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Southern Exposure Pool Home on Direct Access Canal

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New dock!
Home Front
Home Back
Open floor plan
Roomy kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cape Coral, FL
  • Place, Jaycee Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Dolphin Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Southern Exposure Pool Home on Direct Access Canal

Kick back in The Cape at this wonderful 3 BR 2 BA waterfront pool home on a beautifully maintained lot by the Wendy Canal, two turns to the Caloosahatchee River. Being so close to the river brings more chances of seeing dolphin, rays or manatees while relaxing on the home's brand new dock and tiki table.

The home's high ceilings and open floorplan are great for socializing and spending quality family time. Classy furnishings include a leather couch and chairs, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, stylish bedroom suits (high quality king mattresses in all bedrooms) and comfortable pool furniture.

The home has pocket glass slider doors which let you "open up" the interior of the home to the area surrounding the southern-facing, heated pool. There is also a hot tub by the pool. Views of the pool and canal from the master bedroom mean you wake up each morning to a tropical paradise.

We love the home and are confident you will too!

If you decide to explore outside of Cape Coral, Fort Myers beach is only 13 miles away and the heart of Sanibel is within 20 miles.

Don't hesitate to ask questions.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number RNT-003544-2023
Property # 1598241
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Cape Coral

Located in Caloosahatchee, a neighborhood in Cape Coral, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Key West Express and Dolphin Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Tom Allen Memorial Butterfly Garden and Sun Splash Water Park. Lakes Regional Park and Mike Greenwell's Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, motor boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Cape Coral, FL

What's nearby

  • Jaycee Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Veterans Memorial Area - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Dolphin Marina - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Coralwood Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Clase Azul - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Urban Buzz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ford's Garage - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Exposure Pool Home on Direct Access Canal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Exposure Pool Home on Direct Access Canal?

As of May 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Exposure Pool Home on Direct Access Canal on May 9, 2026 start from $414, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Southern Exposure Pool Home on Direct Access Canal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Southern Exposure Pool Home on Direct Access Canal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Exposure Pool Home on Direct Access Canal?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southern Exposure Pool Home on Direct Access Canal located?

Located in Caloosahatchee, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dolphin Marina, Jaycee Park, and Hospital del Prado. Veterans Foundation Headquarters and Cape Coral Bridge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were excellent. House was a perfect home base. We had everything we needed to cook and enjoy the stay. Pool and hot tub were both great as well. Hosts were communicative and gave us recommendations for local restaurants and events during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Stay

Our family of 4 loved our weeklong stay at this property. The house was incredibly clean and was stocked with pool and beach essentials. The outside pool area is where we spent most of our time and our young kids absolutely loved it! Would stay here again without any hesitation whatsoever.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Communication was excellent. House was exactly the way it was listed if not Better! Perfect location, perfect hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location and fantastic house

Comfy beds and great hangout areas! Didn’t use the hot tub but used the sparkling pool daily! Nice quiet neighborhood with many great restaurants nearby
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We had a great time The beds were extremely comfortable the house was very clean. We spent most of our time in the pool and fishing from the dock. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous views

We absolutely love this neighborhood!! Steve is a great host and very communicative. The house is nice and the pool area is awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralf L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Property was as described. Had a great time. Great communication with the host would definitely stay here again. Thank you very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

👍

Very nice. Great stay
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#1 Choice

Lovely property. It is immaculate with all of the amenities you might want. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cape Coral Getaway

We had an amazing time at this beautiful vacation home! The pool was perfect for relaxing during the day, and we loved sunning by the canal and soaking in the hot tub in the evenings. Grilling outside and spending quality family time made it even more special. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Steve was a fantastic host—very responsive and a great communicator. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

It was a awesome home. It had absolutely everything you could need in it. Cleaning supplies, batteries, plastic bags, some condiments in fridge, pool floats, When I go back I will defiantly stay here again. The pool area is great, yard is landscaped higher so when sitting by pool you have a great view of the water. Would 100% recommend. Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic home in Cape Coral

Very pleasant and comfortable home. Plenty of space to share with visitors. Wonderful pool patio that is sunny all day. I used the bikes multiple times, there are many fun places to visit nearby. Very quiet location. Would highly recommend this home for families. Well stocked kitchen with pots, pans, dishes, spices. And the huge counter island is the perfect place to gather and enjoy time together.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It’s a Winner!

We stayed for 8 wonderful days. Everything anyone could ask for was included in the furnishings and kitchen supplies. But it was the outdoor lining space that was over the top! The lanai, pool, hot tub and dock on the canal were where we spent all our time. Hoping to go back next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation!

