Waterfront! Views! on Bay! Near Beach,Wifi,Boats, Bikes,Dock,Huge Deck

• The perfect place!!

  The perfect place!!

  • Guest Cindy S.
  • Date of stay 04/15/13
  • Review Submitted 04/28/13
  A wonderful place!! My husband and I have always stayed in hotels for vacations, but we thought we would try a rental property this trip. We had never stayed at a rental property before, so I was apprehensive, but this apartment was wonderful! The photos and description posted for this rental are accurate. The apartment was clean, well maintained, and decorated nicely, in a quiet neighborhood, and much more room than a hotel room! The apartment is connected to another rental and I was worried about noise and sharing facilities. I had nothing to worry about. We met the other renters, but we never heard them during our stay. Privacy is maintained with separate parking spaces, entries and landscaping. The apartment provides for all your basic needs. We loved being able to cook our own meals, eat out on the deck and enjoy the water view. Having the beach so close by was a plus, and Mo and Donna provide everything you need to have fun in the sun: beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, bicycles, canoe and a paddle boat!! My husband enjoyed taking the canoe out on the water. There were plenty of restaurants and shopping near by. We stayed in the middle of April and the temperature was 85 degrees daily and low humidity. Mo and Donna responded promptly to our emails and phone calls. Definitely would recommend this rental and plan on returning in the future. I think our hotel days are over!! Thank you Mo and Donna for making our 25th wedding anniversary trip such a wonderful one!

  Owner response: Once again I truly appreciate the time and effort it takes to post a review. The last couple that stayed said they felt "spoiled" staying there. That's exactly the environment I strive to create. When I travel and stay in a vacation rental that is the feeling I'd like to have so I put myself in the traveler's shoes.

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• Starbay is FABULOUS!

  Starbay is FABULOUS!

  • Guest Lynn
  • Date of stay 12/07/12
  • Review Submitted 12/11/12
  This apartment is immaculate, well equipped and wonderfully decorated. The view from the deck or patio is super! The location is very convenient, only a couple minutes to the beach, groceries and retail shopping. Mo was so helpful with my last minute reservation. My only complaint is that I couldn't stay longer...MUCH longer!

  Owner response: I have the perfect solution- JUST COME BACK!!! Thanks so much for NOT staying in a motel which you said you did not want to do. We're very grateful you tried our vacation rental instead! Donna and Mo- the Andrews sisters

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• Wonderful time!

  Wonderful time!

  • Guest kari p.
  • Date of stay 09/15/12
  • Review Submitted 09/17/12
  Thanks so much Mo and Donna for sharing your treasure! All of the earlier reviews are spot on...it is a clean cozy place with a super bay view! I loved the deck for morning heron watching (one liked the tree 20 feet from the deck at the waters edge) & for a glass of wine watching the beautiful sunset. The location was terrific...a 2 minute drive straight to the beach, 25 minutes to downtown Naples and the airport. Also a 3 minute walk to the Fish House restaurant which you can see from the home (daily 3-6pm happy hours w/ $5 half pound peel and eat shrimp & $6 dozen oysters....yum!). Donna and Mo were so helpful with our changing dates and very quick to respond to every request. We will be back soon...your place is a gem. Kari and Bob

  Owner response: This review pretty much has that casual Florida Keys feel I think we are going for in presenting this property as a cheerful and fun vacation spot. When traveling, I too want to soak up the atmosphere of the location by having spectacular scenery , privacy, and appropriate decor to the geography. Our place looks tropical and individualistic, it is not cookie-cutter quality. My sister and I spare no effort in attending to the details that hopefully create a unique and memorable vacation. If you want to research more reviews to have confidence in us before making your rental decision, please check out our other listing # 211374 on HomeAway or #828422 on HomeAwayUK. You will see that my sister and I put our hearts into our business here at StarBay. With deepest appreciation to our honored guests, MO Andrews, Andrews Sisters

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• Great Stay @ Great Location

