Ft. Lauderdale Guest House

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Primary residence entrance
Northeast view of ranch
Guesthouse SW View
Guesthouse South view with exit to Pool
Guesthouse SE View and Barbecue Grill

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Southwest Ranches, FL
  • Weston Town Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cleveland Clinic Florida
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sawgrass Mills
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Miami, FL (OPF-Opa Locka Executive)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Ft. Lauderdale Guest House

Modern horse country property with 2.5 acres of land on a private and gated ranch. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and relax at the enormous pool during the day or cook smores over the fire pit at night. Night life in downtown Fort Lauderdale and the beaches is only 30 minutes away. Walking distance to famous Everglades Holiday Park, home of Animal Planets Gator Boys where you can take an airboat ride for gator watching or fishing. Maybe even go horseback riding , there are several locations close by. Perhaps try your luck at the famous Seminole Hard Rock Guitar Hotel and Casino just minutes away. If you just want to relax at home you can use the huge pool, the mini basketball court, the pool table and also the ping pong table. Guests should feel free to use the outdoor fire pit as well as the outdoor black chairs located behind the large shed in the back of the property. However, before going to sleep or leaving the property please make sure that the fire is fully extinguished.

Also, our home is on a septic system and therefore please do not flush any wipes, feminine products, paper towels, etc. down the system. Light weight/single ply toilet paper ONLY may be used and will be provided. All other products please place in the trash can.

VERY VERY IMPORTANT, YOU MUST LIST THE EXACT AND CORRECT NUMBER OF GUESTS IN YOUR PARTY FOR EACH DAY AND ABSOLUTELY NO VISITORS ARE ALLOWED. Food or other types of deliveries are exempt. A $39 FEE WILL BE ASSESSED PER PERSON PER DAY OVER A TOTAL OF 4 PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THEY ARE SLEEPING OVER OR JUST VISITING. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS A TOTAL MAXIMUM OF 6 PEOPLE ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY.

In addition, check-in is at 4pm and early check-ins are NOT permitted. Check-out is at 10am and late check-outs are not permitted. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A LATE CHECK OUT FEE OF $200 if a guest checks out later than 1001am up until 11am, after that there is an additional late check out fee of $69 for every hour after 1100am and until the guest is completely checked out and keys and remote are returned. On the day of your departure and prior to leaving the house it shall be organized, furniture, if previously moved, must be returned to their original positions. All dishes, pots, pans, utensils, etc. shall be washed, dried and put back in the cabinets and all trash removed and placed in the outside trash bin receptacles in the wood corral near the driveway. Please do not lose or break any keys or gate remote as there is a lock replacement fee of $200 for each key lost as well as a $200 gate remote replacement and reprogramming fee.

No food, drinks or condiments shall be left on or in the refrigerator, freezer, oven, cooktop, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, cabinets, drawers, counters or sink or anywhere outside the guesthouse. No interior furniture shall be used outside.

Please use the pool table, ping pong table and accessories with great care. If you want to use the ping pong table top, it requires a minimum of 2 people to carefully place it on top of the pool table. Damage to the pool table can easily occur. If you need help putting the ping pong table on, please just ask.

Absolutely, no glass bottles or glass containers of any kind in, near or around the pool.

**TO ALL FISHERMAN: We are very well suited and host many fisherman due to our property size for storing trucks, boats, trailers, tackle and gear, security, and amenities such as a fish cleaning station, fresh water for boat cleaning and a charging station for overnight boat battery charging. We are in very close proximity to various launching sites for the Everglades.

**IMPORTANT: If you plan to bring trucks, trailers, boats, tackle and gear, please let us know as we charge a fee for these various extra services and amenities. There isn't a flat fee because different variables will determine the cost, such as number of trucks, trailers, boats, length of stay, number of guests, etc. Also, please note that the person making the reservation MUST complete the reservation and not leave other guests in their party with the responsibility of checking out on the correct day at the correct time of check out. The gas grill outside the guesthouse next to the pool side door is for your exclusive use. Please note however we do not supply propane. If you would like to purchase a propane tank so that you may use the grill please ask and we will provide a full tank for a fee of $35.

