House in Hollywood, FL
14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 5 baths
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About this house rental
The original South Florida party house and one of the most famous mansions in Florida. Personal residence of JW Young, founder of the City of Hollywood and Port Everglades. This architectural masterpiece was designed by the renowned architectural house of Rubish & Hunter, with significant influences from famous Palm Beach architect, and friend of Mr. Young, Addison Mizner. The house is both Mediterranean Revival and Spanish/Moorish architectural styles. The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the US Department of Interior. Three former presidents of the United States have played billiards upstairs. This property has been featured in television, film, and in other forms of media. Recording artist Sean Paul, Myke Towers, and Juhn have done recent music videos in late 2024 and 2025.
This property will make you feel like you have been teleported to an Andalusian villa in southern Spain. Slate billiards table with a Tiffany billiards room light, English pub style bar, outdoor gas grill, televisions and streaming video in every bedroom including the family room (8 total TVs), beautiful formal dinning room and living room with imported limestone fireplaces for entertaining- sound system for music throughout the house, Jacuzzi tub in marble master bath, also waffle maker, juice maker, coffee maker, toaster- ect..., 25 ft X 45 ft heated pool with lounge chairs and cabana with full bathroom and a serving kitchen with a refrigerator. A gorgeous formal courtyard with a fountain and two additional Moorish fountains located on the property. All of this is framed with stunning formal gardens, imported marble statues (five in total), with great Moorish limestone fixtures. The landscaping utilizes night blooming jasmines, gardenias, magnolias, and a huge flowering joy perfume tree to enhance the fragrant appeal of the property.
The mansion is ideally located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. World renowned South Beach is just 25 minutes away. The home is close to both Miami and Ft. Lauderdale airports. Gulfstream Park (horse racing, gaming, dining, and entertainment) is just 7 minutes away. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is just 15 minutes away. Only 17 minutes to Dolphins Stadium. Famous Ft. Lauderdale Beach is only 20 minutes away and charming Hollywood Beach (with the only beachfront boardwalk in Florida), is a short walk. Also walking distance is charming downtown Hollywood, with great shops, outdoor cafes, wine bars, jazz bars, nightclubs, etc.
Rent jet skis just up the beach, or charter a fishing boat, etc. Most South Florida attractions are within 30 minutes driving time.
Events Welcome!
We’re happy to host events at the house! To ensure everything goes smoothly, please reach out to the host before booking to discuss any additional fees or requirements.
Amenities at Luxe Moorish Castle Retreat Near Hollywood Beach
Non-smoking
Family friendly
Map of Hollywood, FL
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Great home and very communicative host!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Fantastic stay! While the home is not the most "updated," it was spotlessly clean and staying in a National Registered Historic Place was a highlight of the trip. The layout easily accommodated our group of 9 adults with plenty of space. What surprised us most was the host’s impressively fast communication throughout our stay. Highly recommend!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Richard was incredible and always quick to address any minor issues or needs. The outdoor area, pool house, and pool was perfect for our group of 14 for a bachelor party. Large kitchen and dining area made for great meals. Plenty of beds for everyone to sleep. Some cosmetic issues, but expected for a historical home and didn’t impact our stay in any way. Perfect location. We walked to Hollywood beach everyday and utilized the Circuit rideshare app as well. Hope to get the chance to stay there again.
6 / 10Average·Jan 2026
The Mansion has tons of history and character. The location is fantastic! It is a very large place with lots of comfortable beds to accommodate the 17 of us. The outside is gorgeous, however, the pool was low and not cleaning itself correctly when we were there and it was a bit cold to swim. All the restrooms except the master are in need of repair in some form. The walls could use a scrub and some fresh paint. There were only 3 hand towels for the kitchen. There is a damp smell to the house but it is an OLD place and since windows have to be kept closed it makes sense. There is something wrong with the dryer. The huge main refrigerator and wine fridge DO NOT work. The other fridge works fine but the fridge in the cabana is not cold enough for food -ok for drinks. For the amount of people the house holds it should have another or a bigger refrigerator. The cabana has a strong mold/mildew smell that is a little overwhelming. The owner is very nice and responsive. He was there when we were and was staying on the property. He came in and out of the house a few times only in The laundry room. He did go out and purchase beach chairs which was so nice. I can’t imagine how much it would cost to keep up with the maintenance if this place but the cost to rent it is a little high for the repairs needed. In all….we had a great stay! The pool table, ping pong table, and foosball table were a definite perk!
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9.6Outstanding
(22 Ratings)
"Great home and very communicative host!"
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