Idlewyld is a luxury waterfront neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Las Olas Isles), featuring single-family homes with Intracoastal access and private docks. It is served by the voluntary Idlewyld Improvement Association (President Mary Fertig, (954) 494-5001, marycfertig@gmail.com), focused on security patrols and common areas. HOA fees appear voluntary or minimal per listings; centralized amenities are limited, with Merle Fogg Park providing recreation. Detailed rules and fees unavailable from public sources.
Idlewyld in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, is a prestigious waterfront neighborhood in the Las Olas Isles area featuring single-family homes, many with private docks and Intracoastal access. The Idlewyld Improvement Association serves as the recognized neighborhood association, primarily handling security patrols and maintenance of common areas such as the gate and center island.
Information on specific monthly, quarterly, annual, transfer, or capital contribution fees is unavailable from authoritative public sources; multiple real estate listings indicate voluntary association status or $0 association fees.
Detailed architectural guidelines, landscaping rules, parking policies, pet policies, rental restrictions, noise regulations, or trash collection rules are unavailable from public sources. The association focuses on security and common area upkeep.
Amenities are limited and primarily neighborhood-focused or individual property features rather than centralized facilities.
Residents enjoy a quiet, upscale waterfront lifestyle with easy access to boating, walking to Las Olas Boulevard for dining and shopping, and proximity to beaches and downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Idlewyld Improvement Association
President: Mary Fertig
Phone: (954) 494-5001
Email: marycfertig@gmail.com
Meetings: Generally the third Thursday September through June except December; contact association for details.
Mailing/Office Address: Information unavailable beyond association president contact.
Office Hours: Unavailable.
The neighborhood features gated access elements, nightly security patrols, sidewalks, and strong waterfront appeal with no fixed bridge access for many properties. It is recognized by the City of Fort Lauderdale as an official neighborhood association.
Idlewyld offers an exclusive, boating-oriented residential environment managed through a voluntary improvement association with limited centralized amenities.
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Checked City of Fort Lauderdale official neighborhood associations page, multiple real estate MLS listings (2024-2026), Homes.com neighborhood guide, and other public real estate sites. Gaps include specific HOA documents, fee schedules, and amenity details not published on official or verifiable sources.
It is the officially recognized neighborhood association for Idlewyld, with President Mary Fertig contactable at (954) 494-5001 or marycfertig@gmail.com; meetings generally third Thursday September-June except December.
Information indicates a voluntary association; many listings show $0 or minimal fees, with exact amounts unavailable from public sources.
The 4-acre Merle Fogg Park (also called Idlewyld Park) is located within the neighborhood, offering paths and waterfront access.
It features gated elements maintained by the association along with nightly security patrols, per real estate descriptions.