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5 STAR Beach Vacation on Destination Chanel 300 steps to the BEACH

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Back Bay side of Island Time
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View to the Gulf
The BEACH is the STAR Attraction
Bonita Beach`s Beautiful White Sand

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Bonita Springs, FL
  • Place, Bonita Springs Public Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Hickory Island Beach Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bonita Beach Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 STAR Beach Vacation on Destination Chanel 300 steps to the BEACH

Island Time is nestled in the picturesque Bonita Beach. This 7,200 SF sanctuary offers a stunning 800 SF rooftop deck, complete with 12 deck chairs, a fire pit, a hot tub with LED lights, Bluetooth speakers, and panoramic 360-degree views of both the Gulf and back bay waters. Watch the magical sunsets and sunrises, truly a sight to behold from the best vantage point in the home!
The home boasts 2,400 SF of elevated decks and a 2 ½ story cage over the unique pool and spa area, offering an additional 1,300 SF of outdoor living space. The spacious yard features a beach sand volleyball/badminton court and an 8ft x 8ft chess/checkers board that will entice the kids away from the beautiful white sugar sand beach, just a 550 ft walk away. The BEACH is the star attraction—calm, warm water, with dolphins playing as you relax.
Perfectly designed for family gatherings, Island Time has cozy corners for personal reflection and spacious areas for larger celebrations. The kids can enjoy the game room, while adults gather in the entertainment room, featuring a wet bar and high-top tables for 8, with additional seating for 12 when the room is opened to the deck. There are 5 large decks, plus 4 private bedroom balconies for a variety of gathering spots. Two fire pits and an outdoor fireplace ensure everyone has a perfect spot to enjoy tall tales under the stars.
The gourmet kitchen is a dream, featuring a commercial 6-burner gas cooktop, built-in convection ovens/microwaves, 2 wine refrigerators, and a commercial fridge. Outdoor decks are equipped with 2 state-of-the-art gas/inferred grills. The dining table seats 8, the outdoor table accommodates 6-8, and additional counter seating for 6 ensures everyone can join in on the fun of cooking and entertaining.
Each of the 5 beautifully appointed bedrooms has its own bath, with 4 King bedrooms featuring private balconies with Adirondack chairs. The bunk room is perfect for late-night ghost stories. The home also includes a cozy nook with 2 additional twin beds. With 10 televisions, Blu-ray players, internet streaming, and cable, there’s plenty of entertainment, though you might find the natural beauty of the island more than enough.
Island Time was designed as a family gathering hub. Its elevator makes it easy for both grandparents and toddlers to move comfortably between the 5 floors. A dedicated guest suite with its own kitchen and living room provides ample space for privacy while enjoying time together. Whether you`re with family or friends, the space allows 14 people to enjoy the ultimate vacation experience together.
The surrounding area offers incredible restaurants, happy hours, live music, and shopping—guidance is provided upon reservation, ensuring you make the most of your stay.
MUST BE AT LEAST 28 Yrs. of age to LEASE , NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO PARTIES OR EVENTS,
FOLLOW LOCAL CODE REQUIREMENTS [ noise & conduct]

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
MUST BE AT LEAST 28 Yrs. of age to LEASE , NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO PARTIES OR EVENTS, FOLLOW LOCAL CODE REQUIREMENTS [ noise & conduct]

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bonita Springs

Located in Bonita Springs, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Bonita Springs Public Beach and Barefoot Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hertz Arena or FastTrax Fort Myers.
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Bonita Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Bonita Springs Public Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Little Hickory Island Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bonita Beach Park - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Barefoot Beach - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Vanderbilt Beach - 14 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Doc's Beach House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Fish House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Jack's Waterfront Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪DeRomo's Italian Market & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5 STAR Beach Vacation on Destination Chanel 300 steps to the BEACH have a pool?

