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Cozy boat right on "Las Olas" 10 min walk to the beach

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Point of interest

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Las Olas Boulevard
    12 min walk
  • Historic Stranahan House Museum
    13 min walk
  • Broward County Library
    17 min walk
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    11 min drive

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The price is AU$397
for 1 houseboat
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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About the area

Fort Lauderdale

With a stay at this houseboat, you'll be centrally located in Fort Lauderdale, a 2-minute drive from Las Olas Boulevard and 6 minutes from Las Olas Beach. .This houseboat is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Fort Lauderdale Beach and 5 mi (8 km) from Port Everglades.
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What's nearby

  • Las Olas Boulevard - 12 min walk
  • Broward Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min drive
  • Las Olas Beach - 6 min drive
  • Port Everglades - 10 min drive
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Station - 11 min drive
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whole Enchilada - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Santiago's Bodega Fort Lauderdale - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Batch New Southern Kitchen and Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi-One - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy boat right on "Las Olas" 10 min walk to the beach

This is a Carver 30' x 10’ yacht with a spacious layout, which include a cozy cabin with a full bed that accommodates 2 guests comfortably, a salon with a galley, and dinette that turns into a bed, and also a sofa bed, all climatized with marine-grade ac. in addition, a bathroom with electric toilet and stand up shower. on the other hand, there's an upper deck with a bimini top where guests can appreciate the city skyline and sunsets in the dock and share a drink or a meal. Also, the bow of the boat can be used to take a sunbathe and get tanned. We conveniently provide sun pads and kayaks for guests to enjoy. The boat is going to be stationary at a dock, which is a mile away from the beach to the right, and a mile away from the famous "Las Olas Blvd." to the left. We also provide beach cruising bikes for guests to move around if needed. The area is full of daytime activities, and nightlife to ensure you have a wonderful experience and memories. It is important to notice that this is not a party boat; in fact, this is a quiet neighborhood where loudness is not allowed to respect neighbors from houses and boats around, like you would do in your own residence. This doesn't mean that music is not allowed, actually, the boat is equipped with a stereo that has indoor and outdoor speakers, just be mindful that is not meant for parties.
In addition, the experience is designed for couples, if one more person needs to be added, it can be done, but only at traveler's risk.
Consider this like camping in the water, but with ac, power, hot water, wifi, and tv, among other perks for entertaining, like kayaks, and bikes. It is worth noticing that the dock is located in a prime location, meaning that is at walking distance from famous beach, and blvd. Called "las olas"
Important notice: the cancellation policy is moderate, so refer to rules and policies to get a better understanding of this categorization ( please read that carefully) once in the boat there will be no refund. Feel free to ask any questions and details before booking. We have earned the premiere host badge because we do care about our guests, so be asured that we will go the extra mile to make your stay the best possible.
A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower.Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
This smoke-free houseboat features snorkeling nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby, scuba diving nearby, and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Javier and Tiba

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Cozy boat right on "Las Olas" 10 min walk to the beach

Cozy boat right on "Las Olas" 10 min walk to the beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 46 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eishla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelent
I love the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob V.

Liked: Cleanliness
You won't be disappointed
Very cool place to stay. Super easy check in/out process. The owner has it figured out! The wife and I love to stay at atypical places when we travel and this one didn't disappoint. Super responsive owner and quick to ensure a great experience. We
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was what I expected for a boat but cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

