Notes from the host
Blue Pineapple Villa
'Tropic like it's hot' at The Citrus Cottage, a historic property located in the Old Northwood Historic District. This tropical compound had 3 individual units on-site, perfect for large groups looking to escape into a palm paradise! Lounge by the heated saltwater pool or BBQ on the grill. Beach chairs and bike rentals also available! 6 min. to public beach @ Palm Beach, 5 min. to downtown and steps from the intracoastal! Pets welcome for additional fee!
Follow our journey on IG: @TheCitrusCottage // We are photoshoot friendly and have hosted many brands and influencers in their campaigns. Please scroll down below for more on our photoshoot policy.
RECENTLY RENOVATED
The carefully curated decor is inspired by the sophistication of Palm Beach, playful colors of South Florida, and retro feels from "Old Florida". Work from home using our laptop friendly workspace inside the cottage, or from the large saltwater pool since Wi-Fi is located throughout the property. This vacation rental estate is the perfect place to live out your 1950s-postcard dreams. Relax and unwind among the lush, overgrown tropical garden or roast s'mores by the outdoor fire pit. The recently renovated, historic property features all you need for a perfect getaway and is close to beaches, shops, restaurants, golf courses and Palm Beach Island.
2-Story Home plus 2-Story Duplex | High-Speed WiFi | Fluffy Bathrobes
CENTRALLY LOCATED
The Citrus Cottage is steps from the intracoastal and walking distance to numerous delicious restaurants! (Check out our guidebook for all of our South Florida recommendations, both near and far.) We are 6 minutes to Downtown, 6 minutes to Palm Beach, 12 minutes to PBI Airport, and 6 minutes to the high-speed Brightline train with service to Miami. Be at the beach in less than 10 minutes!
Heated Saltwater Pool | Beach Chairs + Amenities | Bike Rentals Available
**Please scroll down to read more about fees associated with the heated pool and bike rentals.**
ABOUT THE CITRUS COTTAGE
We are a historic vacation rental property located in the heart of Old Northwood. There are 2 buildings on site. A 2-story house is located at the front of the property and a 2-story duplex is located at the back of the property. Both structures are separated by a gorgeous, mega-large pool and overgrown, tropical garden.
- Blue Pineapple (2-story main home, 3-bed/3-bath/1-sofa bed, sleeps 8 people)
- Tangerine Dream (1st-floor duplex unit, 1-bed/1-bath/1-sofa bed, sleeps 4 people)
- Lemon Lounge (2nd-floor duplex unit, 1-bed/1-bath/1-sofa bed, sleeps 4 people).
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
Overnight guests have exclusive access to our tropical paradise. For this reason, no outside guests are allowed at our resort. We kindly ask our patrons to register the total guest count upfront when booking. Failure to do so could result in additional fees, penalties or cancelation of your reservation without a refund. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our resort peaceful.
PETS
Pets welcome for an additional, non-refundable pet fee. Pet fee must be paid prior to check-in. Pets must be supervised at all times and are not allowed to swim in the pool. Owners must pick up after their pets outdoors.
ABOUT BLUE PINEAPPLE
"Tropic like it's hot" at Blue Pineapple, a recently renovated 3-bed, 3-bathroom house in the heart of Historic Old Northwood District. The two-story home comes with a fully equipped kitchen (and pink refrigerator), 'Work From Home' laptop and office space, and on-site parking. This historic vacation home has high ceilings, Miami-Dade pine wood floors and tasteful artwork throughout. Highlights include:
- 1,625 Sq. Ft. of Living Space
- Master en suite Bath w/ shower for two!
- Fluffy Bathrobes
- Pink refrigerator
- Gas, 5-burner Smeg stove
- Work-from-home office space
- Dining for 8
- Shower/tub combo
- Pet-friendly
ABOUT TANGERINE DREAM
"Orange you glad you're on vacation?" This 1st-floor, 1-bed/1-bath unit in our duplex cottage includes a Smeg retro refrigerator, Queen pullout sofa, and a washer/dryer. Highlights include:
- 575 Sq. Ft. of Living Space
- Board Games
- Fire Pit Access
- Dining for 2
- Pet-friendly
ABOUT LEMON LOUNGE
"Squeeze the day!" This 2nd-floor, 1-bed/1-bath unit includes a relaxing covered porch with a hammock, a fully-equipped kitchen and tropical treehouse views. Highlights include:
- 575 Sq. Ft. of Living Space
- 180 Sq. Ft. Covered, Screened-In Porch
- Queen pullout sofa
- Dishwasher
- Dining for 4
- Shower/tub combo
- Pet-friendly
WELCOME BASKET
We happily provide some snacks, drinks, K-cups, tea, loofahs, eye masks and earplugs to get your stay started. We want to make sure even the lightest sleepers get a good night's sleep.
