diverse range of insects, birds, lizards, and frogs that call this area home. All we ask is please keep doors and windows closed at all times to keep all friendly critters out.

Thank you for choosing our home and helping to create a great experience for everyone. Please review and share these house rules with all members of your group: • Booking Guest Responsibility: The primary guest (age 25+) is responsible for the reservation and ensuring all guests are aware of these house rules. • Registered Guests Only: Only registered guests are permitted on the property. No unauthorized visitors or parties are allowed. • Events & Parties: Events and parties are strictly not allowed. • Pets: Pets are welcome! Please clean up after your pets and be mindful of their behavior at all times. • Smoking: Smoking and vaping are allowed. Please be considerate of other guests and dispose of all smoking materials safely and responsibly. • Children & Infants: Children and infants (under 2 years old) are welcome. For their safety, please supervise them at all times. • Quiet Hours: Please observe quiet hours between 22:00 and 08:00 to respect our neighbors and maintain a peaceful environment. • General Care: Please treat the home with care and respect. Tidy up before departure and remove all food and garbage. • Communication: If anything is not as expected or if you need assistance during your stay, please contact us immediately so we can make it right. We appreciate your kindness and cooperation in following these guidelines. Enjoy your stay!

⚠️ Important Before Booking — Please Read By booking, you agree to read and follow all house rules in full. If you're unsure about anything, please message us before booking — we're happy to clarify. All guests must be 25 years of age or older, unless accompanied by an adult or traveling as a family. Government-issued photo ID is required for all guests over 18 at check-in. Safety & cameras: Exterior security cameras are installed at the front door (facing outward) and the back of the property, disclosed honestly, with no cameras anywhere inside. A Minut noise monitor tracks decibel levels to help keep quiet hours respected. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, a first aid kit, and a fire extinguisher round out the setup. Every guest gets a unique keypad code that's deleted automatically at checkout. House rules: 🚭 Smoking: outdoors only, street-side or designated yard area, never inside 🐶 Pets: welcome with prior approval, $25/day fee, $500 refundable deposit 🔇 Quiet hours: 10 PM to 8 AM 👤 Guests must be 25+ unless accompanied by an adult or traveling as a family; photo ID required at check-in for all guests over 18 🚫 No parties, receptions, or large gatherings, indoors or outdoors This home comfortably sleeps up to 4 guests (6 if traveling as a family). Traveling with kids or as a family group? Message us before booking so we can confirm the fit. 🧺 For stays 14+ days: ✔️ Washer/dryer may be available for a small fee ✔️ Guests must purchase their own detergent (Walmart nearby) ✔️ Please request in advance Please leave doors and windows closed at all times, even if running out to car. You are in South Florida. Keep in mind, keeping shades closed maintains humidity and comfort for you and your guests.