Cozy Home in a Rocky Jungle Paradise, Fort Lauderdale

We had this booked in Aug of 2025 and when arriving on check in day (12/19/25), were told the unit wasn't available due to family of the owners staying there. We understand mixups happen, but in speaking with two different people on property that day they insisted we don't use VRBO and there is no way you could have this reserved through that platform. We had corresponded with the owner upon booking 4 months previously and showed the messages to them, but they insisted this was somehow OUR mistake. The real problem becomes that we are now needing a 7 night place to stay, with only a hour's notice, we have our pets with us, and it's Christmas week. We had chosen this rental due to proximity to the family we were visiting and them allowing our pets. The only option we found was significantly farther away from where we needed to be, cost MUCH more money, and didn't' feel nearly as safe of an area. When the initial refund was sent, the email from VRBO stated we were receiving approx 400 extra from the owners, presumably to compensate for the last minute inconveniences. VRBO never actually sent those extra funds, and we had to open a case with them to even get the booking fees back. So we were still out the extra money for a last minute rental. VRBO was horrible to deal with on returning of the fees. I cannot comment on the rental itself b/c we never entered it. My advice to future renters: be sure you communicate DIRECTLY with the owners the week of arrival.

As advertised. Good location, well appointed. Excellent shower and bathroom.

Our stay was a quiet relaxing retreat. We visited for three weeks. Visited all beaches..spring breakers were very quiet this year. Visited I think every mall..went to buttery fly are..can’t remember the name..which was great..lots of old tree there also. We had a great vacation and even drove to key west!

Everything match the description, you can feel that the owner want’s you to have a nice stay.

Very lovely little bungalow in a quaint neighborhood surrounded by nature. It was a very peaceful get away.

Very helpful hosts, convenient location. Everything as advertised which was very nice. Would stay again

This young couple treated us like family. Since I was recovering from surgery, the completely handicap acssible walk in shower was so necessary. We felt so special when they brought a homemade delicious meal for the two of us. A lovely vase of beautiful flowers was also so thoughtful. If we need to return in the future, here's where we hope to stay.

The pictures and description were accurate and the place itself was cozy, clean and unique. It was great to find a place in the area we needed to be at this price point with a fenced in yard for our dog. Would highly recommend staying here and next time we're in the area, we'd love to stay again if Erika & Pavlo will have us. Thank you again and take care!

Our stay was necessitated by Hurricane Ian. We were anxious and stressed but found a respite here. The cottage was so comfortable and clean! Erika and Pavlo could not have been kinder, making us feel right at home! When we have a chance for a real vacation we will go back!

Erica and Pavlo are both wonderful thoughtful hosts. The property is a spacious sunny guest house adjacent to their home. The house was very relaxing and an ideal location for temporary housing while I was condo shopping. The best feature was an in unit washer and dryer. When I left my 15 day visit, I left with clean clothing. The price is very competitive considering how large and updated the house is. If this property is available when I do renovations on my condo, I’ll definitely reserve it. I highly encourage all readers of my review to check out Erica’s and Pavlo’s guest house.