The Round House

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  round house

  • Guest rm
  • Date of stay 04/15/13
  • Review Submitted 04/25/13
  Great place. Have stayed before and as usual a wonderful experience.

  Recommended for: Families with young children.

  Owner response: Glad you all had fun! Hope to hear from you next year.

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• Bob & Pam

  Bob & Pam

  • Guest Bob B.
  • Date of stay 02/03/13
  • Review Submitted 02/15/13
  The Round House was absolutely great! The property listing was very accurate even to the small details, for instance, the grill & bikes availability. The location was on the north end of the island in a quiet neighborhood. The sunsets were lovely from the upper deck. The property was well maintained both inside & outside. Irene, one of owners, was most helpful in every way possible. Without reservation, I would highly recommend the Round House to friends & family. One of the highlights of the trip was a day trip to Cayo Costa via the Tropic Star ferry, a short distance from the Round House.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thanks so much! Maybe we'll visit your island someday:)

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• The worst part of our stay was leaving...

  The worst part of our stay was leaving...

  • Guest Francie B.
  • Date of stay 12/23/12
  • Review Submitted 01/07/13
  The Round House looked lovely in the listing but it was even better in person. There are so many thoughtful touches (such as the Band-aids in the medicine cabinet, the bikes in the storage area, the Winn Dixie discount card on the key ring) that make this place feel like staying in a friend's home, not a rental. I can't say enough good things about the owners. We were told we were welcome to call with any questions... "even on Christmas Day." We didn't but we knew they meant it! We got our security deposit refund very promptly. The house was immaculate. They allow you to rent the golf cart and other items. They take pride in the place and it shows. This may sound silly but I was impressed that they made sure there was toilet paper in each bathroom before our arrival. How nice is that? They just ask that you replace it. We did and left extra for the next person. Taking out the kayak allowed us to see osprey chasing off an eagle. We rented the boat and were able to explore the canals and out into Charlotte Harbor. Dolphins came by the boat. It was breathtaking. This is not a "beachy" vacation spot. There is plenty of water but no sand! The island is quiet. The only "traffic" is first thing in the morning when people are going to work. The neighbors are friendly. You really can walk to the marina, the fishing pier, two restaurants, and enjoy the Florida sunshine. Visiting Matlacha is fun. We enjoyed driving down to Lovers Key State Park/beach south of Ft. Myers. The beach was not crowded yet there are concessions. Taking the ferry to Cayo Costa is worth doing. Riding the bikes or tooling around in the golf cart is a fun way to see the island more slowly. People really are laid back. It was difficult to leave knowing we were driving home to snow. I would recommend this to anyone that does not have a problem with stairs and who enjoys a more laid back pace. I can't wait to return to Pine Island!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thanks so much for your kind words! So glad your family had fun on the island.

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• Getaway

  Getaway

  • Guest Bob, Kathy & Coby
  • Date of stay 05/25/12
  • Review Submitted 06/01/12
  Thank you Irene & Van, your home is wonderful, warm and inviting. There is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy spending time with the family. The house was so clean and well keep, had plenty of games, books and etc... to do when you are not out boating or fishing.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Glad your family had fun, Kathy! Thanks for the nice comments....hope you all caught lots of fish:)

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• Week Long Stay

  Week Long Stay

  • Guest Judy
  • Date of stay 04/06/12
  • Review Submitted 04/21/12
  The Round House is bright and spacious. There is plenty of room to spread out. 3 full baths are a great plus! Fully equipped. My email communications with Irene were prompt and courteous.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thanks so much! Hope you'll visit again soon:)

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• Round House visit

  Round House visit

  • Guest Flobi
  • Date of stay 02/16/12
  • Review Submitted 02/21/12
  Irene was so sweet and helpful, and the house was perfect. It's spotless and has everything you could need (we really enjoyed the grill and the big flat screen tv). We had a fab time! Taxis from the Fort Myers airport are a bit pricey ($80), so i recommend renting a car.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Glad you all had a fun wedding weekend! We truly appreciate your comments:)

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  • Guest Whitaker Family
  • Date of stay 07/07/11
  • Review Submitted 07/16/11
  I just wanted to take a minute and let you know that the "Round House" was quite a treat. My wife fell in love with the kitchen and of course I liked the big screen TV system. We had a family reunion with the rest of my family staying at the Captains Cove Condo next door. We made the best of a rainy day on Friday by holding our own fishing tourney on Cayo Costa (out of the wind). Managed to make lemonade out of lemons that day! Everyone had a great time despite mother nature. The rest of the weekend were great beach days. The house was set jup really well for visitors. I appreciate the garden hose and the BBQ. Thanks again...we'll be back!

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• Best Time on Pine Island Yet

  Best Time on Pine Island Yet

  • Guest Gerry
  • Date of stay 06/21/11
  • Review Submitted 07/05/11
  I am a little reluctant to write this glowing review becuase I really want the Round House to be available the next time we come back to the island. We have stayed on Pine Island for the past 6 years and each time has been fun, but this was the best experience yet. The House is amazing and furnished with everything you should need. There is plenty of room to stretch out and relax. We rented the boat they have available, an Action Craft, for the week and it was perfect. With the House so close to the marina, we came in at noon, walked back to the House, had lunch and cooled off before going out in the boat again. The folks at Four Winds Marina are very helpful in giving you information about boating in the local area, and the Ships Store is stocked with everything the boater or fisherperson needs. We will be back.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thanks Gerry! Glad you all had fun and we'll look forward to next year.

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• Excellent place to stay

  Excellent place to stay

  • Guest Allisyn
  • Date of stay 06/06/11
  • Review Submitted 06/16/11
  The round house is very nice with everything you need to be comfortable! The location is excellent! This is much better for a family stay than a hotel. The owners have it fully stocked with books, movies , and ideas on local things to do. Nice quiet neighborhood.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thanks Allisyn ~ so glad you and your family could visit. hope to see you again soon!

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• Spring Break 2011

  Spring Break 2011

  • Guest Rob, Lisa, Drew & Chris
  • Date of stay 04/01/11
  • Review Submitted 04/03/11
  Just left the Round House. This is a great house. We have stayed in rental homes in Highlands NC, Sky Valley Ga, Helen Ga, Blue Ridge Ga and St George Island FL, this was the best house we have ever rented. Plenty of room for our family. Very nice kitchen, had everything we needed. Having the "toys" in the garage is a great idea, loved the bikes. The TV and sound system were a big hit with our boys. They were able to hook up their Wii, etc. Very fun family time each evening. Great view of the sunset.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thanks so much! Glad you all had fun on the island ~ hope to have you visit again soon for a much longer time period.

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Jan-Apr .. $975/week .. $2200/month...$175 a night
May-Oct .. $700/week .. $1850/month...$125 a night
Nov-Dec .. $850/week .. $2000/month.....$150 a night
No nightly minimum
$200 refundable security deposit is due at time of booking.  A 50%
deposit is due with the signed rental agreement with the remaining 50% due
30 days prior to arrival.  Rates do not include security deposit, 11%
sales tax or $85.00 exit cleaning fee.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.