Miami Pool Cottage in El Portal
Overview
Miami Pool Cottage is a vintage guest house in the leafy El Portal neighborhood, within the Miami Shores area. The private cottage, garden, and pool are reserved for guests, with gated entry and smart-lock access. The source describes a half-acre tropical garden with fruit trees and a quiet residential setting.
Rooms
The cottage has two king bedrooms with generous closets and a living room with a convertible king sleeper sofa; maximum occupancy is six guests. Its character is vintage and thoughtfully updated, with an original clawfoot tub in the bathroom. Air conditioning, heating, cable TV, and a crib are among the listed amenities.
Kitchen & Amenities
A fully equipped kitchen is described for preparing anything from breakfast to dinner, and listed appliances include a microwave and oven stove. Other listed amenities include free Wi-Fi, an ironing board, a washer, and free parking for two vehicles. The property is smoke-free.
Garden & Recreation
Outdoor features include a 17-by-35-foot pool with loungers, umbrellas, and floaties, plus a shaded garden with a canopy daybed, hammock chairs, a treehouse, and a fire pit. There is also a gas grill and an outdoor rain shower. The pool is unfenced; a pool alarm is provided, and children require active supervision.
Location & Hosting
The property description places the cottage about 10 minutes from Wynwood, 15 minutes from a beach, and under 20 minutes from both Miami International and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International airports. The Design District is also described as easily accessible, though no travel time is specified. The host says the team lives on the property while guests retain private use of the cottage, garden, and pool.
Best for
Families or small groups may appreciate the two king bedrooms, sleeper sofa, kitchen, crib, and garden setting; the property accommodates up to six guests. It also suits guests seeking a private pool and outdoor space, as well as remote workers who can use the fast Wi-Fi and workspace options described by the host.
Travel tips
The host estimates about 10 minutes to Wynwood, 15 minutes to a beach, and under 20 minutes to either MIA or FLL; these are stated travel times, not a guarantee of traffic conditions. No public-transit details are provided, while free parking for two vehicles is listed. The smart-lock code is sent 24 hours before check-in, and guests must complete verification and sign a short-term rental agreement before their stay.
What guests say
No guest-review excerpts were provided, so recurring positive or negative review themes cannot be assessed. The public rating and review count are also listed as unknown. Property features and host descriptions should not be treated as guest-review findings.
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