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Canal House

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

3 bedrooms - 4 beds - 2 baths - sleeps 6

  • Private pool

    Yours for the stay, not shared with other guests.

  • On the water

    The listing is marked waterfront or water view.

  • Room to work

    A dedicated workspace and wifi.

Wake up to sunlight on the water and coffee on the deck. Three bedrooms with real beds for six, a heated pool on the canal, and a full kitchen for the dinners you'll actually want to cook in. Fast Wi-Fi for the one email you swore you wouldn't check.

Where you will sleep

  • Bedroom 1

    1 king bed

  • Bedroom 2

    1 queen bed

  • Bedroom 3

    1 single bed, 1 bunk bed

What this house has

  • Pool
  • Waterfront
  • Air conditioning
  • Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Full kitchen
  • Washer and dryer
  • Workspace
  • Outdoor seating
  • Garden

What guests said

10 five star reviews with something to say. Written by guests, printed as they wrote them.

Wonderful stay, very helpful and easy to work with. Mornings were the best with the view and the place was very clean. Will definitely stay here again also will recommend for anyone else.
GuestOctober 2026
I absolutely love it. And will highly recommend. I will reserve again if need be. Everything was beautiful.
GuestAugust 2026
The house was perfect!! It was easy to find , the house was clean to perfection! The neighbors was so quiet & we all felt safe . I will definitely be booking this air bnb again
GuestAugust 2026
What a beautiful home and such an accommodating host! Our group felt right at home from the moment we arrived. The house was exactly as pictured; clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The pool was the perfect place to relax and cool off during the hot afternoons. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful with friendly neighbors, and the backyard truly felt like our own private oasis. We absolutely loved our stay and would happily come back again and again. Thank you, Courtney, for such a wonderful experience!
GuestJuly 2026
A very nice and homey house. The canal and the pool added much to the value. Everything felt new and fresh and not att all like "your regular AirBnB setup". A car is needed for best convenience. Thanks Courtney and family for renting out your home.
GuestJuly 2026
I 100% recommend this home. Very clean, comfortable felt cozy and relaxing. I honestly felt like I was home.
GuestJuly 2026

Where it is

Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The exact address is sent once you have booked.

Things to know

House rules

  • Check-in after 4:00 PM
  • Checkout before 11:00 AM
  • 2 night minimum
  • Up to 6 guests
  • No pets

Cancellation

The cancellation terms for your dates are shown with the total, before you pay anything.

Safety and access

  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Not adapted for accessibility

