The house at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is absolutely gorgeous! The finishings are thoughtful and truly luxurious (we esp loved the bedding and the oversized living room sectional). It felt like we had our own resort pool in the back, and our two families loved having a clear line of sight to it from within the home, as we had children with us. The pool even had a large area/ledge of shallow water that is perfect for lounging or playing with a small child (my 9-month old could sit with me and play there).
The property manager was extremely responsive, and helped us very quickly when needed. They’ll make sure you’re well taken-care of.
I’m taking off one star for location because the house wasn’t walkable for our group. We had young children and a baby and were not prepared to make that trek to the beach with everyone in tow, esp because it required crossing a fairly major road. We chose to drive instead, which also meant paid parking. I do think adults or older kids could walk if they wanted to, but it’s still a 10-min walk on a major road.
The Lauderdale-by-the-sea community is adorable though, so once you’re down there, it’s great to enjoy. I also appreciated the overall convenience to Fort Lauderdale Beach for activities and dining, so if you are looking for a more residential option that’s still close, this is a good choice.