Lost Shaker: A Standout Among Lauderdale by the Sea Boutique Hotels

Cornhole and giant Connect Four on the lawn, right below the Lost Shaker sign.

Dinner for the whole group beneath the tiki hut, the heated pool glowing just behind as the sky turns to dusk.

Blue skies and easy afternoons around the heated pool, with a shaded tiki bar and grill only steps from the water.

One of eight private suites, opening through its own doors to the courtyard.

The sand at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, where a living reef lies just offshore and kitesurfers skim the turquoise.

Evenings at the grill beneath a South Florida sunset, the suite’s living room waiting just inside.

Room to spread out — a summer kitchen, a sitting area, a Smart TV, and coastal calm throughout.

An open-air shower tucked into the palms, one of the little luxuries of island living at the Lost Shaker.

A living space that folds open to the greenery, with all the comfort of a private residence.

Just north of Fort Lauderdale, on a slender barrier island, sits Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida’s Beach Diving Capital. A living three-tiered reef begins barely 100 yards offshore, close enough to swim to from the sand, while the shops, cafes, and shaded lawns of El Prado Park tuck into about six blocks. In a stretch of South Florida defined by high-rises, it has a low-slung, walkable, easygoing charm.

At Latitude Key Vacations – Curated Vacation Properties, the Lost Shaker by the Sea stands apart from most Lauderdale by the Sea hotels. Tucked beneath swaying palms a few steps from the sand, it gathers eight beautifully remodeled suites around a private heated pool. Each opens through its own entrance and feels like a private residence, with the service and shared spaces of an intimate boutique resort.

Best Lauderdale by the Sea Hotels: Experience Lost Shaker

Among Lauderdale by the Sea boutique hotels, few share the Lost Shaker’s scale. It is the only boutique hotel in the area with eight private suites, each completely renovated, so it feels less like a hotel and more like a private villa compound. Yet it welcomes up to 20 guests, an effortless fit for a family reunion, a wedding party, or a circle of friends! 

A Private Pool and Room to Gather

At the heart of the Lost Shaker lies its courtyard, where a heated pool is framed by lounge chairs, day beds, and an al fresco dining area in the shade of the palms, made for slow mornings over coffee and unhurried evenings at the grill. Guests can add a street-legal golf cart for cruising town, or arrange provisioning, and housekeeping, the kind of touches few Lauderdale by the Sea hotels can match. Well-behaved dogs under 25 pounds are welcome, too, only fitting in a town this devoted to its dogs.

Suites Made for Easy Coastal Living

Unlike most Lauderdale by the Sea hotels, each suite is anchored by a king-size bed, and most add a sitting area and a summer kitchen, room enough to settle in rather than simply sleep. The details linger: natural Pure Fiji bath products, Smart TVs, gigabit Wi-Fi throughout, and beach gear in every unit, from chairs to a cooler and a cart. Reserve a single suite, such as Suite One, or take the whole property for a larger group. 

Steps from the Beach: Things to Do in Lauderdale by the Sea

From the Lost Shaker, the best of the town unfolds on foot. Wander down to Datura Avenue to snorkel the reef and the Shipwreck Snorkel Trail, where an anchor and a row of concrete cannons rest just offshore. Spend an afternoon on the green lawns of El Prado Park, browse the boutiques around Anglin’s Square, or hop on the Water Taxi into Fort Lauderdale’s canals.

A few minutes up the beach, the open-air restaurants along Commercial Boulevard stay busy from morning until late, anchored by the iconic Aruba Beach Cafe, serving fresh seafood and live island music on the sand since 1983. The neighborhood’s landmark Anglin’s Fishing Pier is being rebuilt, but its palm-lined stretch of beach remains one of the liveliest in town. With the surf at one end of the street and the shops at the other, you may never reach for your keys.

Find the Best Places To Stay in Lauderdale by the Sea

Guests who would rather have a private home than one of the area’s best Lauderdale by the Sea hotels can explore other Latitude Key places to stay nearby, from the gated-community calm of Ocean Mist Key to the breezy style of Coastal Key. 

Book your stay with Latitude Key Vacations – Curated Vacation Properties and discover why this beachfront retreat is one of South Florida’s most inviting places to land!