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FLORIDA LAKE HOUSE - Garden Lake CAPE CORAL 4 bedroom Bungalow

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cape Coral, FL
  • Place, Sun Splash Water Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, JetBlue Park at Fenway South
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

FLORIDA LAKE HOUSE - Garden Lake CAPE CORAL 4 bedroom Bungalow


This Executive Newly Renovated Bungalow is located on Garden Lake with beautiful sunsets and fishing in your back yard. Completely furnished with 4 large bedrooms, open concept living with 20 ft ceilings, large kitchen, with a 60" HD TV and 55"with Direct TV. Great home for executive gathering, multi-family vacation or romantic getaway. In ground pool surrounded by Lanai and BBQ area. Close to outlet centres, malls and high end shopping. Easy access from two airports, Fort Myers International (RSW) and Punta Gorda. Minutes off of I-75, Golfing on premium courses or experience the Tampa Bay Lightings, Boston Red Sox training camp starts in March, Florida Panthers and Miami Dolphins. Divers can experience wrecks and the 2nd most beautiful Reef in the world. Drive to Sanibel or Capitiva to watch the Dolphins or fish from Pine Island. Deep Sea fishing trips and Florida Everglades minutes away. Very private home for your getaway or plan your wedding in the back yard. High Speed Internet Fibre Optics! Beautiful beaches in Cape Coral, Pine Island, Englewood, Sanibal/Captiva, Fort Myers Island! Paradise on the Gulf of Mexico! Small Dogs Welcome.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small dogs allowed! No other pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 681772vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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

About the area

Cape Coral

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Diplomat, a neighbourhood in Cape Coral. Pine Island Shopping Center and Fort Myers Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve and Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium. Shell Factory and Nature Park and Mike Greenwell's Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Cape Coral, FL

What's nearby

  • Sun Splash Water Park - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • JetBlue Park at Fenway South - 32 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach - 34 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Florida Gulf Coast University - 37 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 48 min drive - 47.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does FLORIDA LAKE HOUSE - Garden Lake CAPE CORAL 4 bedroom Bungalow have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is FLORIDA LAKE HOUSE - Garden Lake CAPE CORAL 4 bedroom Bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at FLORIDA LAKE HOUSE - Garden Lake CAPE CORAL 4 bedroom Bungalow?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at FLORIDA LAKE HOUSE - Garden Lake CAPE CORAL 4 bedroom Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FLORIDA LAKE HOUSE - Garden Lake CAPE CORAL 4 bedroom Bungalow?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FLORIDA LAKE HOUSE - Garden Lake CAPE CORAL 4 bedroom Bungalow located?

Located in Diplomat, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Va Clinic Cape Coral and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pine Island Shopping Center and Shell Factory and Nature Park. Fort Myers Shopping Center is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

GRANNY JANE L.

It is a lovley clean house. Quit surroundings. Very nice big pool. The owner is very helpful and fri

This is a very lovely house. The pictures are just like the house. I found it clean and my family enjoyed it. Especially the pool. Which is also clean and big.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Very happy that you enjoyed your stay. Would love to have you back please let me know and I will discount your next stay.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave & Pat T.

Nice House But Has Problems

This house has some very positive features but, unfortunately, they were offset by some significant problems. First the positive: 1. It's a relatively new house with an impressive layout and design which is tastefully furnished. 2. The view of the lake is delightful. 3. The house is in an area of Cape Coral which is not "wall-to-wall" houses; but rather has a large amount of undeveloped land. However, the problems, at least for us. were significant. 1. For the first week we were there the water had a nauseating smell. Since we have rented other houses in Cape Coral we were not surprised by the awful smell. However, the other houses' water treatment systems eliminated the odor and any associated taste. We immediately contacted the owner who said she would take care of the problem. After waiting a week, during which we used bottled water for everything, we contacted the water treatment company and quickly arranged for the system to have the maintenance that had been neglected, which corrected the problem. 2. There is no outside keypad or garage door opener so the door can only be opened from inside. In the two months we rented the situation was not corrected. 3. The slider from the living room to the lanai has a broken lock so a wooden bar has to be placed in the door track to secure the door. The lock was not repaired during our stay. 4. Although there were five smoke detectors only two appeared to be functional; the other three were just empty shells. This is a fire safety concern. 5. There were many examples of deferred repairs including the microwave handle which was taped on, a doorknob (lever) which was hanging off, a section of bath partition which was crudely repaired and unpainted and a bedroom end table with no drawer pulls. 6. The large lanai umbrella, which provides the only shade, was damaged and unusable since when it was fully opened it was only 3.5 feet above the lanai surface. 7. At the end of our stay the terrible water smell returned since the water treatment system was again in need of maintenance. In our opinion the owner needs to resolve these problems in order to justify the booking rate. We advise prospective renters to ask if these problems have been corrected. It was clear to us that the owner needs a local property manager. One final comment; since the owner does not live in the US a 3% foreign transaction fee is charged to all credit card payments as well as the security deposit refund. That cost us an extra $200.
Stayed 62 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Hi there: thank you for your response and as you know the problems were corrected immediately. Unfortunately there was a hydro surge and it disrupted the water softener. It was difficult to get someone there immediately to rectify the problem because of the multiple homes in the area with the same problem. The system was replaced brand new and no problems after. I also provided a $300 credit towards your stay for the inconvenience. I believe you are confused with the 3% foreign transaction it has nothing to do with the that t I live in Canada. That is a fee from VRBO. I have a reputable management company who maintained the home and required minor repairs during your stay. I was very disappointed with the knowledge that you had birds in the home when I have a strict policy about pets. Your birds made a mess of the home requiring additional cleaning and disinfecting the home.
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Relaxing vacation

