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The Crab Shack - Fully-equipped and Updated 2-bedroom Waterfront Vacation Rental
Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Matlacha, FL
- Place, Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens3 min walk
- Place, Matlacha Bridge9 min walk
- Place, Griffen American Center for Haitian Art14 min walk
- Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
guest bedroom
1 Queen Bed
master
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
The Crab Shack - Fully-equipped and Updated 2-bedroom Waterfront Vacation Rental
* We survived IAN, we have completely remodeled and are back to being fully functional. **
Get away to the Crab Shack, a waterfront hideaway on beautiful Matlacha Island. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, large screened in patio with a Smart TV, gas grill, washer/dryer and private dock with complimentary use of kayaks !
The Crab Shack is a 2 bedroom waterfront vacation rental! Newly renovated bathroom and pristine kitchen appliances making staying a pleasure. An outdoor screened in patio has a smart TV and a new gas grill, perfect for grilling burgers - or today's catch! Enjoy the local art scene, eat at famous restaurants, and recharge on the water. Whether you're on Matlacha for the wildlife - or to get away from your wild life - the Crab Shack is the perfect place to hang your hat! Please be aware that we do store our personal boat on a lift behind the house. If you are bringing a boat and would like to rent a boat slip, we recommend The Olde Fish House Marina, conveniently located walking distance next door.
This island is known for it's ability to take you away from the hustle and bustle of life, reconnect you with nature, and provide the kayaking, fishing, and weather you need to recharge your soul. A vibrant and growing art scene, as well as the Historic Matlacha Fishing Village (where this unit is located) make for a fun trip. Even though Matlacha doesn't have beaches the way Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach do, trips to visit nearby beaches make a perfect day trip (an average 45 minutes by car). We look forward to hosting you in our fun and laid back island vacation home!
Get away to the Crab Shack, a waterfront hideaway on beautiful Matlacha Island. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, large screened in patio with a Smart TV, gas grill, washer/dryer and private dock with complimentary use of kayaks !
The Crab Shack is a 2 bedroom waterfront vacation rental! Newly renovated bathroom and pristine kitchen appliances making staying a pleasure. An outdoor screened in patio has a smart TV and a new gas grill, perfect for grilling burgers - or today's catch! Enjoy the local art scene, eat at famous restaurants, and recharge on the water. Whether you're on Matlacha for the wildlife - or to get away from your wild life - the Crab Shack is the perfect place to hang your hat! Please be aware that we do store our personal boat on a lift behind the house. If you are bringing a boat and would like to rent a boat slip, we recommend The Olde Fish House Marina, conveniently located walking distance next door.
This island is known for it's ability to take you away from the hustle and bustle of life, reconnect you with nature, and provide the kayaking, fishing, and weather you need to recharge your soul. A vibrant and growing art scene, as well as the Historic Matlacha Fishing Village (where this unit is located) make for a fun trip. Even though Matlacha doesn't have beaches the way Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach do, trips to visit nearby beaches make a perfect day trip (an average 45 minutes by car). We look forward to hosting you in our fun and laid back island vacation home!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Matlacha
Located in Matlacha, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens and Griffen American Center for Haitian Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Royal Tee Golf Club and Tropical Breeze Fun Park. Bowland Coral Lanes and Mike Greenwell's Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park are also worth visiting. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Matlacha, FL
What's nearby
- Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Matlacha Bridge - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Griffen American Center for Haitian Art - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Sirenia Vista - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
- Key West Express - 42 min drive - 38.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Starbucks - 9 min drive
- 7-Eleven - 6 min drive
- Circle K - 6 min drive
- Miceli's Restaurant - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Heather Ames
Hello! We are an adventurous family of 5 that loves to travel and have fun! We knew instantly when we found Matlacha Island that it was a perfect fit for us ! We fell in love with the laid back island vibe, live music, cold drinks, boating, fishing and amazing fresh sea food! We know that you will enjoy island life as much as we do! We look forward to hosting you in our fun and laid back island home !
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