ilona

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The boat and amenities did not match what was in the pictures. There was a blue tarp covering the top of the boat. When I arrived, the boat was stuffy and had no air conditioning turned on, so the interior stunk from the toilet. When I asked for the wifi info/password, I was told a previous renter had broken the unit and that it was no longer available. This was not communicated at time of booking. I was told that there would be a bike available for use. These also did not match the posting picture - the bikes available were old and rusted - the "usable" one [that did not have flat tires] had a busted seat and no back brakes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot to relax !
We wanted a place for one night away from the chaos and big hotels. What we found was a perfect gem. It has charm and all the necessities ( even candy and chips!! ) . It has a nice view , pool and kayaks available. Javiar , the host, was so easy to communicate with. He sent pictures to help us and allowed us late checkout. We will be back!! It was an overall wonderful experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Kristian V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Delayed maintenance.
Small and cramped, but we expected that. However, there are several maintenance issues that need to be addressed. The stool didn't flush properly so the boat really smells like a combination of gasoline and sewage. The owner asked us not to put toilet paper down the stool and to flush it with a gallon jug of water -- okay when you're camping but not when you're paying more than you would for a decent hotel in the area. Shower just dribbles and never did get very warm. Breaker to the AC kept tripping so we had to keep turning it back on. It rained and the roof leaked on our bed while we were sleeping. Tried to move to the futon/couch (very small) but the window frame leaked in on us there. Had to use towels to stop rain water from coming in. Dock area is a mess. The advertised bicycles were inoperable. Never did find the pool or kayaks. Seems like a nice couple but if you're going to be in this business, you need to keep your rental up.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tom T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Experience...Once
I booked this boat as soon as it was brought to my attention. Seemed like an interesting experience rather than the usual hotel. Overall it was worth doing. A few notes: The owner is wonderful and very responsive to anything you needed. The nearby area is pretty run down- pool condemned by the city and rather junkie area. Not a place you lay out in the afternoon. The bathroom experience is "interesting." I'm pretty tall and when I raised the shower to my head (the bathroom faucet lifts out) there was nothing but a meager trickle. Also, using the toilet is an adventure in patience. The directions on the wall say not to flush toilet paper. Mmm. On the positive side, we enjoyed kayaking in the morning and having coffee on the fly deck. The bed was better than expected, and the boat was extremely clean. Plus the walk to the beach was manageable. If you want something different and can deal with the weak restroom experience than this is a place worth booking. I am glad we did it, though I wouldn't book it again. I wanted 3.5 stars, but decided to round up.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
Boat was very old however it was comfortable for two people. The bathroom smelled worse than other boats I’ve been on. Owner very nice. Walkable to every where needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEB H., Fredericksburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, Unusual and Interesting
While parking was a minor challenge at night, we enjoyed a different type of stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
Unique stay for me. Very tidy boat and was in a very walkable neighborhood which I enjoyed. Having the Kayak was definitely a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vscation
The owner was very friendly and eady to comunicate with! Grrat info every ste of the way!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M., Thornhill, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
An outstanding and unique place to stay in Fort Lauderdale
We stayed for 2 nights before boarding a cruise. Was a great and amazingly different experience. The boat is ideal for smaller parties. Was perfect for my wife and myself. The location is ideal - a 30 min walk to either great restaurants and shopping on Los Olas Boulevard or the beach. Javier, the host. is amazing. He prepared us really well with all info needed before we arrived and responded immediately to any questions we had. The boat ia a little rustic but this made for a unique and very cool experience. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer W., Mulberry

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot trip
The boat was nice. Had issue with A/C tripping the breaker. Couldn't be away very long on the chance it would trip and it would get very hot for our dog. The fridge went out the second 2 day, had to buy ice to keep our food from going bad. Pool was nice and the folks around the area are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ximena H.

Boat
The restroom smells was very strong
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Eve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
OK
Suggestions: paper towels or napkins. Spoons and knives, not just forks. Maybe some dish detergent, not just a sponge. A little disappointed that the TV antenna caused the shows to go in and out. Just turned it off.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hands Down The Best Get Away!!
We arrived early the day of rental 8am . We were told it was absolutely No Problem in accommodating our needs. The place was very spacious the dock was pleasing and very homey all together . MIKE our neighbor was very kind in letting use the grill area he had setup. The day of departure my fight was cancelled to next morning. My host reached out and allowed us to stay the day no rush to check out.. we were so clise to everything . Great restaurants ,entertainment .Los Olas 5 min away. Everything you could want was provided. I erall id give this little hidaway a solid 10!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week onboard
It was a good week. Once I got the hang of the nuances of onboard living all was good - quiet and comfortable. Just right for a biz trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

