Fort Lauderdale, FLSleeps 10

A private pool
bungalow in the
heart of the city

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10Guests
3Bedrooms
2Baths
4.86★On Airbnb
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4.86 on Airbnb · Guest favorite Sleeps 10 · 3 bedrooms Private heated pool · fire pit Self check-in from 4 PM Pets welcome Book direct, skip the platform fees
Welcome to the nest

One of the most-loved homes on Airbnb

Three bedrooms wrapped around a pool, a fire pit and 3,000 square feet of palm-shaded backyard, ten minutes from Fort Lauderdale Beach and a short walk to the water taxi.

Step through the gate and the city falls away. The Turtle Nest is a cozy bungalow built around its backyard — a bright blue pool with a sun shelf, a fire pit for the evenings, loungers under the palms, and an outdoor griddle for long, easy dinners.

Inside, three bedrooms, two baths and two sleeper sofas sleep up to ten. It is made for groups and families — and, with downtown minutes away, just as good for a longer corporate stay, a company retreat, or a photo shoot.

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10Guests at most
3,000Sq ft of private backyard
10 minTo Fort Lauderdale Beach
4.86★Airbnb guest rating
The pool in front of the hand-painted sea-turtle mural on the back fenceThe pool and the turtle mural, late afternoon
Private heated poolFire pit & loungePalm-shaded yard Outdoor griddleSleeps tenMinutes to the beach Walk to the water taxi15 minutes from FLLGroup & retreat ready
The covered patio under the yellow TURTLE NEST sign: a wicker sectional with yellow and teal pillows, a fire table, a potted croton, and two white loungers on the pool's sun shelf
The backyard

A pool, a fire pit, and room to spread out

Three thousand square feet of private yard: swim in the pool, sink into the sun shelf, gather at the fire pit after dark, or fire up the outdoor griddle. Palms, loungers and string lights do the rest.

Heated pool with sun shelfFire pit & lounge seatingOutdoor griddleCovered patioSun loungers & parasolsFully fencedOutdoor showerString lights
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Large hand-painted sea-turtle mural on the backyard wall beside the pool
A signature you won't forget

The turtle mural

A hand-painted sea-turtle mural presides over the yard — the namesake of the nest, and the backdrop to every evening swim. It is the photo everyone takes home.

Hand-paintedLit at nightBeside the poolCamera-ready for shoots
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Open-plan living and dining room with grey sofas and coastal art
Inside

Bright, easy, room for everyone

Open living and dining under a vaulted wood ceiling, two full kitchens (the main one with a butcher-block island) and three restful bedrooms. Each bedroom has one bed that sleeps two, and two sleeper sofas sleep two more each: ten guests in all.

3 bedrooms · 2 bathsKing & queen bedsTwo sleeper sofas2 full kitchens & island65" TVs & streamingFast Wi-Fi & a deskWasher & dryerCentral AC
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The pool and loungers lit deep blue at night under the covered patio
From a guest review

“The property is even more beautiful in person.”

Lizzie, November 2025, on Airbnb

Rated 4.86 out of 5 on Airbnb, and a Guest favorite. Families, birthdays, reunions and teams — the nest fills up with the good kind of noise.

A look around

Every corner, ready for you

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Pool and palms seen across the green backyard lawn
Glass of wine beside the lit fire pit at night
White kitchen with butcher-block island and stainless appliances
Bedroom with a king bed and blue accent pillows
Breakfast cooking on the outdoor Blackstone griddle
Covered patio lounge glowing at night beside the pool
Dining table set with blue plates for a group dinner
Guests doing yoga on the backyard lawn by the pool
The essentials

Everything you need, already here

Outdoors

  • Private heated pool with sun shelf
  • Fire pit & lounge seating
  • Outdoor griddle & dining
  • Sun loungers & parasols
  • Fully fenced 3,000 sq ft yard
  • Outdoor shower

Inside

  • 2 full kitchens, island seating
  • King & queen beds
  • Two sleeper sofas
  • 65" TVs & streaming
  • Central AC & heat
  • Washer & dryer

Good to know

  • Self check-in · keypad lock
  • Free on-site parking
  • Fast Wi-Fi & workspace
  • Great for long stays
  • Exterior security cameras
  • Smoke & CO alarms

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Guests practicing yoga on the lawn beside the pool
Beyond the getaway

Built for groups, retreats & shoots

Downtown is minutes away, so the nest works as well for a team as it does for a family. Company retreats, team-building weekends, longer corporate stays, and photo or video shoots all find room here.

