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Old World Meets New World – Near Restaurants, Shops, Airport – Salt-Water Pool

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Front of house (33rd st.)
Main entrance
Exterior detail
Side of house
Pool view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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West Palm Beach, FL
  • Clematis Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port of Palm Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Palm Beach County Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • West Palm Beach, FL (PBI-Palm Beach Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Old World Meets New World – Near Restaurants, Shops, Airport – Salt-Water Pool

Formerly an old nursery school, La Vieja Escuela (The Old School) has been updated, but still keeps the old charm of yesteryear with up-to-date amenities for today’s world. A newly renovated pool will keep you entertained, the gas grill and 6 burners professional Thermador stove will help you cater to family and friends and the landscaped greenery will give you privacy during your stay. La Vieja Escuela will feel like your home away from home and have you coming back year after year.

The property consists of a main house and two detached cottages in the back for couples only which can be booked separately.

Property manager

FERNEY LOPEZ
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please specify
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets 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
Note from host: Please specify
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Palm Beach

Located in Old Northwood Historic District, a neighbourhood in West Palm Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Port of Palm Beach and PGA National are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Peanut Island and Jupiter Beach. Check out an event or a game at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, and consider making time for Rapids Water Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like golfing.
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West Palm Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Clematis Street - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • CityPlace - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Port of Palm Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Palm Beach County Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Rapids Water Park - 8 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • West Palm Beach Station - 5 min drive
  • West Palm Beach, FL (PBI-Palm Beach Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pescatore Ristorante - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Skunkworts Brewing Concern - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Souvlaki Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Malakor Thai Cafe - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Old World Meets New World – Near Restaurants, Shops, Airport – Salt-Water Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Old World Meets New World – Near Restaurants, Shops, Airport – Salt-Water Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Old World Meets New World – Near Restaurants, Shops, Airport – Salt-Water Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old World Meets New World – Near Restaurants, Shops, Airport – Salt-Water Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old World Meets New World – Near Restaurants, Shops, Airport – Salt-Water Pool located?

Located in Old Northwood Historic District, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Northwood Village and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Port of Palm Beach. Palm Beach House Beach and Lincoln Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave V.

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

Very pleasant stay

Our family really enjoyed our stay here. It is centrally located nicely between the West Palm beach downtown and also Rivera Beach/Singer Island. Very cozy and quaint place located in a nice quiet neighborhood. If ever coming back to this area, we will definitely try to stay at this VRBO listing again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talya soccer

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

Family Spring Training trip

We had such a wonderful time! The home was beautiful and well appointed. Loved ending our day sitting around the pool. Ferney was super responsive and we will be back next year! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden S.

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

Sweet Getaway in a lovely historic, West Palm neighborhood

Beautiful house in a quaint neighborhood. There are 2 other tiny houses on the property where other guests were staying and we shared the outdoor spaces. We happened to enjoy those guests-so we had a laughing good time with them:)) Ferney (owner) was wonderful! He responded promptly to my texts. Issues were small and not even worth mentioning. I highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna N.

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

Great Work Trip

We came for work and had a great, clean, cozy place to unwind in between meetings. The location was great and the house is charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janel B.

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

Beautiful, Clean & charming property

We loved our stay. The home has everything you need to have a wonderful stay. We grilled on the first night, cooked on the second night and enjoyed the pool everyday. Just a wonderful get away and perfect spot to visit students at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Christmas Vacation

We loved our stay for the week of Christmas! Great location, convenient to both the beach & all the restaurants we wanted to go to, beautiful home, pool was a welcome retreat every day. Would recommend & definitely stay again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine N.

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

Northwood district house

Great character and great location. Close to diving and kayaking sites, small high street with shops and restaurants, in a nice quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

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

Get away from Milton

We needed to evacuate our home in Clearwater when hurricane Milton hit. We found this property on vrbo and grabbed it. Our original booking needed to increase by two days (one on the front end and one in the back) and our host graciously allowed us to add these days with no issues. There was also some weather here during our stay and the host was extremely communicative. I recommend this property 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

barry l.

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

Awesome!

From checking in to leaving, it was seamless. The house and property are beautiful and well taken care of. The neighborhood is quiet and we had a wonderful time walking and exploring the neighborhood. We’ll definitely come back when we visit PBI again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

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

Excellent Stay

This is a fantastic home with everything you needed. Close to everything in a quiet neighborhood. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

tyler k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Very neat place

Ver cool home with neat history, just wish that i had noticed the cottages in the backyard that you share a pool with 4ft from your bedroom door
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

James P.

