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Piece of Paradise for All Seasons!!! Bring Your Boat!

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10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 484 sq m

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  • DryerDryerDryer
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  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
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St James City, FL
  • Popular LocationSanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center62 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanibel Island Southern Beach64 min drive
  • Popular LocationBowman's Beach78 min drive
  • AirportNaples, FL (APF-Naples Municipal)84 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

What an amazing place. We had such a wonderful time. It’s such a little slice of paradise. This cottage is decorated so ...
Cindy P.
Jan. 3, 2020

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Daybed Bedroom

Front Bedroom

Waterview Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Piece of Paradise for All Seasons!!! Bring Your Boat!

Castaway Cottage is waiting for you! Come enjoy fishing and boating, or just relax with a cocktail in the screened lanai, and watch the sunset. We are on the Henley Canal, less than five minutes away from open water. Property can accommodate boats up to 18 feet.

Our pet friendly 2.5 bedroom/1 bathroom/1 outside shower home is within walking or biking (bikes provided) distance to local bars and restaurants, as well as the general store, marinas and other necessities.

Hook up to Snook, Redfish, Tarpon and more. You can drop a line right from the dock (poles provided). Paddle the canal (kayak provided), boat to the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands (property can accommodate 18 foot boat; bring your own boat or rent nearby).

Do as much or as little as you like! Meet some new dolphin and manatee friends as they cruise the canal. Feed the resident catfish, go bird watching and find eagles, heron, egrets, owl and other winged island inhabitants. Encounter a coyote, boar or alligator.

If you would like to venture a bit further, the historic village of Matlacha offers art from local artists, shopping and even more bars and restaurants to explore.

Amenities:
Pet Friendly
Wifi & Roku TV
Central A/C
Outdoor Shower
Boat Lift
Screened Lanai with Tiki Bar
Washer/Dryer
Bikes
Fishing Poles
Beach Umbrella & Chairs
Engel Cooler
Tervis Tumblers
Linens Provided
Small Office with Color Printer
2.5 bedrooms (1 queen, 1 full and daybed with trundle) & 1 bathroom plus outside shower
Pine Island Community Pool

Property manager

Jen Firlings and Tim Smith

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
View out to Sanibel Isle and Fort Myers beach in distance
Waterfront House, 2 Bdr, 2 bath, Boat Lift, Trailer Parking, and 2 Kayaks
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, (77 reviews)
Waterfront House, 2 Bdr, 2 bath, Boat Lift, Trailer Parking, and 2 Kayaks

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
Waterfront home, children must be supervised

Events

No events allowed
Inviting a few guests over is fine :)

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
No more than 2 dogs. We have fenced yard.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, even in lanai. Owners have allergies.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Inviting a few guests over is fine :)
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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Saint James City

Located in Saint James City, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Little Smokehouse Key and Big Dead Key reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bowland Coral Lanes and Sun Splash Water Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St James City, FL

What's nearby

  • Key West Express - 57 min drive
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 62 min drive
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 64 min drive
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 66 min drive
  • Bowman's Beach - 78 min drive

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phuzzy's Boat Shack - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Doc Fords Rum Bar And - ‬68 min drive
  • Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen
  • ‪Low Key Tiki - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rosalita's Cantina Sanibel - ‬72 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P., Lancaster

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A slice of heavenly paradise!
What an amazing place. We had such a wonderful time. It’s such a little slice of paradise. This cottage is decorated so cute xoxox. And so much fun to launch our boat right from our own private dock. Jenn and Tim are amazing hosts. Can’t wait to come back! So sad to leave and go back to reality ❤️
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures do nothing for this house! It was way prettier than any of the pictures!!
Everybody in the area was really nice.. property manager was there with any question including where to eat and what to go visit! Thank you so much!!! We had an awesome time
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy & comfortable!
We had a wonderful stay from the minute we arrived! The house is cozy and charming! The owners were attentive and we’re always there if we had questions! They were informative and you can tell they really love the house and it shows because of how well it is maintained! Tim and jennifer were wonderful to rent from and it was the best trip we have had in years! We cannot wait to go back! If you are looking for a cozy and quiet place to stay...look no further! Thanks again Tim and jennifer! Best week ever!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great location and has a boat dock. Very close to restaurants and marina.
Jen and Tim were great and very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jen Firlings and Tim Smith

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Jen and Tim live on Long Island, and love to sneak down to Castaway Cottage when the property is not being enjoyed by others. They will do everything they can to make your stay memorable and enjoyable.

Languages:

English
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