We have spent Christmas in Lauderdale by the Sea for more than 20 years, staying in an oceanside hotel. This was our first visit to Jim's condo, and we can't wait to come back. The location is fantastic: 3 blocks to the beach, less than 2 blocks to the Publix grocery store, 4 or 5 blocks to the heart of LBTS, a fantastic seaside town where you never need a car. There are so many details that Jim has thought of for his guests: large rooms with plenty of storage space for all of your clothing, luggage and gadgets; comfy queen-size beds; plenty of beach towels, chairs, and beach toys; more than enough linens and towels to get you through your stay; 3 TVs; a shelf of books; excellent internet; all sorts of cookware and dishware and, most importantly, a dishwasher. The best part was that there are only 8 units in the building, so we often enjoyed our breakfast and lunch alone poolside. Even when there were other guests at the pool, there were plenty of chairs and lounges. The heated pool was also a great alternative when it was too windy for the beach. The condo has plenty of information for first-time visitors, but here are a few of our favorites: 101 Ocean (happy hour and dinner); Tacocraft (Taco Tuesday is a great deal); and LaSpada's for the "best damn hoagies in town" (their slogan for 50 years, and they aren't kidding!).