VACATION at the BEACH - 9th floor luxury views of Gulf of America & Estero Bay

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A beachside lounge with blue cushioned chairs and a glass railing overlooking the beach.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a built-in oven, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher.
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a palm tree.
A gated entrance to a residential complex named "Island Winds" with a clear sky above.
A dining area with a table and four chairs, a lamp, a plant, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Santini Marina Shopping Plaza

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness center

Explore the area

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Fort Myers Beach, FL
  • Place, Castle Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santini Marina Shopping Plaza
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sterling Ave Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Fort Myers Beach

Located on the beach, this condo is in South Island, a neighborhood in Fort Myers Beach. While the natural beauty of Bonita Springs Public Beach and Barefoot Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Key West Express. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Hertz Arena or JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Fort Myers Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Castle Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santini Marina Shopping Plaza - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sterling Ave Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Estero Boulevard Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Bunche Beach - 27 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parrot Key Caribbean Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shamrock Irish Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Junkanoo Below Deck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪MoJoe's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Moms Restaurant Fort Myers Beach - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does VACATION at the BEACH - 9th floor luxury views of Gulf of America & Estero Bay have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at VACATION at the BEACH - 9th floor luxury views of Gulf of America & Estero Bay?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at VACATION at the BEACH - 9th floor luxury views of Gulf of America & Estero Bay on Nov 1, 2026 start from $230, 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 VACATION at the BEACH - 9th floor luxury views of Gulf of America & Estero Bay 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 VACATION at the BEACH - 9th floor luxury views of Gulf of America & Estero Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at VACATION at the BEACH - 9th floor luxury views of Gulf of America & Estero Bay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is VACATION at the BEACH - 9th floor luxury views of Gulf of America & Estero Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Island condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Castle Beach and Santini Marina Shopping Plaza. Sterling Ave Beach and Estero Boulevard Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time staying in this unit. It is well kept and kitchen comes with everything needed for cooking meals. Host communicated well.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the place! It was so clean! Host was amazing. Highly recommend it! It had everything we needed as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Condo had everything you could think of from spices in the kitchen, soap powder in the laundry, chairs for the beach. Very clean and beautifully decorated. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just returned from this property and already missing it. The unit was very clean and well decorated, Linens and towels were clean and plentiful. The carpet was plush and clean. Very well stocked with everything you may need to cook in the kitchen. There was also a closet for of beach gear, chairs, toys. The property was very clean and smelled good everywhere. Even the communal bathroom. The beach was beautiful and so many amazing shells. The view from the unit was amazing. Not too far of a drive to the restaurant areas, 10-15 minutes by car, my kids took beach bikes from the unit to the downtown area every night. We felt very safe here. Fantastic communication with the owners. Overall, I would definitely book this unit again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely condo with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Laura was attentive to our calls the few times we reached out to her. The property, location and beach were all perfect.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo building is great. The location and beach is what you’d want for a personal or family vacation. It’s very well maintained and has well thought amenities. The rental unit is clean and well organized. The hosts were very thoughtful, welcoming, and friendly.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2026
We are very grateful you chose to rent with us. I hope your stay was everything you expected. We love happy renters. Blessings, The Goetz Family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a wonderful 2 week vacation at this lovely condo. The accommodations are very clean and comfortable, kitchen very well equipped, and the beach chairs, towels and toys were greatly appreciated. We enjoyed the beautiful sunsets every night on the beach and porch. Island Winds is ideally located by restaurants (we enjoy Legno Italian Kitchen and Junkanoo), Publix is very convenient and there is a farmers market close by. The condo’s heated pool is kept at the perfect temp. The atmosphere around the condo property is welcoming and friendly and we enjoyed the many get togethers with other condo guests. Both Laura and Nathan are great hosts and communicated with us thru out. For guests with children the Fort Myers Beach library is terrific. We will certainly be back!
Island Winds is right on the beach on the “quieter” end of the island.
One has a wonderful view from the condo and lanai. You can check pool and watch sun set.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't say enough good things about this property and the owners who we were in communication with the entireProcess. Our family of 4 was in town for aBaseball tournament and we wanted a placeOn the beach. The condo was very spacious, clean and top notch. Loved the area as well. There may be a lot of places to choose from but if you want a can't miss condo.... this is the one you want to spend your family vacation in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect

This was the PERFECT place . Absolutely gorgeous condo, amazing owners , great location. The unit had everything we needed and more . Thanks so much , we will definitely be back .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 5, 2021
Thank you so much! We loved having you as our guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The location is lovely. Bay on one side, beach on the other. The unit has a beautiful updated kitchen. The rooms are nicely appointed. South end of the island, so not so much traffic and noise. Gorgeous beachfront. Everything you could ask for.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thank you so much for your review. We are so happy that you had a great time. Please let us know when we can book your next stay. We will be happy to have you back..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

You need too stay at this condo!!!

