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Dolphin Palms

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

★★★★★5.0 · 98 guest reviews

Sleeps 84 Bedrooms3.5 Bathrooms2,200 Sq FtSingle Family House

Dolphin Palms is the collection's Fort Lauderdale house, four bedrooms for eight guests. There is a private pool and hot tub in a fenced yard, the beach is a short walk, and pets are welcome.

Only a 5-minute walk to the beach and wonderful nearby restaurants!

See the many special features of this home by scrolling to the bottom of the page and tapping on the audio-visual tour!

Welcome to Dolphin Palms, and thank you for considering our home for your visit to Fort Lauderdale! My partner is a professional interior designer, and I have a passion for landscaping. Together we have created Dolphin Palms to provide a five-star hotel experience in the setting of a completely private, tropical oasis. The design of the home is both soothing and airy, with original art and furnishings chosen for a comfortable, serene aesthetic. When you step inside this home, you will begin to feel your stress melt away!

Dolphin Palms is a pet-friendly home located on a lovely palm-lined street in the very quiet and desirable neighborhood of Dolphin Isles. This home is only a 5-minute walk to the beach and a one-minute walk to your own exclusive access to Birch State Park. This wonderful park provides many nature trails and walkways directly along the intracoastal waterway.

ACCOMMODATIONS

BEDROOM 1: KING BEDROOM 2: QUEEN BEDROOM 3: TWIN BEDROOM (can be converted to a King) BEDROOM 4: KING BED COMMON AREA : QUEEN SOFA BED (AMERICAN LEATHER BRAND) All bedrooms are outfitted with high-quality mattresses and linens for your comfort, and each bedroom offers a flat-screen smart TV.

KITCHEN & DINING

The kitchen is open to the dining room and partially open to the living room and oversized family room. The dining area offers seating for 8, with 2 extra stools at the counter. There is also a small kitchen table that seats 2. The spacious, modern kitchen is custom-designed with state-of-the-art appliances, including a beverage/wine cooler, Kitchen Aide Architect II series refrigerator, dual oven with convection microwave, glass cook top and garbage disposal. There is plenty of empty cabinet space, including a large pantry with roll-out shelves. The kitchen offers all that you need to entertain from simple family meals to fine dining (see amenities list for more details). There are plenty of dishes, bowls, drinking glasses, wine glasses and serving platters to accommodate your needs.

The laundry room is adjacent to the kitchen. This area offers a washer, dryer, quartz counter top surface for folding, and a hanging bar for your use. There is a door that leads to the garage where we store your beach items, such as beach chairs, beach umbrellas, coolers, floats, children's beach toys and wagons to tote your items to the beach. There is also an additional refrigerator in the garage for guest use., as well as high chair, stroller and Pack n Play for those with small children.

LOUNGE & LIVING SPACES

The front living room offers a spacious area with a sofa bed (American Leather sleeper sofa with a 10" memory foam mattress), 2 chairs, coffee table and side tables. There is seating for 5 people and a nearby half bath for guests.

The extra-large family room offers 2 full-sized sofas, 2 club chairs and a swivel chair. The room is perfect for everyone to watch a movie on the 65" flat-screen TV or take in views of the gorgeous back patio and pool area. A large picture window overlooking the pool, and two sets of French doors leading to the back patio, offer a cascade of natural sunlight. The family room has soaring painted-wood ceilings and 2 ceiling fans.

OUTDOOR LIVING

Dolphin Palms offers a completely private, enclosed backyard surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation. The landscape is meticulously maintained, and there are no tall buildings or busy roads. You will experience the ambience of a secluded tropical resort. Here, you can relax and enjoy the free-form, heated pool with sheer waterfall feature, luxurious in-ground spa with infinity edge, and dual glass-tile rainforest showers. The travertine marble patio features sunny lounge areas and a shaded zone with cushioned seating, a dining table and two fans to keep you cool. In the front yard, you will find a private, sunny lawn and patio with a seating area and tranquil water feature.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Due to the high demand for this home, and our desire to share it with as many of our interested guests as possible, we do not offer discounts for multiple week stays.

We welcome families and groups. When staying as a group, each member of the group is required to be over the age of 30 unless otherwise approved in writing. Photo identification is required at the time of reservation and may be required at check-in. This home is not conducive to loud noise or parties. Any changes from stated occupancy, event status or pet status must be approved and updated in your reservation prior to your arrival.