Property manager

Farin Boyle

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest will be given one gate access remote and one set of 4 keys, If lost or damaged there will be a $200 charge per item
Guest are welcome to use the pool however do not leave items in the pool and no glass near pool. Fire pit must be extinguished before going to bed.
VISITORS ARE NOT PERMITTED. A $39/per person per day fee will be assessed for unauthorized visitors.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Southwest Ranches

Located in Southwest Ranches, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cinemark Paradise 24 and Weston Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Regional Park at Weston and Miramar Regional Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Amerant Bank Arena or Pines Ice Arena.
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Southwest Ranches, FL

What's nearby

  • Sawgrass Recreation Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Weston Town Center - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Cleveland Clinic Florida - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Sawgrass Mills - 16 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Airport Station - 25 min drive
  • Miami, FL (OPF-Opa Locka Executive) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gypsy Moon Vapin Brews - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ft. Lauderdale Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ft. Lauderdale Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ft. Lauderdale Guest House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ft. Lauderdale Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ft. Lauderdale Guest House located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Sawgrass Recreation Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Emerald Estates Park and Weston Town Center. Cleveland Clinic Florida and Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and restful

Great place just a bit off the beaten track but quick and easy access to golf, groceries, restaurants and shopping. We needed peace and quiet and thats what we got. Responsive but not invasive host family. Hardly even knew they were there. This was exactly as listed in description with no surprises.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Owner wa very helpful. The accomodation was exactly as advertised. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome neighborhood, awesome host

Super quiet neighborhood. So close to activities nightlife, but distant from hustle bustle and traffic. We had a wonderful stay and our host was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Everything as described. Nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Smriti S., Montreal, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property and host!

I stayed with my wife and baby. The place is very nice and big. 2 very big rooms. Bathroom is also very big and it has bidet! How awesome is that! Also, we used the the swimming pool, the pool table, basketball, volleyball and soccer ball. It was a great experience, I wish we stayed for more days. The host is very responsive and helped in all out needs! She is just great! I would highly recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Everett S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location for fishing

The accommodations were very good, but the mattress on the bunk bed were very poor. I found out at the last minute that there was a up charge of $30 per boat trailer per day, of which we had 2, totaling $60 per day. It was a very tight situation parking the boats and they had to be backed in from the road. We found several very good restaurants in Weston. All in all it was a good trip and the owner tried to be very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fishing location

Property was located in a great spot for fishing. The lack of checkin directions bothered us, but fortunately the owners wife was available to let us in. Cleanliness was good, but the toilet, glass doors, pool, and windows needs more love. The pool looked nice, but we did not use it, as it did not seem clean and properly treated. There were two big downfalls of this property. One was having to contend with adult children blocking the driveway and running a 4wheeler on the property and in front of the property after dark. The second issue was related to the extra fee for boats/fisherman. If we are being charged an extra fee per day to have a boat, we should be able to access the property easier. For any fisherman it will be a challenge to back a boat up a long narrow driveway through a gate. It would be ideal to have a turnaround inside the gate or wave the fee completely. The only other thing that I have issue with is the security deposit because you are required to purchase the property insurance at the owners request anyways. The insurance is not an issue, but why require an out of pocket deposit if its covered under the insurance policy. A walk around of the property would have been nice upon checking also. Great place and host, but it has downfalls.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay ! Very good access to everything we needed !

Will rent again when back in the area ! Very convenient to Holiday Park !
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

moe k.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful, cozy home

While we had some issues including the home not being ready for us when we arrived and some communication issues checking in, the house and owners were very nice. Once we got checked in the communication was much better and the house was very nice and extremely clean. We enjoyed the time we got at the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Chris B., Stokenchurch, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Well appointed accommodation that has recently been renovated to a high standard. Nicely located to the highways for easy access to Miami, the Everglades, the Gulf Coast and much more. We only had a few minor issues that Farin addressed promptly.

10/10 Excellent

Frances D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Guest House Retreat

We were guests of Farin and Wenndy's for 10 days. We chose this location because it had access to a pool and was in a quiet rural-like setting. The hosts were very quick to respond to any issues. In fact, the day prior to our stay, Farin informed us that the pool needed repairs and would be out of commission for the first two days. We appreciated the advanced notice. The rooms were very spacious, comfortable and clean and we did make good use of the pool going for daily swims. The kitchen is newly renovated and a lovely space. However, as we stayed for a longer period, and cooked a fair number of meals in, we would have appreciated a few more of the kitchen basics. We did manage fine without and it did not detract terribly from our experience. We highly recommend the guest house.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

jessi a.

Great place

Very clean and nice can’t wait to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

marius s.

Relaxing, safe, elegant and private

We loved the spacious ranch feel of the neighborhood, we saw people riding horses nearby and it was a very peaceful, leisurely stay. The guest house is very tastefully furnished and was very comfortable for four adults. Everything was easy, such as key access, safely gated and simple to get to. Quiet streets. The hosts are genuinely nice people and helpful. They were prompt in answering questions on their easy communication system, and we had an enjoyable face-to-face chat as well. I would highly recommend this place for a stay and would definitely stay there again, as it feels like a home away from home.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristine D.

Was a nice place to headquarter our stay!

Farin and Wenndy were lovely hosts and went above and beyond to make sure we had great ideas of things to do. The Cottage was clean and nicely appointed. The property is beautiful and the kids loved the pool. Had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Farin Boyle

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Languages:

English, Spanish