Bask in the Sun on the Deck or fish from your priviate dock

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Location: Matlacha, Pine Island, Florida South West, Florida, USA (Just outside Cape Coral Florida On the Matlacha Pass.)

Accommodations:  Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Attached Unit, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)

The Bayfront Cottage is built directly in the water on wood pilings with a water vista that is nothing less than spectacular. We are located in Matlacha (Matt-la-shay) on unspoiled Pine Island, Florida. We are accessible by boat or car. The rooms are decorated in the true charming and tropical Florida style, surrounded by a quaint fishing village with an array of great local shops and restaurants within easy walking distance.

The Community boasts artists and craftsmen who display their handiwork in nearby boutiques. Relax to gentle gulf breezes, the soft call of birds and lapping of the waves outside your door. Enjoy nature's beauty, harmony and tranquility from your 60 foot dock or from your waterfront living room and balcony. You can drop a line in the water or just bask in the sun. From your waterfront vacation rental, you will have the very best dolphin and manatee watching on Pine Island. Once you stay with us you will never want to go anywhere else. We want to make your vacation the best waterfront vacation you will ever have. Come and enjoy Florida as it was meant to be here at "The Bayfront Cottage".

Things To Do
Boating is one of the most popular pastimes on the Island. Kayaks, canoes, motorboats and pontoon boats are available within walking distance of The Bayfront Cottage. You can rent or charter a boat and fish or explore the area. Fishing is at its finest in the surrounding waters of the Matlacha Pass, Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. You also have your own dock on the waterfront, so fishing is at your doorstep. World famous shelling can be found on the snow-white beaches of nearby Sanibel and Captiva Islands, as well as Fort Myers Beach. If golfing is your passion, Pine Island, Cape Coral and Fort Myers offer top-rated, championship courses. There are over 30 golf courses in the area.

The Fishing is Phenomenal! Fish off the “Fishingest Bridge”, just a block away from your front door. During World War II bomber gunners (airmen) stationed at Page and Buckingham Fields discovered the great fishing off of the then wooden bridge and called it the “Fishingest Bridge in Florida”. The name has stuck to this day. The Matlacha bridge was made even more famous by author Richard Powell in his book, Pioneer, Go Home. The book was later made into an Elvis Presley movie, Follow That Dream.

If McDonald’s and Wal-Mart are on your “gotta have” list, Cape Coral is conveniently just minutes away where you will also find shopping boutiques, fine dining, a children’s science center and the city owned “Yacht Club” which is free and open to the public. There you will find a beach, fishing pier, tennis courts and a waterfront snack type eatery. Sun Splash, a 12-acre Water Park and Greenwell’s Family Park, which offers batting cages, miniature golf and a go cart track are also in Cape Coral. Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve is 11 miles away, and has over 300 acres of unspoiled wetland and mangrove swamps abounding with all manner of birds and marine life and also offers kayak rentals and an extensive hiking trail.

Vacation Rental Features

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Double Bed (2)
  • Twin/Single Bed: Roll away
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Private 60' fishing pier. Dawn to Dusk lighting for night fishing. Deck and lounge chairs. Bait & Cleaning table.
  • Balcony: Enjoy awesome sunsets from your balcony while sipping your favorite beverage. Watch the dolphins and Manatee swim by.
• View/Location
  • Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Built on wooden piers in the water. You can't get any closer without getting your feet wet.
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: Please let us know the size and breed of your four legged family member.
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking allowed anywhere outside the building. Ashtrays available on deck, dock and out front. Please do not use our Bay for your ashtray!
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Miniature golf
• Other Activities
  • Matlacha and the Bayfront Cottage is in "Historic" Matlacha. Built in 1942, not much has changed since then. Try a bit of Olde Florida the way it used to be back then.

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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May 01-Dec 14 .. $139-$199/night .. $804-$1149/week
Dec 15-Jan 31 .. $149-$214/night .. $864-$1239/week
Feb 01-Apr 30 .. $159-$229/night .. $924-$1329/week
$20/day per person over four people. Kids under 12 stay Free!
There is a $100 fine if smoking is detected in the Cottage.

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

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