🏠 Crew Haven | Crew Housing in Fort Lauderdale Built for Real Crew Life
Flexible, clean, and professionally managed housing for yacht crew, maritime students, and traveling professionals.
More Than a Place to Stay
Crew Haven was created to solve a specific problem: finding reliable short-term housing in Fort Lauderdale that actually works with the realities of crew life.
Unlike traditional vacation rentals or informal crew houses, Crew Haven operates with:
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Clear systems and expectations
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Weekly flexibility instead of rigid leases
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Consistent cleanliness and maintenance
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Fast, responsive communication
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Housing options that scale with your needs
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From shared rooms to fully private stays, every Crew Haven location is designed to feel safe, organized, and intentional — not chaotic or temporary.
How Crew Haven Started
Crew Haven was founded by Jamie Matero after firsthand experience navigating Fort Lauderdale’s maritime housing scene.
After seeing how difficult it was for yacht crew and maritime professionals to secure clean, flexible, and trustworthy housing, especially on short notice, Jamie set out to create a better alternative. One that understood unpredictable schedules, contract-based work, and the need for housing that supports (not complicates) career transitions.
What started as a single solution quickly grew into a broader operation serving crew and students across multiple locations in Fort Lauderdale.
Today, Jamie remains involved in oversight and standards, while Crew Haven operates as a team-led housing company, ensuring guests receive consistent support, fast responses, and the same level of care across every stay.
A Team-Led Housing Operation
Crew Haven is supported by a dedicated operations team that manages:
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Guest communication and bookings
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Property upkeep and maintenance
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Cleaning coordination
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Check-ins, departures, and availability tracking
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This structure allows us to provide reliable service at scale, without relying on a single point of contact, and ensures that guests always have support when they need it.
Who Crew Haven Is For
Crew Haven proudly provides housing for:
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Yacht crew arriving for work, daywork, or between contracts
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Maritime students attending local training programs
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Traveling professionals seeking short-term furnished housing
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Crew relocating to Fort Lauderdale temporarily or long-term
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Our homes are located near marinas, training centers, and major transportation routes making it easy to settle in and stay focused on what’s next.
Flexible Housing Options
We offer a range of furnished housing options to meet different needs and budgets:
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Shared rooms
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Non-bunk shared rooms
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Private rooms
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Studios and fully private stays
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Full-house rentals for crews
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Availability changes weekly, and our team helps match guests with the best option based on arrival date and preference.
Built Around Community
Crew Haven isn’t just housing. It’s a community.
Guests have access to:
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A private community group with hundreds of yacht crew
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Industry networking opportunities
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Referral incentives for bringing friends
Crew Haven has also been featured in industry publications and works closely with trusted professionals throughout the maritime space.
Need Help Choosing
Each Crew Haven location offers a slightly different experience. If you're unsure where to start:
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Explore our Crew Housing Guide to compare shared vs private stays
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Visit the Maritime Student Housing Guide if you’re attending training
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Need a Private Home for your crew?
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Or reach out and we’ll help match you with the best location based on your needs
DISCOVER
What our guests say...
I recently stayed at this crew accommodation, and I have to say, it exceeded all expectations. The place was made to feel fresh and inviting.
The amenities were top-notch, and the overall environment was very comfortable.
My stay at Crew Haven has been great! I really appreciate how communicative and supportive they are. It’s helpful to be part of such a well connected community.