My family and I had enjoyed our time in Florida. Cindy answered all of our questions in a timely manner.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Corissa A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family spring break

We arrived at the property and was easily able to get into the home. When we walked in the house we could clearly tell it had not been cleaned. I immediately called Cindy and got in touch with her and explained what we were seeing and that you could clearly tell the house had not been cleaned after the other guests. She felt horrible and wanted to work with us to be able to stay there. I did have to do some cleaning and laundry the first night we were there but she immediately got on the phone and got in touch with the cleaners. She had switched companies and this was the companies first time cleaning and they did not show up. She was able to get the cleaners to show up on Wednesday (we got to the house on Monday). We had to pack up all of our stuff and put it in the car and we went out for the first half of the day. When we got back to the house you could smell that it was cleaned the minute we walked in. Cindy offered a refund for what had happened and made sure I had it the next day. The weather was beautiful but not warm enough to make the pool warm, it was kind of cold but my kids enjoyed it anyways.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Cassie J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Spring Break

The property manager is amazing. She always got back to us in a timely manner and always made us feel welcome to reach out with whatever. The only complaint is that the cleaners did not do their job before us getting there, but I let the manager knew and she made things right. Otherwise my friends and I had a very relaxing and great spring break in this home! Would definitely come back! Thank you, Cindy!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2021
Thank you Cassie for your patience and your welcome back anytime with a discount for your next stay. Hopefully longer!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Quansteria oo P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House was nice but could use few updates

If I had to visit again I would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Dr. CHARLES M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Location: Google Map

The address on VRBO is correct, but I could NEVER find it using Google Maps. The property manager did not mention a problem until I arrived at 530pm on Saturday and immediately realized Google Maps was taking me to a house that did not match the description. After calling the agent/owner she said "...other people had the same problem." She gave me new directions which also did not take me to the correct property. After an hour when it was dark making it difficult to see addresses especially in unfamiliar city she talked me turn by turn until I arrived at the correct home. Make it simple. Use the VA OPC on Diplomat Pkwy as the starting point and navigate from that reference point. (The property address Never came up correctly on Google Maps the entire week.)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd U.

Beautiful home away from home. Enjoyed every minute.

With the exception of a few very minor problems, we really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful rental home, It was close enough to everything we set out to do or see during our stay here. We would highly recommend this vacation rental for anyone who just wants some great rest and relaxation. We will definately rent this property again in the very near future.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Yoanet C.

Nice house to stay and relax.

The only thing is a little far from beaches .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review. There is a beach about 10 minutes away in Cape Coral! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Sadie G.

Not a clean house

I don’t usually write negative reviews but this time I have to! We stayed here for a long weekend (3 nights) and I agree with the previous review, when she mentions that the house was not rental ready. The owner was very responsive when making the reservation and provided all the details to get to the house. However, when we got there, the house was NOT CLEAN! All toilets had urine (and #2) stains, there was dental floss in one of the bathrooms and toothpaste stains on both sinks. Regarding the kitchen, the refrigerator was not clean, there were some dishes on the counter (don’t know if clean or not). The tableware is plastic or melamine. There was some clothe on the dryer, again not sure if clean or not. As soon as we saw the condition of the house, I sent an email to the owner with some pictures, mainly from the toilets that were disgusting, there was NO response at all. Not even an apology for the inconvenience! We were already there after a long drive, so we had to buy lot of Clorox and disinfecting wipes, gloves, disposable utensils, plates and cups. Towels and sheets, since we were not sure if they were clean ( thank goodness there is Walmart close by). If you plan to rent this house, come prepared to clean it yourself and on top of that to get charged a very high cleaning fee!!.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your input, unfortunately you arrived before the cleaning company was scheduled to be there. We appreciate the inconvenience but the home was professionally cleaned and your stay was excellent according to you email.
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Wally and Julie B.

