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Serenity Bay Studio #3

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A waterfront property with a house, palm trees, and outdoor seating by the water.
A fenced area with a statue of a woman in a green dress sitting on a stone bench by a calm lake.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shelves above the toilet.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Matlacha Bridge
Sleeps 2•1 bedroom

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Cape Coral, FL
  • Place, Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Matlacha Bridge
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Griffen American Center for Haitian Art
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Serenity Bay Studio #3

In addition to the Big House on our property, we have a 4-plex, with four studio apartments. Two face the water, two face the street. Serenity #3 is a water facing one bedroom studio apartment. With a king sized bed, kitchen with large convection oven, two burner cook-top, microwave, toaster and coffee pot. A bathroom with an over-sized stall shower. Relax and watch the gorgeous sunset from your deck, just steps away from the sea wall and fire pit. This unit is about 250 sq. ft. Includes towels, linens, dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans. Air condition is through a wall unit. 24-inch Smart tv, with commercial free Hulu Plus. NBC, ABC, and CBS as well as local channels via antennae. No cable in the fourplex, only in the Big House, which is listed as Serenity Bay.
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside. Not in the rooms.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 979297vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Matlacha

Located in Matlacha, this apartment is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rotary Park Environmental Center and Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, while Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens are cultural highlights. Tropical Breeze Fun Park and Bowlero Coral are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Cape Coral, FL

What's nearby

  • Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Matlacha Bridge - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Griffen American Center for Haitian Art - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • JetBlue Park at Fenway South - 45 min drive - 52.3 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 57 min drive - 59.3 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Miceli's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yucatan Waterfront - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity Bay Studio #3 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serenity Bay Studio #3?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity Bay Studio #3?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity Bay Studio #3?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity Bay Studio #3 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens and Matlacha Bridge. Sirenia Vista and Museum of the Islands are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Matlacha in 3 Days

It was a great location. Walking distance to all the shops and many of the restaurants. The info book in the room was immensely helpful. I made a list of all the places I wanted to see in the time I had and then followed that list. I was pleasantly surprised by being right on the water in this unit. If interested in history I recommend the Museum of the Islands in Pine City
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen S.

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

Unique Experience

Overall, we loved Sharon's property. The studio room was exactly as pictured, with a small kitchenette. The bed was VERY comfortable. We enjoyed use of the kayaks and the beach chairs. My husband caught Mangrove Snappers off the dock. Matlacha is a darling community with art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. My favorites were Leoma Lovegrove's Gallery and Wildchild Gallery. Sharon and her husband were very responsive to a few maintenance issues we had. My only challenge in this area were the no-see-um insects. Due to the mangroves, they are prevalent at dusk, and I have a strong reaction to them.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for the positive feedback. It was our pleasure. Sharon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marsha K.

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

Charming Place

Charming and clean. Great location...loved the water views. There was a bit of a snag with check in, but Sharon took care of it immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2022
Thank you for the positive feedback. I'm sorry for your check in issue, but glad I could handle it for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

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

We enjoyed our stay . The owners were great .

We would rent again from Sharon . We loved Matlacha and the view was spectacular .
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. I'm glad you had a nice time at Serenity Bay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Peaceful mornings on the water!

Sharon the owner was excellent and wanted to know if we found any problems from the start. It was so peaceful and relaxing to enjoy our mornings sitting at the waters edge and waiting for the dolphins to come by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We hope to have you back. Sharon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Beautiful water view - relaxing town - great restaurants

We stayed in unit 3, we had a great view of the water. The unit had everything we needed. There is a lot of traffic in town but it quiets down significantly at night so it wasn’t an issue at at for sleeping. Sharon is very helpful if there’s anything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. The traffic drops down dramatically in April and is super quiet until January.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donna K.

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

Nice!

Did have two experiences with a cockroach- first day and last day. Said they had sprayed for them. Fun people for neighbors!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2021
Hi, thank you for your feedback. But please, cockroach?!? I explained that they are palmetto bugs, they live in Palm trees, are twice the size of a cockroach, and sometimes they make their way inside sometimes but will die because we DO have pest control. We DO NOT have cockroaches AT ALL! We are a super clean property and have pest control because Florida is full of all sorts of bugs. Cockroaches are an infestation of roaches in places that are dirty. Reviews are everything to us, stating we have cockroaches is cruel and unnecessary, and down right FALSE!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terence M.

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

Great little getaway

Matlacha is known for cute little bungalows...and this fits the bill! Nice place on the water & walking distance from everything. Sharon was great and everything went smoothly.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2020
Thank you for the positive feedback! It was our pleasure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

julie r.

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

Retreat and close to everything!

Sharon is a wonderful host and property owner. Super responsive to any request. The unit is well furnished and super clean, as are the grounds. Kayaks a great plus!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2020
Thank you for the positive feedback. We hope to see you again someday. Sharon

About the host

Hosted by Sharon Ihlefeld

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My Dad and Mom purchased this property to be used as a family spot for our large family. My Mom spent winters out here with my Dad, eventually, they began renting rooms. My Mom passed away in 2009 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. I had been living in Northern Ca. for over 15 years, had gone to Chiropractic school in San Jose. After graduating, I settled into a Chiropractic practice in Los Gatos, CA. I delivered my daughter 4 days after my Mom passed away, and with the support of my husband, decided to close my practice and move closer to my fou sisters. My husband and I came to Matlacha, to help my Dad run his motel without my Mom. My Dad finally made the decision to move onto a new chapter in his life and put Serenity Bay up for sale. By that time I had fallen in love with the area were living in Bokeelia. I purchased the motel from my Dad in September 2016. My Mom is with me watching me carry on her vision of Serenity Bay. I still intend to get back to Chiropractic and will ultimately try to open my practice here.

What makes this property unique

Our property is unique in that it has one of the best views on the island, as well as a spectacular sunset view. The waters off our sea-wall are quiet, little to no boat traffic, no other people staring back at you from other properties, just water and mangroves as far as you can see. This allows for plenty of wildlife sightings. It is also in walking distance to just about everything.

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