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Extraordinary Getaway: Historic School Transformed into Luxury Oasis

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Exterior
Smart TV, stereo
Smart TV, stereo
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Extraordinary Getaway: Historic School Transformed into Luxury Oasis

Experience the captivating blend of historic charm and modern luxury at La Vieja Escuela – with a sparkling saltwater pool just steps from your door!

This one-of-a-kind property, once a charming nursery school, has been thoughtfully reimagined into a stunning retreat that perfectly balances vintage character with contemporary comforts. Nestled in a prime location near restaurants, shops, and the airport, you'll enjoy convenience without sacrificing serenity.

Your Private Paradise Awaits
• Relax in our newly renovated saltwater pool – the perfect refreshing escape
• Entertain effortlessly with a premium gas grill and professional 6-burner Thermador stove
• Enjoy complete privacy thanks to lush, landscaped gardens surrounding the property
• Choose between the spacious main house or two intimate cottages for couples (available separately)

Unlike standard vacation rentals, La Vieja Escuela offers a truly memorable experience where historic elements blend seamlessly with luxury touches. Many guests find themselves extending their stays or booking their return visit before departure!

Ideal for families, couples retreats, or anyone seeking a distinctive getaway with character and comfort that cookie-cutter accommodations simply can't match.

Book now for your perfect blend of old-world charm and modern luxury – availability is limited and our unique property fills quickly!

Property manager

FERNEY LOPEZ

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please specify
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Old World Meets New World West Palm Beach
Old World Meets New World Private vacation home
Old World Meets New World Private vacation home West Palm Beach

About the neighborhood

Map
West Palm Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Port of Palm Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Clematis Street - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • CityPlace - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Palm Beach County Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Rapids Water Park - 9 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • West Palm Beach Station - 5 min drive
  • Palm Beach Intl. Airport (PBI) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pescatore Ristorante - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Skunkworts Brewing Concern - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Souvlaki Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Malakor Thai Cafe - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Extraordinary Getaway: Historic School Transformed into Luxury Oasis have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Extraordinary Getaway: Historic School Transformed into Luxury Oasis pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Extraordinary Getaway: Historic School Transformed into Luxury Oasis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Extraordinary Getaway: Historic School Transformed into Luxury Oasis?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Extraordinary Getaway: Historic School Transformed into Luxury Oasis located?

Located in Old Northwood, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Northwood Village and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Port of Palm Beach. Palm Beach Maritime Museum and Palm Beach House Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Extraordinary Getaway: Historic School Transformed into Luxury Oasis Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Vacation

We loved our stay for the week of Christmas! Great location, convenient to both the beach & all the restaurants we wanted to go to, beautiful home, pool was a welcome retreat every day. Would recommend & definitely stay again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northwood district house

Great character and great location. Close to diving and kayaking sites, small high street with shops and restaurants, in a nice quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

This is a fantastic home with everything you needed. Close to everything in a quiet neighborhood. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully appointed, comfortable and close to everything.

Terrific stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eden S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Getaway in a lovely historic, West Palm neighborhood

Beautiful house in a quaint neighborhood. There are 2 other tiny houses on the property where other guests were staying and we shared the outdoor spaces. We happened to enjoy those guests-so we had a laughing good time with them:)) Ferney (owner) was wonderful! He responded promptly to my texts. Issues were small and not even worth mentioning. I highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!

This place is a gem! So glad we stayed here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

tyler k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Very neat place

Ver cool home with neat history, just wish that i had noticed the cottages in the backyard that you share a pool with 4ft from your bedroom door
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

barry l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

From checking in to leaving, it was seamless. The house and property are beautiful and well taken care of. The neighborhood is quiet and we had a wonderful time walking and exploring the neighborhood. We’ll definitely come back when we visit PBI again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay .The house was so clean and quiet . The decorating was charming and you can tell there was so much thought put into every detail . Excellent choice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deena N., Inman

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our Stay

We enjoyed this unique home. It was very clean, which is very important to us. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway

Conveniently located to dining, shopping, and beaches. Located in a safe and beautiful neighborhood. Lush, tropical setting. Every detail is thought of for a relaxing, pampered vacation. We loved our stay at Vieja Escuela; highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhae Lynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful host and house!

