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Santa Maria 'Jackie's Other Place' [#217805ha] | View Property

Other Fort Myers Beach Properties
2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, Sleeps 6
$75 - $150/nt US Dollars
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• SIsaacs

  SIsaacs

  • Guest Seija
  • Date of stay 01/25/13
  • Review Submitted 02/10/13
  We enjoyed our stay very much, it was perfect for what our needs were this trip. It was nothing fancy, but has a wonderful pool/hot tub area... The walk to the beach was a little bit long, so if you're bringing kids it might be a little hard, but wasn't a problem for just our group of adults. We also loved the screened in porch!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Well stocked with great pool

  Well stocked with great pool

  • Guest Kelly B.
  • Date of stay 03/31/12
  • Review Submitted 04/08/12
  We've just returned from a week's holiday at Jackie's Other Place. All of the financial transactions were handled smoothly and securely. The location was a few miles south of the busiest part of Fort Myers Beach so we were not inundated with spring break craziness. While all of our keys worked to enter the condo, two sets would not open the entrance to the elevator, which was inconvenient if you didn't remember the punch code to get in. The condo has a fully stocked kitchen. Every utensil you would ever need is there, with a large refrigerator with ice maker, electric range and dishwasher. There were plenty dishes, cups, etc. There is a lovely screened in lanai which overlooks the entrance to the complex and the main road. The decor is nice enough, if a little dated. It certainly was clean with plenty of linens, towels and beach towels. It was very nice to have a full sized washer and dryer. The bathrooms were also a little dated, but clean. The pool area is lovely. We saw manatees in the marina on our walk to the pool each day. There are several barbecuing areas with large gas grills and tables which were used by many of the residents. The pool temperature was quite warm. Everyone was very friendly. The only drawback to the condo is beach access. It is directly across the street from the beach, but not easily accessible. The most direct route would be to walk through a marshy area. The owner suggests using the Holiday Inn access. This worked out fine, but the Holiday Inn is exactly 1/2 mile down the street. Since we were with my elderly in-laws, it was too far to walk. The Holiday Inn charges $5 to park during the week and $10 on weekends. There is a trolley which runs pretty much every 15 minutes during season that easily transports visitors up and down the boulevard. It stops at all convenient locations including the grocery store, and charges 50 cents each way per passenger. There is also a strip mall next to the complex with restaurants and shopping. The beach is beautiful and there are many great places to eat up and down the beach. All in all it was a very enjoyable accommodation.

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• Jackies other place Fort Myers

  Jackies other place Fort Myers

  • Guest JO
  • Date of stay 02/25/12
  • Review Submitted 03/04/12
  Wonderful experience, the condo location is perfect, very easy to access everything that you need to make your holiday perfect. The condo is very clean and nicely laid out. We really enjoyed morning walks on the beach and lazy afternoons at the heated pool. The bbq area is very nice, we cooked some evening meals and sat by the marina watching birds and the manatees so peaceful and quiet sooo relaxing. Amazing place to stay.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

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• Relaxing get away

  Relaxing get away

  • Guest carol p.
  • Date of stay 01/28/12
  • Review Submitted 02/11/12
  Jackie's place was very clean and spacious. We loved having two floors! The pool was huge and very warm. Everyone we came across was very friendly. We've come to Florida for several years. We've stayed in very nice places. Some places have a zillion rules. Not this place - very laid back and comfortable and Jackie was great to work with. She made everything easy and always responded right away. We love staying on the quiet south end of the island. It was great being able to walk to restaurants and shops at Santini Plaza and the CVS. We look forward to coming back soon.

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  Email to Jackie

  • Guest Cor, Esther, Roos and Noor from the Netherlands
  • Date of stay 10/19/11
  • Review Submitted 11/17/11
  We're back from the USA now for a couple of weeks and we really enjoyed our stay in your home. It was a wonderful place and we had a great time. Fort Myers Beach is a great place and your place was close to the beach, so we could walk over there with the kids. Thank you for having us stay at your place.

