Villa Marbella Waterfront Gulf Access Executive Home, Pool, Dock, Wifi

• Wonderful Stay

  Wonderful Stay

  • Guest Chris J.
  • Date of stay 12/28/12
  • Review Submitted 05/14/13
  We had a wonderful stay at your home. It is very beautiful, as well as the area.We rented a boat for the day, deep sea fished out of Fort Myers Beach and did Corey Billies Air Boat Rides. We took advantage of the beautiful weather when we had it. Now back to snow and we'll miss waking up to a calming view for breakfast.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Paradise!!!

  Paradise!!!

  • Guest Jill G.
  • Date of stay 04/13/13
  • Review Submitted 05/01/13
  We had a terrific time in your truly BEAUTIFUL house. Cindi was a great help with everything. Her quick email response regarding any questions before arriving was greatly appreciated and she made the whole “VRBO vacation rental” experience stress-free. The house had all the amenities we needed and the pool was delightful. The location of the house was perfect, making it very easy to get to all the places we wanted to visit. Sanibel and Captiva Island are a must see, South West Florida is truly paradise. Thanks, We'll be back!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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• Great Place

  Great Place

  • Guest HKC
  • Date of stay 10/20/12
  • Review Submitted 04/30/13
  Very beautiful home, very nice and quiet area. Wonderful weather and pool area. We would love to come back.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Nice home, some issues

  Nice home, some issues

  • Guest Don C.
  • Date of stay 11/04/12
  • Review Submitted 12/12/12
  The home has a great floor plan, and was very clean! It was in a nice neighbourhood. The issues: a)The pool is only solar heated, therefore if it is cool or no sun...don't expect to swim in the pool. We stayed for a full week, and the pool was too cool to swim in. I asked the owner about heating the pool (which I would have been happy to pay for), and he said that Floridians didn't swim in the pool in the winter, only tourists. Of course, I am a "tourist". b) it is absolutely dark in the back of the home at night. I love sitting by the pool with the pool light on, and asked the owner how we turn the lights on at the back of the house. He indicated that because some tourists fare inconsiderate and forget to turn them off, he disconected them! So....no sitting by the pool or the canal in the evening. He proceeded to then tell me how much money he was loosing annually on renting the home. c) The microwave wasn't working, so I called the owner, who told me he knew from the previous renter, and ordered the part that day. I would have appreciated the courtesy of him letting me know that it wasn't in working order without me having to call him three times before he responded to my vm message. So, I only gave the home a three star as I wouldn't stay there again due to the above issues. However if these issues don't concern you, it is a beautiful home.

  Owner response: The property is very clearly advertised as having a solar heated pool which costs nothing to operate. The pool was around 84 degrees when these guests stayed here and that was with a cold front that had just passed and the weather was far from hot. It is true most Floridian's do not use their pools in winter. The solar heating works very well and is popular in many homes throughout Florida. Even electric pool heating cannot heat a pool very well in Florida in the winter months when the temperatures are much cooler. Sometimes even in Florida the temperatures can get down to near freezing at night. No swimming pool will be warm enough to use then. In the Spring, Summer and Fall the pool can reach 90 degrees easily. In the winter, expect the temperature to be typically in the 80’s. Even the local water park in Cape Coral called Sun Splash is not open in the winter because people do not usually participate in water activities in the winter months. The sea temperature in the winter in the Gulf of Mexico will only be in the 60’s to 70’s. There is outdoor lighting on the lanai/pool deck. The underwater swimming pool light has been disabled because guests left it on 24/7. It is very expensive to run and it can imbalance a pool when left on all the time. An underwater pool light is not that much of an important feature to complain about but these guests did make a big deal about it. Unfortunately the microwave was not working and had been inspected by a technician the day before these guests arrived. This was unfortunate but a part was on order and the microwave has subsequently been fixed. Now and again appliances will break down in any home. We made every effort to get that matter resolved as soon as possible. That was actually the first appliance breakdown at this property in 7 years. The guests were given an emergency phone number for emergency use. None of the above three problems above were deemed to be a serious emergency for a late night phone call. The guests were called back at the home but they were out. So an email message was promptly sent instead. Every effort was made to accommodate these guests at this wonderful property which they paid just $125 per night for. That's like getting a 4 star hotel room for the price of a 2 star !!! Every other guest that has stayed here has never complained, never had any problems and has had a great time. Some have returned more than once because they enjoyed it so much.

