10/10 Excellent
Richard W.
17 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canal home Saint James city
Richard W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Entire home
NEWLY REMODELED-Peaceful Florida Island Home-5 minute canal ride to Gulf waters!
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Saint James City, FL
- Place, Phillips Community Park15 min drive
- Place, Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens19 min drive
- Place, Matlacha Bridge20 min drive
- Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)71 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Bathroom 2
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
NEWLY REMODELED-Peaceful Florida Island Home-5 minute canal ride to Gulf waters!
Come relax in our Pine Island dream home--a charming, open and colorful floor plan will remind you that you are on a Florida vacation at every turn. Watch a thunderous storm from the furnished lanai, or fish for snook, snapper, crab, and shark from our dock. If you are lucky, catch a glimpse of dolphin or shark circling our fish light at night. Enjoy a peaceful stroll or bike ride to several restaurants and bait stores a few blocks away. World class beaches can be found by a ten minute boat ride to Picnic Island Beach, or a 30 minute boat ride to Cayo Costa and Sanibel islands. Fish the renown waters of Pine Island Sound for tarpon, snook, shark, reds, flounder, Spanish mackerel, and so many more species--simply a canal ride away. Enjoy local shopping and eateries at quaint Pine Island Center and Matlacha Island. Expect a quiet, laidback island-time vacation while staying in this new VRBO listing.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Respectful, well-behaved children welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Nice cigar shop at Pine Island Center!
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 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 first aid kit
About the area
Saint James City
Located in Saint James City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sanibel Historical Village and Museum and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sirenia Vista and Cape Coral Sports Complex. Sun Splash Water Park and BIG Arts Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Saint James City, FL
What's nearby
- Phillips Community Park - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
- Museum of the Islands - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
- Koucky Gardens & Gallery - 19 min drive - 19.9 km
- Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 19 min drive - 21.0 km
- Matlacha Bridge - 20 min drive - 21.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jerry's Foods - 67 min drive
- Phuzzy’s Boat Shack - 18 min walk
- Low Key Tiki - 20 min walk
- Gramma Dot's - 65 min drive
- Bimini Bait Shack - 58 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
10 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well stocked
Karen M.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yuliya A.
1 Feb, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Yuliya A.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mincha P.
6 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Mincha P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maureen K.
22 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing vacation
Maureen K.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bruce V.
15 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
would give it more stars if I could
Bruce V.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tanya A.
19 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home on a peaceful little island
Tanya A.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Denise R.
24 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly Amazing place.
Denise R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ronald T.
7 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Ronald T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Darlene M.
11 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, peaceful and special place
Darlene M.
Stayed 36 nights in Feb 2022
About the host
Hosted by Jeff & Michelle Hardesty
Residing and working as educators in Washington State, our favorite place to vacation is Pine Island, Florida. It is our dream to retire in this Saint James City home. A happy family of five and soon to be empty nesters.
Please know that this vacation rental is a new venture for us. Our goal is to provide a special vacation experience for our renters. As time permits, we will continue to make improvements to the property, so please feel free to reach out to us personally with any suggestions you might have.
Please know that this vacation rental is a new venture for us. Our goal is to provide a special vacation experience for our renters. As time permits, we will continue to make improvements to the property, so please feel free to reach out to us personally with any suggestions you might have.
Why they chose this property
Jeff's family has lived in the Florida area for decades. Having grown up on Sanibel Island in the 1970s, when it was a different and slower paced place, there has been a longing to return to the area. Saint James City has that special laidback feel as island living should. Simply put, Pine Island has charm and a reminiscent sense of peace.
Languages:
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