We were in the area for a family event and the property was perfect. The back yard is luxurious and a great retreat. The host was great and very responsive. Wonderful property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Retreat

Beautiful retreat. Quiet, spacious and clean. Beds were super comfortable. Pool and surroundings were amazing. House provided beach chairs, towels and umbrellas. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House, with tons of Charm!

House was exactly as described, beds were comfortable, well stocked kitchen. Host was excellent, reached out to make sure everything was good. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and immaculate

Such a beautiful property! It was so clean. The pool was amazing. The beds were comfy. The location was close to multiple beaches, shopping and dining. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sky Lyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

Beautiful property! Historic neighborhood in transition. Felt very safe while there! Gorgeous grounds/landscaping/outdoor space! Short drive to Ballpark of the Palm Beaches🧡⚾️💙
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away from Milton

We needed to evacuate our home in Clearwater when hurricane Milton hit. We found this property on vrbo and grabbed it. Our original booking needed to increase by two days (one on the front end and one in the back) and our host graciously allowed us to add these days with no issues. There was also some weather here during our stay and the host was extremely communicative. I recommend this property 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelo I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stop looking!

Great location! Wonderful stay. The house has been updated. Everything worked. Stop looking! Just book it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent house

We loved the house and the property. It is older but well maintained and beautifully decorated. The pool is very nice to. Very close to the airport but not as close to the beach as we hoped. Lovely home and great customer service - would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave S., Appleton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Cute house with a lot of charm and unexpected little extras (spa type robes and slippers, great smelling soaps, lotions, shampoo) that were nice. Location was close to good restaurants and close to downtown. Host was very responsive and helpful with restaurant suggestions and other information about the area. Only negative was that the shared pool felt a little awkward for us as the other guests ( who rented the two cottages) were basically right outside the master bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property!

My husband, daughter and I enjoyed our stay in West Palm. This property is close to Palm Beach Atlantic University where our daughter goes to college. Old world charm, this house has so much character. But the back yard is the best part! So many beautiful trees and plants around the pool made it a beautiful oasis for us to relax and enjoy our time away. We will definitely be back when we visit our daughter again. ♥️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeWitte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a 1930-era, white stucco, red tiled roof bungalow (at one point a former school) with a pool and beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet, historic neighborhood north of downtown West Palm Beach. There is plenty of room, with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen, and a small den. The place has lots of character and is well-maintained. Being in a residential area, is a bit of a walk from the home to anything commercial such as restaurants, so one should plan to have a car or to Uber to most places. The (remote) host was quick to respond to questions. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

sharon a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gorgeous place

We love the house we rented for our week in Palm Beach. It is beautifully arranged; there are two bedrooms and two baths, so we were very comfortable, and could easily have privacy when we wanted it. The house is very well equipped, so we could cook when we wanted, and there is a grill and outdoor dishes, linens and beach towels and chairs. The entire property is perfect for extended family or a large friend group. The location could not be better. Close to beaches, restaurants, shopping, and the food in Palm Beach is marvelous. My only caution about the property might be that when all three of the units are occupied by different groups, it feels crowded. But it is a beautiful place to spend a vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mac E., Putnam Valley New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, excellent location to explore palm beach county .

we Enjoyed our 4 nights stay at this beautiful one of kind home , everything was as described and as beautiful as in the pictures, the beds & pillows were very comfortable , the home was well stocked with quality linens & towels , the fully stocked kitchen came with everything you need to prepare your own meals. The furniture was of good quality, the place was well decorated, the bathrooms & showers were spacious & well ventilated . We really enjoyed having breakfast on the front patio & we also enjoyed lounging by the pool surrounded by a beautiful lush garden . The owner Fernay did a beautiful job restoring this historical home, he was quick to respond & gave a list of places to visit & some of his favorite restaurants which were all spot on . We highly recommend this home If you’re looking to spend a few days in west palm beach . Mac Eljamal
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019