Luxe Moorish Castle Retreat Near Hollywood Beach

The original South Florida party house and one of the most famous mansions in Florida. Personal residence of JW Young, founder of the City of Hollywood and Port Everglades. This architectural masterpiece was designed by the renowned architectural house of Rubish & Hunter, with significant influences from famous Palm Beach architect, and friend of Mr. Young, Addison Mizner. The house is both Mediterranean Revival and Spanish/Moorish architectural styles. The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the US Department of Interior. Three former presidents of the United States have played billiards upstairs. This property has been featured in television, film, and in other forms of media. Recording artist Sean Paul, Myke Towers, and Juhn have done recent music videos in late 2024 and 2025.

This property will make you feel like you have been teleported to an Andalusian villa in southern Spain. Slate billiards table with a Tiffany billiards room light, English pub style bar, outdoor gas grill, televisions and streaming video in every bedroom including the family room (8 total TVs), beautiful formal dinning room and living room with imported limestone fireplaces for entertaining- sound system for music throughout the house, Jacuzzi tub in marble master bath, also waffle maker, juice maker, coffee maker, toaster- ect..., 25 ft X 45 ft heated pool with lounge chairs and cabana with full bathroom and a serving kitchen with a refrigerator. A gorgeous formal courtyard with a fountain and two additional Moorish fountains located on the property. All of this is framed with stunning formal gardens, imported marble statues (five in total), with great Moorish limestone fixtures. The landscaping utilizes night blooming jasmines, gardenias, magnolias, and a huge flowering joy perfume tree to enhance the fragrant appeal of the property.

The mansion is ideally located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. World renowned South Beach is just 25 minutes away. The home is close to both Miami and Ft. Lauderdale airports. Gulfstream Park (horse racing, gaming, dining, and entertainment) is just 7 minutes away. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is just 15 minutes away. Only 17 minutes to Dolphins Stadium. Famous Ft. Lauderdale Beach is only 20 minutes away and charming Hollywood Beach (with the only beachfront boardwalk in Florida), is a short walk. Also walking distance is charming downtown Hollywood, with great shops, outdoor cafes, wine bars, jazz bars, nightclubs, etc.

Rent jet skis just up the beach, or charter a fishing boat, etc. Most South Florida attractions are within 30 minutes driving time.

Events Welcome!
We’re happy to host events at the house! To ensure everything goes smoothly, please reach out to the host before booking to discuss any additional fees or requirements.