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Old Florida Charm: Casa Bratee Manatee

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Exterior Front
Exterior Front Detail
Exterior Front: Sabal Palms at the front entrance
Entrance door to the spacious 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment.
Dining table can seat 8

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Everglades Wonder Gardens
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bonita Springs, FL
  • Place, Everglades Wonder Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bonita Springs Historical Society
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Lanai Room

1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Old Florida Charm: Casa Bratee Manatee

Contrast from the hectic modern life. Indulge in relaxing free time without constant TV blaring. (but we do provide internet access , ROKU, and there's a built-in DVD player).
Step into our retro/tiki/vintage style home, inspired by old florida, and travel near and far.
Vintage show pieces in each room help transport you to a slower pace,
And the sight of palm trees remind you that you are not in Kansas anymore?
A large 2 bedroom, 2 bath apt. with a lanai/patio looking onto a creek and subtropical splendor.
There's a futon style sofa bed in the lanai room, a sofa in living room that I've slept on comfortably, and a couch in one of the bedrooms that can sleep one.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
No smoking inside! But smoking outside is ok.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Do not take house towels "off campus" (to the beach, etc.).
Please let me know you have checked and everything is OK by texting or emailing me. When checking out, also notify me that you have left the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4480639
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 on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Barefoot Beach and Bonita Springs Public Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tiburon Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hertz Arena or Alico Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Bonita Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Everglades Wonder Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bonita Springs Historical Society - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Riverside Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bonita Springs Dog Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bonita Fairways Golf Course - 5 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugarshack Downtown - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Chips Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Canary Club - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Florida Charm: Casa Bratee Manatee pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Old Florida Charm: Casa Bratee Manatee?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Old Florida Charm: Casa Bratee Manatee?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Florida Charm: Casa Bratee Manatee?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Florida Charm: Casa Bratee Manatee located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Everglades Wonder Gardens, Bonita Springs Historical Society and Depot Park. Riverside Park and Bonita Springs Dog Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arildo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house, we had no problem.. close to everything, clean house, quiet neighborhood
Stayed 23 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as described. Very clean and comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2026
You are welcome back. Thanks for staying at my place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a gem for anyone who loves vintage FL. There are LOADS of things to look at- all amazingly clean and dust free. The back yard is a treat with water slowly moving and palm trees and orchids to shade you. The kitchen is incredibly well stocked. It’s home away from home.
Backyard
Fun details in the yard
Back patio
Sunroom
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

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

Highly Recommend!

This charming Bonita Springs rental was the perfect spot for our getaway! We loved the cozy feel and all the unique and interesting trinkets throughout the space – it really gave the place personality. Comfortable and cute, it had everything we needed for a relaxing week. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Troy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice location

Little room for parking and not accurately listed two bedroom not a three bedroom hard to sleep for grown men
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2025
I am sorry there was confusion about the space. In the description of the property it mentions several times that it is a 2 bed/2 bath space with extra sleeping in Lanai room and living room. (and I've edited it now to make it more clear) The place took twice as long to clean than for any other guest previously in 12 years of hosting. Also for the first time ever for me hosting, the 2nd payment was not paid on time and required extra time to manage that discrepancy via VRBO.
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel J.

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

Always happy to return!

We love staying at this fun and creatively decorated property. This was our second time in the main house and we have also stayed in the apartment two other times. Would be happy to return! Breakfast on the indoor lanai is just terrific!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2024
Thanks for choosing my place again. It's always a pleasure to have you stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

abul s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the space, the spacious dining area, the bedrooms, the lanai and the back area towards the creek. We enjoyed looking at all the unique and interesting collections from the Caribbean, Japanese kimonos and African/Asian trinkets in the apartment. The apartment is close to downtown restaurants and parks and Wonder Gardens-Shangri-La and Canary Club Pizza are unique. We ate at the Canary Club Pizza several times during our one month stay. Bruce was easy to communicate with and was very attentive and responsive to our requests. We had some problems with the range/oven. He got it replaced with a new unit within a day. Thank you, Bruce, and also your sister Barbara, who was cordial and helpful.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb, 2026
I'm glad to hear your stay was pleasant. I am sorry for the things that went wrong during your January at my place, (it was surprising to me that so much went amiss in such a short time!) Thanks for your patronage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Wow!!! Awesome little bungalo!

We loved the decor it's a very Pacific island type motif. Lots of Tikis!! We were amazed at the amount of wildlife that visited out back towards the creek. Just got to say Bruce that the place was totally awesome!!! We saw Great Heron, Great Blue Heron, Black Vulture, and several Anole lizards (named most of them) and One GIANT one came to visit a couple of times to eat the berries of the little tree on the lanai. We also saw a pretty good sized iguana sunning at the top of the taller palm on the left of the steps down by the creek. We saw evidence of Raccoon (turned over our shell buckets and eft footprints on the canoe) and saw a grey squirrel. We were close to many great restaurants and centrally located for our shelling expeditions. So fairly short drive down to Marcos Island and up to Sanibel. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2023
Glad to hear you enjoyed the whole place, inside and outside. Please come again!
Verified

8/10 Good

patrice g.

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

séjour

très bon séjour , malgré internet aléatoire
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Bruce

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Considered an earthling,
I have traveled for a living for 3 decades, working backstage on traveling Broadway productions.
I am interested in almost everything, and bought this Florida place as an experiment when looking for places for my sister and brother-in-law.

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is mostly single family homes within walking distance of The WonderGardens, restaurants, shops, and the public park.
The house is on Leitner Creek which leads to the Imperial River about a block away.
The creek is the focal point of the house and patio, imparting a sub-tropical, everglades kind of feel.

What makes this property unique

The house is a tribute to old florida, and to travels near and far.
It's a kaleidoscope of color and vintage treasures,
not a cookie cutter kind of place.
Guests have a chance to unwind in a quirky place with bright colors and vintage style.

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