About “The Chelsea”:
Glass artist, Chelsea Rousso, welcomes you to her custom designed vacation spot. The one bedroom suite in a duplex style house with amazing outdoor living space is perfect for guests who need a tropical, calming workspace or are unplugging for a true vacation by the pool and beach.
Newly renovated, the sleek kitchen is equipped for all of your cooking and grilling needs just steps from the pool. Chaise lounges with umbrellas, dining and lounging areas are all poolside in the fenced in property.
Chelsea provides comfy beds appointed with luxurious, sustainable eucalyptus sheets and hypoallergenic bedding. One king size bed and 2 Extra long twin beds will accommodate 4 guests. Her unique glass art adds a personal touch to the Floridian oasis.
The beach is so close that walking with a cart that is provided full of chairs, sand toys, beach towels and cooler make for a hassle free trip to the shore.
Chelsea stays on the property adjacent to her glass art studio which is located in the front portion of the house.
Upon entering you are greeted by sunlight in a bright open living/kitchen area. Key West style vaulted, white ceilings throughout the place convey a relaxing vacation attitude. With windows in every room, it is Florida living at its best. But the greatest is the tropical oasis; patio and pool area that is perfect! The house is a duplex and the owner occupies the front portion and the guests stay at the back of the property. The guests have exclusive use of the pool, pool deck and lounging areas, grill and dining area. The outdoor areas have fences and gates providing a safe environment for families.
Furnished bohemian/coastal style with an artistic twist, its décor and furnishings are chic but comfortable, fresh and clean – a sand between your toes, come on in, kick back and relax kind of place!
The living area is outfitted with a Bahamian style sofa/ daybed and sitting area with a flat screen TV. French doors open to the pool.
The kitchen is designed to be the heart of the villa with room for chefs or cooking enthusiasts. The brand new kitchen is super-functional for large or small meals, and is equipped with full size appliances, coffee maker, teakettle, blender, all the conveniences of your own home.
Across the hallway from the main room is the Bedroom with a king size bed and a giant flat screen television. Sitting area makes a great space for remote work while in paradise. The bathroom has a walk-in shower made of glass tile and marble pebbles, and a rain head with body jets for the ultimate shower experience.
All rooms feature ceiling fans, new mattresses and box springs, fully covered with hypoallergenic bed bug safe encasements, including all down alternative pillows and comforters for your complete confidence of a clean, allergy free, healthy environment all adorned with luxurious bamboo, eucalyptus, or 100% cotton sheets –no expense has been spared and our beds promise to ensure an exceptional night of sleep!
WIFI throughout our home with Xfinity on television in the bedroom - each TV set up with a Firestick so with your own Netflix or Amazon Prime accounts binging is permitted!
On the Outside:
Dine outdoors with seating for four- chaise lounges, side tables and umbrellas to follow the sun or shade wherever you like; fluffy beach towels abound!
A full-size propane gas grill (grill gear provided)- no real need to cook indoor.
Two hoses are available in front and back of our home to rinse sand easily upon returning from the beach.
A gated door on the east side of the fence provides easy exit and entry with beach cart and gear.
One parking spot is available for the guest. If an extra spot is needed- contact the host to see if it is possible. No commercial trucks, trailers or boats are permitted by the Town of Lauderdale by the Sea in the driveway.
To The Beach:
Just .3 miles to the Atlantic Ocean and we have supplied a wonder wheeler (rolling cart) that can be loaded up - beach chairs (4 provided) and umbrella are ready to go for a trouble-free day at the beach. We are designated a “blue wave beach”, a distinction given to clean and environmentally responsible beach communities so let’s keep out beach clean and beautiful.
Interaction with guests
Glass artist, Chelsea Rousso, welcomes you to her custom designed vacation spot. The one bedroom suite in a duplex house with amazing outdoor living space is perfect for guests who need a tropical, calming workspace or are unplugging for a true vacation by the pool and beach.
Chelsea may be staying on the property adjacent to her glass art studio which is located in the front portion of the house.
Each week, landscaping and pool service will be done by licenced contractors. Owner will be available 24/7 by text for additional concerns.
Other things to note
“The Chelsea” Features:
• NO Spring Breakers
No boats- trailers or commercial vehicles
• Be advised that smoking is not allowed inside our home - strict adherence to this policy with steep penalties involved for any signs of violation.