"Felicia the Flamingo" Pool Float | Fire Pit | BBQ Gas Grill
AMENITIES
This gorgeous West Palm Beach property—perfect for friends or a couples getaway—will become your personal paradise complete with a vibrant garden, large refreshing pool, local art, and custom furniture.
**The following is included in each unit.**
SLEEP TIGHT: We try to think of everything. All guests have access to black-out shades, ear plugs, eye masks and a white-noise machine to help even the lightest sleeper feel at home.
KITCHEN: Fully-equipped kitchens in each rental, retro-colored refrigerators, Keurig coffee maker, K-cups, sugar, Splenda, cream, tea, knife set, cooking basics, dishware, flatware, basic cooking spices
OUTDOOR LIVING: Pool access, "Felicia the Flamingo" pool float, lounge chairs, garden views, fire pit, outdoor seating, BBQ gas grill
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen Smart TV, Roku, 2-8 person dining table, laptop-friendly workspaces, shower/tub combo available, books and board games
GENERAL: A/C, Free Wifi, Washer/dryer, laundry detergent, bleach, Oxyclean, linens/towels, bathrobes, ceiling fan, Britta, complimentary toiletries, and a complimentary welcome basket which includes a few snacks and drinks should help get your stay started. We also provide a few rolls of toilet paper, one roll of paper towels, a few trash bags and some dishwasher detergent pods to help you settle in. We kindly ask that guests provide any additional items should they run out.
HEATED POOL: Our saltwater pool can be heated up to 85 degrees. The energy costs to heat a pool of our size is very expensive. To help keep costs and energy use down, the pool is heated at the request of a guest. Please let us know prior to arrival if you'd like the pool heated so our staff can arrange this service. The cost to heat our pool is $35/day, and will be added to the nightly rate after a request is made.
BEACH AMENITIES: Need beach chairs? An umbrella? We've got you covered! We have numerous beach chairs available, along with an umbrella reserved for each rental unit. Please let us know in advance if you need these items, as they are kept in storage and have to be pulled out. We also have beach totes, beach towels, beach toys for kids, a collapsible cooler, sunscreen, sunglasses, and phone case protectors. Please remember, these items are complimentary. Guests who remove these items from their unit could face charges to replace them. We sincerely appreciate your help in keeping these items in rotation for the next guest!
BIKE RENTALS: We have several bikes available for rent. Guests who wish to reserve these bikes must do so in advance. Bike rentals are assigned first come, first serve. The cost to rent a bike is $25/day (or $100/week), per bicycle and come with a helmet, bike lock and bicycle basket.
PARKING: 2 parking spots available on-site at Blue Pineapple. Additional free street parking available in neighborhood.
PHOTOSHOOTS: We are a photoshoot friendly VRBO! Guests who wish to have photoshoots on-site must get the shoot cleared with your host prior to booking. Guests will need to adhere to our house rules which include a capacity cap, quiet hours and check-in / check-out times. While we love to host influencers and brands looking for the perfect backdrop for an upcoming campaign, please remember, we are an overnight accommodations resort first. Please reach out to your host for more information.
SECURITY INFORMATION: Your safety matters. This property features an outdoor security camera facing the entry gate from the street. The camera does NOT look into any interior spaces.
FOR PARENTS: We welcome children! However, parents will need to provide their own supplies for kids (i.e. high chairs, pack and plays, cribs, etc.) and safety equipment if they feel necessary (i.e. child-proof locks, safety gates, etc.). The beautiful cottage is not outfitted with these types of amenities.
NEED MORE ROOM?: Traveling with fewer guests? Consider renting our units individually. Click on our profile to see all of our listings!
GUEST ACCESS: You will have the entire property to yourself.
GUEST INTERACTION: We are happy to assist with recommendations and answer questions via phone, text or email. Our concierge property manager does not live on-site, but can be available in person if needed.
NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY: Old Northwood is our *favorite* neighborhood in all of Palm Beach! Neighbors are extremely friendly and active. Plus, we are the *only* historic neighborhood with added security measures: cameras on nearly every corner and licenses plate readers at entrances to the neighborhood.
BEACHES: Palm Beach Public Access (2.9 miles), Peanut Island (3.2 miles + ferry ride), Ocean Reef Park (5.7 miles), Lake Worth Beach Park (10.1 miles)
GOLF COURSES: Palm Beach Par Three Golf Course (8.7 miles), North Palm Beach Country Club (7.9 miles), Okeeheelee Park Golf Course (12.9 miles)
AIRPORTS: Palm Beach International Airport (6.2 miles); Fort Lauderdale International Airport (52.5 miles); Miami International Airport (74 miles)
BRIGHTLINE VIRGIN TRAINS: A high-speed train to Ft. Lauderdale and Miami! The West Palm Beach stop is located ~2 miles from The Citrus Cottage.
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Hosted byKatherine Badcock