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

Is 5 STAR Beach Vacation on Destination Chanel 300 steps to the BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5 STAR Beach Vacation on Destination Chanel 300 steps to the BEACH?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 STAR Beach Vacation on Destination Chanel 300 steps to the BEACH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 STAR Beach Vacation on Destination Chanel 300 steps to the BEACH?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 STAR Beach Vacation on Destination Chanel 300 steps to the BEACH located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bonita Springs Public Beach and Little Hickory Island Beach Park. Bonita Beach Park and Barefoot Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay as always! Perfect for big groups. Lots of space to entertain
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect property for our family. Each family had a separate living quarter with a full bathroom. We utilized the balconies as well as the rooftop where we watched the Artemis II take off. We enjoyed the pool daily.The location was a very short walk to the beach, and a beach cart was provided to take things back and forth. Also, the convenience of the elevator and the cart provided to take groceries up upon arrival was a great perk. Our grown children all voted to return to this house on a future family vacation. I recommend watching the video to get a good grasp on the way the property is set up, but even after watching it, the home was a nice surprise!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a great location. Incredibly well stocked with serving and cooking dishes. Pool was warm and lovely. Rooftop deck had beautiful views and enjoyed both the hot tub and fire pit up there. We were there for Christmas and the owner had put out many Christmas decorations including a tree which really was unexpected and so appreciated.
Sunset music on the rooftop
Bay view from hot tub rooftop
Pool lounging
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was pleasant. Although there were some minor issues initially, Rodney and Heidy promptly addressed them. The property is beautiful and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

JEREMY C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The house itself has a great location. However, the host needs some major service on the house and communication improvements to renters. Upon arrival, the advertised hot tub on the roof, was filthy and hadn’t been cleaned. There was sand in the roof spa as well as all inside of the pool. The device to turn on the pool spa was broken before arrival and never replaced for our use. We were not told when or if pool service vendors would be onsite… the owners response times was typically 2 hours and required multiple texts/phone calls. Also upon arrival , one of the bunk beds was broken and had nails sticking out. Thankfully that bed was repaired while we stayed. This stay could have been great vacation but the poor response and broken amenities removed the ability to fully enjoy the home. Disappointed…
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn S.

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

Perfect stay

Nicest property we have every stayed in!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhonda P.

Liked: Location
If looking for a unique home, this is it. The beds are comfortable and there is no shortage of kitchen items. The showpiece is the roof top deck. The views are beautiful and the hot tub is the cherry on top. While washing dishes, I could see the dolphins jumping in the bay. Although there is an elevator in the home, there are a lot of stairs and the home is spread out. It's better suited for people that are in good shape as you will climb, A LOT. The main kitchen is on the 3rd floor. The elevator is tricky. The most important thing to remember is to ensure that you close each door firmly if you use it or the elevator will not travel to you due to the interlocking feature. The home is located in an area with residents and rentals. The locals are not warm and friendly and they make it quite clear they wish you weren't there. Be VERY mindful of using the public beach access points, there is one to the right and left of the home (look for numbered poles). They are about 600 feet away from the residence. If you go across the street and get on the beach there, you will learn some new "bad" words very quickly. You will also be monitored with binoculars by residents from their oceanside decks. These residents seem to serve as "beach police" and are faster than any fish in the ocean to "verbally attack". The home needs a deep cleaning, our feet were black, and there are crumbs everywhere. The TV's are confusing and the pool requires you use an app for operation. It didn't work.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our time at this property. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

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

Terrific!

Clean, spacious and right across the road from the beach - very well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

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

Island Sunset

Beautiful home. Perfect location. Has everything a family would want.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great stat the owners were responsive and pleasant to assist in any situation. The hot tub in the roof was a huge reason we chose the place but the screen broke . Not the owners fault the screen just broke but they had a pool guy there in seconds to fix it felt like. Meant a lot and the family had so much fun there from 1 to 67 we all had a blast . Youll regret not staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Great Family Home

College golf team had a great time at "Island Time". Plenty of space and large gathering areas for family and team activities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

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

Beautiful home! So close to the beach!

