This Waterfront Estate offers water views from almost every room in the home. Come and live like a king in this huge sprawling home. From its huge rooms to the oversized pool, to the banquet or party room... Stay at one of the most unique and private estates in South Florida. Lining the banks are boats and yachts of all sizes and descriptions. Boats, boats, everywhere there are boats. This is the aptly named Sailboat Bend neighborhood Fort Lauderdale calls itself the "yachting capital of the world", this riverfront home will dispel any notions to the contrary, for you will see more boats in just a few hours than you've ever seen before. Boating is what this city is all about. All new furniture and mattresses. Amazing entertainment spaces. Oversized bedrooms with ensuite baths. Completely renovated bathrooms Fantastic view of the parade of yachts. 6 minutes to the Fort Lauderdale Airport. 10 Minutes to the best beaches of Fort Lauderdale. This was the home of the rich and famous (was featured on Netflix!) THIS HOME IS PERFECTLY LOCATED ... This lovely home has gorgeous views of the water from ALL of the COMMON AREAS and most of the bedrooms. If you love to cook -- this is definitely the home for you -- as it has an amazing 'cooks' kitchen. We have paid attention to all of the details you would want to experience in a home away from home. There are plenty of restaurants within a 5-minute drive. The dock has both water and electric. Our pool is huge with a waterfall. Since you will be spending most of your time outside, we want you to know -- there is indeed outdoor furniture whether you are sunning, dining, enjoying a sunset, or conversations on the raised deck. This is a home to be enjoyed and where you will make memories year after year. This home is well located to lots of fun activities -- whether it's the beach, parks, tennis, basketball, golf, marinas, museums, IMAX Theatre, or perhaps you would like to take advantage of our assistance in booking some of the following services: - A Private Chef - In Residence Housekeeping - A Fishing or Boating Charter - In Home Therapeutic Massage - A Car & Driver - Event Tickets - Swim Lessons at your house for kids -- if they don't swim, they will be swimming within the week - Wine Tasting & Appetizers at your home - A photographer for family portraits. When you come to the mansion, you will find it is in a quiet neighborhood, yet is close to all the amenities of shopping, spas, golf, tennis, and fine & casual dining -- all within minutes of your own personal resort. Why Kids Love It Families with children will enjoy the pool area and abundant bedrooms and recreational spaces. Bring your boat -- have Jet Skis Delivered Area Information Seclude yourself in this gated sanctuary while still being in the center of it all. Enjoy the expansive waterfront from almost every room of the mansion. Large enough to provide privacy to each member of your group and yet provide plenty of space to eat, drink and be merry together. Enjoy the spacious pool deck between laps in the extra large heated pool or just relax on the multiple patios with a drink and watch the boats go by. We also have private captain's quarters. We just installed a brand new mesh network so if you do have to do a little work while you're staying, you will have a strong internet connection. *Our property is located in a quiet family neighborhood. We love hosting a family vacation of up to 10 people but we are NOT suitable for a party or event. We strive to always keep our home in tip-top condition and don't allow more than 10 guests at any time. We also do not allow visitors that are not registered with us. The villa's six bedrooms, all have an attached full bathroom. The bathrooms are all appointed with ample linens and are completely renovated. There are televisions throughout the house along with a large TV in the family room. The TVs all have Roku or Firestick. We also provide beach towels, linen, and an equipped kitchen. Keywords: Serene, Quiet, Corporate Retreat, Tranquil, Gated, Old World Mediterranean, Mediterranean Masterpiece, Peaceful, Retreat, Spacious Pool, Dock, Boat, Waterfront, Luxury, Luxe, Luxury Property, Classic, Classy, Tranquil, Luxury, Luxurious, Mansion, Gated, Estate, Glamorous, Family Vacation, Quiet Getaway, Luxurious Stay, Luxury Vacation Fort Lauderdale has often been described as the "Venice of America." There are some three hundred miles of inland waterways, lined with 42,000 resident boats and served by a hundred marinas and boat yards. The New River is part of Fort Lauderdale's center of commerce: Port Everglades, which is the world's second-largest cruise port. More than a million and a half passengers stream through the New River Inlet to visit annually. WE PREFER SATURDAY TO SATURDAY BOOKINGS We advertise on multiple websites and booking engines and DO NOT SYNC OUR Calendars. Therefore, this Calendar could show open when in fact, the property has been booked on another site. We are constantly adding properties to our inventory, so there may be something else available and we can get you into an even better location. Just INQUIRE -- and we will find YOU THE PERFECT HOME! Rental pricing is based on a 10 person occupancy; exit cleaning pricing is based on 10 guests and no parties or special events. If you have more guests, it will depend on the number and age of those guests if we can accommodate them and EXIT Cleaning fee will be increased. For a few weeks during the year we do offer the option of a minimum 4 night Stay (please note the price is not pro-rated from the weekly price -- you do pay a premium). We have a zero cancellation policy even during the pandemic. Should someone in your family become ill, we will reschedule your dates, provided you can provide a doctor's letter. Unfortunately, if your travel dates fall during a Holiday week, we cannot reschedule your dates. We will do our best to give you a week during our slow season but there will be no refunds for a difference in pricing. All rentals are plus 13% tax, an exit cleaning fee, and if you pay by credit card, there will be a 4% convenience fee charged. International travelers have have VAT and it is closer to 10%. When you have more than 10 guests, there will be an additional additional flat charge of $1,000 to $2,500 depending upon the number of guests and an additional EXIT fee based on number of guests. Please note for all stays longer than 7 nites, there is an 'extended stay' cleaning fee. Please note there are NO CANCELLATIONS -- yes even in the Pandemic. No Cancellations and NO REFUNDS is our regular policy. We have loosened our policy should someone in your party become sick (which would require a doctor's note), that we would reschedule your travel dates to a mutually agreeable time. Should you be staying with us 2 or more weeks, we have found our guests enjoy a mid-stay cleaning (at an additional charge of $1000-$1,150 -- based on # of guests). Please note if your stay is during a Holiday time & more than 7 nights but less than 14, we will also schedule a mid-stay cleaning. Please make sure dates dates are good with all people traveling, once reservations are booked, we have a no refund policy.