Canal House

No platform service fee

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Canal House: all 55 photos

Canal House, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Canal House: Tiki hut and dock on the canal, with the garden path
Tiki hut and dock on the canal, with the garden path.
Canal House: The house and drive from the street
The house and drive from the street
Canal House: The house from the drive, with the garage and lawn
The house from the drive, with the garage and lawn.
Canal House: Dock and boat lift on the canal, beside the tiki hut
Dock and boat lift on the canal, beside the tiki hut.
Canal House: Covered porch dining for six, lit with string lights
Covered porch dining for six, lit with string lights.
Canal House: Boat on the lift at the dock, with the tiki hut beside
Boat on the lift at the dock, with the tiki hut beside.
Canal House: Utility room with washer and dryer
Utility room with washer and dryer.
Canal House: The canal at dusk, looking down the waterway
The canal at dusk, looking down the waterway.
Canal House: Living room with sofas, smart TV and a vaulted ceiling
Living room with sofas, smart TV and a vaulted ceiling.
Canal House: Heated pool and deck at sunset, with the house behind
Heated pool and deck at sunset, with the house behind.
Canal House: Pool and sun lounger at dusk, with the canal beyond
Pool and sun lounger at dusk, with the canal beyond.
Canal House: Bathroom with vanity, mirror and a tiled walk in shower
Bathroom with vanity, mirror and a tiled walk in shower.
Canal House: Kitchen with island seating for four, under the vaulted ceiling
Kitchen with island seating for four, under the vaulted ceiling.
Canal House: Bathroom with vanity, large mirror and a glass shower
Bathroom with vanity, large mirror and a glass shower.
Canal House: Bedroom with king bed, air conditioning and fitted wardrobe
Bedroom with king bed, air conditioning and fitted wardrobe.
Canal House: Covered porch with sofa seating and dining, on the canal
Covered porch with sofa seating and dining, on the canal.
Canal House: Heated pool at sunset, with the screened porch behind
Heated pool at sunset, with the screened porch behind.
Canal House: Dining table for six, open to the kitchen
Dining table for six, open to the kitchen.
Canal House: Sun loungers on the deck beside the pool, looking to the canal
Sun loungers on the deck beside the pool, looking to the canal.
Canal House: Kitchen with electric range, dishwasher and island seating
Kitchen with electric range, dishwasher and island seating.
Canal House: Pool and paved deck, with the canal and boats beyond
Pool and paved deck, with the canal and boats beyond.
Canal House: Bedroom with king bed, bedside lamps and a smart TV
Bedroom with king bed, bedside lamps and a smart TV.
Canal House: Pool and lounger at dusk, with the dock beyond
Pool and lounger at dusk, with the dock beyond.
Canal House: The canal at sunset, with boats along the far bank
The canal at sunset, with boats along the far bank.
Canal House: Pool lit at dusk, with the canal and boats beyond
Pool lit at dusk, with the canal and boats beyond.
Canal House: Dining table for six, with the pool through the sliding doors
Dining table for six, with the pool through the sliding doors.
Canal House: Pool and paved deck at dusk, with the screened porch and canal
Pool and paved deck at dusk, with the screened porch and canal.
Canal House: Pool and deck in the afternoon, with loungers and lawn
Pool and deck in the afternoon, with loungers and lawn.
Canal House: Screened porch with sofa seating and a coffee table
Screened porch with sofa seating and a coffee table.
Canal House: Pool and deck at sunset, with the house lit behind
Pool and deck at sunset, with the house lit behind.
Canal House: The house and drive at dusk
The house and drive at dusk.
Canal House: Pool lit at dusk, with the canal beyond
Pool lit at dusk, with the canal beyond.
Canal House: Dining table and living room, open to the kitchen
Dining table and living room, open to the kitchen.
Canal House: Screened porch with dining for six, looking into the house
Screened porch with dining for six, looking into the house.
Canal House: Screened porch with dining table, beside the pool
Screened porch with dining table, beside the pool.
Canal House: Pool lit at dusk, seen from the deck
Pool lit at dusk, seen from the deck.
Canal House: Kitchen island with electric hob, open to the living room
Kitchen island with electric hob, open to the living room.
Canal House: Bathroom with marble shower, vanity and fresh towels
Bathroom with marble shower, vanity and fresh towels.
Canal House: Dining table for six, with the kitchen and porch beyond
Dining table for six, with the kitchen and porch beyond.
Canal House: Marble walk in shower with a rain head
Marble walk in shower with a rain head.
Canal House: Bedroom with double bed, bedside table and garden views
Bedroom with double bed, bedside table and garden views.
Canal House: Kitchen with island seating for four, opening to the porch
Kitchen with island seating for four, opening to the porch.
Canal House: Living room with sofas and a smart TV, dining beyond
Living room with sofas and a smart TV, dining beyond.
Canal House: Living room with sofa and smart TV, looking to the kitchen
Living room with sofa and smart TV, looking to the kitchen.
Canal House: Kitchen island with sink, dishwasher and fridge freezer
Kitchen island with sink, dishwasher and fridge freezer.
Canal House: Living room with sectional, smart TV and doors to the garden
Living room with sectional, smart TV and doors to the garden.
Canal House: Bedroom with double bed, smart TV and reading lamp
Bedroom with double bed, smart TV and reading lamp.
Canal House: Tiki hut and dock beside the boat, with the garden path
Tiki hut and dock beside the boat, with the garden path.
Canal House: Bunk room with a bunk bed and a single bed
Bunk room with a bunk bed and a single bed.
Canal House: Heated pool and deck, with the lawn and canal behind
Heated pool and deck, with the lawn and canal behind.
Canal House: Bathroom with double vanity, mirror and marble shower
Bathroom with double vanity, mirror and marble shower.
Canal House: Boat at the dock at dusk, with the tiki hut and garden
Boat at the dock at dusk, with the tiki hut and garden.
Canal House: Bunk room with a bunk bed and a double bed
Bunk room with a bunk bed and a double bed.
Canal House: Kitchen with electric hob, dishwasher and farmhouse sink
Kitchen with electric hob, dishwasher and farmhouse sink.