POLICIES

- Pets considered with written approval and applicable pet fee - No smoking - No events, parties or large gatherings - Occupancy greater than stated occupancy requires written approval - Must be at least 30 years old to reser

Sleeping arrangements

The Bedrooms

Bedroom #1

Bedroom #2

Bedroom #3

Bedroom #4

What the house offers

Amenities

  • 100 m to Beach
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • 5 TVs
  • WiFi
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Hair Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Coffee Maker
  • Iron & Board
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Borders National Park
  • Fenced
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Grill
  • Terrace
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Kitchen
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Smoke Detector
  • Free Parking
  • Pets Considered

5.0 average across 98 guest reviews

Guests on Dolphin Palms

★★★★★December 2025
This was the perfect place to stay for our family of 5 (18). We were here for the New Year and even though it was cooler, we still enjoyed the spa and found sunny spots on the patio. The house…
★★★★★December 2025
This is an “A” property. A renovated state-of-the-art property, everything works; the kitchen and amenities are top-notch, as well as the superior decorating. It was thoughtfully well-stocked, from beach towels and blankets to kitchen essentials, which made it easy to…
★★★★★April 2025

5 out of 5 Exceeded expectations

The house and grounds are beautiful but the attention to detail was the cherry on top. Everything was very well thought of and we were all impressed with all of it. The beds were so comfortable and the kitchen was…
★★★★★February 2025

Stunning property, perfect location - would stay there again!

This is an amazing house - spotlessly clean and equipped with everything you could possibly need, including beach chairs, umbrellas and toys, and wagons to pull them in. The beach was a short walk away. The layout of the house…
★★★★★February 2025

Close to beach very equipped

This is the best equipped property we have stayed at. All the beach gear and lots of it. The kitchen have every item. The house is well cared for.A very short walk to the beach and wagons to bring all…
★★★★★December 2024

Really Nice

Secluding landscaping outside and beautifully designed yet comfortable interior design was a perfect balance for my family during the holidays. Thank you! If our schedules allow, we'd love to come back next year, and at anytime in the future. Well…

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Guest reviews

A five star stay is the standard

Guests have left 556 reviews since 2017. 521 of them are five stars, and the average is 4.94. 40 come from guests who had stayed with us before.