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• Beautiful Place - Great Time

  Beautiful Place - Great Time

  • Guest Michigan Girls
  • Date of stay 03/31/12
  • Review Submitted 04/13/12
  We were so excited arriving at Villa Marbella ~ what a beautiful home. The house was great, the pool --fabulous and we enjoyed eating on the lanai every night. Enjoyed traveling not far to Ft. Meyer Beach several days and of course, shopping! Have told many friends about this GREAT place and shared pictures. Thank you for making our Spring Break a memorable one. Hope to one day come back!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you for your kind comments and we are pleased you had a great time at Villa Marbella.

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• Lots of Fun

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  Lots of Fun

  • Guest Guests from UK
  • Date of stay 12/30/07
  • Review Submitted 02/14/12
  "Thank you for a lovely + fun time we could enjoy at your home for our holiday trip. We had a great time as a family while in Southwest Florida. "

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• Enjoy This House

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  Enjoy This House

  • Guest Guests from France
  • Date of stay 06/17/06
  • Review Submitted 02/14/12
  "What a great place to be! It was a positive experience to arrive here and to “come home” every evening after our skip-visits at other areas around Cape Coral. We loved the silence and style of the house, the furnishment concept (with all details you also have in and out home) was very much appreciated. It makes sense and fun to take care of that. This home is a nice and clean “spot” for a long time. We were also happy to be near the marina – your recommendation to have dinner at “Rumrunners” and at “The Joint” was top. Thanks a lot and all the best to you and your next guests. Enjoy Cape Coral, enjoy this house! "

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• Better Than Expected

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  Better Than Expected

  • Guest Guests from Sweden
  • Date of stay 02/26/08
  • Review Submitted 02/14/12
  "Thanks for renting your lovely house in Cape Coral! Everything has been very good and above our expectations. For us, first time in Florida, we enjoyed it from day one. We have made some nice shopping, visiting the beaches, and had some nice dinner around the pool. Tomorrow we are going to Miami for one day, followed by our return to Europe and Sweden. Best Regards . "

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• Great Time

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  Great Time

  • Guest Guests from ME
  • Date of stay 03/22/08
  • Review Submitted 02/14/12
  "We have enjoyed 3 weeks of warm Florida sunshine – green grass and palm trees. The house was lovely and the neighborhood very quiet and relaxing. We discovered some very delicious restaurants in the area – Rumrunners, The Joint, Pine Island (Sandy Hook), and Prawnbroker in Fort Myers (off McGregor). Now we have to get back up north – Boston – New Hampshire – Maine. We hope most of the snow has melted. "

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• Enjoyable Stay

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  Enjoyable Stay

  • Guest Guests from MN
  • Date of stay 08/13/08
  • Review Submitted 02/14/12
  "Enjoyed your house. Had a great time and hope to visit again next year. "

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May 01 - Oct 31 (inc.) .. $700 per week ($100 per night) 1 - 6 guests.
Nov 01 - Apr 30 (inc.) .. $875 per week ($125 per night) 1 - 6 guests.
1 week minimum stay/charge. 50% surcharge for weeks with major US public holidays.
(Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Easter Sunday).
10% Discount for stays of four weeks or more. 5% Discount for all previous guests.
Please add 11% Tax. Cleaning fee $150. Security deposit is $750. No pets allowed.
All utility use included. Wi-Fi internet & solar pool heating is included.
50% deposit due at booking. Balance due 8 weeks before arrival + security deposit.

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