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• Excellent accomodation

  Excellent accomodation

  • Guest Steve
  • Date of stay 06/24/11
  • Review Submitted 07/10/11
  Just returned from spending 2 weeks in Jackies place and could not rate this place highly enough. It is a very good location although not too far away so as you cannot enjoy the lively north end of the beach if you want to. A local trolley bus runs the length of the island every hour with a stop just outside the condos. There are however local shops, restaurants and bars within easy walking distance The condo was spacious, very clean and well furnished, with a well fitted out kitcken. Outside there are 3 BBQ areas, a large pool and a hot tub tucked in between the buildings making it very private and quiet. Lots of pool toys and beach equipment in the storeroom behind the car parking areas. We sampled quite a few restaurants in the area. Truly Scrumptious - do not leave without trying the ice cream Beached Whale- sit upstairs to people watch in the evenings Doc Fords - generally busy but worth the wait Island Cow - Sanibel Island - excellent Castaways bar and restaurant - great pizzas - dont miss bandaoke on a wednesday night with Flash Forward - great fun, great band. Nervous Nellies - great views over harbour, great food Reeces - great for breakfasts Flippers - Lovers Key - Great food and views over the bay. A great place to stay and would not hesitate to recommend this property.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Guest Margaret
  • Date of stay 06/06/11
  • Review Submitted 07/12/11
  As we have stayed at Santa Maria about five years ago we were looking for a rental in the area again. I must say I was a little apprehensive of booking something over the internet with a private owner and not a reputable company. We need not have feared. The owner was very efficient and all payment were through PayPal which made it secure. We were given all directions and lock codes for arrival and everything went to plan. The apartment was very nice, just the impression we got from the photos. All in all a good choice and holiday.

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• Great place for a couple or small family

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  Great place for a couple or small family

  • Guest Margaret
  • Date of stay 06/06/11
  • Review Submitted 07/12/11
  As we have stayed at Santa Maria about five years ago we were looking for a rental in the area again. I must say I was a little apprehensive of booking something over the internet with a private owner and not a reputable company. We need not have feared, the owner was very efficient and all payments were through paypal which made it secure. We were given all directions and lock codes for arrival and everything went to plan. The apartment was very nice, just the impression we got from the photos. All in all a good choice and holiday.

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  • Guest Trevor
  • Date of stay 03/01/11
  • Review Submitted 07/12/11
  Spent a week at "Jackie's Other Place" in March 2011 on the back of a cruise out of Ft. Lauderdale. Easy to locate and apartment was very cleaning and had every appliance you could wish for during a break. The downstairs "store room" was a hidden treasure with lots of beach/pool equipment - even had fishing rods! Apartment excellent - plenty of room up and downstairs. We ate out most nights but had a couple of BBQs from the pool area. There were 3 BBQ areas each with two large gas bbqs. The screened balcony was ideal for eating and we had out breakfast there every morning. There was also a wi-fi hotspot in pool area. A number of restaurants within 100 yards. The Fish House was our favorite as can sit outside on the dock. Large supermarket a mile or so up the road was easy to source our food/wine requirements! There was a "beach trolley" bus service for those who didn't want to drive along Estero Blvd. The Lovers Key National Park is a few miles to south within easy reach for those who want a quiet day out. Fantastic beach (very wide at this point of the key) - just perfect. Overall a great week - nice and warm - every amenity that we required - would recommend and we would like to return again.

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• Great appartment - great location

  Great appartment - great location

  • Guest Trevor P.
  • Date of stay 02/26/11
  • Review Submitted 03/07/11
  Spent a week at "Jackies other place" in March 2011 on the back of a cruise out of Ft Lauderdale. Easy to locate and apparment was very clean and had every appliance you could wish for during a break. The downstairs "store room" was a hidden treasure with lots of beach/pool equipment - even had fishing rods !! Appartment excellent - plenty of room up & downstairs. we ate out most nights but had a couple of BBQ's from the pool area. There were 3 bbq areas each with two large gas bbqs. The screned balcony was ideal for eating and we had our breakfast there every morning. There was also a Wi-Fi hotspot in pool area A number of resturants within 100 yards, The Fish House was our favorite as can sit outside on the dock. Large supermarket a mile or so up the road was easy to source our food/wine requirements ! There was a "Beach Trolley" bus service for those who didnt want to drive along Estero Blvd . The Lovers Key National Park is a few miles to south is within easyreach for those who want a quite day out. Fantastic beach (very wide at this point of the key) - just perfect Overall a great week - nice and warm - every ammenity that we required - would recommend and we would like to return again.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Great place to stay

  Great place to stay

  • Guest :-)
  • Date of stay 06/03/10
  • Review Submitted 06/09/10
  We just got home from our stay at Jackie's place. I cannot say enough about how perfect it was! It is close to everything, but far enough away from the noise to enjoy some privacy. The pool is wonderful and we loved the grilling areas. The walk to the beach is beautiful. The price is very reasonable and worth every penny. We hope to return (many times!) and would happily stay here again.

