Casa Mint

We took a cruise out of Fort Lauderdale, and we always arrive a day or two early to enjoy the local area. Rather than a corporate hotel in Fort Lauderdale, we were very happy to discover Hollywood beach, a wonderful community just south of the cruise port. There are a variety of lodgings, but we were intrigued by Hollywood Beach, a small town between the ocean and the inland waterway. There were several small motels to pick from, and we couldn't be happier with Waves on Desoto. From our first contact, they made us feel welcome and asked if we had any special needs. They told us about local dining and food purchase options. They had free courtesy bikes. As it happens, the bikes were not in optimal shape when we arrived but they instantly sent a repairman that brought them all up to snuff, and we had no problems with them. The room was large and comfortable, with no issues at all. The new air conditioner was one of the quietest I have ever used. The bedding and other amenities were perfect. It is a small property, and the lower rooms are right beside the pool area, so it wasn't a good idea to leave curtains open when people were using the pool, but that wasn't' a problem. The property is not the newest around, so some of the fixtures, such as the bath, were a bit dated and showing their age, but that wasn't the slightest problem at all. We have plenty of chances to stay in new fancy corporate places, and this place had a very wonderful, homey feel. There isn't an on-site check in office, because one company manages about four nearby locations, but any calls to the management were handled instantly. We felt very much welcome and at home. Stay in Hollywood Beach, have dinner at the nearby Tiki restaurant, and ride the free bikes to the center of the thriving beach district a mile away. You'll love it!