Not your typical vacation rental.
Built in 1925, this beautifully preserved Spanish-style home is our personal Palm Beach getaway - a place we've filled with things we genuinely love rather than furnishing it from a vacation-rental checklist. Original hardwood floors, plaster walls and nearly a century of character meet creamy whites, natural textures, antiques and relaxed coastal style. A spectacular shell-encrusted fireplace, Capiz shell chandelier, charming courtyard and thoughtfully collected furnishings make this a home with a personality all its own. Tucked into historic Northwood Hills, you'll have a peaceful residential home base just minutes from downtown West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Island, Worth Avenue and the Atlantic Ocean. From the moment you walk through the door, this house feels special.
The first floor begins with a charming entry room/sunporch before opening into the living room, where the spectacular shell-encrusted fireplace takes center stage. Original hardwood floors and plaster walls have been preserved throughout the home. The dining room features a beautiful Capiz shell chandelier and a table that easily extends to seat eight. The large kitchen has stainless-steel appliances, a dishwasher and plenty of room for preparing meals. Complimentary coffee is provided, with a Nespresso machine, French press and traditional drip coffee maker.
A full-size stacked washer and dryer and a small powder room tucked beneath the stairs complete the first floor. All three bedrooms are upstairs. The spacious primary bedroom has a king-size bed, full wardrobe for guest use, dressing table and reading chair. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed and large closet. The charming third bedroom is surrounded by windows and has a double bed. The bedrooms share a full hall bathroom with a shower/tub combination.
Bathrobes and generous bath linens are provided. Outside, the fully fenced backyard is a private place for pets and children to play or for adults to relax. The charming front courtyard offers another outdoor space for morning coffee or an evening drink. This is our personal vacation home, and it was designed that way. Every piece has been selected for our own enjoyment - from the mixture of antiques and modern furnishings to the artwork, natural textures and small details throughout the house. It wasn't furnished from a vacation-rental checklist. The result is comfortable, collected, distinctive and full of character. Historic Northwood Hills offers the best of both worlds: a quiet residential setting while keeping you remarkably close to Palm Beach, the ocean and downtown West Palm Beach. Approximate drive times: Northwood Village - 4 minutes; Downtown West Palm Beach & Clematis Street - 5-7 minutes; Brightline station - approximately 6 minutes; Palm Beach Outlets - approximately 7 minutes; Peanut Island / Port of Palm Beach area - approximately 8-10 minutes; Palm Beach Island - approximately 10 minutes; Worth Avenue - approximately 10 minutes; Atlantic Ocean beaches - approximately 10-12 minutes; Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) - approximately 12-14 minutes. Spend the morning at the beach, shop or have lunch on Palm Beach Island, explore downtown West Palm Beach in the afternoon - then come home to a peaceful historic neighborhood away from the crowds. A car or rideshare is the easiest way to explore Palm Beach and West Palm Beach. The home has a long private driveway with room for several vehicles, with additional street parking in front of the house.