We aim to provide a clean environment for ALL of our guest!
Our Town:
The Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea incorporated in 1947 and is nestled between the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway in Broward County on Florida’s southeast coast. The entire town is approximately 1.5 square miles in size- on a barrier island about 7 feet above sea level.
Brightly- colored banners anchor our boundaries and colorful way-finding signs celebrate the Town’s identity as a charming, seaside village.
Unlike many Florida communities on the ocean, where tall condominiums crowd the beach, most of our buildings are under four stories tall and are most obvious when viewed looking back from the end of Anglin’s Pier.
Can you imagine snorkeling from the beach to reefs alive with tropical fish, turtles and even lobsters? We are widely acknowledged to be the South Florida Shore Diving Capital. With a unique snorkel trail and a coral reef teeming with colorful fish, spiny lobsters and other marine life — all within 100 yards of the beach! Because our reefs are popular with beach divers, the Broward County Commission in 1997 declared our Town the Shore Diving Capital of Florida. The Florida Division of Historical Resources in June 1994 also designated the underwater remains of the SSCopenhagen, a 19th century steamer that sank offshore in 1900, as an official underwater archaeological preserve — one of only 10 such preserves in Florida.
Active vacationers can kayak, paddle board, skim board, enjoy yoga sessions, snorkel and fish our waters. For more leisurely activities, you can picnic in our seaside parks, take cooking classes from a renowned chef, collect shells, soak up the sun on the beach, or relax and people-watch in the plazas.
The Town's average annual temperature is 76 degrees Fahrenheit.
We welcome you to enjoy a multitude of sidewalk cafes, frequent live music, and an enticing public plaza where free dance classes are held monthly and outdoor games are played daily.
Most weekends offer live music in the Anglin's Square area, so don’t forget your dancing shoes and bring an appetite! You really don’t need a car to enjoy Lauderdale-By-The-Sea’s delights. It’s walk-able and everything is conveniently located.
The charm of LBTS stretches from the ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway. As you stroll down Commercial Boulevard, you’ll find unique items ranging from jewelry, clothing, gifts, furniture and home décor to delicious fresh-baked goods and lovely flowers available in locally-owned and operated shops.
Visit one of the nearby ice cream shops or award-winning chocolatiers, if you are hungry, just throw on flip flops and a shirt over your bathing suit, and choose from over fifteen restaurants within a short walk.
We are bordered on the south by the City of Fort Lauderdale and on the north by the City of Pompano Beach. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is 30 miles north of Miami and 33 miles south of Palm Beach.
The Town has 6,056 permanent residents.
The closest major airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. South Florida's other major airports include Palm Beach International in West Palm Beach and Miami International.
The Town is situated several miles north of Port Everglades, which is the second busiest cruise port in the nation (Miami being the first). The Intracoastal Waterway on the Town's western border provides ocean access to recreational boaters via Port Everglades and the Hillsboro Inlet in Pompano Beach, the city's northern neighbor.
We also offer bike rentals in Town and a free community ride service named Circuit that runs the length of the entire Town. Free to ride- use app to contact driver. County buses and the Sun Trolley enable you to travel to Fort Lauderdale’s beach, malls and Las Olas Boulevard, where one might take in museums or the performing arts center.
For more information about our town you can visit Lauderdale by the Sea’s website.
AT A GLANCE:
The Immediate Area:
Recreation Park with Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, a soccer field, children’s playground and restroom facilities.
Scuba Reef
Restaurants
Ice cream/candy shops
Grocery
Shopping
Bank
Donuts
Diamonds & Doggies
Ace Hardware
Walgreens
CVS
Jewelry
Bicycle rental
Free ride service
Volunteer fire department
Community center
Dog friendly restaurants
Concerts live music every weekend
Restaurant happy hour & specials
Sea Watch Restaurant- the only beach side dining in South Florida
Fishing pier
Farmers market (seasonal)
Scuba
Kayak
Paddleboard
Surrounding area:
Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood 17 miles
Swimming Hall of Fame
Jungle Queen
Riverwalk
Beach Place
Galleria Mall
Sawgrass Mills mall
Sunrise flea market
Fishing Charters, Scuba trips, Catamaran tours
