Serenity Bay Studio #3

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2240 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Cape Coral, FL

Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens
‪8 min walk‬
Royal Tee Golf Club
‪9 min drive‬
Sun Splash Water Park
‪14 min drive‬
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

In addition to the Big House on our property, we have a 4-plex, with four studio apartments. Two face the water, two face the street. Serenity #3 is a water facing one bedroom studio apartment. With a king sized bed, kitchen with large convection oven, two burner cook-top, microwave, toaster and coffee pot. A bathroom with an over-sized stall shower. Relax and watch the gorgeous sunset from your deck, just steps away from the sea wall and fire pit. This unit is about 250 sq. ft. Includes towels, linens, dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans. Air condition is through a wall unit. 24-inch Smart tv, with commercial free Hulu Plus. NBC, ABC, and CBS as well as local channels via antennae. No cable in the fourplex, only in the Big House, which is listed as Serenity Bay.

Property manager

Sharon Ihlefeld

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside. Not in the rooms.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Matlacha

Located in Matlacha, this apartment is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rotary Park Environmental Center and Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve, while Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens and Griffen American Center for Haitian Art are cultural highlights. Tropical Breeze Fun Park and Bowland Coral Lanes are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cape Coral, FL

What's nearby

Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Royal Tee Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
Sun Splash Water Park - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach - 26 min drive - 25.2 km
Key West Express - 44 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Lelulo's Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
‪Miceli's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪House of Omelets - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity Bay Studio #3 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serenity Bay Studio #3?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity Bay Studio #3?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity Bay Studio #3 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens and Griffen American Center for Haitian Art. Sirenia Vista and Museum of the Islands are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marsha K.

26 Mar, 2022

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

Charming Place

Charming and clean. Great location...loved the water views. There was a bit of a snag with check in, but Sharon took care of it immediately.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

19 Jan, 2022

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

Matlacha in 3 Days

It was a great location. Walking distance to all the shops and many of the restaurants. The info book in the room was immensely helpful. I made a list of all the places I wanted to see in the time I had and then followed that list. I was pleasantly surprised by being right on the water in this unit. If interested in history I recommend the Museum of the Islands in Pine City

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

17 Mar, 2022

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

We enjoyed our stay . The owners were great .

We would rent again from Sharon . We loved Matlacha and the view was spectacular .

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

3 Jun, 2021

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

Peaceful mornings on the water!

Sharon the owner was excellent and wanted to know if we found any problems from the start. It was so peaceful and relaxing to enjoy our mornings sitting at the waters edge and waiting for the dolphins to come by.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

14 Mar, 2021

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

Beautiful water view - relaxing town - great restaurants

We stayed in unit 3, we had a great view of the water. The unit had everything we needed. There is a lot of traffic in town but it quiets down significantly at night so it wasn’t an issue at at for sleeping. Sharon is very helpful if there’s anything you need.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Donna K.

2 Feb, 2021

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

Nice!

Did have two experiences with a cockroach- first day and last day. Said they had sprayed for them. Fun people for neighbors!

10/10 Excellent

Terence M., Alton, Illinois

6 Jul, 2020

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

Great little getaway

Matlacha is known for cute little bungalows...and this fits the bill! Nice place on the water & walking distance from everything. Sharon was great and everything went smoothly.

10/10 Excellent

julie r.

12 Apr, 2020

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

Retreat and close to everything!

Sharon is a wonderful host and property owner. Super responsive to any request. The unit is well furnished and super clean, as are the grounds. Kayaks a great plus!

8/10 Good

Karen S.

10 Mar, 2020

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

Unique Experience

Overall, we loved Sharon's property. The studio room was exactly as pictured, with a small kitchenette. The bed was VERY comfortable. We enjoyed use of the kayaks and the beach chairs. My husband caught Mangrove Snappers off the dock. Matlacha is a darling community with art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. My favorites were Leoma Lovegrove's Gallery and Wildchild Gallery. Sharon and her husband were very responsive to a few maintenance issues we had. My only challenge in this area were the no-see-um insects. Due to the mangroves, they are prevalent at dusk, and I have a strong reaction to them.

Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Sharon Ihlefeld

My Dad and Mom purchased this property to be used as a family spot for our large family. My Mom spent winters out here with my Dad, eventually, they began renting rooms. My Mom passed away in 2009 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. I had been living in Northern Ca. for over 15 years, had gone to Chiropractic school in San Jose. After graduating, I settled into a Chiropractic practice in Los Gatos, CA. I delivered my daughter 4 days after my Mom passed away, and with the support of my husband, decided to close my practice and move closer to my fou sisters. My husband and I came to Matlacha, to help my Dad run his motel without my Mom. My Dad finally made the decision to move onto a new chapter in his life and put Serenity Bay up for sale. By that time I had fallen in love with the area were living in Bokeelia. I purchased the motel from my Dad in September 2016. My Mom is with me watching me carry on her vision of Serenity Bay. I still intend to get back to Chiropractic and will ultimately try to open my practice here.

What makes this property unique

Our property is unique in that it has one of the best views on the island, as well as a spectacular sunset view. The waters off our sea-wall are quiet, little to no boat traffic, no other people staring back at you from other properties, just water and mangroves as far as you can see. This allows for plenty of wildlife sightings. It is also in walking distance to just about everything.