....a vegetarian, self-catering, rental cottage in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Accommodations and Facilities

Property	Cottage (detached).
Floor Area	1200 sq. ft or 120 square meters.
Accommodation	Self-catering.
Location	Near the downtown, in an older residential neighborhood. Walk to tennis, library, movies, theatre, museums, grocery store, restaurants, bars, yoga, heated public swimming pool and Farmer's Market.
Theme	Green, vegetarian/vegan, non-toxic cleaners and finishes used.
General	Linen and towels provided, telephone optional, high-speed DSL; bikes and helmets available to borrow.
Kitchen/Laundry	New, large refrigerator, stove, toaster oven, coffee grinder and maker, popcorn popper, blender, Champion Juicer, Vita-Mix, washing machine and clothes dryer. There is no dishwasher or microwave oven.
Bathrooms	Two bathrooms, one with tub/shower, the other with shower only.
Sleeping	Sleeps a maximum of four people in bedrooms. Additional mattress and futon available.
Entertainment	CD player, radio, movies and theater nearby, i-Mac for watching movies or checking e-mail.
Outside	Front garden, off-street parking, back yard, garden tables and chairs.
Suitability	No smoking, only vegan/vegetarians or those willing to eat vegetarian at the house during their stay. Unsuitable for infirm, not wheelchair accessible.
Local activities	Beach, films, Everglades, boating, scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, tennis, theatre, Museum of Science and Discovery, Museum of Art, golf, shopping.

Vegetarian/vegan guests will be happy to know meat is not permitted in the house. No need to worry about prior guests leaving animal residues on those pots and dishes!

People with chemical sensitivities will be relieved to know that there have been no pesticides used in the house for the past four and a half years. Windows are usually open so the air is fresh.

Our house is "green" in that paint and other materials used by us to restore it are almost exclusively low voc and we clean with natural, biodegradable products. Sheets are all cotton and beds have quilts and (rescued) down/feather duvets. Floors are bare except for minimal rugs.

Our front yard has been planted to provide habitat and food for wildlife. Butterflies and birds frequent the plants for nectar, foliage, berries, and a safe haven. The dense plantings provide privacy for the house.

We ask guests to join us in "living lightly on the planet" by conserving electricity and water and by composting kitchen waste and recycling. All applicable containers are provided to make this easy. With the windows open the house is very cool and comfortable, and there are ceiling fans throughout. Due to our environmental bias, we hope guests will enjoy the fresh breezes, but window air conditioners are available on request in the summer. In cold weather there is forced-air heat in the living room and space heaters are provided for the bedrooms. We also provide flannel sheets and warm duvets and blankets.

The house does NOT have a fax, or television, but there is high speed DSL and an i-Mac. A wireless internet cafe is also within walking distance, as is the library where computers are available. We really encourage you to use your stay in the house to slow down and enjoy the wonderful South Florida climate. Take a break from all the intrusive and stress-producing "modern conveniences" and experience a restful, slower-paced vacation!

Although not old by most standards, for South Florida this is an old house, built in the 1930s and moved to its present location. The floors are made of now unavailable Dade County Pine and the rooms are painted in restful colors. High ceilings in most rooms give the small house a feeling of spaciousness.