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Relaxed Beach living - 1 Bed/1 Bath with Private Garden, steps to Ocean

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Room
Beach
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hollywood, FL
  • Hollywood Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hollywood North Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Port Everglades
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxed Beach living - 1 Bed/1 Bath with Private Garden, steps to Ocean

Beautiful 1/1 apartment in quiet, private beach community - 100 steps to the beach,
nestled between the beach and intracoastal waterway and on the bike trail between two parks.
* Spacious 1 bedroom, 1 Bath art-inspired apartments.
* Private bedroom with Queen size bed and high count linens.
* Living room with pull out (gel mattress) sofa bed and dining table for four.
* Fully equipped kitchen, stocked with cooking essentials.
* Private outdoor dining table and chairs on the balcony outside each apartment.
* Updated bathroom with walk-in, sit-down shower.
* Property wide high speed Wi-Fi connection.
* Award winning garden of native Florida plants equally shared by the five rental apartments.
* Tiki Hut with Sofa, Loveseat and tables creates an outdoor living room.
* Two separate dining areas with tables that easily accommodate six persons.
* Shaded Pergola with double hammock for hanging out.
* Garden benches, chairs and additional hammocks provide plenty of space to spread out and relax. Find a nook and pick up one of the multiple books around the property or bring your own.
* A beautiful, tranquil property impeccably clean with lots of attention to detail and care. We strive to maintain a low chemical footprint.
* The residential beach 100 steps away with Lifeguard offers swimming, snorkeling, shelling, surf fishing, spectacular sunrises (photographers) and long romantic walks.
* There is no public parking in the neighborhood - so the beach is very quiet and private.
* Beach chairs, toys and towels are provided. An outdoor shower makes those sand rinse offs fun!
* Conveniently located on the beach bike path that leads you to state parks (0.2mi), central broad walk (1.5mi) and pier (0.5mi).
* Weekly or Monthly rentals available at a discounted rate.
* Multiple units are available - especially during bridge and low season. Looking to have a family vacation, friends get together, small wedding or celebration then we could have the perfect venue for you.
* 15-minute car ride to downtown Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale Beach or FLL International Airport. Easy Uber to South Beach (20mi) or Arts District\Art Basel (15mi).
* The Desoto Beach House makes it easy to enjoy all South Florida has to offer.

Property manager

Brian and Aleyda Novotny
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed
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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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hollywood

Located on the beach, this apartment is in Hollywood Beach, a neighbourhood in Hollywood. Dania Pointe and Las Olas Boulevard are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hollywood Beach and Las Olas Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Hard Rock Stadium or Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Hollywood, FL

What's nearby

  • Hollywood Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hollywood North Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dania Pointe - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Port Everglades - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center - 12 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Hollywood Station - 9 min drive
  • Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bake Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quarterdeck Seafood Bar, Neighborhood Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Bar at Riptide Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxed Beach living - 1 Bed/1 Bath with Private Garden, steps to Ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxed Beach living - 1 Bed/1 Bath with Private Garden, steps to Ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxed Beach living - 1 Bed/1 Bath with Private Garden, steps to Ocean?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxed Beach living - 1 Bed/1 Bath with Private Garden, steps to Ocean located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hollywood Beach apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hollywood North Beach Park and Hollywood Beach. Hollywood Dog Beach and Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

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

Vacation bliss

Blissful
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia-Marina R.

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

Great hosts, great location

Wonderful apartmwnt in an inn with magnificent garden. Close to the beach and to a state park where one can enjoy the beach and kayaking. Theismagnificent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cruz B.

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

A wonderful experience

The property is clean, airy , neat , the grounds are impeccably kept , the owner’s response to every request was immediate and courteous ! The closeness to the ocean and the safety of the neighborhood are unparalleled . I highly recommend this place for a relaxing , unassuming and fully enjoyable time in Hollywood beach !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Michigan Center

The property was very pleasant and just as advertised.

This was a great place to stay! Wonderful location, friendly, homey environments. We loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rick I.

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

DeSoto Beach House

Great location, very nice unit. Clean and well appointed. Hosts are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindy s.

