Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~

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A covered porch with two wicker chairs and a hammock, overlooking a wooded area.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with chairs.
A wooden deck with a sign indicating a shower and photo service for $1, $2, and $3 respectively.
A spacious living room with a high wooden ceiling, a large window, and a painting on the wall.
A kitchen with a central island, a stove, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 73 bedrooms5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Saint James City, FL
  • Place, Phillips Community Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of the Islands
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Matlacha Bridge
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom Two

2 Double Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~

Unique custom-built Key West style piling home with outdoor shower, plentiful parking underneath as well as long driveway, all newer appliances (including washer and dryer), and welcoming porch in front, and screened porch in back. Old Florida living at its best with natural landscape, peaceful surroundings, and within minutes to water for kayaking and fishing. Open floor plan with lots of natural light. Pine ceilings in the kitchen-living area and wood floors throughout. Main bedroom with queen bed, walk-in closet, and private tiled bath with glass surround. Second tiled bath is accessible to hallway as well as pocket door to the second bedroom with two double beds and closet. Third small bedroom has bunk beds and shelving with games, books, and puzzles to enjoy! Trex decking on both the front porch and the screened back porch that is accessible through the master bedroom and overlooks the backyard's natural setting and outdoor shower. Plentiful cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms, large kitchen island as well as table which provides seating for eight in total. Right around the corner is a county park with one of the only beaches on Pine Island and a boat ramp to launch your kayaks and small boats. Fun restaurants on the canals within a few miles, island shopping in Matlacha so close by, and several preserves easily reachable by bike to enjoy the natural wildlife~from eagles to alligators and more. Less pine trees now since Ian, however have added palms and fruit trees, I hope you appreciate the natural environment as much I do!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$100 fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please keep noise level to a minimum after 10pm.
Please do not light any candles or use the chiminea on site.
Please move grill onto patio and away from under house when using. Be sure to turn off propane when done.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2623699vb
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 first aid kit 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

Saint James City

Located in Saint James City, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Bowman's Beach and Sanibel Island Southern 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 Dunes Golf and Tennis Club or FastTrax Fort Myers. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Saint James City, FL

What's nearby

  • Phillips Community Park - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Museum of the Islands - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Koucky Gardens & Gallery - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Matlacha Bridge - 16 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪High Tide Social House - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Overtime Sports Bar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Yucatan Waterfront - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~ have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~?

As of 21 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~ on 11 Jun, 2027 start from S$2,056, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~ located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Museum of the Islands, Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens and Matlacha Bridge. Sirenia Vista and Randell Research Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kim Welch

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I'm Kim, and this is my first investment property. I fell in love with it when I first viewed it, and I'm so looking forward to sharing it with you. I grew up and still live in PA, I have three grown children as well as three dogs. I love being outside in the warm weather and gardening, along with kayaking, swimming, biking, so this property is perfect! Take note of the pineapple garden and banana circle (with lemon grass too!). I hope you appreciate the natural beauty of the "Old Florida" vibe as much as I do!

Why they chose this property

The tranquility, the natural beauty, the active eagle's nest at Galt Preserve (and others!), the porches, outdoor shower, the ease of the open floor plan, adorable Matlacha, restaurants on the canal, minutes to kayaking, island life in general! I’m very proud of Pine Island and its resiliency since hurricane Ian.

What makes this property unique

Lots of personal touches here with the custom build of the house itself along with the local artwork I added. Along with the full porches , the paver patio with glass bottle wall is a nice touch for entertainment space. I sanded and painted the cozy couch and added Adirondack chairs for relaxing. There are solar lights throughout the property so it can be appreciated even after the sun goes down. There's something to island living, a slower pace, and again, natural beauty. The small local beach and the lack of traffic that is found on the mainland is a plus! Nothing like grabbing a drink or a bite to eat at the restaurants found on the canal in St James City (Low Key Tiki, Phuzzy's, Kickstands, Yucatán in Matlacha, and there's also The Lazy Flamingo in Bokeelia- have to try the mesquite grouper!). Be sure to check out the preserves, Galt Preserve has an active eagle nest in the highest pine tree to the left once you enter the preserve (a quarter mile in or so). Just take a walk through the peaceful neighborhood, an osprey nest is just down the street, and on the next street over a family of raccoons may be spotted (I've counted as many as eight at one time!). I so enjoy the fact that the house sits above the ground, so peaceful just to sit with coffee in the am on the front rocker, and at night on the back screened porch (no mosquitos or bugs to get to you!)

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