  Great Stay @ Great Location

  • Guest Ian G.
  • Date of stay 09/04/12
  • Review Submitted 09/16/12
  My wife and I stopped at StarBay for 9 days in September 2012. Location was easy to find and property was just as described and in immaculate condition. The owners were always quick to answer any initial queries regarding the property which was very reassuring and bred confidence that the description of the property would match the reality, always important when scoping out somewhere to stay. We used StarBay as a base to travel the area. Naples, Fort Myers, Sanibel & Captiva were all within easy reach. Local to the property is a 7-eleven , Publix supermarket and lots of good quality restaurants should you wish to eat out. There are public beaches along Hickory Blvd (2 mins drive away) with free parking should you wish to spend the day by the Ocean. Just be aware it will cost you $2 per hour to park at the Bonita Public Beach so drive past and go a little further up Hickory Blvd for the free beach parking. We saw Manatees & Dolphins while we were at the Beach along with Sea Osprey , Pelicans and all the usual Floridian birdlife. Also lots of wildlife to see around Starbay. Should we ever be in the Area again we would have no hesitation in stopping at StarBay again.

  Owner response: We feel so fortunate to get these over the top positive reviews - we don't ask for them. Our esteemed guests who return home and get very busy catching up with their routine not only honor us, but they do a service for you, the potential guest, as well. Hopefully you will find these experienced based reports comforting - that you are making a safe choice about where to spend your hard-earned holiday savings, and that you are dealing with reputable owners who would rather over supply on the comforts and tropical atmosphere than skimp and be found wanting in any way. Quite alot of trust is involved in these sight unseen rental decisions, my sister and I know that from staying in vacation rentals ourselves. We do so deeply appreciate our guests who take the time to write a review to help you with trusting this process. We have more reviews regarding the property on our other HomeAway listing #211374 and listing # 828422 in the U.K. Most sincerely, Mo Andrews, andrews Sisters

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• The Perfect Getaway!!

  The Perfect Getaway!!

  • Guest judith f.
  • Date of stay 04/04/12
  • Review Submitted 04/22/12
  We fell in love with our Starbay Getaway. We told the owners that they would have to kick us out! The unit is absolutely adorable and the perfect size for the two of us. Everything looks exactly as it does in the photos on this website. The bed was one of the most comfortable beds we have ever slept in. The unit is very private. We enjoyed the bird shows from the very private deck. We watched the sunsets and enjoyed the glow from the moon. This unit is convenient to everything...Bonita Beach, Ft. Myers Beach, Naples, Shopping galore and every type of restaurant you can imagine. The owners are always there for you, but we didn't need them because everything was working perfectly and the unit was spotless. We highly recommend this unit. We also stayed with our family in their 3BR/3BA Starbay unit in January and loved the larger unit as well. Definitely choose Starbay as your perfect getaway!!! Chuck & Judy from Annapolis, Maryland.

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• Quiet Waterfront Apartment offers an Idyllic Retreat

  Quiet Waterfront Apartment offers an Idyllic Retreat

  • Guest Luci
  • Date of stay 01/15/12
  • Review Submitted 01/26/12
  Our stay at Donna and Mo's apartment on Star Bay was THE most relaxing vacation we have experienced. As advertised, this is truly a quiet and hassle-free place. The apartment is tucked back in a residential area, not on a busy road like so many rental homes, and is the last home on the street. The bay is bordered by mangroves, so no other houses opposite to detract from the view of the water. We enjoyed the privacy of the deck as we watched the sunsets on the water. The beaches are only a few miles away; a quick trip with the bicycles provided. We spent several sun filled afternoons at Barefoot Beach Preserve. Everglades National Park is an hour away and also a wonderful place to spend the day. The apartment was larger than expected and very comfortable. No bugs, either. The kitchen is well equipped, very clean, and met all of our cooking needs. It was convenient to have an on- site laundry, too, allowing us to just have a carry-on for the plane trip. Donna was helpful and easily accessible when my husband locked us out (thank you, Donna!). I highly recommend a stay here if you want to have a peaceful, no stress vacation.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: We're so thrilled our guests can enjoy the amenities of the rental as well as the great area! I know I am biased BUT of all of Florida I think this South West corner has the MOST to offer. FIRST- the weather. Since we are semi-tropical we often aviod the 'cold snaps' that even Sarasota and Orlando can experience. Second- we don't have the hussle and bussle of the East Coast from Miami north. I came to Florida to relax NOT BE NERVOUS. AND the east coast does not have our famous sunsets. Third- nature. Whether it's boating the calm Gulf or back waters, the miles of CLEAN uncrowded beaches, exploring Everglades National Park or state and county swamp parks... the wildlife is spectacular. AND FOURTH - the shopping and restaurants. I lived in NE GA for several years - I could not find ONE GOOD RESTAURANT. Here I can't find a bad one. And there is every store imaginable. No, I'm not biased! I could go on all day.