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

Lovely place to relax

The room was perfect my daughters and me. Brian and his wife were some welcoming. There was food and drinks waiting for us upon arrival. Highly recommend if you’re in this area. Skip the broad walk though as its really gone down hill sadly. Very thankful for our time here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shubhra G.

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

Fantastic find

Loved the property, its facilities, location and the host. Totally as beautiful instead more than you see in the pictures. Literally 15 steps away from a beautiful clean part of Dania beach. Safe neighborhood, perfect go stay with a. Young family. Fully equipped kitchen. The host was available on text and weee very nice and warm each time. Can it say enough, we loved every moment there. Thank you Brian for being a wonderful host and keeping the place with so much love. Will make sure we visit again. Cheers!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Perfect

The outdoor space is what sucked me in, it feels like a secluded garden - I was out there a lot! My teens and I stayed for 5 days and it was perfect. The apartment is clean, cute, comfortable and well furnished. I appreciated the snacks and drinks stocked in the fridge - so nice when just getting into town. The beach is an easy walk, lovely and not crowded. The ability to take the bikes to the Broadwalk is such a great amenity. Brian and Aleyda were available and gracious. I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. I hope to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele L., Cleveland

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

Wonderful outdoor space with Exceptional owners!!

We had a great relaxing stay at Desoto Beach House! The owners take great pride in creating a beautiful outdoor space with comfy outdoor sofas, a hammock and 2 eating areas, surrounded by exotic plants. Ample beach chairs, bikes and beach gear are provided and make enjoying the Hollywood boardwalk and beach fun! Brian and Aleyda were wonderful hosts and treat all of their guests like friends!! Thank you for being so thoughtful!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Exquisite Delight!

This is one of those properties that you want to keep hidden for yourself so the next time you want to book it, it's there for you. The hosts Brian & Aleyda are on top of everything and very helpful and hospitable. The property and atmosphere is as relaxing and laid back as it looks. Great outside space right in the courtyard. Sunrises and the beach are steps away and all the niceties are provided. We enjoyed all that this property had to offer and the location was so much nicer then being in the hustle and bustle, yet close enough if you wanted to go there. We'll be visiting again because we really felt like we had a vacation! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Perfect Getaway!

The Desoto Beach House is a beautiful, comfortable retreat! The owners are welcoming and friendly, leaving a wide variety of beverages in the refrigerator, and bringing cookies and watermelon slices for us to enjoy. The room, building, grounds, and neighborhood are safe, clean, beautiful, and comfortable. It’s a super short walk to the beach. Don’t want to walk, ride one of the provided, bikes! Use the provided beach chairs and umbrella, if you forget your own! Our family cannot wait to return to Desoto Beach House, a true diamond!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

As advertised

We loved everything about the property. It was in a great location, very private and quiet. We felt like every restaurant was within walking distance. There were grocery stores that delivered, and were very quick to do so, nearby. The beach was the shortest walk and everything we needed to relax on vacation was provided and at the property. Brian and Aleyda are tremendous hosts and very easy to communicate with. We had issues with our flights being delayed and/or canceled and they were very helpful with the check in process. It made a very stressful day a little easier and allowed us to enjoy the rest of the week unbothered by any issues because they had everything. 5 stars
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee M.

Beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean, this vacation rental was perfect for a girls weekend .

Wow! This apartment was just perfect for my family. We rented this apartment to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday.The first floor apartment had just a few stops so it was easy for my mom to walk out onto the veranda, and sit in a comfy chair to look out at the garden. The beach was less than a block away, so my two daughters could get started swimming and sunning if we had a little bit of cleaning up to do . If it was kayaking we wanted, we could bike to a local national Park. If you wanted a little bit of action-packed sightseeing, all we had to do was bike ride south to Hollywood Beach. Best of all the owner's father lives right on the property and he was available for any questions. The owner's mother lived nearby also, so she helped us settle in. We are already planning to visit again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Quiet Stay in Paradise!

