Location: Matlacha, Pine Island, Florida South West, Florida, USA
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: House
Here are 3 reasons this canal home is a great place to stay!
Reason #1. 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 the 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.
Reason #2. 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. Enjoy two couch and chair conversation areas. Bedrooms 1 and 2 both have new ultra-plush queen size beds. 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 newly tiled bath is accessed from the pool area. Take a refreshing dip in the pool, then hang out on a comfortable chaise lounge.
Reason #3. Nearby are great restaurants, shops and recreation. 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, colorful 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.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Restaurants
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jul-Aug-Sep-Oct 2012 ....$2300/mo ....$89/nt
May-Jun and Nov 2012....$2600/mo .... $109/nt*
Dec 2012 and Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr 2013 ....$2950/mo ....$129/nt
*Thanksgiving week Nov 18-24 is $129/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
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- Swimming pool - Pine Island House Rental
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- Living room w-Sofabed - Pine Island House Rental
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- Canal on the Matlacha Pass - Pine Island House Rental
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- Kitchen
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- TV area
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- Bedroom 1
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- Bedroom 2
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- Street view
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- Outdoor lanai area
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- A perfect day to spend on a chaise!
Traveler Reviews (6)
Matlacha Home On The Bay
Guest: JoAnn & Marty
(Bradenton, Florida)
Date of Stay: 10/16/11
Review Submitted: 11/08/11
The listing description and photos of the rental were right on. We loved the home and having a dock in the back was so serene and relaxing. It was a needed get away and also a Birthday celebration for my husband. Karen next door was so friendly and helpful, and so was the owner Barbara. We had been to Matlacha before and stayed at a Bed and Breakfast. But this was so much better and private. The house, pool, deck and appliances were well maintained. The only problem was the deck outside light did not work and the handy man Steve never came to fix it. But we just kept our little party inside. Thank you Barbara for the Birthday Banner and beautiful champagne glasses. That was such a nice surprise, and we appreciated it very much. We will be back again in the near future. JoAnn & Marty Szott
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Close to it all or just hang out poolside
Guest: Pat & Jon
(Campton NH)
Date of Stay: 05/15/10
Review Submitted: 04/24/11
My husband enjoyed fishing off the wall while I floated in the pool; we spent two days with guide Gregg McKee- he picked us up right at our dock. Plenty of local color at Berts Bar & Grill for waterfront drinks & dinner and The Perfect Cup for delicious breakfast. The neighbors were great too. We would stay here again.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers.
Guest: Sherri3
(Fort Myers Fl)
Date of Stay: 09/05/07
Review Submitted: 09/05/07
We had a wonderful time here, and fish a lot at Matlacha. To be able to fish right out on our favorite island and come home to a cool relaxing pool was a plus. The house is great and very comfortable. Resturants are very close and the quaint little shops are right there also. Bill and Karen are very nice and were there to help us out with what ever we needed. I will recommend this house to everyone I know. Thank you Barbara for renting us your beatiful home. Sherri Barker Fort Myers Fl
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/30/07
Review Submitted: 08/30/07
The house is very well furnished and settling in takes no time at all. Thank you very much for sharing your home with us. Jason & Heather McAuley Bloomington, Indiana
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Guest: kathleen fahy
(Palm Coast FL)
Date of Stay: 08/10/07
Review Submitted: 08/10/07
Rentals don't get much better than this one!! Beautifully decorated and super clean! Fantastic, friendly neighbors and close to everything! Pool, dock, relaxed atmosphere...who could ask for more. Once I stayed here on vacation I decided to come back to the island to live. Thank you for offering your lovely home for rent! Kathleen
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Guest: R. D. and Rosa Butler
(Avon Park, Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/08/07
Review Submitted: 08/08/07
We had a great time. The house is very well equipted from the kitchen to the pool. Friendly neighborhood. Can't wait to go back.
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