Serenity
★★★★★
“This home is exquisite. Has all amenities you need for a happy holiday!! Conveniently located right on the beach. The upper decks are incredible. Quiet neighborhood and truly a retreat vacation!! Serenity is truly what you experience while staying in this beautiful home!”
Stayed at Serenity, Jun 2026
★★★★★
“A beautiful property! Everything was as described (or better) and we had an amazing week.”
Stayed at Mystic Bay, Aug 2026
★★★★★Returning guest
“This was our second stay; we love staying here with our old pup. The house and yard are large, the landscaping is beautiful, and the location is great. We can't wait to…”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, Jul 2026
★★★★★
“Louis went the extra mile to ensure we had a seamless and enjoyable stay.”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, Jul 2026
★★★★★
“Beautiful home , even nicer than described! Close to everything ! Host was very easy to communicate with”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, May 2026
★★★★★
“The host was communicative, understanding and responsive. We loved the home and the location.”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, Jan 2026
★★★★★
“Very quiet neighborhood was a very enjoyable stay would highly recommend”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, Jul 2025
★★★★★Returning guest
“This was our second year renting this beautiful home. The house has everything you need and the location is perfect!”
Stayed at Dugans Delight, Jul 2025
★★★★★
“easy, comfortable, well equipped and a great location. our 2nd season renting here!”
Stayed at Island Treasure, Jul 2025
★★★★★
“Beautiful home and great location. Perfect for a family vacation.”
Stayed at Mystic Bay, Jul 2023
★★★★★
“This house and its location lived up to expectations. It was very accommodating for family dinners or day visits.The property manager was very helpful when needed.”
Stayed at Mystic Bay, Aug 2023
★★★★★
“A beautiful property! Everything was as described (or better) and we had an amazing week.”
Stayed at Mystic Bay, Aug 2026
★★★★★Returning guest
“This was our second stay; we love staying here with our old pup. The house and yard are large, the landscaping is beautiful, and the location is great. We can't wait to…”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, Jul 2026
★★★★★
“Louis went the extra mile to ensure we had a seamless and enjoyable stay.”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, Jul 2026
★★★★★
“Beautiful home , even nicer than described! Close to everything ! Host was very easy to communicate with”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, May 2026
★★★★★
“The host was communicative, understanding and responsive. We loved the home and the location.”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, Jan 2026
★★★★★
“Very quiet neighborhood was a very enjoyable stay would highly recommend”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, Jul 2025
★★★★★Returning guest
“This was our second year renting this beautiful home. The house has everything you need and the location is perfect!”
Stayed at Dugans Delight, Jul 2025
★★★★★
“easy, comfortable, well equipped and a great location. our 2nd season renting here!”
Stayed at Island Treasure, Jul 2025
★★★★★
“Beautiful home and great location. Perfect for a family vacation.”
Stayed at Mystic Bay, Jul 2023
★★★★★
“This house and its location lived up to expectations. It was very accommodating for family dinners or day visits.The property manager was very helpful when needed.”
Stayed at Mystic Bay, Aug 2023
★★★★★
“Very nice house, great host. Easy communication. We very much enjoyed our time in Mystic. Thank you for sharing your home!”
Stayed at Mystic Bay, Jul 2026
★★★★★
“This is the third consecutive summer we have rented a July week and we have every intention of renting in the summer of '27. That says it all!”
Stayed at Island Treasure, Jul 2026
★★★★★
“The house was beautiful, perfect for our family! We really enjoyed the backyard and pool! I would definitely stay here again!”
Stayed at Kings Cove, Jun 2026
★★★★★Returning guest
“We have rented this house for 2 years now and we love it! It is a great location and house for our yearly family vacation.”
Stayed at Queens Pointe, Aug 2026
★★★★★
“A wonderful cottage in a cozy coastal NE village. Highly recommend!”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, Oct 2025
★★★★★
“We had a fantastic time in Stonnington. The property was beautiful and the manager/owner could not have been nicer! We will definitely be back.”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, Jul 2025
★★★★★
“Had everything our family needed in a beach house and love being right on the bay.”
Stayed at Dugans Delight, Jul 2025
★★★★★
“What a lovely spot right near it all in the Stonington borough. Thoughtful host. Thank you!!”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, Jan 2025
★★★★★Returning guest
“I've stayed at this house for three years with the same group and we've had a lovely time each year. The house is beautiful and in a perfect location. The central room…”
Stayed at Seaside Treasure, Jul 2025
★★★★★
“Great location and house. Family and I had a great stay here”
Stayed at Mystic Bay, Aug 2023
★★★★★
“Very nice house, great host. Easy communication. We very much enjoyed our time in Mystic. Thank you for sharing your home!”
Stayed at Mystic Bay, Jul 2026
★★★★★
“This is the third consecutive summer we have rented a July week and we have every intention of renting in the summer of '27. That says it all!”
Stayed at Island Treasure, Jul 2026
★★★★★
“The house was beautiful, perfect for our family! We really enjoyed the backyard and pool! I would definitely stay here again!”
Stayed at Kings Cove, Jun 2026
★★★★★Returning guest
“We have rented this house for 2 years now and we love it! It is a great location and house for our yearly family vacation.”
Stayed at Queens Pointe, Aug 2026
★★★★★
“A wonderful cottage in a cozy coastal NE village. Highly recommend!”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, Oct 2025
★★★★★
“We had a fantastic time in Stonnington. The property was beautiful and the manager/owner could not have been nicer! We will definitely be back.”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, Jul 2025
★★★★★
“Had everything our family needed in a beach house and love being right on the bay.”
Stayed at Dugans Delight, Jul 2025
★★★★★
“What a lovely spot right near it all in the Stonington borough. Thoughtful host. Thank you!!”
Stayed at Kori Kottage, Jan 2025
★★★★★Returning guest
“I've stayed at this house for three years with the same group and we've had a lovely time each year. The house is beautiful and in a perfect location. The central room…”
Stayed at Seaside Treasure, Jul 2025
★★★★★
“Great location and house. Family and I had a great stay here”
Stayed at Mystic Bay, Aug 2023

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