This condo was exactly the perfect location for a relaxing beach vacation! Right on the beach. Beautiful pool. Amazing view. Clean and organized. Incredible communication with host. Short drive to restaurants and other activities. The condo was stocked with everything you might need for a day at the beach…beach umbrella, towels, sand toys, beach chairs, beach bags to help haul everything down and back. So amazing! Kitchen was stocked with everything needed to feed our fam when we just wanted to stay in. We loved our stay! We will be back you need to stay here!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant winter getaway at lovely beach-front condo

We enjoyed a nice two-week stay at this condo. The building is right on a beautiful white sand beach that is easy to walk along, play on, soak up the sun, and enjoy the waves. The unit is on the side of the building such that two lanais overlook the pool and see the ocean toward the front and one lanai looks across the road and toward the bay. There were comfortable chairs and tables on the lanai making them enjoyable, however at times the air conditioner noise was a bit loud and with the beach set-back it was harder to hear the waves. Most of the condo was lovely and relaxing with a very well done beach theme. The kitchen was amazing - one of the most beautiful and functional kitchens I've ever seen or utilized (including my own). The master bedroom and master bath could use a refresh and updated decorating to be more consistent with the rest of the condo. In some regards the condo was well stocked with spices, coffee filters, beach play toys, and other items from other travelers. We were a little disappointed with the limited/lacking quantity of some basic supplies we expected to be there (toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dish soap, hand washing soap in the guest bath). These are items that rental condos we've stayed in before had furnished and that we furnished when we owned a rental condo. During our two-week stay we needed to purchase all of these. There was dishwasher detergent and we knew to bring our own shampoo, conditioner, and shower/bath wash. The location was on the quieter end of the Ft. Myers Beach island. While there were limited restaurants nearby, there was a Publix grocery store within one mile so we ate in quite a bit. We enjoyed nearby Lovers Key State Park and took the Key West boat shuttle also. There is road construction on the main drag which did slow down traffic at times. The owner, Nathan, was very responsive to our communication. We had a slight miscommunication between him, the cleaning lady, and us when we checked out, but Nathan worked with us to resolve this. I would recommend immediately contacting him about any concerns as opposed to expecting the cleaning lady to relay an accurate message. Overall, we would recommend this condo and will consider staying there again. It is a lovely unit, complex, and area overall.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thank you for your review. It is great to hear that you might be coming back to enjoy another stay at the beach. After reading your review, I checked with our cleaning service, and she said that her policy is to leave 4 rolls of toilet paper, 2 roles of paper towels, and 7 garbage bags in the condo, for new guest arrival. After that, each guest is expected to purchase any additional supplies they may want to use during their stay. Thanks again for your feedback. It is always appreciated. Nathan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time we stayed at this particular and unit. The hosts are wonderful, true to their word and have a beautiful place for you to feel comfortable and at home as soon as you walk through the door. We will be staying here again and I highly recommend everyone to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely loved this property.

Owners were great. Condo had everything you could ask for. The only thing I can add is if you like to sleep cold take a fan. The master bedroom gets a little warm during the night. Everything else was perfect we will be renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time on the beach. FMB.

Beautiful condo, clean and well supplied with all the amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Condo

This was such a great experience. The condo was just as expected. It was clean and the perfect size for a family of 4. Loved that there was a washer & dryer so we didn't have to over pack for our beach vacay. There were plenty of bath towels and beach towels to use. The communication with the owners was superior. Easy check in and out. If I had to complain, it would be the master bedroom was a little warmer then the rest of the condo and the water temp in the master bath is set to warm. This would not stop me from renting again or recommending to someone else.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Getaway

Our family enjoyed our visit and will be back again soon. We have stayed at many places along the beach but this one ranks at the top. Great location and all the amenities included were fantastic - much more than expected. Owners were always kind and highly responsive. A truly enjoyable, carefree vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10 stars!

This is just what a beach vacation should be in my opinion! The condo was lovely- beautiful views of the ocean and the bay. Right on the beach! Shells everywhere! The kitchen was awesome - so well equipped! Pool and hot tub were awesome also! The only thing that could be better - the twin beds were a little too hard but we used the pull out couch instead so it was fine! We loved staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful condo on the beach!

Condo was perfect in all ways. Very well stocked in the kitchen, bathrooms and beach items. Pictures were accurate on the inside and outside. Location was perfect..walk out to the beach with no steps. Definitely will come back to this beach and this condo. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation spot

Great condo for a relaxing time at the beach. Beautiful property that has everything you need for your stay. Owners were great to work with and very responsive. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such A Great Time!!!

The pictures simply do not do this location justice. We had an excellent time and could not have been happier with our decision to stay at this condo. We can’t wait to book our vacation for next year at the same condo. The owners have thought of everything including an entire closet of beach chairs and toys and coolers as well as an entire cupboard full of games for the entire family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Review of 901

The owner lied to me. I stopped by the property to get the lay of the land and some big fat jerk claiming to be the head of the owners association turned me away and offered no resolve for my questions. Also, the owner of our condo told me the group ahead of us was departing on Friday and that we could get in Friday after the cleaning people finished. She later changed her tune and Tod me that I misunderstood her, which was a lie
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great unit

Loved the unit, enjoyed the pool and the spa. Close to many restaurants.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Condo

The condo was absolutely beautiful with wonderful views of the beach and sunsets, the property was immaculate when we walked in. Will definitely come back for a return visit.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome 😎

We absolutely loved our stay at Island Winds.... my brother and his family and another couple also were there at the same time ..... we’ve been to Florida to vacation 7 times and this place was by far our most favorite place .... very clean and nice
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021
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