About the house
A newly renovated 4BR+3BA house with nearly 1,800 sq ft of well designed space. Ideal for families and groups, the highlight of our home is the expansive backyard featuring a heated pool, hot tub and covered dining area. Conveniently located just a few miles from downtown Fort Lauderdale and all of the fun activities Fort Lauderdale has to offer. Quiet hours of 10PM to 7AM strictly enforced.
The space
4 Beautifully appointed bedrooms
- Bedroom #1King bed w/ TV & ensuite bathroom
- Bedroom #2King-size bed w/ Smart TV
- Bedroom #3King-size bed
- 3 bathrooms w/ quality bath essentials
- Fresh, soft, and clean linens + towels provided
- Fully equipped chef’s kitchen
- Coffee maker + kitchen essentials
- In-unit washer + dryer (detergent included)
~ EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
- Heated pool for year-round enjoyment
- Covered outdoor lounge + dining area
- Hot Tub
- Spacious and tastefully decorated interiors
- Multiple SmartTVs for streaming & WiFi
- Proximity to the beach & downtown Fort Lauderdale
Situated in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, you’ll have endless opportunities when it comes to local activities and attractions. Here are some of our favorites:
~ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
- Bayview Park
- Coral Ridge Mall
- Lauderdale by the Sea
- El Prado Park
- Xtreme Action Park
- Pompano Beach Golf Course
- The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
- Esplanade Park
- Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Museum of Discovery & Science
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Las Olas Beach
~ OUR FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANTS
- Kaluz Restaurant
- Blue Moon Fish Co
- Sea Watch on the Ocean
- First Watch
- Casa Calabria
- Sushi Song
- Greek Islands Taverna
- Stork's Bakery & Coffee House.
- The Alchemist Café
~FAQ
What makes Casa Pura Vida special?
Guests love the tropical ambiance, spacious interiors, and the inviting heated pool + Hot Tub. The home's prime location near downtown Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale Beach makes it an ideal getaway.
Is the home family-friendly?
Yes, we’re in a nice and quiet, family-friendly neighborhood. With plenty of space, a private backyard, and amenities like a heated pool and SmartTVs, it's perfect for families looking for a relaxing stay.
Is the house equipped for business-travelers?
Absolutely. We have fast WiFi and there are many rooms around the house that you can turn into a workspace.
A NOTE FROM YOUR HOSTS
Casa Pura Vida sits in a genuinely peaceful neighborhood, minutes from the beach and downtown. Our favorite thing about the house is a slow day in the backyard, coffee on the patio, the heated pool through the afternoon, dinner under the covered dining area as it cools off. Evenings here are quiet ones, and our guests tell us that's the best part. We look forward to making you feel at home and will be available as a resource throughout your entire stay.
Sincerely,
Jonas
Holdfast Holdings
The neighborhood
Poinsettia Heights is a quiet, centrally located neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale known for its tree-lined streets and relaxed residential feel. Just minutes from the beach, downtown, and Wilton Manors, it offers easy access to top dining, shopping, and nightlife while still feeling peaceful and local. Guests love the convenient location, quick access to major roads, and the balance of comfort and proximity to everything Fort Lauderdale has to offer.
One thing worth knowing: Poinsettia Heights is residential in the truest sense, these are family homes on small lots, and the houses on either side of us are close enough that a conversation by the pool carries into someone's bedroom. Fort Lauderdale's noise ordinance applies here and our neighbors do report late-night noise. The days are yours to enjoy however you like. We just ask that after 10 PM, the fun moves indoors.
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
The pool, hot tub, patio and backyard close at 10:00 PM, every night, no exceptions. After 10 PM we ask everyone to come inside, no swimming, no hot tub, no music and no gathering outdoors until 7:00 AM. Inside the house you're welcome to stay up as late as you like.
We ask this because our neighbors' homes are a few feet from the pool deck. Late-night noise outside is reported to the City of Fort Lauderdale and to the police, and it puts this home's rental license at risk. So this rule is enforced, not suggested:
- No parties, gatherings or events of any kind, at any hour
- Maximum 8 guests, and that number includes daytime visitors, no additional people on the property
- No amplified music or portable speakers outdoors at any time
- Quiet hours 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, indoors and out
- Guests who keep the yard, pool or hot tub going after 10 PM may have the stay ended without refund
- No pets allowed
- No smoking is permitted
- Please don’t park on the grass or street
- 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 8
- 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
NOISE MONITORING
To protect the home and keep us on good terms with our neighbors, this property has two noise decibel monitors: one indoors in the main living area, and one outdoors on the pool deck.
Please know exactly what these are, and what they are not. They measure sound level only, how loud, and for how long. They do not record audio. They cannot hear or capture conversations. They are not cameras, and there are no cameras anywhere inside this home. Neither device is located in a bedroom, a bathroom, or any sleeping area.
If the volume outside stays above a set level, we receive an alert and we'll send you a friendly message. That is the entire system. It exists so that a quiet word from us can head off a knock from a neighbor or a call to the city, which is a much better evening for you than the alternative. The city of Fort Lauderdale requires a noise monitoring system at all short term rentals for compliance.
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.
