Cottages El Portal
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5
Overview
Cottages El Portal is a smoke-free cottage property in Miami Shores with 20 accommodations. Its public rating is 4.52 from 528 reviews. The units are designed for a self-contained stay, with separate sitting areas and full kitchens.
Accommodations
Each accommodation has air conditioning, a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, stovetop, oven, microwave, and cookware, plus a washer/dryer and coffee/tea maker. Rooms also include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, complimentary Wi-Fi, an iron and ironing board, and blackout curtains. Bathrooms have showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers; housekeeping is provided once per stay.
On-site amenities
Guests have access to free self-parking and Wi-Fi, as well as laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area. Express check-in and check-out and multilingual staff assistance are listed among the on-site services. The property also lists an elevator, wheelchair accessibility, and cribs.
Location & dining
A bus station at NE 2 Av & NE 88 St is 42 metres away, with additional bus stops within about 375–688 metres; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. train station is about 5.5 km away. Nearby food options include Manjay Restaurant (Caribbean, 503 metres), Stanzione Pizza (485 metres), Pastamarket (Italian, 699 metres), La Santa Taqueria (Mexican, 701 metres), Pinch Kitchen+Bar (American, 905 metres), and Pura Vida - Miami Shores (1.0 km). Miami International Airport is about 11.8 km away.
Best for
This property suits travelers who want an apartment-like stay in Miami Shores, especially guests who will use the full kitchen, washer/dryer, and separate sitting area. It can also work for visitors with a car, with free parking, or for guests relying on local transit, with a bus stop just 42 metres away.
Travel tips
The closest listed transit option is the NE 2 Av & NE 88 St bus station, 42 metres away; the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. train station is about 5.5 km away. Miami International Airport is approximately 11.8 km away, while Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport is about 10.2 km away. Reviews mention difficulty with a lockbox, so confirm the current check-in and access instructions before arrival.
What guests say
Guests describe the cottages as clean, quiet, private, and convenient for staying in the area, with several appreciating the full kitchens and apartment-like feel. Some reviews also mention comfort and a pleasant setting. Criticism focuses on the need for maintenance or upgrades and difficulty using the lockbox for access or checkout.
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