Close to Beach, Private Home with Pool on a Canal

We really enjoyed our stay at Imperial Oasis a lot, even though the weather didn’t cooperate much at the beginning. Our son loved the pool very much, and my husband especially liked the media entertainment. The house was well equipped, Sylvia and Sharon were very helpful, and provided us quickly with everything we needed. The neighborhood was quiet and friendly. We walked around a lot and also enjoyed the delicious coffees and muffins from the nearby coffee shop. The beach was awesome and very near.

There are lots of shops and very good restaurants around. Naples and Co. are very easy to reach by car. We would certainly come back.

As this was our 1st time using VRBO as well as our 1st time snow-birding, my wife and I didn't know what to expect. However, we need not have worried. On arrival, we were very impressed with the cleanliness of the entire house. Everything was spotless and exactly as described in the listing and attached pictures. Shortly after our arrival, we met Sharon, the caretaker, who lives directly accross the street. She was extremely helpful, made sure everything was satisfactory and was easily available during our rental whenever we had a question. While she normally worked elsewhere during the day, the few times we had questions we alerted housemates and Sharon got back to us before the end of the day.

Since we had never used a projection TV (living room), it took us a little while to figure out how to operate it, but Sylvia and her husband walked me through it over the phone.

When at the house, we spent most of our time out on the screened-in lanai. The pool was warm, about 80 degrees, and very welcoming, and the canal just behind the house brought in herons and and other birds looking for fish. The gas grill was great for grilling steaks., etc., and enabled us to enjoy even more time outside.

The neighborhood is very quiet and provides easy access to Barefoot and Bonita Beaches (chairs & umbrella provided by Sylvia) and local restaurants. Coconut Jack's across from the entrance to Barefoot Beach was our favorite-don't be put off by the long line of cars about 6:00-6:30 PM. The parking is all valet (tips on pickup) and the line moves quickly. Even at its most crowded, we didn't have time to finish the drinks we got at the bar before we were seated. We also enjoyed Iguana Mia, a Mexican restaurant on Rte 41 and Bonita Beach Road; and Zorba's, further down (1/4 mile) Bonita Beach Road and serving Mediterranean cuisine. Zorba's also features live music on certain week nights from 6-9 pm. If you like pizza, try Leoni's, just up the street at the intersection of Imperial River Road and Bonita Beach Road. The area also has extensive bike paths that allowed us to use the hybrid bicycles that came with the rental (bring your own helmets). Neighboring towns such as Estero and Naples are easily and quickly reached by car.

In sum, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it to anyone wanting a comfortable and clean house close to the beach, good restaurants, and other Southwest Florida attractions. 5 Stars!