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Beach Cottage and In Town. South Florida between Miami & Palm Beach
Cottage • Delray Beach FL United States
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Listed June 2023
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General overview
Comfortable 2-bedroom modern cottage with a fabulous location - only 2 blocks to Atlantic Avenue's shops, restaurants, and bars, and a short walk (or Freebee e-golf cart ride) to our blug-flag designated beach.
There's something for everyone in Delray Beach, Florida! Our beach town of 70,000 people has been designated an All-American City 3 times.
The cottage is next door to our main house where we live full time.
The space
The living and kitchen areas offer a fresh open style with a comfy feel. There's a large modern desk for when you want to work remotely, cable TV with a soundbar for when you want to chill, and strong wifi for both!
The kitchen is equipped with a stainless steel stove/oven, fridge and microwave -- all new in 2020 when the cottage was redesigned and renovated. Dine inside at the bar or bistro table or outdoors in your private courtyard with a gas grill. Don't want to cook? You can literally stroll to world-class restaurants, bars, and music venues on Atlantic Avenue.
Each bedroom has a comfortable queen bed and ample closet space and drawers for extended stays (or use the private washer and dryer). One bedroom is connected to the full bath; the other has its own TV.
The courtyard is small, private and fenced. There is dedicated driveway parking for 2 vehicles (or you can use that area as an extended outdoor space). The entrance is well-lit and filled with huge murals.
Guest access
Keypad entry.
Single-story cottage, with a slightly elevated threshhold
Features
Washer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
BBQ
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Bikes
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Village
Beach
Water
Tropical
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
Golf
Accessibility
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
We are in downtown Delray Beach, two blocks from Atlantic Avenue ("the Ave") with shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, art galleries, museums... We are also walking distance from Delray's main public beach, which was recently designated a blue-flag beach.
Our residential neighborhood, Osceola Park, is artsy and friendly, and hosts annual neighborhood gatherings, such as the Mango Fest (the area used to be a Mango Grove) and Art in the Alley (where we paint panels that are hung on fences to beautify our alleys).
Getting to my home
By air:
There are 3 airports to choose from:
West Palm Beach (PBI) - closest;
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - best price/time combo;
Miami (MIA) - best for international
From all airports, you can take a taxi or Uber, or rent a car. From FLL and MIA, you can take the Tri-Rail (train).
By train:
Delray Beach has an Amtrak station (long-haul) and Tri-Rail (between West Palm Beach and Miami) station about 2 miles from our home. You can take an Uber or a public bus.
The closest Brightline (high-speed train) station is in Boca Raton, the town just south of Delray Beach. Brightline has stations in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando.
Nearest airport
West Palm Beach (PBI) 19 miles
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 33 miles
Miami (MIA) 52 miles
Getting around
Downtown Delray shops and restaurants and a farmer's market are within easy walking distance. There are several grocery stores and pharmacies within 1-2 miles.
The Freebee (e-golf cart) offers free rides within a designated area centered around downtown Delray, including to the cottage, the beach, and some grocery stores.
Uber is plentiful. There are car rental places within walking distance of the cottage.
Map of Approximate Location
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Susan & Doug
Originally from the Washington, DC area, now empty-nesters of two globe-trotting sons and living near the beach in sunny Florida, Doug and Susan met in 7th grade band, fell in love at Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and taught their kids to embrace life. Both have traveled to all 50 states in the US.
When the kids were young, we lived in the Costa Rican jungle, traveled throughout South America and Southeast Asia during a family sabbatical, and moved to Santiago, Chile. The boys attended United World College (UWC) - Carter in Changshu, China; Quinn near Pune, India. Carter studied Mandarin in Shanghai, China, attended Macalester College in St. Paul, MN, and will be Fulbright teaching assistant in Taipei in August. Quinn graduated from Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam and now lives near Washington, DC.
Travelling group
Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
Apr 10, 2024 - May 8, 2024 (Flexible)
"April and/or May 2024 - any portion of that time
February 2025"
Jun 5 - 8, 2024
"1st week of June 2024"
Dates flexible
"end of August and September 2024"
Dates flexible
"want to explore within driving distance"
Dates flexible
"when it's not cold"
Dates flexible
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