Fort Lauderdale Vacation Rentals

Explore our Fort Lauderdale, FL, vacation rentals

Nestled between the bright lights and the big city of Miami and the quaint coastal town of Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale house rentals provide equal parts a laid-back beach haven and a lively arts and entertainment mecca. It’s also one of the most popular destinations for snowbirds and traveling families, thanks to its easy access to both small-town living and big-city amenities. 

During your stay in Fort Lauderdale, grab a taste of city life with a stroll down Las Olas Boulevard—the main strip of downtown Fort Lauderdale—for a day along chic boutiques, delectable eateries, sidewalk cafes, art galleries, bars, and more. Find out why the city is referred to as the Venice of America with a Water Taxi tour along the area’s 300 miles of inland waterways, with popular routes to Hollywood Beach, The Galleria, or Millionaire Row for a glimpse of iconic and opulent mansions. In between fine dining, golf courses, and gondola rides, play and relax to your heart’s content on Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Things to do in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vacationers of all ages flock to our Fort Lauderdale beach rentals because the city has something for everyone. 

• Catch some rays on any of Fort Lauderdale’s 23 miles of sun-kissed beaches—including Dania Beach, Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and Hollywood Beach—all within a short walk from restaurants, shopping, and even your condo rental’s front door.
• When the sun goes down, the night comes alive, so put on your dancing shoes and head to the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District, just minutes from our Fort Lauderdale vacation homes. Here you’ll find art galleries, world-class concerts at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and more. Though kids are welcome on these tours and in the Riverwalk area, the events in this district undoubtedly will appeal more to grown-up tastes.
• Hop aboard the Water Taxi—a day-use ticket will grant you access to all 15 stops anywhere from the beach to the shops on Las Olas Boulevard. If you’d rather opt for a more romantic setting, grab a gondola tour for sightseeing with your sweetheart.
• For a day of kid-friendly fun, the Museum of Discovery and Science is a must-see. Catch a screening at the IMAX Theater, learn about prehistoric Florida, or fall in love with the two-story river otter exhibits. 
• Be sure to spend a day at the Xtreme Action Park: Florida’s largest indoor entertainment venue. The kids will have a blast—plus get some of that energy out—in this 200,000-square-foot facility. Test your skills with a number of fun activities, from bowling to a ropes course to an indoor race track.
• Snorkeling and scuba diving off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach has a three-tiered reef system to explore year-round. Divers can snorkel right off the beach and discover the unique Biorock Project, an artificial reef structure deployed in 2011 and now home to sea turtles, tropical fish, and many more sea creatures.
• If you’re looking for cultural history, the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens is a lovely place to spend the afternoon, strolling through the lavish home, art galleries, and gardens. Swing by Victoria Park to tour through the Stonewall National Museum & Archives or tour through the NSU Art Museum in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
• Southern Florida is an angler’s paradise. Grab a vacation rental in Fort Lauderdale with a boat dock to take full advantage of the Intracoastal Waterway. Boat over to Hugh Taylor Birch State Park or head out to the Atlantic Ocean for some deep-sea fishing. In Fort Lauderdale, you can catch tarpon, snook, and barracuda in the waterways, as well as sailfish, mahi mahi, and tuna offshore.
• Time your vacation just right to catch some of the city’s famous festivals and events, like the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, the Tortuga Music Festival, the Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, and more.

However you choose to explore this fun and exciting place, you can return to relax in one of our bright, airy, and spacious Fort Lauderdale vacation rentals.

What is Fort Lauderdale best known for?

With a nickname like “Venice of America,” the area’s 300 miles of inland waterways make it a boating, fishing, and all-around waterfront paradise. Tour the city by its famous water taxi service or by a romantic gondola ride. Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are also main attractions, offering oceanfront fun, as well as dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Day trips from Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale offers immediate access to the blue waters and great surf of Florida’s Atlantic coast. Many of Florida’s famed Atlantic beaches north and south of Fort Lauderdale, including Palm Beach, South Beach, and Vero Beach, are easily reached via Interstate 95. For a more urban experience, Miami's world-famous food, shopping, and nightlife scenes are just 30 miles down the road.

Giant alligators, snakes, and other assorted swamp critters can be seen in preserved native habitats 73 miles away in the Everglades National Park. In the cooler (but still warm) winter months, kids will love a visit to this national park, where daily tours on airboats give up-close views of all the swamp species. If you book with Holiday Airboat Tours, you’ll be treated to a live demonstration by Animal Planet’s own Gator Boys, for an unforgettable family experience.

For a fantastic home base in the entertainment and relaxation hub of southeast Florida, you can’t go wrong with a stay in any of our Fort Lauderdale vacation rentals.