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WALK to BEACH & DOWNTOWN-only 3 bks to ATLANTIC Ave-SO PRIVATE-Heated Salt Pool

WALK to BEACH & DOWNTOWN-only 3 bks to ATLANTIC Ave-SO PRIVATE-Heated Salt Pool

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Relax in your private pool with lounge chairs and king-sized South Beach sunbed
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Back view of house, pool and outdoor entertaining area
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Elegant & bright living area

Overview of WALK to BEACH & DOWNTOWN-only 3 bks to ATLANTIC Ave-SO PRIVATE-Heated Salt Pool

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 491 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Delray Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationAtlantic Avenue8 min walk
  • Popular LocationDelray Beach Tennis Center18 min walk
  • Popular LocationDelray Public Beach3 min drive
  • AirportBoca Raton, FL (BCT)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

WALK to BEACH & DOWNTOWN-only 3 bks to ATLANTIC Ave-SO PRIVATE-Heated Salt Pool

Romantic, private, secluded and yet a short walk to the pristine beach of Delray and its lively restaurants, boutiques and music, this luxurious 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath villa offers a high quality beach vacation experience. The villa has Italian terrazzo floors throughout. The meticulously maintained, professionally landscaped, tropical garden is completely enclosed by an 8-foot privacy fence creating a feeling of total luxury.

In the front of the villa, Adirondack chairs greet you on the front porch, perfect for morning coffee and reading The New York Times or the Palm Beach Post or watching the moon rise over the trees. Custom lighting showcases the clean white lines of the home, which has never been rented and was renovated in 2012 by a real estate professional who lived in it himself. All of the windows are hurricane rated, impact glass for total soundproofing as well as safety. The only exception to the cushion of quiet is the pitter-patter of raindrops on the cathedral ceiling, making any rainstorm a treat to be savored from the king size bed in the master bedroom or the comfy white, slipcovered sofa in the living room, snuggled in with a good book.

In the living room, along with the white slipcovered sofa, there are two seagrass contemporary chairs to sink into, a new gray weathered wicker chair nestled near the front window to curl up in, and a Samsung flatscreen/Smart TV with premium cable, BluRay and Samsung surround sound to watch Netflix movies or other Internet and cable entertainment. Crowning the living room cathedral ceiling is a contemporary chandelier with elegant polished chrome and clean white silk shades on a dimmer for bright light or softly lit ambience.

The master bedroom offers a king size pillow top luxury mattress and new Paula Deen bed in dark rich finish. Seagrass nightstand and coastal decor remind you that you are waking up at the beach. The master bedroom closet is fully organized and built out for easy access to bed linens and clothes...and speaking of bed linens...satin quilt and high quality sheets make you feel like you are in a five star resort. The second bedroom has a queen size pillow top mattress on a romantic canopy bed with a view of the pool and two matching floor to ceiling closets for bathing suits, shorts and sun dresses for daytime shopping and nighttime dining. The queen canopy bed is outfitted with light all-cotton quilts and luxury sheets to envelop you in comfort.

The bathroom suite is perfectly designed for privacy and functionality with a vanity and toilet adjoining each bedroom, leading into a double-sized shower with custom tile and pebble floor. Bed linens, bath and beach towels are provided to guests.

Relax in the outdoor living area with new South Beach style furniture and 50' Sony flatscreen TV wall mounted for sporting events or movies with premium cable. Gaze out at the 10,000-gallon saltwater pool. Enjoy cocktails for two poolside on the teak table set or entertain friends on the long elegant white table for backyard steaks on the grill among the twinkling lights in the trees and custom outdoor lighting.

Inside, the fully equipped kitchen opens to the outdoor living area and to the indoor living room. The kitchen is South Beach inspired with modern glass cabinets and black granite, with aqua backsplash accented by a modern, contemporary chandelier.

There is off street parking for two cars, but why drive when you can use the Delray Downtowner? This free shuttle service to and from the vivacious Delray downtown area and the nearby beaches will pick you up at your doorstep, just call for a pick up. This lavish home is centrally located with bike rentals a few blocks away, grocery shopping, pharmacy and liquor store are all within walking distance.

Rent both of our villas for your family reunion or special trip with friends. They are adjoining villas, each with its own private pool, but they can be opened so that your family or friends can flow from one to the other.


Additional amenities include five burner gas grill for outdoor entertaining, beach umbrella and plush lounge chairs for beach use, plus deluxe beach cabana chair rental complimentary to our guests. Our villa is pet friendly unlike most luxury properties, with some restrictions and appropriate deposit.

Why choose Delray Beach?

When you stay in the “Village by the Sea,” you will instantly feel the warm and friendly atmosphere that makes downtown Delray Beach such a joy to visit.

Delray Beach’s art district boasts a vibrant, bustling art scene in its trendy downtown with almost 30 galleries, an artists alley and two live theaters in walking distance from the villa. Come “downtown” and do one of the monthly artwalks, meet the shopkeepers and the entire community known as a Sociable City and recently awarded 'Best of the Road - Most Fun Small Town in America' by Rand McNally & USA Today.

