Expansive Waterfront Mansion in Fort LauderdaleN°001
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Private poolSea viewHot tub
From $4,000 per night
Fort Lauderdale is a canal-laced city on Florida's south-east coast, known as the Venice of America for its waterways and yachting culture. Renting one of our luxury villas in Fort Lauderdale places you beside private docks, palm-lined beaches and Las Olas dining, with concierge support throughout your stay.
- More than 300 miles of navigable canals earning the Venice of America title
- Waterfront luxury villas with private pools and boat docks
- Las Olas Boulevard for galleries, boutiques and waterside dining
- World-renowned Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show each autumn
- Concierge service and direct booking on every Smiling House villa
Known forIntracoastal canals, yachting, Blue Wave beaches and Las Olas Boulevard
Best time to visitNovember to April, for warm dry weather and clear skies
Nearest airportFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), under 15 minutes from the beach
Ideal forFamilies, groups of friends and yachting enthusiasts
Lighthouse View House in Fort LauderdaleN°002
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Private poolSea viewHot tub
From $3,000 per night
Steps from Beach Villa in Fort LauderdaleN°003
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Private poolHeated pool
From $2,714 per night
Steps from Beach / Quaint Cottage / Hot Tub / Surf Key / H0MESN°004
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Hot tubSpaConcierge
From $2,430 per night
Charming Cottages with Pool in Fort LauderdaleN°005
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Private poolHeated poolSpa
From $1,766 per night
Beachfront Five Bedroom Villa in Fort LauderdaleN°006
Fort Lauderdale, USA
From $1,005 per night
18homes available
2–9bedrooms
up to 18guests
11with a pool
Fort Lauderdale in pictures
Events not to miss in Fort Lauderdale
- April
Tortuga Music Festival
Three days of country and rock headliners staged directly on Fort Lauderdale Beach, with ocean-conservation causes at its heart. The city's biggest beach party of the spring.
- Late October
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
The largest in-water boat show on earth spreads across the city's marinas and waterways with superyachts, sea trials and marine tech. Waterfront villas put you at the centre of it.
- Mid December
Winterfest Boat Parade
A beloved holiday tradition since 1971: dozens of illuminated yachts glide along the Intracoastal Waterway past cheering crowds. Canal-front terraces make the best seats in town.
- January and March editions
Las Olas Art Fair
Las Olas Boulevard closes to traffic for juried outdoor art fairs that draw artists from across the country. An easy, stylish afternoon during the winter season.
Fort Lauderdale through the seasons
- Winter (December – March)
Peak season on the Intracoastal
Dry, warm and social: boat parades, art fairs and perfect beach weather. The prime months for waterfront villas with docks.
- Spring (April – May)
Beach festivals and boating weather
Warm seas, Tortuga's beachfront stages and ideal conditions for day charters to the reefs and sandbars. Families settle in before the summer humidity.
- Summer (June – September)
Water-sports mornings, poolside afternoons
Hot and lush with brief afternoon storms, and the year's best villa value. Diving and snorkelling on the nearby reefs are at their calmest.
- Autumn (October – November)
Boat-show season returns
Humidity eases just as the yachting world descends for the boat show. Pleasant beach days and a lively waterfront dining scene follow.
The area: luxury villas in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale spreads along the Atlantic between Miami and Palm Beach, threaded by more than three hundred miles of canals that give it the Venice of America nickname. The appeal lies in this balance of relaxed beach life and refined sophistication. Wide golden sands meet an Intracoastal Waterway lined with private docks, while inland the city offers galleries, fine dining and walkable boulevards. Our luxury villas in Fort Lauderdale capture that duality, many set canal-side with their own moorings, heated pools and shaded terraces. It is a destination built for the water, where you can step from your villa to a yacht, then to dinner along Las Olas within minutes.
Where to stay
Choosing a neighbourhood shapes the whole stay. Harbor Beach and Harbor Heights sit closest to the ocean, with gated estates and direct beach access. Coral Ridge and Country Club Isles offer elegant residential calm along deep-water canals favoured by boat owners. Bay Harbor and Birch Ocean Front place you steps from the sand and the buzz of the central beachfront. Each area has its own character, from quiet family enclaves to lively shorefront addresses. Our collection spans these prime locations, so whether you want a secluded waterfront retreat or a villa within walking distance of the surf and the nightlife, there is a fitting base.
Things to do
Water defines the experience here. Charter a yacht or take a sightseeing cruise through the canals to admire the waterfront mansions, then return to Fort Lauderdale Beach for jet skiing, paddleboarding or simply the warm Atlantic. On land, Las Olas Boulevard rewards a slow wander past galleries, boutiques and pavement cafes. The historic Bonnet House Museum and Gardens offers lush grounds and art collections as a serene contrast to the shoreline. Families can explore the riverwalk and nearby nature reserves, while shoppers head to Sawgrass Mills. Autumn brings the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, one of the largest on earth, alongside the Las Olas Art Fair.
Dining and nightlife
Fort Lauderdale dines with confidence. Cafe Martorano serves theatrical Italian-American plates in a high-energy room, while The Capital Grille delivers prime steaks and a deep cellar for a polished evening. Louie Bossi's Ristorante is the spot for wood-fired pizza and house pasta on a generous outdoor patio. After dark, The Wharf draws crowds to its waterfront deck for live music and cocktails, Elbo Room keeps its beachfront, classic-rock heritage alive, and Sway Nightclub runs late with top DJs and bottle service. Your villa concierge can secure reservations and arrange private chefs for evenings spent at home by the pool.
When to visit and getting there
The prime season runs from November to April, when humidity drops and warm, dry days follow one another under clear skies. Summer is hotter and brings the chance of afternoon storms, though it rewards travellers with quieter beaches and lower rates. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport sits just south of the city, often under fifteen minutes from the beachfront, with extensive domestic and international connections. Miami International is roughly forty-five minutes away as an alternative. Once here a car is useful for exploring, though the central beach and Las Olas are easily walked. Our concierge can arrange transfers, car hire and yacht charters before you arrive.