$$-$$$$, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Fodor's Review:
Although the name might seem a bit cocky, this fenced two-story oasis a block or so from the beach seduces with subtropical palm-fringed landscaping, creative decor, and other whimsical touches, including a supply-room sign warning of a make-believe attack alligator. Rooms showcase fresh takes on classic rattan and bamboo. Hospitable owners Bozena and Tomasz Jurczak, fluent in several languages, provide no-smoking, pet-free respite without spring-break revelry. Besides wireless Internet access, there's a barbecue grill for guest use, and one apartment unit has a private patio.
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