Not a good fit for our family

Sorry, but this was not a good fit. We had talked to the owner of this property (who lives in Canada) several times before we committed, and she did a good job on selling it. This property is getting premium price, but fell very short of the expectations. We have rented in SW Florida for 15 years and this experience has not been a positive due to the many inconveniences and items in need of repair. I had taken photos of everything upon arrival to ensure my damage deposit would be reimbursed at the end of our contract. There is no pool heater…. The master shower was not useable when we arrived Both bathrooms had toilets that ran constantly. (My husband fixed both the shower and toilets.) There are no dressers in any of the bedrooms and it is difficult to live out of a suitcase for a month. One of the bedrooms did not even have a clothes pole to hang clothes on. The second bathroom is not caulked properly and water is going behind the wall – mold. The kitchen was not renter ready. Food from previous renters completely filled the cupboards and pantry. Not all windows had blinds on them and the ones that did, were broken. The dishwasher did not clean the dishes. The handle on the microwave had to be taped to stay on. The washing machine had mold in it. The Screen doors on the pool lanai have no locks. The patio outside the lanai is in total disrepair. The kitchen lacks pizza cutter, can opener, storage containers, etc. Damage to doors and walls that have not been repaired. Location… to far away from the beaches. I could go on and on. This property needs an on site manager. Phone calls to and from Canada to get problems resolved were not adequate.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Hi there; Thank you for your input. This home is very well maintained and I'm very surprised by your comments. The dishwasher is brand new and you were the first to use it. The house is spotless and no mould in any area. I have a professional company that cleans it. There are large walk in closets in each bedroom, the master has two all have hangers. There are wardrobes and small dressers. We addressed any concerns immediately. Money was returned for cleaning even though the home was spotless in hopes to make your stay more comfortable. Unfortunately it didn't matter what we offered. We did not expect the additional family nor did we charge for it. The property manager checked on you weekly and you told them you loved the home. It's a big surprise that you had a problem.
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful private home!!

We enjoyed our stay at this property. The house is in a decent location- not far from beaches, shopping, and many other fun excursions. The house was roomy, clean, and most of all private and at the right price.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Glad you enjoyed the home.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Mario T.

Quite and relaxing

The home was lovely. Too big for two people. Only thing it was too far from the beach.
Stayed 61 nights in Dec 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Calia C.

Very clean and spacious

The house is just as shown in the picture and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The only downside is the distance from the beach, the closest beach is 30 minutes away and the purpose of our trip was to go to a beach house or at least have a really close beach, our fault for not researching enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

We loved our stay in this home!

It was a beautiful spacious home that was clean and well maintained. There was a broken screen in the pool cage upon our arrival and the owners had it fixed right away. We would love to stay in this house every time we come to florida.

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Howarth

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I purchased this home in 2009 and spent thousands of dollars to upgrade this beautiful home located on a quiet private street in North East Cape Coral. I love this home and wish to share the experience with other families while I'm not there. I have an emotional connection to this home as my family and I have travel from Canada to this spectacular home many times over the years.. The views are incredible and the privacy amazing. Theres just something special when you walk in the door into a large inviting space and look right through to the lake. The mornings sitting having coffee or the stunning sunsets having a glass of wine. Memories of sandy beaches, restaurants, cycling and golf make it a famous place to visit. So many options, Sanibel/Captiva Island, Englewood (shark tooth beach), Pine Island (fishing) or Fort Myers Beach Island for trendy atmosphere. Shopping is incredible at the Miramar Outlet. Restaurants like Rumrunners, Twisted Lobster, Italian and Cuban/Mexican!!! Spend your anniversary, wedding ceremony or family gathering in the Lake House!!

Why they chose this property

This is a very private large home located on Garden Lake in North Cape Coral. Very close to shopping and restaurants but far enough away from tourist areas to allow for intimate and quiet times. Three beaches, Cape Coral, Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach. I-75 is minutes away to hop on the interstate and explore Florida. Fishing is 20 minutes to Pine Island. Two airports available, RSW Fort Myers and Punta Gorda.
Four large bedrooms with open concept allows for entertaining and function. Very cozy and comfortable.

What makes this property unique

The view of the Lake with incredible Sunsets and morning sunrises.

Languages:

English, French, German, Polish
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