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

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• Great Location!

  Great Location!

  • Guest NanNee
  • Date of stay 03/27/09
  • Review Submitted 04/07/09
  There are so many positives about this townhouse that I will have to limit them here. First, the location offers walking short distances to great restaurants and shopping while the almost private beach at Bay Beach is SO lovely. On arrival, the property was spotless and offered lots of beach towels and supplies in the kitchen. The heated pool was tucked away between buildings beside the marina--nice! We recommend Reece's for breakfast, Pinchers for huge oysters and driving to Sanibel for a day. Our family of 5 had ample space and loved the townhouse! Thanks Jackie!

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

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• Affordable at a great location

  Affordable at a great location

  • Guest Shannon L.
  • Date of stay 01/31/09
  • Review Submitted 03/03/09
  This property was a nicely sized and laid out apartment for a family. We were 7 people, which I would say is enough. It was equipped with lots of towels, blankets, and supplies. Having a half bath on the main floor with the laundry was perfect. It could have been a bit cleaner, but I think the fault there was with the housekeeping staff. The vacuum cleaner in the unit was not working properly, and needs attention. We had a problem with a toilet and the owner took care of the problem immediately, sending someone over to fix it. The unit also lacks a DVD player and we were only able to get spotty Wifi connections. The grounds are lovely and have many interesting things to do right there such as the Marina, the beach and a top notch, HEATED, pool. Our relatives, staying next door used our pool exclusively with us because theirs was not heated and was very cold. The grounds have four grilling areas and decks, so it was very accommodating for us. It was nice that we were at the end of the island that is away from the congested downtown area. The shelling was the best at this end and it was quiet and safe feeling. We enjoyed the Lover's Key State Park, which is very close by. So, in general, I would recommend it, but in order to keep it competitive with some of the newer places nearby, I would tell the owner to consider some updates and freshening up ideas in the kitchen and bathrooms which are showing their age in the cabinets and fixtures. Thanks for a great vacation.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Fabulous Townhouse !

  Fabulous Townhouse !

  • Guest Rosena's girl
  • Date of stay 01/03/09
  • Review Submitted 03/02/09
  We stayed at Jackie's Other Place/ Santa Maria Resort/ Ft. Myers Beach, FL in January 2009. We were a party of four/ 2 adult couples. I can't tell you enough how nice our accomodations were. We had two nice bedrooms in the upstairs both with private bathrooms! The privacy was awesome. We had so much space! It would also be great for a family. The downstairs was very spacious with nice little added "touches" everywhere. The laundry room also had a half bath...the kitchen was stocked very well...the living room was so comfortable! There was a really nice dining room/ table which we didn't use..all of our meals were in the screened patio room. We loved the extra storage rooms with books, toys, lawn beach chairs, fishing poles, beach toys, coolers, etc. The facility was great too. Very, very clean. The pool was really nice and huge! The two whirlpools were great in the evenings! We also enjoyed the gazebo's with really nice gas grills and tables/chairs! It was not difficult to get to the beach..just across the street. The shopping strip mall was very close to walk to...it had everything you'd need. Post office and nice drug store was also just steps away. We enjoyed our week so much....There was not one thing we wished for....Did I mention the resort is also secure with updated security? We also had a reserved parking spot....Try it out...you won't be sorry! Laurie from Wisconsin

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Jackie's Other Place

  Jackie's Other Place

  • Guest Waverunner
  • Date of stay 11/21/08
  • Review Submitted 03/01/09
  Our experience was better than expected. It had everything we needed and was the perfect amount of space for our family. There were a lot of nice touches including beach toys, chairs, and board games for inclement weather. It is in a great location, just a few short blocks to the beach. In addition, Jackie was easy to work with and paying through Paypal was convenient. We have stayed in other units at this property, but would definitely return to Jackie's place.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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