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

Not safe, haunted

Hi, I stayed at this house for only 2 days of the 6 days I booked. This listing is portrayed as a private residence which it is not. Random people were on and off of the property without notification - one even saw me naked through the bedroom sliding door. I was also informed 2 days in that a party of 10 were going to be staying in the shack next to the pool for the weekend (again, the pool deck looks directly into the bedroom sliding glass door). Many of our items were moved when we were away from the house and multiple doors opened and closed while we were laying down in bed at night. The owner and VRBO have been “working” on my refund for over a week. My recommendation: book a through another platform or better yet, check out the hotels in the palm beach area. Vrbo has been such a headache to work with for the refund and cannot be bothered to be concerned with guest safety.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

Wow!

This place is a gem! So glad we stayed here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Family weekend

Thank you! The house was charming, clean, wonderful accommodations. Walking distance to fun restaurants and shopping. Well done!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

Adorable property

Cute property with a beautiful yard. Excellent communication with the
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeWitte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a 1930-era, white stucco, red tiled roof bungalow (at one point a former school) with a pool and beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet, historic neighborhood north of downtown West Palm Beach. There is plenty of room, with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen, and a small den. The place has lots of character and is well-maintained. Being in a residential area, is a bit of a walk from the home to anything commercial such as restaurants, so one should plan to have a car or to Uber to most places. The (remote) host was quick to respond to questions. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine D.

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

Great property

Ferney and skip were great hosts. I had a problem with the bbq and it was replaced the next day. The kitchen and bathroom are well stocked. We hosted family for dinner on multiple occasions.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

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

Beautiful Retreat

Beautiful retreat. Quiet, spacious and clean. Beds were super comfortable. Pool and surroundings were amazing. House provided beach chairs, towels and umbrellas. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elissa G.

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

Beautiful property!

My husband, daughter and I enjoyed our stay in West Palm. This property is close to Palm Beach Atlantic University where our daughter goes to college. Old world charm, this house has so much character. But the back yard is the best part! So many beautiful trees and plants around the pool made it a beautiful oasis for us to relax and enjoy our time away. We will definitely be back when we visit our daughter again. ♥️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Review

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

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

Great family getaway

Conveniently located to dining, shopping, and beaches. Located in a safe and beautiful neighborhood. Lush, tropical setting. Every detail is thought of for a relaxing, pampered vacation. We loved our stay at Vieja Escuela; highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhae Lynne C.

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

Wonderful host and house!

We were in the area for a family event and the property was perfect. The back yard is luxurious and a great retreat. The host was great and very responsive. Wonderful property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

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

Great House, with tons of Charm!

House was exactly as described, beds were comfortable, well stocked kitchen. Host was excellent, reached out to make sure everything was good. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sky Lyn G.

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

Wonderful property!

Beautiful property! Historic neighborhood in transition. Felt very safe while there! Gorgeous grounds/landscaping/outdoor space! Short drive to Ballpark of the Palm Beaches🧡⚾️💙
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy d.

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

Beautiful and immaculate

Such a beautiful property! It was so clean. The pool was amazing. The beds were comfy. The location was close to multiple beaches, shopping and dining. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by FERNEY LOPEZ

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My name is Ferney Lopez and my wife (Geovanna) and I love to travel. If I were to retire today I would spend most of my time traveling and trying different foods from around the world. Since I can't afford that luxury yet, I'm a web designer/graphic designer by trade. My wife is a paralegal and real estate agent.

Why they chose this property

We have stayed in enough places to know what people like and want from their vacation experience. When we purchased Vieja Escuela we knew that it would be a success because its proximity to the airport, downtown, restaurants, beach and other entertainment venues. We fell in love with the charm and character of this house and wanted to turn it into a vacation paradise. What gives this home its character are all the rustic features and decor to match it. We understand that many people want to experience the latest technology and shiny new floors and amenities, but there's something about the imperfections of old home that make it alluring.

What makes this property unique

The proximity to shops, entertainment and restaurants make this place a great choice for families. We have paid attention to detail when selecting the furniture so that it would compliment the Spanish-style home. The pool renovation has really brought the house to life so that our guests can enjoy Florida's beautiful weather.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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