Front View of Villa Heron View. South Gulf Cove. Photo taken in February 2009.
Location: Port Charlotte, Florida South West, Florida, USA (12 Miles South of Port Charlotte on Cape Haze Peninsular) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-11)
Vacation Rental Description:
Location: South Gulf Cove is on the Cape Haze peninsular east of the Rotonda. South of a line between Port Charlotte and Englewood, and North of Boca Grande.
This 4 to 5 Bedroom villa comes with Two Master Suites, both with US Queen Size Beds. Two Twin Bedded rooms and Two Family rooms, one of which has a Fold out US Queen Bed, so, with cot or crib can sleep up to 11 people. The whole villa is fully Air-Conditioned.
The Bathrooms are two en-suites with and one family bathroom. This villa has a full Security Alarm System on all doors and windows that is linked to a central station, with panic buttons for Police, Fire and the Ambulance service.
Their is a large Kitchen, with table, chairs & high chairs to Seat 8 people. The Dining table also seats 8. Their is a large fully equipped Laundry room and double garage.
It is superbly furnished and equipped throughout, as you would expect in any top of the range luxury villa. Including 32” HDLCDTV’s, HDDVR Satellite receivers, DVD/Video recorders, CD players in both Family rooms, 19” HDLCDTV’s with Satellite receivers in both Master suites. Free Wireless High-speed Internet connection and all local telephone calls are also free!
It is on a Deep Water canal, with easy access to South Gulf Cove Nature reserve, Port Charlotte Harbor and then the Gulf of Mexico.
Vacation Rental Amenities:
There is a 30ft x 13ft Heated Pool with a separately heated Spa/Jacuzzi that seats 8. The rear of this villa faces south and has the Sun all day. The covered Lanai is 30ft x 10ft and the Sun Deck is over 30ft. The whole rear of this villa is fully caged and is not over looked.
All doors and windows that lead to the Pool area have an independent Alarm system, to warn you if the kids try and get to the pool without your knowledge? There is a 50ft x 6ft Private Dock. Great fishing can be had from this dock and the fun of then seeing how good Dad actually is in cooking it on the villa BBQ/Gas Grill?
We supply Free of Charge for your use, a full range of fresh and salt water fishing rods and equipment. You just need to buy bait.
Boat Hire: We have an arrangement with a local boat yard, which has a fleet of 10 boats of all sizes. We can sort out your hire before you arrive at very good discounted rates.
The villa is fully equipped, including all linen, crockery and towels, even beach towels and toys. Just bring food, drink and yourselves. We have a local Management Company who live locally, to assist you anytime 24/7.
Activities and Attractions:
The villa is very close to 8 wonderful 'sugar sand' beaches all within a 20 minute drive, with some of the best shelling and shark tooth collecting to be had on the whole South Gulf Coast. There are 10 Golf courses within a 30 minutes drive, including a floodlit, 24 hour course just 6 miles away. There are over 70 courses within a radius of 25 miles of the villa.
All courses welcome children over 8, and hire out all equipment needed. From our dock, the beautiful Gulf Cove nature reserve is just 15 minutes sailing time away, via which, Port Charlotte sound is 20 minutes, and then, it’s out into the Gulf of Mexico.
There is great fresh and salt water fishing to be had in all areas. Port Charlotte for all department stores is only 15 miles away, with a large Publix supermarket and two petrol stations just 3 miles away. We list in our villa manual over 20 great local restaurants; there are all sorts of 'take-outs' locally, but why not cook your own 'catch of the day' on the villa BBQ/Gas Grill?
Vacation Rental Rates:
This large south facing 4/5 bedroom-3 Bathroom Villa rents from $960 in the Low Season to $1600 in the Peak Season for groups up to 8 people per week.
Extra guests (max 3) are charged at $10.00 per day each.
There is a one-off Cleaning charge of $130 per stay.
All rates are plus Florida Sales & Tourist Taxes @ 12%.
Discounts:
Numbers of 4 or less get a 5% discount for low energy usage.
Bookings of 3 weeks get a 5% discount. 4-7 weeks less 10%. 8-11 weeks less 15% and 12 or more weeks less 20%.
There are no other extras except:
Pool & Spa/Jacuzzi Heaters: To heat the Pool up to 84F (not normally required in the summer) and the Spa/Jacuzzi up to 104F, we charge $200 per week, plus Taxes.
BBQ/Gas Grill If you wish to use the villa Grill, we charge $60 per week, plus tax. This includes it's cleaning at the end of your stay and one full bottle of Gas.
Cots & Cribs: If you require these, we charge $60 per week, plus tax. This includes all bedding.
High Chairs can be hired for $45 per week.
All local phone calls are free. There is also free use of our Wireless, Highspeed Broadband connection.
A recent comments:
Hi Barry,
The villa was clean, spacious and immediately easy to use. What a perfect location on a pretty waterway, with a boat dock, pool and Jacuzzi. It was so lovely and quiet. We found it really relaxing. It's was just as you described it, just a 5 minute drive to the shops, and a short (20 minute) drive to beautiful Gasprilla Island and those many lovely beaches. We also loved Stump Pass and Blind Pass beaches. Just amazing, so much less packed full of people than European beaches.
