Villa Barbara - Elegant Gulf-access home w/electric-heated pool and spa - SWFL Rentals
Electric Usage: A utility fee is calculated based on the average electrical usage for the house and is automatically included in your total. PLEASE NOTE: Excessive electric usage may be considered mistreatment of the home and will be deducted from your security deposit.
Villa Barbara is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom property on a direct gulf access canal (6 minutes/.5 miles by boat) with an electric heated pool and spa. This home sleeps a maximum of 6 guests (including children) and is not pet friendly. Please note that the boat lift is NOT available for guest use.
· · · · · PROPERTY PERKS · · · · · - Bicycles - High chair - Direct gulf access (6 minutes/.5 miles by boat to open water) - Fire pit
· · · · · LOCATION · · · · · - Located in Southwest Cape Coral - Close to Rotary Park - Close to Four Freedoms Park - A short drive to Cape Coral Bridge, which leads you to Fort Myers/Fort Myers Beach - Close to "downtown" Cape Coral with locally owned shops, bars and restaurants
· · · · · LIVING AREAS · · · · · - Flat-screen TV - Comfortable seating
· · · · · KITCHEN & DINING · · · · · - Fully equipped - Dining area with seating for 6 - Additional room for 4 at the breakfast bar in the kitchen
· · · · · BEDROOMS · · · · · - Primary Bedroom: King bed, sliders to the pool & flat-screen TV - 2 Guest Bedrooms: 1st has a King bed & flat-screen TV, the 2nd has a King bed, sliders to the pool & flat-screen TV
· · · · · OUTDOOR LIVING · · · · · - Electric heated pool & spa - Eastern pool exposure - Bar area with room for 4 - Sun loungers - Grill - Propane heater - Propane fire pit - Hammock - Boat dock with seating (boat lift is NOT available for guest use)
· · · · · THIS HOUSE IS GREAT FOR · · · · · Avid boaters looking for quick access to open water and a modern, spacious property
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Cape Coral
Located in Caloosahatchee, a neighbourhood in Cape Coral, this villa is near theme parks and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Estero Boulevard Beach and Sanibel Island Southern Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express.
Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at JetBlue Park at Fenway South or FastTrax Fort Myers. With jet skiing, kayaking and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Veterans Foundation Headquarters - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Yacht Club Community Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
Hospital del Prado - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
Dolphin Marina - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Back Streets Sports Bar - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Stuff A Bagel - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa Barbara - Elegant Gulf-access home w/electric-heated pool and spa - SWFL Rentals have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa Barbara - Elegant Gulf-access home w/electric-heated pool and spa - SWFL Rentals?
As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Barbara - Elegant Gulf-access home w/electric-heated pool and spa - SWFL Rentals on 25 May 2026 start from £209, 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 Villa Barbara - Elegant Gulf-access home w/electric-heated pool and spa - SWFL Rentals pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa Barbara - Elegant Gulf-access home w/electric-heated pool and spa - SWFL Rentals?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa Barbara - Elegant Gulf-access home w/electric-heated pool and spa - SWFL Rentals?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa Barbara - Elegant Gulf-access home w/electric-heated pool and spa - SWFL Rentals?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Villa Barbara - Elegant Gulf-access home w/electric-heated pool and spa - SWFL Rentals located?
Located in Caloosahatchee, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Yacht Club Community Park and Veterans Foundation Headquarters. Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach and Hospital del Prado are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We invited friends to spend a week boating in Cape Coral and this house was perfect! Pool and hot tub were great and the location was close to the river. We rented a boat so the dock on the canal was terrific, and the outdoor grill and fire pit got lots of use. Thanks for a wonderful week!
Kimberly L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gary B.
27 May 2025
5 Stars
An overall very good experience. The house was clean and well taken care of, and there were no negative items that effected my stay.
Denny was responsive and helpful with local knowledge and restaurants to check out.
Overall, an excellent house, as advertised, and we would rent Villa Barbara again.
We had a great stay at this lovely home! The location is prime, especially if you are boating. Only a 10” ride to the river. The lanai and pool were great as well as the outdoor kitchen! We hope to go back!