jeanne g.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don't do it.
The AC breaker popped twice in the first 12 hours. The circuit is overloaded or otherwise insufficient for the draw. We left after the first night. This boat is unsafe in our opinion. The owner was notified at 8am in the morning that we had left the premises. After that, there was no contact from him at all. He was only a good host when there were no issues. We own boats and the bathroom odor was offensive. There's much more, but most could have been overlooked. Safety cannot. We paid an additional $330.00 to stay elsewhere for the next two nights and the host refused to compromise on the stay. Stay away from this one unless you want to take your chances with an electrical fire on a boat or enjoy eau de toilet!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Deborah F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Boat
Overall all was good. Tv didn't work well. The toilet was a hassle. Slept like a baby.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Key P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Las Olas stay
Biked to Las Olas. Great shirt get away.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Experience & Wonderful Host
We had a layover in Fort Lauderdale before heading to our final destination so we were looking for a fun & unique experience to maximize our time. The location was perfect walking distance to the main strip for shopping and food. The boat was very clean, comfortable and spacious for two. Host was extremely helpful, quick with communication and went above & beyond to ensure we were happy with our stay. We enjoyed our stay so much, we are interested in planning a trip back to Fort Lauderdale as our main destination.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
JUST DO IT! Bucket list experience :)
This was the best hosted experience I've had in 6+ years using services like this -- THANK YOU JAVIER! My boyfriend and I had the best 4 day getaway, paradise for us living in the Ohio cold! The experience was so novel and whimsy, we were so glad we did this over a hotel or house rental. Hidden perks like a hatch in the bedroom that you can lift for a beautiful view of the moon added a nice romantic touch. AND the privacy and convenience to be able to wake up and immediately be out in the sun in our bathing suits, eating breakfast on the top deck (and play music with no worries - only super friendly neighbors doing the same)... awesome! The kayaks honestly made our trip. Both agreed that was one of the most peaceful and gorgeous floats we've had thanks to the awesome isle this is located in. The bikes were also a huge perk and helped us get around / sight-see without racking tons in rideshare expense (plus Ft Lauderdale has a 'Circut' service for free, look into that visitors!) As far as internal features, the AC was KICKIN, water was warm, and kitchen appliances reliable and able to do everything we needed. We had zero issues other than some spotty wifi, but thats to be expected on vacation + gives the secret blessing of presence & connection > staring at a screen :) we pulled up some downloaded movies on my laptop, no big. Overall this unique stay encouraged us out of our comfort zone and got us more outdoors/active than a typical beach vacation, which we LOVED. These unique memories will last a lifetime! Ahead of checkin, Javier provided ample instruction, detail, and photos to make my arrival as smooth as possible. He even did a few things to be extra courteous due to our night time arrival. Throughout, he was there every step of the way; providing recommendations for local food, drinks, and experiences. Very responsive and helpful, he went above and beyond -- without the micro-managing I've experienced with some high-rated hosts. He had trust and ease toward us, allowing us to relax and have the best time ever. Thanks for making this such an easy and forever memorable trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

nancy r.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Did not stay. The yatch was in such a scary Ace it stunk, with trash around and decrepit boats
Never stayed, we ran owner did give half of our money back but trying for full refund. Owners pictures were deceiving and reviews had to be false. You could ot walk on docks all garbage of others and I would have never slept in the smell. Neighbor around there said we probably would get furry visitors during the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boat adventure
This was the first time my husband and I stayed on a boat. We were looking for a quick getaway from the crazy life we live (and the Boston February cold!) We were very comfortable as we stepped way out of our comfort zone! We had everything we needed. Javier was a great host. Responded very quickly to every request from a couple of land lubbers. So much nicer and more personal than a hotel. It was a fun relaxing adventure!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Maaria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet trip
Javier was really easy to communicate with. He showed us where everything was, including the two kayaks. The place was nice and clean when we arrived. The only thing that was not working was the water heater. We took showers and the water heater kept turning off. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022