With Fort Lauderdale's sandy stretch of beach just a three-minute walk away, this bright apartment puts you in a prime position to bask in all the Sunshine State’s glory. Inside, wood floors and sleek modern furnishings provide a cool welcome, with a stunning four-poster bed taking centre stage in the main room. Pull back the curtains to wake up to views of swaying palm trees through the floor-to-ceiling window before enjoying a hearty breakfast at the dining table ahead of a day of adventure. Afternoons call for lazing in the communal pool or hanging out on the communal garden’s hammock, while evenings invite alfresco feasts courtesy of the shared barbecue. When you’re not making use of your building’s stellar facilities or sinking your toes in the sand at the nearby beach, go for walks in Hugh Taylor Birch State Park ( a seven-minute drive) or venture into the Everglades, an hour and fifteen minutes away by car.

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