This is how a rental should be done. Extremely clean and well organized. Everything well explained and actually working. You can’t go wrong with the property
House was beautiful. Communication with agent went very smoothly. However, the outdoor patio and pool area was absolutely amazing! Pool cleaning team perfect 5 stars!
gerri l.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Scot V.
12 May 2025
Vacation in Paradise
Loved the pool! We have been renting with VRBO and others for 12 years. This is the first rental with Southwest Florida Vacation Rentals. I would absolutely rent with them again. The property is very well managed and set up for vacation rental. Light switches were well labeled, there was a binder in the house that went over everything and how things were operated. This was the first time a representative from the property management met with us personally after we arrived. Denny, you were very helpful. Thanks!
This is our 4th year in Cape Coral so we enjoy this area a lot. The interior living space and outdoor lanai are open and beautiful. Two of the bedrooms have a jack & jill-style bathroom which would be good for multiple kids. The house is really nice and on a cul-de-sac which was also nice for our young daughter to ride her bike & scooter. If you are doing a winter rental here you need to understand the pool/ hot tub heater. The hot tub and pool share a 'heater' which means you can only heat one or the other. It takes an 1.5 hours for the hot tub to get a hot and the pool never gets warm enough to swim because they only run the heater 12 hours a day so it can never catch up. The property management company did not make that clear before booking so we were disappointed. I just want to make sure future families understand that because it can really impact your trip if you are going in the colder months. Overall, it was a beautiful home & the property management company was very responsive.
The property was very much what we had expected to find based on the listing. The home has a very nice layout and a great separation of the master and the other 2 bedrooms. Great access to the pool/lanai area from 4 access points. The full wall sliding glass doors makes for an incredible "endless" space from outdoors to indoors. We enjoyed the fire pit every evening and the lighting system around the pool was fun to watch. Did I happen to mention that we enjoyed our stay here??
We totally enjoyed our stay at the Villa. . Had a small problem with hot tub but it was addressed immediately. We rented a boat for a couple of days. Location for boating is ideal. Best part of the house is the outdoor area. We spent almost all our waking hours out there. We would definitely come back!
My husband I enjoyed one week in Villa Barbara! The pool area was used everyday and we loved it! The kitchen and living room space was very nicely set up as well. The bedding in the master bedroom could have been a bit nicer quality than what was provided, but overall we had a wonderful time in the house!
This home was so perfect for us - beautiful decor and furnishings, great open layout, plenty of towels and kitchen needs, amazing private outdoor living space and so nice to have a boat dock right there to use for our boat rental. I was so sad to leave this amazing home! Great location close to main water for boating and close to restaurants and grocery stores for anything you need!
Gorgeous house, very clean and modern. Everything you can think of is there! Also very convenient location close to all restaurants and activities! Would definitely stay there again💕
Absolutely awesome house. I almost didn’t want to write this review so we can keep it a hidden gem for ourselves!! Fantastic layout, amazing lanai and all the amenities you’d ever want. We will definitely stay here again! Only downside is the property management company doesn’t know a ton about what’s there and isn’t, there were cooking oils, spices and a lot more toilet paper than they tell you there is 🙂
We chose Villa Barbara based upon photos of the lanai and pool. We weren’t disappointed. We wanted to enjoy a relaxing time with our family in the Florida sunshine lounging around the pool. Villa Barbara met our expectations perfectly!
My husband and I loved this house and the amenities. We didn’t go anywhere in 2020 to stay safe for our jobs which were VERY stressful last year. The pictures do not do justice! The neighbors were great! There are great restaurants just within 5 miles or less! Denny was very nice to work with as well. We highly recommend staying at this home!
My family and I loved staying at this gorgeous Cape Coral home! The check in was easy. The owners were really nice and informative. The house is in a great location to explore Sanibel Island and Ft. Myers. We loved the hot tub and the pool! The house is very clean and decorated beautifully. My family and I are looking forward to staying at this house in the future. I highly recommend this property!
Laura H.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021
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