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Beautiful Remodeled Pool Home in the Heart of Downtown Delray Beach!

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Sport court
Aerial view
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Delray Beach, FL
  • Old School Square Cultural Arts Center
    4 min drive
  • Atlantic Avenue
    4 min drive
  • Delray Beach Tennis Center
    5 min drive
  • Boca Raton, FL (BCT)
    14 min drive

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About the area

Delray Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Delray Beach (Lake Ida Shores), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Atlantic Avenue and Florida Atlantic University. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Town Center at Boca Raton and 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Deerfield Beach Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Atlantic Avenue - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Delray Public Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Delray Beach Tennis Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens - 16 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Proper Ice Cream - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's Cafe & Cocktails - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lautret French Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rosewater Rooftop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sande's Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Remodeled Pool Home in the Heart of Downtown Delray Beach!

Ruth’s Cottage is located in the heart of historic downtown. This is where South Florida charm and tradition blends with the comforts of modern luxury. All of Delray is within your reach, but, you’ll find it’s difficult to leave the comforts of this home for long. This is the finest neighborhood in classic Delray Beach. Rich in both history and amenities, Ruth’s is the ultimate Delray experience.

Ruth’s is family-friendly. You’ll have access to games, pool toys, play pens and highchairs if needed. The washer and dryer in the laundry room are brand new – but the basketball hoop in the pool has seen many, many championship battles!

The uncommon pleasure of this secluded paradise is located in the middle of the simple chic that is Delray Beach. Buttoned down luxury is extended throughout an expansive floor plan. Our remodeled kitchen, family room and patio provide an opportunity to gather and enjoy this paradise together. And, the three bedrooms, living room and dining area provide seclusion and privacy as needed for quiet times during your stay. The jewel of the property is a heated, 20’x 30’ walk-in pool surrounded by a tropical garden.

This house is located North of Atlantic Avenue and East of Lake Ida with easy access to highways, attractions and downtown Delray Beach, a popular, award-winning beach town.

The main street in Delray Beach is Atlantic Avenue, and it spans all the way down to a pristine beach. The ‘Ave’ is popular for visitors and locals thanks to the many art galleries, upscale shops, fine restaurants and nightly entertainment. Seasonal events for the downtown area feature Delray Beach Fashion Week, Savor the Avenue, the Delray Affair and the annual 100-foot Christmas tree.

Delray Beach is located between Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale Florida, and it’s the ideal destination for a vacation with your friends and family any time of year. It’s a pristine haven and one of the most popular beaches in Palm Beach County, Florida. Delray Beach is an intimate town filled with art galleries, upscale shops, fine restaurants and nightly entertainment.

It was named the Most Fun Small Town in the U.S.A. by Rand McNally, USA Today and the Travel Channel. Delray Beach offers the kind of culture and sophistication you wouldn’t expect to find in a funky, walkable beach town.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Steve

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling on site

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 2023153606, 000027722

Beautiful Remodeled Pool Home in the Heart of Downtown Delray Beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation house
Lovely house in a lovely location. Very clean and well equipped. Biggest pool I’ve ever seen in a vacation house. Would thoroughly recommend and stay again
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
Home was absolutely amazing! Very convenient to downtown and the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture perfect
The only downside was the hot, humid weather. The house is stunning along with the saltwater pool. We spent the majority of our time in the backyard grilling and swimming. I would highly recommend this house and the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous time at Ruth’s Cottage in Delray Beach
My husband and I had a fabulous month at Ruth’s Cottage. We can’t say enough about the house and its owners. Steve and Reesa have provided a house with all you could possibly need — an abundance of quality towels, nice furnishings and a beautiful backyard and pool — besides many other amenities. We didn’t need to ask for anything because they already thought of everything! Thank you Steve and Reesa — we hope to be back again next year. Chris and Bob (and Lucy too)
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L., Falmouth, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy
Everything was done very well - property, house, pool and location -Thank you D Lyons
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jan trip to Delray
The house was great! Beautiful pool and outdoor spaces. Exceptionally well equipped kitchen! Only the weather was disappointing!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
We loved our week at this home - great location in a peaceful neighborhood, beautiful backyard and excellent host. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