Yoga & wellness retreatsFamily reunionsGirls' getaways & guys' weekendsWedding partiesMilestone celebrationsContent creatorsTeam off-sites
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Friends and family talking on the covered patio sectional around the lit fire table, string lights overhead
Friends & family

Evenings around the fire table

The covered patio is where a group ends up after dark: a deep sectional, the fire table and string lights overhead, with the pool glowing a few steps away.

Covered patioFire tableDeep sectionalString lightsPool a few steps away
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People at the property

Life at the nest

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A four-piece band playing beside the lit pool at night, in front of the string-lit backyard fence
Live music by the pool
A guest cooking on the outdoor griddle in the palm-lined backyard
Dinner on the outdoor griddle
Three women meditating on yoga mats on the lawn beside the pool, with singing bowls, the turtle mural behind them
Singing bowls and yoga on the lawn
A woman on a striped blanket with singing bowls, doing yoga on the lawn beside the pool
Yoga beside the pool
The neighborhood

Fort Lauderdale, at your doorstep

10 min

The beach

Central Beach and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park are a short hop east — sand, trails, and the ocean.

Walkable

The water taxi

Hop the intracoastal water taxi from a nearby stop and cruise past Millionaire Row.

Nearby

Las Olas

Fort Lauderdale's dining-and-shopping boulevard, plus the Galleria mall, are minutes away.

~10 min

Brightline

The high-speed train reaches Miami in well under an hour from the downtown station.

What to do nearby → All 90 local guides
Getting here

Flights into Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is one of the shortest airport-to-house hops in Florida. After the 2026 reshuffle it is served by 26 airlines from the whole East Coast and Midwest, Canada, the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Latin America.

146Nonstop cities
26Airlines
44International cities
15 minAirport to the nest
The route map → Airport tips Airport & Brightline
Map of the Fort Lauderdale coast around Turtle Nest Bungalow: the Intracoastal, the beaches and the neighborhoods
The map

Every place we mention, pinned

69 places from our guides and blog posts on a real map of the coast: the beaches and the water taxi, Las Olas and the neighborhoods, the airport and the port, and a second map for day trips from Palm Beach to Key West. Each pin links to its guide.

BeachesOn the waterNeighborhoodsFood & drinkParksFamilyArts & historyShopping
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The Savvy Turtle

From the blog

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Las Olas Boulevard: elevated view from a high-rise overlooking beachfront resort rooftops, Fort Lauderdale beach, and the Atlantic OceanPhoto: Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
Itineraries

24 hours in Fort Lauderdale: a one-day itinerary near the beach

Coffee at Press & Grind, an afternoon at the private pool, an EZ Raider ride, lobster rolls at Marina Village, then Las Olas for Gemspire and Kilwins. One of our favorite days.

September 14, 2026 · 5 min read
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Fort Lauderdale with your dog
Family

Fort Lauderdale with your dog

Where dogs are allowed on the sand, the city dog parks, three waterfront patios that welcome leashed dogs, and how to handle the heat. Pets are welcome at the nest.

September 04, 2026 · 6 min read
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A line of dark clouds over an open ocean with crepuscular sunbeams radiating upward into the skyPhoto: Ralph Hockens, CC BY 3.0
Planning

Hurricane season and your Fort Lauderdale trip

What hurricane season means for a Fort Lauderdale booking: the dates, how often storms actually arrive, watches versus warnings, the county's evacuation plan, the airport and port, and travel insurance.

September 04, 2026 · 7 min read
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Photo credits

Photos are resized and cropped to fit; each is used under the licence linked.

Covered patio lounge glowing at night beside the pool
4.86
Guest favorite on Airbnb

What guests say

Guests rate the nest 4.86 out of 5 on Airbnb, where it is listed as a Guest favorite. Here are some of the latest reviews.

MaríaFlorida City, Florida · September 2026
★★★★★Stayed with a pet

Our experience was wonderful. The house is beautiful, comfortable and has everything you need to enjoy an incredible stay. The patio is beautiful and it was one of our favorite places to spend time together as a family. 🌴✨

The two kitchens were super practical, especially for sharing with the whole family and preparing our meals comfortably. Everything was very well organized, and the space allowed us to enjoy ourselves a lot together.

My family was very happy with the stay. We felt comfortable, calm, and were able to create very beautiful moments that we will remember with great affection. ❤️

It was definitely an excellent choice, and we are very grateful for the hospitality and for having been able to enjoy such a special place. We recommend this house 100%! 🥰🏡

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NilajahUnited States · August 2026
★★★★★Group trip

We had a wonderful stay! The beds were extremely comfortable, and the backyard was beautiful and so relaxing. The location was also very convenient and close to all the major areas we wanted to visit. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely stay again!

