The Cracker Shack - Fort Lauderdale Vacation Rental

02/13/2026

08/30/2021

8/29/21
My stay in Fort Lauderdale.
Rob is a wonderful host with a great property in a lovely Fort Lauderdale neighborhood. Located a short to moderate bike ride from the beach, every detail of the ‘Cracker Shack’ has been thoughtfully provided for a very comfortable stay. The house is charming, comfortably furnished, clean and well built. The large kitchen is equipped for any level of chef. The mattress and bedding are among the most comfortable I’ve slept on. There is also a large washer and dryer as well as a desk which has been thoughtfully supplied with scissors, a ruler and electronic calculator.
Even more impressive than the house itself, the patio and porch areas are covered with a variety of tall large native trees and shrubs which provide shade and a feeling of privacy when spending a few quiet moments gazing at the Florida sky or lounging from time to time on the large hammock in the back yard.
It was an incredible experience. I couldn’t wait to get bac to my temporary ‘home’ after a long work day and look forward to returning to Rob’s place someday for a real vacation.

02/19/2020

That’s what a February afternoon looks like at The Cracker Shack

11/24/2019

The Cracker Shack got a going over for the season. My grandparents porch wicker ready for some new year tlc.

10/15/2019

Coming to Holiday Park out the back gate!

09/12/2019

Look what’s coming out the back gate. This, a renovated Parker Playhouse, and a new YMCA.

05/17/2019

Great new rooftop bar blocks from the shack.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale rooftop bar Sparrow opens on May 16 with retro furnishings, classic and tiki cocktails and sweeping skyline views.

05/05/2019

My new friend and shack guest Kelly Safrit took this video in the yard of the air show.

04/18/2019

Big improvements coming out the back gate.

The Florida Panthers are going to turn a Fort Lauderdale landmark known for its three decades of gun shows into a family-friendly recreation destination with ice rinks, indoor soccer and more.

06/30/2018

A former guest said “We bought our own cracker shack. You inspired us. That place made a lasting impression. “

05/20/2016

These were taken in May 2016.