The villa is obviously well-maintained. We made good use of the fishing rods and gear provided. I will recommend this villa to everyone. Given the number of people it sleeps, it's an absolute bargain compared to hotels we have stayed in.
Tom & Denise Smith. London England, April 2009.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Fully Air-Conditioned/Heated with Fans in Every Room.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: All Linen is Provided, Even Beach Towels.
- Garage: We Provide 6 Beach Chairs. Good Range of Air Beds, Air Animals and Pool/Beach Toys. We Also Provide FOC a Range of Fresh & Salt Water Fishing Gear.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: 2 Master Suites
- Twin/Single Bed: Two Twin Bedded Rooms
- Convertible Bed: Two Family Rooms, So the You and Kids Can Do Your Own Thing. One Can Convert, If Needed to a Queen Double Bedroom.
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Both Family Rooms Have 32" HDTV's with HDDVR Satellite Record Receivers. DVD/Video Players and Music Systems. Good Range of Books, Talking Books and Games. Both Master Suites Have 19" HD TVs with Satellite Receivers.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub: Spa Can Be Heated up to 104F
- Private Pool: Pool Can Be Heated up to 84F
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: BBQ/Gas Grill Can Be Hired for $60 Per Day, Plus Tax. Includes Cleaning and Gas. Great for Cooking the Catch of the Day!
- Deck/Patio: Lanai is 25ft x 10ft. Sun Deck is 25ft x 6ft. More Sunning Space Around Pool. the Whole South Facing Back Area is Private and Not Overlooked on Any Side.
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: We Back Onto One of South Gulf Coves Canels that Lead to the SGC Nature Reserve. This Has Wonderful Wildlife Beautiful Scenery. Great for Boating and Fishing. Then, Out Into Port Charlotte and the Gulf of Mexico.
- Communications
- Telephone: Free Local Telephone Calls.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
SPECIAL FULL OFFER. Oct 24-Dec 18 2009............. $800 per week
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Dec 19-Dec 28 2009.............. $1120 per week
Early Spring Jan 10-Feb 26 2010................... $1225 per week
Spring Feb 27-Mar 27 2010......................... $1400 per week
Easter Mar 28-Apr 9 2010.......................... $1560 per week
Early Summer Apr 10-May 28........................ $1075 per week
Summer May 29-Sept 24.............................. $990 per week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
5 Star Water Front Luxury, Villa Heron View in South Gulf Cove
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Port Charlotte
When we retired, we wanted our holiday home to be in this un spoilt part of the South West Gulf Coast. Which, unlike most of the Florida coast line, it is not built up. It still retains that 'old world charm' that Florida had and is now mainly lost in places like Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Naples. Come and see for yourselves!
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
Being within the South Gulf Cove Nature Reserve, you are privileged to see Florida's wonderful wildlife all around you. I have sat on the lanai and seen a Sea Eagle fly down and pick a fish out of the water just 30 feet in front of me. We have a 5 foot Gator, who regally visits our canal and will lay on the surface, he never comes close, just watching you fish from the dock. We have hired kayaks and spent hours sailing around the reserve, fishing, crabbing and bird spotting. This is the REAL Florida. There is not a lot left so we feel very lucky to own part of it!
Owner's Map of Port Charlotte
Hello holiday seekers, thank you for viewing our villa.
Linda and I are from Oxfordshire, England. We have been coming to Florida, with our children since the early 80's. It was then, when the kids were small that we discovered and fell in love with Florida's Gulf Coast with it's beautifully clean 'sugar sand' beaches. The clear, clean, safe, warm gulf waters and all the wonderful wildlife that is all around you to marvel at and enjoy. All this and only a few hours from Disney of the Everglades.
Property Photos
- Front View of Villa Heron View. South Gulf Cove. Photo taken in February 2009. - Port Charlotte Water Front Vacation Villa
- Private 30ftx13ft Heated Pool & Heated Spa/Jacuzzi. South facing on deep water. - Port Charlotte Water Front Vacation Villa
- Master en-suite # 1. Both have alarmed double french doors to Pool & Lanai area. - Port Charlotte Water Front Vacation Villa
- Master en-suite # 2. Both have Walk in showers & HD Satellite TV's
- One of two twin bedded rooms. All doors and windows to pool area are alarmed.
- 2nd Family room. This converts to a Queen Double Bedroom. 32" HDTV & HDDVR Sat
- Main Family room and dining area. Double doors to Lanai. 32" HD + HDDVR Sat Rec.
- Large, full equipped kitchen with table for 4 & breakfast bar also for 4 people.
- Breakfast Nook overlooking Pool.
- 25ft x 10ft Lanai & 20ft x 6ft Sun Deck. 4 Loungers, Table + 6 Chairs. Gas BBQ
- Private Boat Dock. Easy access to the South Gulf Cove Nature Reserve.
- Enjoy boating and our wonderful wildlife. 3-6ft deep water draft. Great fishing!
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