10/10 Excellent
Lacy H.
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Lacy H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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The Hook Oar House - Waterfront Retreat with Private Boat Lifts - 2B/2B
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Saint James City, FL
- Sanibel Island Southern Beach
- Bowman's Beach
- Periwinkle Way
- Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)74 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
The Hook Oar House - Waterfront Retreat with Private Boat Lifts - 2B/2B
Escape to The Hook Oar House, your perfect waterfront retreat for fishing, kayaking, and boating in St. James City, Florida.
Our immaculate 2-bed/2-bath elevated home offers easy access to Pine Island Sound and plenty of fish to be caught and dolphins/manatees to see.
Relax on the spacious deck or in our clean and comfortable living space, complete with modern amenities. Our new lower-level apartment provides additional space and privacy. You are only a short drive from the best restaurants, attractions, and activities in the area. Book your stay now for the ultimate Florida boating and fishing experience!
Our immaculate 2-bed/2-bath elevated home offers easy access to Pine Island Sound and plenty of fish to be caught and dolphins/manatees to see.
Relax on the spacious deck or in our clean and comfortable living space, complete with modern amenities. Our new lower-level apartment provides additional space and privacy. You are only a short drive from the best restaurants, attractions, and activities in the area. Book your stay now for the ultimate Florida boating and fishing experience!
Property manager
Joey Gulino
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Saint James City
Saint James City is home to this holiday home. Calusa Heritage Trail and Royal Tee Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Tropical Breeze Fun Park and Bowland Coral Lanes. Sun Splash Water Park and Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation are also worth visiting.
Saint James City, FL
Getting around
Restaurants
- Phuzzy's Boat Shack - 5 min drive
- Doc Fords Rum Bar And - 70 min drive
- Low Key Tiki - 5 min drive
- Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen - 66 min drive
- Rosalita's Cantina Sanibel - 74 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Joey Gulino
After moving to Florida in 2021, I decided to get my real estate license and manage my families rental properties . Being able to be local for our guests has been a lot of fun and what makes living this vacation style life enjoyable .
Why they chose this property
The location of this property with its boat lifts and easy access to the Pine Island sound was the deciding factor for our choice of locations
What makes this property unique
Located at the end of a cul de sac makes this property private and quiet
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