My wife and I had not been in this area of Florida for quite sometime. We enjoyed the beautiful house and the amenities. The pool and hot tub were Great! Even though we were not on the beach, we were able to take our grand-daughter to the beach a couple of days. The house was well equipped with all we needed. The owners were ready to help if we needed them as well. Overall we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dolphins in the backyard!

This was an amazing, well kept property. Great kitchen space for making meals with lots of spices, warm pool, hot tub, bikes and kayaks were in good condition, nice quiet neighborhood, and close to many attractions. Pool service and lawn care staff arrived without notice, but they were professional and friendly. Very attentive hosts. Only thing missing was a clock by the pool - but no biggie as we were on Florida time! Would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason Curtis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs AIr Conditioning attention

Home was great other than the AC!!! Cape Coral, Ft Myers Area is a warm weather destination. Upon check in homes interior temp was 80 degrees. Our first full night of sleep was how should I put it… sticky.!!! During daytime hours AC would not maintain what was selected on the thermostat. 68=73degs. We were afraid to put any more strain on an already subpar system for fear of AC breaking altogether. 73 ya your thinking wow what a baby!!! With 80% humidity not good!!! Other than that the house is as advertised. Little dated but pictures show that. Just needs a new air conditioner that’s all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2022
According to a Google search and checking with our technician, a general rule of thumb for home air conditioners is that the air should be about 15-20 degrees cooler than the air taken in. You didn't mention AC concerns during your stay or we would have had someone come check it out. Upon departure, when you told us the A/C might need servicing, we accessed the thermostat remotely and it was 92 degrees outside and 73 inside, which seems reasonable. Also, the AC was just serviced and recharged in mid-June. We, of course, hate that you were disappointed. We always hope our place is perfect for our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was evcellent
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

We had a great trip to Cape Coral. The house was very nice, pool was great, dock and tiki table even better. The owners were very responsive throughout the process. Highly recommend this property and owner.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Real Deal!

My husband and I stayed at Steve and Steph's home for a week. Everything from the reservation process (carried over from when the pandemic started and NYS had strict travel rules for us) to checking out on our last day was perfect! Steve and Steph are incredible hosts. They were so willing to work with us when we encountered travel restrictions in 2019 and then again this trip when our flight was cancelled and our arrival was delayed by a day due to having to have to drive from Buffalo. When we got to the house, we completely relaxed thanks to the beautiful setting! Whether you want to sit by the pool on the very comfortable furniture, relax on the beautiful dock, or even sit inside and lounge on the sectional watching tv, there is something for everyone!! We rented a 25' bowrider, which fit perfectly on the outside of the dock, and took daily rides, with the river being so close and easy to get to. The southern exposure made the pool superb for the sun lovers. We also used the bikes, beach chairs and umbrella. The kitchen is very well equipped and we used it and the grill for a few dinners. The house and all of the extras made for a perfect vacation!! We will definitely rent this house again!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edmund L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1598241

This is a beautiful place. Well equipped, and with more supplies than at any home we have stayed in for the last 6 years. The cable TV had way more channels than most rentals (for those rainy days). Having Roku in the bedrooms was also a surprise. Lots of linens, towels etc. Just a short hop to Walmart or Publix for food. We really enjoyed our time there and may stay again next year
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home

Our family group of four had a great time in this home. It is extremely clean and well-stocked with essentials, both in the kitchen and bath. The location on the canal was absolutely lovely, but the star of the property is really the private enclosed pool and hot tub, which we used every day.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

We really enjoyed our stay at this house. It was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was wet equipped and the kayaks and bikes were a plus. The Property Mangers (owners) were very responsive and great to deal with. Highly recommended!!! Thanks to Steve and Steph...
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Place to Stay

What a great place to stay in Cape Coral. First, the photos accurately reflect the house. The place was very clean which is important to us. The pool was great. The Tiki Bar area was a great place to sit and have morning coffee and lunch. This was the first time out of the many times we have stayed in Cape Coral that we saw a dolphin in the canal. Swam right by the dock. Neighborhood was nice and quiet. Absolutely recommend this house and host
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home

We loved staying here! It is a beautiful home and the pool area is so relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very nice place.

perfect for a family stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Steve Bourgeois

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We are a family of four who split time between Colorado and Florida. Since our kids are still in school and we enjoy being in the mountains during the winter, we have plenty of opportunity to share our piece of Cape Coral paradise with others year-round.

Why they chose this property

We love the open and comfortable feel of the home, the nice neighborhood and close proximity to the river.

What makes this property unique

This home has everything you need for an enjoyable stay!

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