MarsherreJune 2026
★★★★★Stayed a few nights

Beautiful home Dominic was very responsive and helpful with everything. Definitely will stay again and recommend

Response from Dominic · June 2026

Thank you so much for choosing to stay at Turtle Nest Bungalow! We're so glad you enjoyed the grill and private backyard area. We'd love to host you again!

KirstenLowell, Massachusetts · March 2026
★★★★★Group trip

This place was amazing! We had 9 girls for a trip and had an absolute blast by the pool and cooking in the griddle! Would absolutely recommend!

Response from Dominic · March 2026

Thank you Kirsten for choosing Turtle Nest Bungalow for making such great memories! Congratulations to the bride and groom! We're so happy you enjoyed our home to it's fullest potential! Please come back again. You were fantastic guests.

HarrisonMarch 2026
★★★★★Group trip

Awesome place to stay in Fort Lauderdale, and surrounded by a bunch of walkable food places and necessities. Would recommend!

Response from Dominic · March 2026

We loved hosting you and your group Harrison! Thank you for being so respectful of the property while enjoying it to the fullest. We'd love to host you again!

BrianMarkham, Canada · February 2026
★★★★★Stayed a few nights

Nice spot with easy access to a Publix. About a 40 min walk to the beach which was nice! Beds very comfortable, great appliances, coffee included. Backyard and pool were terrific. Ample seating everywhere for 4people. Highly recommend

Response from Dominic · February 2026

Thanks Brian for choosing to stay at Turtle Nest Bungalow! We're so glad you enjoyed the coffee and backyard! Please stay with us a again in the future!

SarahJanuary 2026
★★★★★Group trip

My friends and I had a great time at this Airbnb! The house was clean and big, with a lot of room for everyone to spread out. We particularly loved the heated pool and the Florida room! The backyard was amazing and we didn’t have any issues at all in terms of finding things, everything working properly, or the pool staying clean. Everyone mentioned that their beds and the Florida room couch were super comfortable! The two kitchens were well-stocked and the house is very close to a Publix, so we were able to eat in a lot. The house was also only a 10-20 minute drive from the beach, a pier a lot of boats leave from, and Las Olas. I was aware of the layout from a different review and we actually found it very convenient, but worth noting that the house feels like two separate units connected through one of the bedrooms— really perfect for a group with a person who likes being in the middle of everything and a few people who want some more private space!

Response from Dominic · February 2026

Thanks Sarah and friends for choosing to stay at Turtle Nest Bungalow! We're so glad you enjoyed the new turf and heated pool in the backyard! We welcome you to stay with us again the future!

LizzieNovember 2025
★★★★★Stayed a few nights

My stay at Turtle Nest Bungalow was incredible. The property is even more beautiful in person. It is peaceful, relaxing, and designed with so much care. The outdoor space was my favorite spot to unwind, and the whole house had such a cozy and welcoming vibe.

Jenn and Dominic were amazing hosts. They were friendly, responsive, and made everything feel easy from check in to check out. They also went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

I highly recommend this bungalow to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in Fort Lauderdale. I would absolutely stay here again.

KeyoMiami Beach, Florida · October 2025
★★★★★Stayed with kids

Our stay at Turtle Nest Bungalow wasn’t just the best Airbnb experience ever had, it was hands-down one of the most unforgettable vacations. From the moment we pulled into the driveway, it felt like we were stepping into our own private resort. Every corner of the property radiates warmth, comfort, and thoughtfulness.

The check-in process was incredibly smooth, one of our kids could have done it with their eyes closed. Within minutes, we were unpacked, settled, and ready to dive into vacation.

The house itself is spacious beyond belief. It manages to feel roomy and intimately cozy. With multiple kitchens and living areas, we had the perfect blend of shared family time and peaceful moments to ourselves. No one ever felt crowded. The two kitchens meant no waiting and no fuss.

We spent countless hours splashing, playing, and lounging under the sun in the pool. Big enough for the whole family to enjoy at once.

We’re already counting down the days until we return next year.

CedricGastonia, North Carolina · June 2025
★★★★★Group trip

I think the space was absolutely amazing and the host was very responsive. If I ever come back to the area, this is the Airbnb. I would highly recommend.

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The backyard, week by week

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The pool at dusk with palms and warm string lights
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