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French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!!

Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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WELCOME TO PARADISE! 6 Bedroom, 5 1/2 Bath with heated pool on the canal.
View of back patio w/couches, tables, lounges, swings, chairs in yard & on dock.
Book Your Vacation To Paradise Today!
Perfect Location! Walk to beach, and the Shops & Restaurants on Las Olas Blvd.
Oversized corner lot. Parking spaces for 5 cars.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16315 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

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Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  • Place, Las Olas Boulevard
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Las Olas Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!!

This home was voted one of the top 12 vacation homes in Fort Lauderdale in 2023. Updated, eclectic charm is walking distance from the beach and downtown restaurants, bars and shopping area on world famous Las Olas Blvd. Our 6 bedroom home has 5 king bed suites each with its own en-suite full bathroom. The 6th bedroom is a bunk bed room with a half bath. The home sleeps up to 16 and is located right on the canal 100 yards from the intercoastal waterway, secluded by the surrounding palms and 10 foot hedges. Great Amenities included that you won’t find at other properties such as towels, beach towels, linens, shower soap, and hair dryers, paddle boards for the water way canal, golf cart rental option for cruising the las olas and A1A blvd and much much more provided for a wonderful vacation.

We have been super host since 2011 and we have over 140 five star reviews. Our neighborhood is in the exclusive seven isles subdivision in Fort Lauderdale and our neighbors include the Anheuser Busch family and the Band-Aid brand family.

We were just voted one of the top 12 vacation rentals in all of Fort Lauderdale:-) come see what all fuss is about!!! We cant wait to have you stay at our home!!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
There is a $75 pet fee for the additional cleaning
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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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Lauderdale

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in East Fort Lauderdale, a neighbourhood in Fort Lauderdale. Bahia Mar Marina and Port Everglades are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Las Olas Boulevard and Aventura Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider International Swimming Hall of Fame and Bonnet House Museum and Gardens. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Ft. Lauderdale, FL

What's nearby

  • Las Olas Boulevard - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Las Olas Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bahia Mar Marina - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Everglades - 9 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Brightline Train Station (FBT) - 12 min drive
  • Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Señor Frogs - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Coconuts - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nanou French Bakery & Café - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Drunken Taco - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Blondes Sport Bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!!?

As of 29 October 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!! on 4 November 2025 start from NZ$1,881.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is French Castilla Beach House,Waterfront,walk to beach,sleeps 16,Golf cart!! located?

This family-friendly Fort Lauderdale holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of City of Fort Lauderdale Las Olas Marina, Las Olas Boulevard and Las Olas Beach. Fort Lauderdale Beach and Bahia Mar Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tristan T.

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

Great hiuse

Amazing house
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

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

Place was great and exactly as advertised

Loved the place, and Lance was very helpful and communicative leading up to and during our stay. Would 100% recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarred W.

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

Great House

Great house in an excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Amazing place; convenient to everything

We had 6 couples staying at this property. The place, the location and management (Leo) were all awesome. I would recommend this to anyone and would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Fun Stay

We had a nice family stay in Ft. Lauderdale. Lance was very accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

As advertised perfect get away

Hosts were responsive and assisted with some logistics challenges on our end which was appreciated. House was perfect for our mini executive retreat that mixed business and pleasure. Location is spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Wonderful Inpromptu vacation

Great family getaway for a family of Nine. Location was excellent and so was the property. It was hard to motivate the kids to do anything but swim and hang out at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erik N.

Nice Long Weekend

Everything was as advertised and worked out great.

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

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

Great Experience and Wonderful Host!

The locator was a great proximity to the beach and the house was perfect fit our large group. Lance is one of the best hosts I’ve ever rented from and I travel monthly. Totally recommend this property. Loved having a pool all to ourselves and the dock was lots of fun.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

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

Great location!

Great Spring Break stay in a great location. Nice neighborhood. The house has so much room for the 14 of us who stayed. Several cozy gathering rooms to spread out or hang out together. Loved the outside area where you could hang at the pool, on the dock, or take a kayak ride in the canal. Communication with the owner was easy and they were very helpful with any questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bo P.

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

Great place for a getaway!

Nine of us stayed at the French Castilla Beach House. We had more than enough space to spread out, and appreciated all of the bathrooms. The pool was just lovely! Our host, Lance, went above and beyond. He was responsive and generous. We all appreciated him. We’re looking forward to a return trip. Watch out, Lance, we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty W.

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

Great Winter Get-Away

Enjoyed a beautiful February week in the Florida sunshine. House had plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for our extended family. Pool was wonderful. Kids and adults enjoyed fishing from the dock and were treated to a surprise visit from a manatee. Management was very attentive and responsive to our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katey G.

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

Amazing location, accommodating management

It is a beautiful property with a great outdoor area that allows for rented boats to pick you up from the dock. The manager, Leo, kindly let us check in many hours earlier to accommodate our morning arrival. It's about a 20 minute, easy walk to the beach and bars/restaurants. Great set-up for all kinds of groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

arnold b.

great for family reunion

We stayed for a full week around Thanksgiving. The house was large enough for 14 of us, and well located near everything. Leo, the property manager was very helpful and called twice during our stay to see if we needed anything. Lance was very easy to deal with and had excellent recommendations for activities and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Z.