About Canal House

About the house

Wake up to sunlight on the water and coffee on the deck. Three bedrooms with real beds for six, a heated pool on the canal, and a full kitchen for the dinners you'll actually want to cook in. Fast Wi-Fi for the one email you swore you wouldn't check. Fort Lauderdale Beach and downtown are minutes away but most days, you won't want to leave the pool deck.

The space

Step inside and the house opens up. Original terrazzo floors run cool underfoot, vaulted ceilings give the main living area room to breathe, and big windows pull the canal view right into the kitchen and living room. It's the kind of layout that works whether you're hosting a slow morning coffee for six or spreading out with a book while someone else cooks.
Three bedrooms sleep six in real beds. No air mattresses, no sleeper sofas, no awkward conversations about who got stuck with the worst spot. The full kitchen is set up for actual cooking, not just reheating takeout, and the Wi-Fi is fast enough to stream, work, or video call without anyone in the house complaining.
Out back is where most of the trip will happen. The heated pool overlooks the canal, the deck has space for dining, lounging, or just watching boats drift by, and the water itself is one of the quiet perks of this location. There are no fixed bridges between the canal and the Atlantic, which means if you're bringing or renting a boat, you've got open access to the ocean without clearance issues. Even if you're not a boater, it makes for a steady, peaceful parade of sailboats and yachts heading out and coming home.
The neighborhood stays quiet day and night. No through traffic, no late-night noise, just the occasional sound of a boat motor or a neighbor's dog. It's the kind of quiet that makes you sleep better than you do at home.

The neighborhood

Pull onto the street and the noise drops. Palm shadows stretch across the pavement, a heron stands patiently in someone's yard, and somewhere down the canal you can hear the soft clink of a sailboat's rigging. Gills Isles is one of those east Fort Lauderdale pockets that locals quietly hope stays under the radar. It's a residential canal community where neighbors wave, mornings are slow, and the loudest sound is usually a boat motor easing out toward the Intracoastal.
The practical stuff is just as good. You're roughly 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale Beach, 12 from the restaurants and shops on Las Olas Boulevard, and 13 from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. That's close enough that late flights and early departures aren't a headache. Downtown is a short drive when you want the energy of it, Port Everglades is right there for cruise departures, and grocery stores, coffee shops, and casual restaurants are all within a five-minute radius for the in-between moments.
But the best part is that you don't have to go anywhere. Most days, you'll find yourself pushing errands to tomorrow, lingering on the deck a little longer, and taking the long way back from wherever you went. Gills Isles has that effect. Easy in, easy out, and very hard to leave.

Getting around

Navigating the nearby area is relatively straightforward. You’ll be situated in a conveniently located neighborhood walkable to many shops and restaurants. While bringing your own car will give you the most flexibility, there are also many other transportation options for exploring the nearby areas: water taxis, sun trolleys, Uber or Lyft, and the Tri-Rail and Brightline trains.

Getting in

Prior to your arrival, you’ll receive a unique access code for a seamless and secure self-check-in experience.