We enjoyed our stay very much! Took a bit to figure out the pool/spa but the kids and adults loved hanging out there. The views were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2024
Courtney, We are pleased to know you enjoyed your stay in our home. You are welcome to come again when you need a little beach time. Rodney & Heidi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place that feels like home

Quick trip with a family of 12. The place is great and we enjoyed it just like the first time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing. It was as advertised. 13 of us celebrated my wife's 50th birthday & we had a blast. My apologies for 1 of my friends walking through the neighbor's yard across the street in a hurry to get to sunset on the beach. Other than that, it was a perfect weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Great Property. Highly Reccomend

Everything was Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Family Bday

Great house - we got a leg workout - but the place was great location to celebrate my Dad’s 80th Bday!!!! Love the location to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2024
So happy you enjoyed your celebration!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy f.

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

Great house

The house has all the bells and whistles!Very clean. Family enjoyed the chess set, spa and pool.Also enjoyed relaxing on the outdoor porch.Elevator was a bit quirky and our ch
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Island Time with Adults

Island Time is an excellent house for a group of people. The rooms are comfortable, and the kitchen is outstanding. The house is vertical, so someone with disabilities will need to use the elevator, which takes a little while to get used to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2025
Paul, Thank you We are glad you enjoyed Island Time and beautiful Bonita Springs. Heidi & Rodney
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

House was awesome

House was awesome, full stocked with everything we needed. The property owners were great to work with. Close to the beach and restaurants, shopping etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Unbelievable from the moment we walked in!!!

Exceeded our expectations!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
We thank you and hope you return again and again! We aim to make your experience amazing in that the decks take in all the beauty our setting has to offer! Water, sky and fire to extend the pleasure!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

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

We had an amazing trip! The house beautiful and the kitchen well equipped. 8 adults, 0 complaints.

We shared a week of Laughs, Great Food and plenty of pool time! The roof top is an amazing feature for late night fire pit talks and hot tub time. The weather cooperated and the trip could not have been better.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

Back again

Awesome time with family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amanda d.

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

wonderful home with amazing views!

We had a wonderful time staying here! our only confusion upon check in was there were no keys in the elevator lobby, but luckily the house was unlocked. the view from the rooftop is stunning. Perfect location and short walk to the beach! we enjoyed the pool, spa, volleyball and hot tub. perfect place for large groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2024
Amanda,, We are pleased you enjoyed your time in our home. We love our time there as well. We hope you can join us again when you need a beach break! Rodney & Heidi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Hidden Gem

Naples is buzzing, but Island Time is the place to be I South Florida. Great location and plenty of space for multiple people/families. Owners communicate in a timely manner and this house has everything you need for a great trip to the beach! Highly recommend island time for your next trip to south Florida!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2024
Brian, Thank you for your fantastic review. We love our location as well. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time at Island Time. We hope you find the time to return again and again! Rodney & Heidi

About the host

Hosted by Rodney & Heidi Christianson

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We recently retired to be with our grandchildren and children a bit more. But also to travel around the world. We have a motor coach which gives us lots of freedom to see this wonderful country we live in as well.
We built this house to be a hub for our family and friends and YOU to have a wonderful setting to make lots of MEMORIES with one another! Life can be so hectic and fast paced that we forget to just have FUN! ISLAND TIME is all about FUN! See for yourself!

Why they chose this property

If you want lots of options for togetherness and alone time, this is your perfect location. Rodney counted 61chairs on the exterior and 63 chairs in the interior. I really doubt that many rentals can claim that! Haha! It is really a unique property!

What makes this property unique

Our home is full of cozy spots to enjoy your time here. The 360 degree views are truly spectacular day and night!!! The water views are amazing but also the lights!
Of course, the BEST benefit is the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and all that it offers just steps away from your perfect little oasis!

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