4520 El Mar Dr

A low-rise, two-story condominium built in 1984 and positioned directly on the beachfront in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The property reads like a boutique condo-hotel: small-scale massing, ground-floor and second-floor units with private patios or balconies facing the ocean and a landscaped courtyard that steps down to a pool and direct beach access. Interiors are a mix of efficient studios and one-bedroom layouts, often offered turnkey and furnished; typical interior features include full kitchens, generous closets, separate showers or tub/shower combinations, and main-level primary bedrooms in many floorplans. Common outdoor amenities include barbecue areas, patios and porches, fruit trees and modest outdoor living spaces with lighting and high-impact doors for storm protection. The building operates with an on-site manager and reservation system, and condominium rules explicitly permit daily, weekly and monthly rentals year-round, supporting both owner-use and short-term rental income. Parking is simple and pedestrian-friendly: low-density surface parking with direct walk-up access. Located steps from the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea pier, restaurants, shops and nightlife, the building emphasizes immediate beach access and a walkable, coastal lifestyle.