Worth knowing

  • No pets allowed
  • No smoking is permitted
  • Parties are not allowed
  • Please notify hosts of any visitors
  • Quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM
  • Guests can park on the driveway
  • No parking on the grass
  • No commercial photography
  • Don’t leave kids unsupervised in the pool area
  • Don’t run on the pool deck to avoid slips & falls
  • No diving in the pool
  • Please refrain from rearranging furniture
  • Don’t flush anything that could clog the toilet
  • Avoid putting grease down the sink
  • Maximum occupancy is 6
  • Check-in form & ID upload required prior to stay
  • The pool is heated but can fluctuate in temperature due to the weather and other conditions and may take additional time to heat up
  • Stays of 7 days or longer are provided a started pack of supplies but anything after, guests will be required to supply their own supplies

Pest disclosure
We pride ourselves on a spotless home. Every stay starts with a full professional clean, and the property gets regular pest control. But this is South Florida, and the locals like to drop by. You may spot a little lizard sunning on the patio, a few ants after a rainstorm, or the occasional palmetto bug. They live outdoors here year round and can wander into even the cleanest homes. It is not a sign of an unclean stay, just a small part of Florida living.

Every amenity

10 guest reviews

Wonderful stay, very helpful and easy to work with. Mornings were the best with the view and the place was very clean. Will definitely stay here again also will recommend for anyone else.
GuestOctober 2026
I absolutely love it. And will highly recommend. I will reserve again if need be. Everything was beautiful.
GuestAugust 2026
The house was perfect!! It was easy to find , the house was clean to perfection! The neighbors was so quiet & we all felt safe . I will definitely be booking this air bnb again
GuestAugust 2026
What a beautiful home and such an accommodating host! Our group felt right at home from the moment we arrived. The house was exactly as pictured; clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The pool was the perfect place to relax and cool off during the hot afternoons. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful with friendly neighbors, and the backyard truly felt like our own private oasis. We absolutely loved our stay and would happily come back again and again. Thank you, Courtney, for such a wonderful experience!
GuestJuly 2026
A very nice and homey house. The canal and the pool added much to the value. Everything felt new and fresh and not att all like "your regular AirBnB setup". A car is needed for best convenience. Thanks Courtney and family for renting out your home.
GuestJuly 2026
I 100% recommend this home. Very clean, comfortable felt cozy and relaxing. I honestly felt like I was home.
GuestJuly 2026
This home was beautiful peaceful and spacious. I will definitely come back again.
GuestJuly 2026
Everything about this stay was perfect! The host was warm and incredibly helpful. The house was spotless, modern and welcoming. The pool was exactly what we hoped for and the fact that it over looks the canal made it even more special. I would stay here again and again!!
GuestJune 2026
Great stay at Cortney‘s place. Loved the kitchen/dining area. Pool, lanai and view of the water was great. Mango tree in the front yard was an added bonus.
GuestJune 2026
Overall the stay was amazing. I would definitely recommend Courtney’s place to anyone. 10/10 i will be back
GuestJune 2026

House rules at Canal House

Accessibility at Canal House

Accessibility at Canal House

This is a private house rather than a hotel, and it has not been adapted for accessibility. There is no ramp, there are no grab bars in the bathrooms, and there is no roll in shower. We would rather tell you that here than have you find out on arrival.

The building
single level
Getting in
one step up at the front door
Bedrooms
bedrooms on the ground floor
Bathrooms
a curbless shower and a step in shower
Parking
paved
The pool
steps into the pool only

Answered from memory by the person who runs these houses, not from a survey. We have not measured doorway widths, thresholds or turning space, so we are not going to tell you what they are. Ask and we will go and measure them.

If you tell us what you need we will give you a straight answer, including when the answer is that this house will not work for you. Call (954) 520-7544 or email info@holdfastfl.com. If the website itself is difficult for you to use, that number reaches a person who can do the whole booking for you.