Location: Matlacha, Pine Island, Florida South West, Florida, USA
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Here are 3 reasons this canal home is a great place to stay!
The first reason is that the house is in a fabulous Southwest Florida location for fishing, boating or exploring nature! Bring your own boat; we have true direct Gulf access and a deep water canal! No boat? No problem. Easily rent from one of several local marinas; one is within walking distance. Or hire fun & expert fishing guide Gregg McKee of Wild Fly Charters (see Link below). From our Matlacha Pass canal, it is just minutes to Charlotte Harbor, to legendary Boca Grande and the Gulf of Mexico. Or, head south under The World's Most Fished Bridge, where the Matlacha Pass leads to San Carlos Bay, Pine Island Sound, and neighboring islands Sanibel, Captiva and Cabbage Key. The Intracoastal Waterway is minutes away.
The second reason is that it's an easy-care house! This uncluttered 2-bedroom home has all tile floors and is clean and bright. Enjoy sun-washed mornings outside on the enclosed poolside patio, overlooking the canal. The house faces just the right direction to receive great natural light all day, without intense afternoon direct sun. The simple, open plan of this remodeled home creates a no-stress vacation retreat.
The house has a complete kitchen for easy meal prep. Two couch and chair conversation areas allow for separate TV viewing. Bedroom 1 has a queen bed; bedroom 2 has a double bed. There is a queen sleeper-sofa. Bedding, towels and pool towels are provided. Enjoy WiFi Internet! Most other basic supplies are on hand. All you need is food in the fridge.
Sliding glass doors open to the lanai and another table that seats 6 for outdoor meals poolside. The enclosed patio area expands the living space of an otherwise small home. A Weber gas grill is available. The second bath is accessed from the pool area. Take a refreshing dip in the pool, then hang out on a comfortable chaise lounge.
Nearby great restaurants, shops and recreation provide a third reason to enjoy staying at this canal home. Matlacha is a colorful and quaint island community, in mesh with the nature around it. Strolling around Matlacha, you'll experience an historic old-style Florida island town that is hard to find. It is devoid of generic modern-day development. Its appeal lies in postcard scenery, an eclectic array of small shops, affordable art galleries, and places to eat and drink.
Need a beach fix? Cross the Midpoint Bridge into Fort Myers and head for the gorgeous white sand of Fort Myers Beach, or take the Causeway for a day trip to Sanibel's shell-strewn beaches, with each being only 45 minutes away. Just up the road is Greenwell's Batting Cages & Go-Kart Track.
A daily ferry goes to the pristine state park of Cayo Costa Island. You can rent kayaks for a guided or self-guided tour of the shallow backwaters around Matlacha. This designated Aquatic Preserve is home to manatees and countless rare and not-so-rare species of birds and marine life. Fly fish in the shallow waters. Or, fishing right off our seawall or dock is fun and always successful.
Aquatic bird and marine life sightings abound in Matlacha. Just observing in the canal, or around Matlacha & Pine Island, you may see tarpon, dolphins, sea otters, manatees, wood storks, osprey, colonies of herons, pelican groups, ibis, hawks, owls, roseate spoonbills, loons, cormorants, blue herons, green herons, snowy egrets, terns. Pine Island has eagles and a large colony of man-o-war birds.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec 2009-Apr 2010 ....$2650/mo
Nov 2009, May-Jun 2010....$2300/mo .... $100/nt
Daily Rates Nov 23-Jan 5 2010....$125/nt
Jul-Oct 2010.....$2000/mo.....$85/nt
Plus 11% FL tax.
10% Non-refundable Deposit is required to hold reservation dates.
Balance, tax and $60 final cleaning fee are due 30 nts prior to rental.
Rentals are 4 nts minimum.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Swimming pool - Pine Island House Rental
- Living room w-Sofabed - Pine Island House Rental
- Canal on the Matlacha Pass - Pine Island House Rental
- Kitchen
- TV area
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Street view
- Outdoor lanai area
- A perfect day to spend on a chaise!
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