Me and my husband stayed at apartment #5 last month. We flew into FLL airport and this property was about a 15 minute drive from the airport (we rented a car). The North Beach part of Hollywood is a lot more peaceful and more private than the Broadwalk. But, the Broadwalk is just a short drive away or 10-15 min bike ride away. Brian and Aleyda are fantastic hosts! Communication was great - they let us know our apartment was unlocked with the keys on the counter. We had a bowl full of an assorted snacks waiting for us. The fridge was stocked with bottled water and a nice bottle of white wine, which was refreshing after a day of traveling. Brian also met us on our first day, while we relaxed in the beautiful gardens on the property. He stopped by to introduce himself and even brought us a bowl of fresh fruit and coffee cake. Owners definitely go above and beyond to make sure the guests and property are taken care of. We saw them daily tending to the property and taking care of the gardens. We loved that beach equipment was provided. They provide beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards to name a few. Bikes are also available to borrow. Me and my husband enjoyed waking up early to watch the sunrise.... the beach is only about a 2 minute walk from the apartment. We loved our stay so much, that we are returning in about six months!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H., Columbia, South Carolina

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

Fantastic Beach Stay

Our 8 day stay was perfect. The house was plenty big enough for 3 to sleep and friends to visit. Outside was a tropical paradise. We loved the bikes and the ease of getting to the nearby boardwalk and pier. Having the beach just steps away made a great start to the day! The kitchen was set up for cooking but this was my first ever vacation not turning on the stove! I was so happy all of the restaurants were close by for everyone to have a choice. Coming from SC I wanted to pack light. Having chairs already on hand made our trip so easy! I give this villa 5 stars and would definitely visit again! The owners are amazing and made sure we were taken care of all week! Dania Beach is a must⭐️
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Lovely location

So much better than large, people filled hotels. Feels like you can really experience the natural flora of Florida even though the glitz and concrete are not that far away. It’s like an oasis, with any other items you need (groc,restaurants) right nearby. Wonderful hosts too.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

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

Spring Escape to Florida

apartment just a short walk to the beach. It was very easy to find as it was a short drive to and from the Fort Lauderdale Airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

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

Wonderful

Everything was great, beautiful property, great location, had everything we needed, by the beach, close to everything boardwalk with all restaurants and activities, on bike path, on A1A main road!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

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

Great place

They thought of everything and we were so comfortable. Close to the beach and quiet. Just what we were looking for in our week away.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

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

Enjoyable vacation spot

. Peaceful surroundings away from the crowds.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Top Notch

Truly a wonderful place to stay! From booking to staying at this lovely place everything was a described and beautiful. The owners were fabulous and met all of our needs. We will definitely be back especially being steps away from the ocean. Beautiful gardens as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M., New York, New York

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

Lovely stay

My husband and I stayed for 15 nights. Brian and Aleyda were gracious and responsive hosts. The apartment was wonderful, with a gift basket of snacks, a bottle of wine, coffee, soda, and everything we needed to start our vacation. The shared space outside was inviting and allowed our work obligations to be pleasantly satisfied. We enjoyed the local restaurants on the boardwalk as well as the tiki tiki.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Wonderful spot!

Wonderful! We’ll be back next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brian and Aleyda Novotny

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My amazing husband, friend and dream chaser told me a long time ago, when we were dating specifically, that he wanted to own a beach property he could share with his family and friends. It was a nice dream to have.
At the time, I did not know how outlandish this dream was - the hopeless romantic that I am said "trust and we will have it, you will see".
Hollywood beach is were we first lived when we got married 17 years ago. It was at this beach that we promised to love each other and work hard to support each others paths. It was also at this beach were we have made friends that have become family.
Our life has been a dynamic adventure with ups and downs and sometimes side ways. Due to the economy and career we moved to work (and play) in NYC for nine years. But our hearts had always been in Hollywood beach - where we would go back and reconnect with our beloved family and friends.
On one of our visits a dear mentor and friend asked if we would be interested in purchasing an inn.
Not knowing much details but with a deep knowing that an opportunity had arrived we said YES!
Much prayer and hard work allowed for us to acquire this beautiful oasis.
And just like that - the dream of many years ago came to be.
We want to share this beautiful sanctuary of a property with you. Please enjoy it! Create joyful memories as you walk the grounds and the beach KNOW that dreams do come true. It has happen for us and it can happen for you.
Welcome to our Inn,
Warmest,
Aleyda & Brian & Brayden Novotny

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