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Miami Pool Cottage, tropical garden paradise

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Emerse yourself in a breathtaking relaxing tropical garden. It will cleanse your soul.
Gather around our gas fire pit and swap stories of your Miami adventures. You can even book a S'mores package on your Guest Portal.
Patio BedroomYou'll sleep so well on the king bed in the Patio bedroom. Even though your 15 minutes from everything in Miami, it's a quiet place to decompress.
The living room and the kitchen are in the center in the cottage. The couch pulls out into a comfy 3rd bed.
You'll sleep so well on the king bed in the Patio bedroom. Even though your 15 minutes from everything in Miami, it's a quiet place to decompress.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 661 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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El Portal, FL
  • Barry University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Miami Design Shopping District
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

Garden Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Patio Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Miami Pool Cottage, tropical garden paradise

Pool cottage in a lush tropical garden. With a treehouse that overlooks the garden and gas firepit.15 min to Miami Beach/Airport, 10 to Wynwood. NO SMOKING/NO PARTIES/EVENTS. 1 King BR, 1 Queen BR. Large sofa-bed in the living room. Fast WiFi, smart TV. Full kitchen: oven, stove, microwave, coffeemaker, blender, china, etc. Grill on-premise. The cottage has a separate entrance, in a fenced-in half-acre yard Free parking. Pool not fenced, swim at own risk. We hardly use the pool to give you privacy, but we're there if needed.

The space
This is an antique cottage, with a vintage clawfoot tub. Both bedrooms have an exit door, and the kitchen/living space is in between both bedrooms and features a convertible sofa bed (king) and can serve as a third bedroom. (bedding stored in a drawer under the TV). The cottage sleeps 6 and up to 6 people are included in the price. For every person over that amount, we will charge $100 per person.

Heating.
For a couple of days a year that we have a “cold” front in Miami, the A/C has a setting for heat which makes it toasty warm quickly. There is also a portable ceramic space heater in the cottage.

The cottage sits in our fenced-in half-acre backyard, underneath 2 avocado trees. You are free to eat the Avocados, Bananas, Starfruit, Loquats, or Mulberries from the trees if they are in season. The Mango trees are still young and only recently started giving some fruit. We don't use pesticides nor weedkillers.
Feel free to use the giant swans and other pool floats in the pool, or the gas grill on the pool deck, or any of the patio furniture.

The cottage has its own private patio with hanging chairs, teak/wicker chairs, patio dining table with 8 Infinita chairs. Smoking strictly only outside.

There are more hang chairs hanging from a treehouse built in an old oak in the corner of the property for you to enjoy.

NO SMOKING, NO PARTIES/EVENTS.

Guest access
You can access the cottage, the yard, and the pool via a private gated entrance. The washer/dryer is available for you to use, please check with the host

Other things to note
Free use of deck chairs, garden furniture, pool floats, gas grill, washer/dryer. Pool towels provided. Free parking. Quiet time after 10 PM.

NO SMOKING/ PARTIES/EVENTS!

Each person over the 6 person maximum will result in a $100 fee per person. (Exceptions are made for families, contact host for details)

Property manager

Jacomina
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Property Registration Number DWE2329079

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Miami

Located in El Portal, a neighbourhood in Miami, this holiday home is in a rural area. Wynwood Walls and Bayfront Park are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Miami Design Shopping District and Bayside Marketplace. Travelling with kids? Make time for Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, or head to an event or a match at Kaseya Center. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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El Portal, FL

What's nearby

  • Barry University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Miami Design Shopping District - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Port of Miami - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Fontainebleau - 14 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Earlington Heights Station - 7 min drive
  • Miami Golden Glades Station - 11 min drive
  • Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Citadel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Famille Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Snapper Fish And Chicken - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Miami Pool Cottage, tropical garden paradise pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Miami Pool Cottage, tropical garden paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Miami Pool Cottage, tropical garden paradise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Miami Pool Cottage, tropical garden paradise located?

This family-friendly Miami holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District and Barry University. Miami Beach Beaches and Bal Harbour Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Awesome Cottage

Had an awesome stay here! Really clean and awesome hosts! Just loved it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

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

Lovely month-long stay

My husband and I stayed for a little over a month as "digital nomads," working remotely every day from home. We were extremely comfortable, wifi was excellent (we brought a wifi extender, just in case, but it would probably have been fine without it), and we are so happy we made the decision to take the plunge to spend our winter working in this beautiful setting, leaving the cold climate of home behind. The starfruit and loquat fruit trees outside were an bonus treat. Thank you!
Stayed 34 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jacomina

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Jacomina and Pascal have been hosting guests for over 5 years. 100+ amazing reviews later, we love having you stay with us.

89% of guests (we checked) mention that they've enjoyed our hospitality in their reviews. And we'd love to get that average up into the 90 percentile.

We love traveling ourselves and have stayed in over 100 vacation short term rentals, where we are always looking to learn how to be better hosts.

Why they chose this property

We've lived in El Portal for over 25 years and love this hidden gem. Although it's the smallest municipality in the most populated county in Florida, it boasts its own village council and police force. It is the place where Miamians want to move to today.

What makes this property unique

The half acre property is rare for a densely populated city as Miami, and once you step through the wooden gate, you are transported from city to quiet, tropical paradise. The cottage is nestled in old growth trees and a tropical garden that bursts with fruits, flowers and wild life.

When you stay with us, you get access to the whole garden (even the treehouse) and of course the large pool for your enjoyment.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Dutch

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