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• Super Christmas !!!!!

  Super Christmas !!!!!

  • Guest Eve B.
  • Date of stay 12/23/11
  • Review Submitted 01/05/12
  From the moment we opened the door to our sparkling clean abode, we knew we had made the correct choice for our Christmas in Florida. The living area is much larger than we had anticipated from the photos, the fluffy towels, and all those clothes hooks in the bathroom - great! There is everything that one could possibly need to live there for weeks. As Donna mentions, the place is close to beaches, attractions, etc - and it's all true. If sipping coffee on the private deck and watching the dawn arrival of various birds is what you like to do, remember to take in the outside chair cushions the night before as the morning dew makes for a wet seat. A patio below the apartment, in the shade, is great in the heat of the day to watch the fish jumping, laughing at the fishermen. This place is a thoughtfully equipped home away from home... we will surely return.

  Owner response: We really appreciate our international guest and the time they take to do such lovely reviews! It was our pleasure to put a Christmas tree in the rental because a guest can not bring one on the plane! Nor can they bring spices, cleaning supplies, napkins, tea kettles... all the things you need but don't want to buy for a week or so. Also there for our international guests is a scale to weigh purchases before going to the airport.( By the way- Ft Myers International airport- RSW-only 20 convenient miles away is listed as 1 of the 10 LEAST EXPENSIVE airports to fly into.) Whenever possible, if no one is checking in the next day, we try to accomadate requests for late check-out for guests with later international flights. We're proud that she mentioned how clean it was as we take great pride in the up keep of the property. Neither Mo or myself feel comfortable in an unclean place (actually its a nightmare to be in a dirty place) and would NEVER want any of our guests to experience anything but a pristine place!

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• Waterfront property

  Waterfront property

  • Guest Flora B.
  • Date of stay 05/28/10
  • Review Submitted 06/11/10
  Excellent area, close to beaches, everything you need to have a good time, relaxing

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Beautiful Bay Views

  Beautiful Bay Views

  • Guest Gail from Delaware
  • Date of stay 01/31/10
  • Review Submitted 05/30/10
  My family and I had a wonderful vacation at this property! The rental was very spacious, clean, and had beautiful views of the water!! Donna and Mo could not have been more willing to please us and make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Would recommend this property and would love to visit again in the future.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Can't wait to stay here again!

  Can't wait to stay here again!

  • Guest AnnaliseK
  • Date of stay 12/21/09
  • Review Submitted 05/10/10
  Truly pet-friendly lodging is hard to find when vacationing so we were truly delighted to have found this rental. It was convenient to our other vacationing family members and our black lab was welcomed, too. Usually "pet friendly" means that only pets under 15 pounds are allowed. This unit was comfortable, clean, and exactly as we expected. The property is just off a main drag, but it was so quiet you would never know. It was close to one of our favorite restaurants, The Fish House, and convenient to other things, like groceries, that one needs while renting a unit for some time. The apartment is comfortable and open, with a nice deck off the living room. We ate breakfast and lunch out here, enjoying the view of the mangroves and the bay. We also enjoyed kayaking and fishing on our own terms, with the gear provided with our rental. Having a washer and dryer on site was also very helpful. As a an avid cook and baker, I found everything I needed in the kitchen. The open floor plan kept things simple for us, with plenty of room (two adults and two dogs). The bathroom has a heavenly deep bathtub, and the bedroom had a lot of storage space to keep our belongings from cluttering up a room that was otherwise just a touch small. The rental process was seamless and trouble-free. We vacation to this area at least once a year and we hope this property will always be available when we travel. The price was competitive, the owners were communicative (but stayed out of our way during the whole visit!), and the property was better than we had expected. Convenient to state parks, within a scenic hour of the Everglades and plenty to do right at your fingertips! Thank you for a great experience!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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Additional information about rental rates

Except for summer/fall there is a 7 night minimum UNLESS there is vacancy between reservations.

Lots of ways to pay! With E-Checks or credit card thru Homeaway, VRBO or PayPal.com. With money transfers thru PayPal. Wire to bank domestic or international. OR old fashion checks in the Mail!

Additional Fees and Taxes:

Cleaning fee $125. Tax is 10%. 30% down upon booking. Balance due 45 days before arrival.