Tropical Bliss Alfresco Villa - pool & hot tub - under 10 minutes to ocean

The spot is just across the intercoastal highway, about a 5-minute drive to the beach. The listing was accurate, and communication with the property managers was quick and responsive.My issue was that they didn't know the pool was under repair. A pool light and exposed wiring were left undone and apparently unaware to the property manager texting me. I didn't feel safe to let my kids swim the first day. They did come the next morning to complete the work. Never could get the jet controls or lights to work in the spa area though. The entire pool jets did come on automatically in the morning but when it was time to enjoy the pool in the evening it was all quiet and dark. Additionally, some of the pool loungers are rotting and unsafe to use. I let the team know and they did have someone come out and screw it back together, but it needs to be replaced. The kitchen is a bit dated, but it did have all the plates and pans you might need.Other than that, it really is a great vacation house. Sleeps a family of 4 or 5 perfectly. The open floor plan is very inviting and showcases the backyard views and bar area. Comfortable beds, great shower, plenty of seating to eat. Close to shops and restaurants all around.

Tropical Bliss is exactly that. Nestled amid palm trees and so many tropical plants, I immediately felt transported when I arrived. The backyard is an absolute oasis with even more gorgeous plants/trees, cushioned lounge chairs, outdoor dining table/chairs, umbrellas, a grill and a pool/hot tub. Inside the home includes all the comforts needed for a tropical getaway. I am already planning my next trip!!!

This house was perfect for my family! It is full with all the amenities you need to feel at home. Plenty of beach towels, bath towels, soap and a fully stocked kitchen. The owner has thought of everything you need, and so you won’t have to buy much to feel at home. We loved the pool, and were minutes away from the beach. The beds were cozy, and the couch and outdoor lounge furniture made for relaxing mornings and evenings at the home. We did not want to leave! This has been my favorite rental home, and my family will choose it every time we visit Florida!

This Villa was a quick drive from the airport. Prior to arrival we received all of the information we needed to enter and began our relaxing vacation. The property is located in a quiet neighborhood with an inviting landscape. The home is welcoming, decorated beautifully and very spacious. This home has everything you need to make your stay memorable. This home has many amenities such as a washer and dryer and plenty of linen. A added attraction is a beautiful backyard oasis with a lovely heated pool and a relaxing spa like jacuzzi. Don’t be surprised if you never leave this property, you may even decide to extend your stay. If you decide to explore the area there is plenty of shopping, spa services and Starbucks in walking distance. If you desire to visit Pampano Beach, shopping and upscale restaurants are also a short distance away. I can’t wait to return.

We had a wonderful stay in this home! It was very clean upon our arrival. Home was also stocked with extra towels, linens, and beach towels. It was also nice to have beach toys and chairs so that we didn't need to purchase/rent. We loved the furniture by the pool and relaxing by the outdoor fire in the evening. Quiet neighborhood which was perfect four young kids. We would definitely recommend this home or rent here again.

We had an amazing time staying at this beautiful home! The pool and spa were the biggest draw and we spent a lot of time in the backyard. Everything worked very well and the house was spotless. The beds were very comfortable and the showers were terrific. Nice quiet neighborhood to come home to after sightseeing, golfing, attending Spring Training baseball games and hitting the beach!

This home was the perfect getaway for my family of 4! The home is furnished with everything you need for a restful vacation. The design is so thoughtful and aesthic is so beautiful! The kitchen was perfect and the window to the bar allowed for us to keep the vibe festive. The TV's have cable and all the apps you would want to watch. The living room spaces are comfy and so are the bedrooms. The pool and the hot tub are the icing on the cake! We did not want to leave and you won't regret staying here.

The house was spectacular - exactly as pictured and very thoughtfully supplied with towels and dishes etc. Impressive! But the communication with the agency - like request to check in early and hear the pool required a phone call. They do not respond to messages. Further, the phone call didn’t help with early check in - we were told check in happens when we get the text which may or may not be after 4pm. We arrived at 6pm so it was fine and everything was ready but having that assurance would have easily made this a 5 star review. We did not feel like we could contact anyone if we needed something or had questions but as far as the property goes, it was awesome! These are folks who take care of the place diligently and the lawn pool etc are manicured perfectly. Great neighborhood too. I will say the hot tub was not very hot but honestly everything else was perfect. Could use better description on how to work the heater for the pool and make the hot tub and pool a little warmer. (It was $137 and chilly) overall would totally do it again though.

Very nice home. Everything was neat and organized. Instructions were clear.

On the plus side, the house is very clean and the bathrooms were remodeled and nice. There were a lot of small things about this rental that added up to a lot of annoyance and lead me to not recommend this rental. #1 There are cameras all over the exterior of this house, none of which are disclosed in the listing (required by VRBO). This includes not only front garage camera, doorbell camera, but also a camera that points at the pool and spa as well as towards the inside of the back of the house, which is explicitly prohibited by VRBO's policies. We were able to see recordings of us in our bathing suits in the back yard on the monitor in the house, which means that the next people checking in will also be able to see those same recordings. The house also has interior and exterior noise monitoring devices (which is allowed, however on top of all of the other monitoring this just added to our discomfort with this situation.) #2 The lack of window coverings in the primary bath- there is a pebbled film but nothing else. I went into the bathroom only to find the landscape crew working right outside the window and I could clearly make out all of their clothes and features. This window needs more substantial coverings. #3 The previous reviews on the pool/ spa situation are all true; They can not be heated at the same time, and although we paid the fee ahead of time, we could not use the pool or spa the first day due to it being too cold. They sent people out multiple times and the pool was warm enough by the 3rd day, but the spa was never hot. #4 The bedding was not adequate, the primary bedroom just had a flimsy velour blanket as it's covering, we ended up having to get our own to get a good night sleep. Along the same lines, the bath towels provided do not wrap around an adult body. #5 There are 2 TVs in the house, but they are essentially next to each other so only one can be used at a time. We would have loved for our kids to be able to go in another room to watch their shows. #6 There was a closet door just hanging off in the second bedroom, I notified the management company the first day about it and they said they'd see what they can do (nothing happened). Related, the doorstop in the bathroom just totally hanging off with a large screw exposed and a danger to my kids who were using it.