joe F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best
This is a great property- great location beautifully renovated well equipped. Beautiful pool - steve was super responsive- highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in the Sun!
House, Yard, and Pool are perfect for family getaway--lot's of space and everything was in pristine condition. We had an awesome time and look forward to coming back next time in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Family Vacation
The property is wonderful - nicely updated, backyard bigger than the pictures suggest, great pool and nicely stocked home with paper towels, cooking supplies, etc. Steve is a great host. We highly recommend his home!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
Easily the best vacation experience we’ve ever had. I cannot say enough great things about this property. Exceptional communication with host, anything we needed was already in the house. We will be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation!
We loved this house. The patio and pool area are amazing! The place is all recently remodeled and extremely well stocked. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynsay P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
There were 6 of us in our party and the property accommodated us all very comfortably. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, all the appliances seemed brand new! The pool and outside patio were a highlight for all. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Vacation
Steve could not have been more accommodating with our travel needs, especially with little ones. The house was immaculately clean, the beds were comfortable, the outside space was the best part and we will definitely be back again. The only complaint I have is that I wish we could stay longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House
This is a lovely house in a beautiful neighborhood. The house is comfortable and beautifully decorated. The hosts have supplied the home with everything you need and then some, I can't think of a thing that was missing. The pool is a major highlight! Steve couldn't be helpful enough and we hope to stay again. 5 stars all the way around!
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding brand new property
Stephen, the host, was absolutely phenomenal. The house was spectacular, spotless, brand new with all new appliances and exceeded every expectation. Being a new vrbo, Stephen was open to getting anything new for the house that they didn’t have but they had everything! The backyard was great for entertaining with a bbq and outdoor tv! The pool was heated and had color changing lights which our kids loved. The house had a pack and play for one of our babies. Every bedroom has a tv. Everything in the home was brand new. The neighborhood was quiet, beautiful and family friendly. The drive to downtown delray was super quick, great location. We would stay here over and over again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

p s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home!
Steve, the new owner is one of the most gracious, kind and thoughtful people I have ever met. We were the first people to stay at the house and Steve and his wife had completely transformed it. The house was spotless and laid out perfectly. The house is not huge, but master bedroom is on one side and two other bedrooms with a bath on the other so my husband and I had plenty of space. The kitchen is brand new and had all the appliances (also brand new) you could want. The beds and linens and towels were all brand new and super comfortable. The outdoor space was gorgeous and very roomy. Steve could not have been more attentive and caring. He allowed us an early check in and late check out since no one was coming for another day. Steve was very focused on our having the best experience as he said to me: "we don’t want it to be a great house, we want to be exceptional and we wanted to be one step above anybody else" I would recommend this property without reservation. We felt like it was our home away from home and plan to return when we are back in Delray.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great 2 weeks in Lake Ida
Great stay, nice location close to both beach and Atlantic ave (especially with the awesome golf cart). Fantastic pool would be a standout in a house twice the size. Well stocked with everything we needed, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
What a wonderful place to stay! Clean and welcoming home, gorgeous backyard and pool, perfect location! We had such a good time and Colin was a very responsive and accommodating host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
Colin’s home was perfect for us! We brought our family to our son’s college graduation, and had a wonderful time by the pool cooking out. Everything was perfect, and highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location/Good House
Great house for a small group for a short stay. We rented for ~ 3 weeks, which is too long to have all the issues we encountered. We asked the owner, Colin, if he had been to the house – it felt uncared for. He seemed concerned, sent his “handyman” to meet with us. The handyman presented himself as the “property manager”; told us there was nothing to be done about our concerns, yelled at us, told us “this wasn’t the Hyatt, we couldn’t complain about things, & WE COULD GET THE HELL OUT if we didn’t like it". Obviously, we did not interact again with him. The house looks pretty. It was a good renovation but has not been well cared for since then. Sofas are stained, mattress pads stained & dirty. Outdoor furniture broken & mildewed. We were there during a windy period & there was no way to get plant debris out of the bottom of the pool. The pool leaked 1” of water/day so we were refilling, which alters the chemicals. There are counter stools for 3, no indoor dining table. The outdoor table was great for breakfast & lunch, but bugs arrived before dinner. Pretty kitchen, but not equipped for any real cooking – scratched Teflon pans – we bought a new frying pan & sauce pan – both of which Colin reimbursed us for; only 3 wine glasses – we requested more glasses & received metal tumblers; the listing say it sleeps 6 but only has 6 dinner plates!, the dishwasher rack is missing 3 of 8 wheels, so it fell off the track every time it was used; sink in master bath dripped loudly all night. None of these issues are large/all could be easily remedied if the property was being properly cared for. We would suggest professional management. We loved Delray & will be renting in the area again in the future, but not this house.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy, beautiful vacation home
The home is exactly as pictured - if not more beautiful, and the communication with Colin is easy and prompt. We had a few issues that were quickly tended to and solutions were offered immediately. We would definitely vacation here again, it was such a relaxing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful private home
Perfect place to stay. Clean, close to Atlantic Ave and the beach, beautiful private pool, and excellent communication with the property manager. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
The property is spectacular! Pool is awesome. Our college boys loved the basketball hoop in the pool. House is immaculate. Golf cart was so much fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay M., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great place for a getaway. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022