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

Repeat stay is still amazing

We stayed at this house in 2018 and again in 2021. Both times it was a wonderful experience. Leo, the house manager ,was very accommodating and accessible. The house was very clean and it is in a perfect location. My friends and family had a perfect stay for a nice long extended weekend. WIll defnitiely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron I.

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

5 Star, Incredible Experience

Can’t say enough great things about this listing and the owners. Incredible location close to the beach, beautiful house, and great communication with the owner before, during, and after our stay. The property was immaculate. We had 11 people stay comfortably for a long weekend and everyone had a blast. Make sure you rent the golf carts because they are a great way to get around town! Can’t wait to come visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Paradise

My family of 10 stayed at this paradise property. We truly enjoyed the pool, the beach, and the family time together. My son is being deployed the beginning of next year and this trip was very special to us. Thank you to Lance and his brother for the accommodations, and the quick responses when we needed something. We will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Great for a group!

We rented this property for a bachelorette weekend and it was THE BEST stay! The location is perfect - decent walk but easy Uber to everywhere. The view of the canal was lovely. The pool was perfect, we spent the whole weekend in there! I'm pretty sure it's natural salt water so no chlorine to mess with your hair for the weekend fellow bachelorette parties! The property managers were accommodating and so responsive. Highly recommend staying at this property if you're looking for a Fort Lauderdale getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Great House - Great Location

A total of 12 of us (8 adults & 4 small children) enjoyed this amazing property for one week. This was our first family vacation together in more than 20 years and it was wonderful. The area has something for everyone, beaches, restaurants, water tours.... we even went to a rodeo. Lance was the perfect host. The little mansion, as the kids called it, has everything. We'all definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Annual Thanksgiving Family Reunion

Location was fabulous! The indoor and outdoor spaces were great gathering spaces; large or small. Lance was very helpful and accommodating. Walking distance to Los Olas, the Beach and wonderful restaurants made this such a great location for such a large group. The outdoor space made for amazing evenings sharing our busy lives along with lovely days lounging in the sun, paddle boarding and just hanging out either in a group or reading a book in the hammock. We've been many places over the country and this is one of our favorites.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Seven Isles Property on Castilla Dr.

Large house with great pool area with easy access to the beach, restaurants, and the main channel. Walk to the beach is about 10 to 12 minutes away along Los Olas Avenue. House is also located just a mile east of the great restaurants on Los Olas. Easy access via car, walking, or the on-site rentable golf cart. Excellent host who met us on arrival. Lance is a great host who is easy to talk to and quick to meet any needs. We had a great time Lance!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

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

Great escape!

What a great escape! We spent most of our time in the beautiful backyard - in the pool, lounging on the dock on the canal, or playing bocce ball...there was really no need to leave the house! Lance and Leo were amazing - reaching out to check on us throughout our stay, and super responsive when we had questions! Thank you again, Lance!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Fort Lauderdale Getaway

Really cool property with plenty of space for our family of 7 adults and 4 children ages 3 and under. The two “wings” were perfect for creating quiet space for sleeping children while the adults were still up. Heated swimming pool was excellent with fence around for child protection. Location really nice for both the beach and Las Olas Blvd. Did have a few ants on property but not a problem for us. The property manager Leo and the owner were responsive and great to work with. Great vacation. Thanks.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

chad r.

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

Family vacation

This house is in a great location. We had 10 adults and 6 kids under 6. We had plenty of room. Big plus was every bedroom had it's own bathroom. Pool was great and we used the paddle boards and kayak often. Lance was always quick to respond when we needed something. The beach was only about a 10 minute walk (even with kids). About the only complaint was we couldn't get the ice machine in the fridge to work. It was a wonderful vacation!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared H.

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

Great house close to everything

The he house was amazing and Lance was great to communicate with the entire time. We had 12 guests total and the house had more than enough room for all of us. It was very spacious and we spent the majority of our time in the pool or on the deck. The location is perfect, minutes from the beach and minutes from downtown. Couldn’t be a better location. It rained pretty heavy for a few hours but the house has a giant cover/tent in the back yard near the pool so we sat out there for a little and stayed completely dry. It was also great to sit under the covering to get some shade during the sunny days too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lance waldbueser

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My name is Lance and I manage multiple vacation properties in Fort Lauderdale with my wife, sister and her husband. We are all Georgia natives but have lived in South Florida for over 10 years. We have been super host on both major platforms since 2011. My wife and I have three children and we love to travel. Don’t forget to ask me how you can save up to an additional $1,000 off of your vacation.

Why they chose this property

Once you vacation at Ft Lauderdale Beach, you will understand 'why this is paradise.' And you will be staying at the most perfect location in the nation's most relaxing city. I rented homes for two years in this area waiting for this particular location to go up for sale. When it finally did, I bought it the first week on the market. You will love it also. This home was voted one of the top 12 vacation homes in Fort Lauderdale in 2021.
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What makes this property unique

The close proximity to the beach make it easy to visit the beach for a couple of hours and come back for a nap or just spend the whole day. The corner lot gives us beautiful outdoor views on three sides of the home. The hedges on 3 sides provide extreme back yard and pool privacy. While eating breakfast on the upstairs bedroom balconies, we have great views of the canal and Seven Isles Lake.
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