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Published: December 18 2014

Delray Beach, FL – Cathy Balestriere, general manager of Crane's Beach House Hotel, today announced that the popular, Key West-style boutique hotel has completed the dramatic transformation of four suites into exclusive and secluded high tech luxury villas, each with its own private balcony or patio. Now renamed as Crane's Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas, this $750,000 renovation started in July and the four new villas are now available for guests, starting at $599 per night.

"Crane's Beach House Hotel was proud to partner with Carrie Leigh Designs, a full service licensed interior design firm based in Delray Beach. This dramatic conversion of four suites into dazzling luxury villas is just the first phase of a major multi-year remodeling project that will strengthen and solidify our brand as the coolest place to stay in Delray Beach," said Ms. Balestriere.

"The vision for the villas was to keep the artsy charm of Crane's Beach House while enhancing the 'beach chic' experience with modern European touches," added designerCarrie Leigh Bollella. "The overall color scheme in each villa evoke a calm luxurious atmosphere, building on the surrounding ocean village environment, and guests will feel like they have entered their dream vacation home."

With its newly opened luxury villas, Crane's Beach House Hotel now combines its traditional, laid-back Key West-like environment – just footsteps away from both bustling Atlantic Avenue nightlife and a pristine Atlantic Ocean beach – with all the high tech amenities that today's sophisticated travelers desire. For example, highlights of the new exclusive and secluded villas include large, flat screen Smart TVs with access to NetFlix, Bluetooth and WiFi

The new villas at Crane's Beach House also feature the Beausommet mattress by Essentia, the "World's Only Natural Memory Foam mattress." The resort is the first property in Florida to feature theses highly-acclaimed mattresses, providing a healthy, luxurious stay for guests. Essentia mattresses are a smarter, healthier approach to sleep. Uniquely constructed using Hevea Milk (rubber tree sap), organic essential oils, natural plant extracts, and organic cotton, Essentia's natural memory foam provides an optimal sleep environment for body and mind. Meeting the most important requirements of comfort, air quality and support, Essentia mattresses are recommended by pro athletes, celebrities and health gurus alike. The Beausommet model is designed to be incredibly cradling and pressure relieving, promoting repair and recovery of the body and mind. Guests sleeping in these new suites will wake up refreshed and ready to take on Florida adventures.

And in every villa can be found River Rock lamps with dim (or day) lighting, handcrafted artisan tables, plantation shutters, slate satin headboards, three dimensional glass plate artwork, wood plank porcelain flooring, deco quartz countertops and original paintings from local artists and galleries, including lue Gallery, Addison Gallery, Ford Fine Art, AR Gallery and Steven Greenwald Designs.

Crane's Beach House also designed a first floor villa fully equipped in accordance with ADA specifications. This room has a wider doorway for wheelchairs, a roll in shower and drop counters for easy access.

"I am particularly pleased that in addition to Carrie Leigh Designs, the other three companies behind the transformation are also based right here in Delray Beach," said Balestriere. "The architect was Francisco Pérez-Azúa of Perez Design LLC, construction was managed by Bill Branning of BSA Corporation, and the lush new gardens and foliage throughout Crane's Beach House, including the exotic new fire pit area for the villas, was created by 360 Landscape Design."

About Carrie Leigh Designs, Inc.
Founded in 2005, Carrie Leigh Designs, Inc. handles top quality design projects throughout Florida and around the country. The firm is led by award winning Design Director and President Carrie L. Bollella, who ensures every project reflects the highest level of style, comfort and functionality. For more information, please visitwww.carrieleighdesign.com.

About BSA Corporation
Since 1991, BSA Corporation has been constructing quality projects for leading businesses, individuals, and organizations throughout South Florida and beyond. Using proven management processes developed over the last twenty years, we deliver superior service and personal attention that results in high customer satisfaction, long-term client relationships, and award winning buildings. For more information, please visitwww.bsacorporation.com.

About Perez Design LLC
Since 1996, Perez Design LLC has been a boutique design firm focused on creating high-quality designs based on a combination of modern and vernacular concepts, working with a service –oriented philosophy. The company has handled a number of award-winning projects in South Florida, the Bahamas, Grand Cayman and Ecuador. For more information, please visit www.perezarchitects.com.

About 360 Landscape Design
With professional attention to both nature and culture, 360 Landscape Design offers a full array of professional services, including design and installation, irrigation, pavers, lighting, water features and more. For more information, please visit www.landscape360.org.

About Crane's Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas
Crane's Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas creates a truly tranquil environment for guests, even though the hotel is just steps away from the shops and restaurants along Delray Beach's hot and happening Atlantic Avenue. The poolside Tiki Bar is stocked with an array of tropical drinks, wines and both domestic and imported beer, with a music-filled happy hour from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in season, and on Friday and Saturday the rest of the year.

A recipient of the coveted TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Award 2013, Crane's Beach House also has been named to the prestigious Expedia Insiders Select List™listing "the world's best hotels" as judged by the experience of Expedia® travelers. Crane's Beach House Hotel also is a repeated recipient of the Florida Superior Small Lodging Association's prestigious Donal A. Dermody White Glove Award for housekeeping excellence and exceptional service.

For more information, please contact Crane's Beach House Hotel & Luxury Villas at561.278.1700 or visit the website at www.cranesbeachhouse.com.