There is certainly no shortage of things to do in Delray. Whether you're into extreme sports or wine tasting, there literally is something for everyone. With over 110 restaurants, 52 spas & salons and 50 retail shops and boutiques, you have plenty of choices for the days you don’t want to bask on the beach or by your own pool. The Delray Saturday farmers market, regular street festivals and clean, elegant public beach make this walking village unlike most places in Florida or other beach towns in the U.S. Come visit and see why a Delray Beach vacation is the way the beach was meant to be.

Atlantic Avenue was recently rated one of Top 10 Great Shopping Streets by USA Today https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/10greatplaces/2017/05/05/shopping-streets-districts/101287158/

Property manager

Joy Howell
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 2019113985, 000011575

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Delray Beach

Located in Delray Beach, this villa is in the city center. Atlantic Avenue and Town Center at Boca Raton are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Worth Beach. Deerfield Beach Pier and Putt'n Around are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Delray Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Atlantic Avenue - 8 min walk
  • Delray Beach Tennis Center - 18 min walk
  • Delray Public Beach - 3 min drive
  • Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens - 5 min drive
  • Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Delray Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • Boca Raton, FL (BCT) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hampton Social - 8 min walk
  • Beer Trade Co. - 8 min walk
  • Deck 84 - 10 min walk
  • Over the Bridge Café - 9 min walk
  • Putt'n Around - 7 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Property and Location!
Garland and his wife were amazing! They stopped by several times to assure we had everything we need and made some great recommendations including the French bakery which is a few minutes walk from the house. The property was very comfortable and well outfitted. Everything we needed for a five week stay. Beds were comfortable and Garland arranged for a separate apartment next door when our three college sons visited over Easter. The back yard was quiet with plenty of space to spread out and relay. The pool is amazing.. The location could not be any more convenient. A few blocks from Atlantic Avenue and the Beach. A short walk to the supermarket. We hardly ever had to use our house. Overall, just a perfect experience!
Stayed 33 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H., Libertyville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delray Delight
Excellent stay. Very comfortable house, great beds, shower, pool, everything! Host was amazing.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
My family and I enjoyed our stay at this cost Florida cottage. Our host, Garland, is friendly and communicates well insuring all went smoothly during our time. The kitchen is well equipped - I didn't cook much but I saw there is all that's needed to produce a nice meal. The pool is toasty warm and very private. The out door dining area is very nice and adjacent to the pool. The property is close to downtown but quiet and safe. You'll enjoy it.
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

steven n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay
House and location are perfect!!!
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

2 weeks in paradise
Just returned from 2 glorious weeks at the beautiful Villa Athena. Our stay was just fantastic and only magnified by our gracious hosts, Joy & Garland...who ensured that all of our needs were met. The Villa is fabulous as the pictures don't do it justice. If you ever have a desire and / or opportunity to visit Delray Beach, THIS is the place to stay! From the convenience to shops, restaurants and the beach, you can't do better than the Villa Athena.

About the host

Hosted by Joy Howell

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We have been vacationing in Delray Beach for five years and found it to be so different from all the other Florida towns. We wanted to invest more of our personal time here so purchasing the villas seemed like the perfect vantage point from which to get to know the community even better. We have our own businesses and that makes it easier to work from Delray or Washington, D.C. as needed. Each villa is equipped with high-speed Internet access to enable our guests to do the same. We have owned beach homes since 2005 and our philosophy is to furnish them the way we would furnish our personal home and to have guests enjoy them the way that we do. We have found that guests appreciate the feeling of being at a cosmopolitan beach home, relaxed and yet elegant with attention to detail. We vacation in Martha's Vineyard every year, so when we chose this home we created an environment where people who are used to those vacations could relax and enjoy the same elegant, relaxed style in sunny Florida.

Why they chose this property

This intimate and private Villa is unique in that it offers luxurious living in a relaxed yet elegant beach home located in the award-winning Delray Beach, 'Village by the Sea.' There are numerous condos and homes around to choose from for your vacation, but Villa Athena and her sister villa offer a high quality, luxurious, private beach vacation experience within walking distance to the Avenue. When you want a private yet intimate vacation with your family or loved ones, try out Villa Athena in the Village by the Sea.

What makes this property unique

How many ways can you say Private-Private-Private? In a crowded, fast-paced world, we luxuriate in the simple things like privacy, quiet, beautiful surroundings, raindrops on the roof, lush tropical greenery and colorful bougainvillea. We like a touch of South Beach here and there with the comfort and class of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. We want to take a midnight swim under the moonlight if the spirit moves us. We want a place large enough to have guests but not so large that the feeling of intimacy is lost. We want the advantages of a resort but we want exclusivity. Villa Athena and its sister captured our passion and engaged our minds, inspiring us to create a memorable vacation for discriminating travelers. We hope you agree.

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