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A quiet place to get better
Fort Lauderdale draws people for medical care and for the sun that helps them heal afterward. The nest is a private, single-story home built for rest, with room for the people looking after you.
- Sleeps10 guests
- Rooms3 bedrooms · 2 baths
- BackyardPrivate pool, fire pit, griddle
- To the beachAbout 10 minutes
- To FLL airportAbout 15 minutes
- Check-inSelf check-in from 4 PM
Whether you are recovering from surgery, a dental or cosmetic procedure, or simply need a quiet month to rebuild your strength, the shape of the house matters. Turtle Nest Bungalow is a single-story home on a quiet residential street in Victoria Park. There are no stairs inside, one low step at the front door, and a fenced backyard where the loudest thing is the pool pump.
What makes it work for recovery
- All on one level. Bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and the patio are on the ground floor.
- Room for a caregiver or family. Three bedrooms and two sleeper sofas mean a partner, a parent or a nurse can stay without anyone sharing a room.
- Two full kitchens. Prepare meals to your dietary plan without competing for the stove; grocery delivery from nearby supermarkets is easy to arrange.
- Rest-friendly bedrooms. Room-darkening shades, central air conditioning, and a king bed in two of the rooms.
- Gentle movement when you are cleared for it. A heated pool with a shallow sun shelf, a level backyard for short walks, and loungers under the palms. Follow your surgeon's guidance on when water and sun are allowed.
- Privacy. Self check-in with a keypad, a fenced yard and no shared walls. Nobody needs to see you before you are ready to be seen.
- Longer stays welcome. Weekly and monthly bookings, with mid-stay cleaning available on request.
Nearby medical care
Two of the largest hospitals in Broward County are close by, and many specialist and cosmetic practices cluster along Federal Highway, Las Olas and downtown.
| Facility | Address | From the nest |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Health | 4725 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 | About 3 miles north, typically 10 to 15 minutes by car |
| Broward Health Medical Center | 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 | About 3 miles south, typically 10 to 15 minutes by car |
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is roughly 15 minutes away, and the Brightline station downtown connects to Miami and West Palm Beach for appointments farther afield. See our guide to getting around.
Preferred vendors
We are assembling a list of preferred providers for both physical and mental-health recovery, from in-home nursing and physical therapy to meal delivery. It is not published yet. If you are planning a recovery stay, tell us what you need and we will share what we know.
Loungers, shade and a shelf to sit in
When you are cleared to be outside, the backyard is a step from the door: palm shade, a covered patio and a shallow sun shelf in the pool.
See the backyard →