Manatee House Tropical Retreat *ONLY BOOKING FOR CONTRACTORS AT THIS TIME*

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Entire home

Large heated screened in private pool with sun shelf.

Aerial view of wide direct access canal that house is on.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Saint James City, FL

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)50 min drive
Key West Express52 min drive
Sanibel Island Southern Beach61 min drive
Captiva Beach86 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Den

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom .5

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Manatee House Tropical Retreat ONLY BOOKING FOR CONTRACTORS AT THIS TIME

Welcome to our Ultimate Vacation Getaway in a quiet friendly neighborhood located on a wide direct Gulf Access canal. Enjoy the screened in heated pool whether swimming or just lounging out on the sun shelf which also serves as a great play area in the water for kids. If coming by boat or plan on renting a boat once your here, you will have access to a covered boat lift or 80’ of dockage behind the lift. If fishing is for you, you will love fishing right off the dock or you can just enjoy the sunset while you watch the dolphins and manatees cruise on down the canal. We are a quick enjoyable boat ride away from local restaurants and beaches on Sanibel, Captiva, Fort Myers along with all of the other beautiful islands that surround us. The island provides local shops, restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies as well as other places to fit everyone’s needs. Once inside, you will find 4 bedrooms plus a den along with 3 full bathrooms and a half bath. Enjoy our large open kitchen with large island to make gatherings extra special. This house is set up to make memories in and has everything you will need once you arrive. All travelers will have access to the PRIVATE boat ramp located on Manatee Dr. for those that want to bring their boat on a trailer. There is also plenty of parking for vehicles, boat trailers and even RV’s.

Property manager

Daniel Rouah

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock

About the area

Saint James City

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Manatee Bay, a neighbourhood in Saint James City. Calusa Heritage Trail and Royal Tee Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Goodwins Island and Lee Island. Travelling with kids? Consider Bowland Coral Lanes and Mike Greenwell's Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Saint James City, FL

What's nearby

Tarpon Point - 38 min drive
Key West Express - 52 min drive
Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 61 min drive
Bowman's Beach - 73 min drive
Captiva Beach - 86 min drive

Getting around

Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

Overtime Sports Bar - 31 min drive
Lobster Lady Seafood Market & Bistro - 31 min drive
McDonald's - 31 min drive
Rumrunners At Cape Harbour - 33 min drive
Phuzzy's Boat Shack - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Manatee House Tropical Retreat *ONLY BOOKING FOR CONTRACTORS AT THIS TIME* have a pool?

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

Is Manatee House Tropical Retreat *ONLY BOOKING FOR CONTRACTORS AT THIS TIME* pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Manatee House Tropical Retreat *ONLY BOOKING FOR CONTRACTORS AT THIS TIME*?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manatee House Tropical Retreat *ONLY BOOKING FOR CONTRACTORS AT THIS TIME*?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Manatee House Tropical Retreat *ONLY BOOKING FOR CONTRACTORS AT THIS TIME* located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Museum of the Islands, Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens and Koucky Gardens & Gallery. Griffen American Center for Haitian Art and Randell Research Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

25 July 2022

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

Our yearly family vacation at the Manatee Bay House in Pine Island

This is our second year staying at the Manatee Bay House. It has plenty of room for our large family, our dogs and boats. We cook almost all of our meals in the extra large kitchen and it was complete with everything we needed to do that. We just bought the food. We played board games on the large dining room table in the evenings. The outside pool was great for cooling off in after a long day fishing or cruising around in our boats. Our guys caught their limit of trout everyday. Daniel the property manager was always quick to respond to any questions we had. We had a wonderful family vacation at the Manatee Bay House. God willing, we will go back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jake w.

22 June 2022

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

Summer Vacation

Great house for fun in the sun. Enjoyed fishing off the dock with the grandkids and fishing the channels for snappers. Kids enjoyed the kayaks too. The pool area is wonderful for relaxing after a day on the boat. Daniel is a great host and is quick to respond to any issues you may have. The house has lots of great ammenities which is a rare find for a vacation rental. Just be sure everyone in your party can handle going up and down stairs. The pool and garage are the only thing at ground level. If you do bring your boat and are not familiar with the waterways, ask a local. Most will be happy to share the quickest ways to get around. Try Blue Dog for lunch or dinner too. Had a great time.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

29 Apr 2022

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

What a great trip. Boating, Fishing, Pool time, Biking, Kayaking and family time.

This was a different type of vacation then we normally do however it was a pleasure to mix things up. Danny was great in making sure we had everything needed plus knew some great spots to visit. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The pool was great and we took advantage of renting a pontoon boat (Patriot Rentals) which was delivered right to the dock for us. The house has many items to enjoy which includes: 3 Kayak's , 4-5 fishing poles , 2 bikes, Corn hole boards and tons of board games. We ventured off to Fort Myers for a fishing charter one of the days as well (Caption Tony's). Fishing right off the dock, you will catch and release so many fish just there. None for dinner but just for enjoyment. Be careful not to grab the Catfish as they have a back spine that could get you. The only thing to note is while there is grocery stores close (Winn-Dixie is 5 mins down the road and Public's is 7 mins), the cost of food is certainly much higher then most places in the country so budget for that increase. Other activities are 20-50 mins away from the house but that is not a negative at all. I would recommend Danny and this home to everyone!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy J., Minnesota

8 Apr 2022

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

Great Communication, Clean, and Comfy!

We enjoyed our stay at the Manatee House. Danny was very helpful answering questions before our arrival, with local recommendations while we were there, and fast to respond when a door handle was not cooperating with us. (He came to replace it the same day. ) We enjoyed watching the birds, manatee, and jumping fish in the canal. We liked the comfy beds, the game room, and that there was a bluetooth speaker in the pool area. We also liked that non-perishable items like shampoo, coffee, and plastic wrap) left from previous guests were there. We like to go to a new place every year, but if we return to Pine Island we would stay at the Manatee House again!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eshauna S.

5 Apr 2022

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

Memories Made at Manatee House!

Wonderful experience staying at the Manatee House! We were a group of two families totaling 7 people, including three pre-teenagers. We made great memories during our Spring Break week staying at this home. The house was very well-maintained, spacious and clean. The owner was extremely responsive and went above and beyond to answer questions and provide recommendations. The house is very well-stocked with bbq grills, bikes, fishing equipment, kayaks and more —pretty much anything and everything that you need to enjoy Pine Island to the fullest. The pool was a big hit with the kids, we caught surprisingly large fish off of the backyard dock and experienced a manatee sighting! Great day trips to Sanibel and Captiva and easy drive to Matlacha which consisted of cute waterfront restaurants and shops. Nice, quiet neighborhood and easy drive to and from the airport. If we ever return, we would definitely rent a boat to explore the island even further. We highly recommend this home and Pine Island and give the owners five stars!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022