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Old Florida Charm with heated salt water pool & beautiful gardens with hammocks

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A white double door with a 'WELCOME' sign above it, a doormat, and a small porch area.
A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a dining area with wooden chairs.
A covered outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden deck.
A spacious living room with a large white sectional sofa, a ceiling fan, mounted fish, a shark, and a TV on the wall.
A hammock strung between palm trees in a lush garden with a sandy area and various plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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St James City, FL
  • Place, Phillips Community Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of the Islands
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bonus Kids bedroom

2 Single Beds

Guest bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Saint James City

Located in Saint James City, this holiday home is near a water park. 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. Ready for a night out? Consider Fin’s Seafood and Dive Bar and Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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St James City, FL

What's nearby

  • Phillips Community Park - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Museum of the Islands - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Koucky Gardens & Gallery - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Matlacha Bridge - 16 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Prime 239 Steakhouse - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Lobster Lady Seafood Market & Bistro - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Old Florida Charm with heated salt water pool & beautiful gardens with hammocks have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Old Florida Charm with heated salt water pool & beautiful gardens with hammocks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Old Florida Charm with heated salt water pool & beautiful gardens with hammocks ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Old Florida Charm with heated salt water pool & beautiful gardens with hammocks ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Florida Charm with heated salt water pool & beautiful gardens with hammocks ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Florida Charm with heated salt water pool & beautiful gardens with hammocks located?

Situated in Saint James City, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Museum of the Islands, Koucky Gardens & Gallery and Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens. Matlacha Bridge and Sirenia Vista are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
heated pool, host, clean & beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2026
Jade and family - Thanks for staying and taking such great care of our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suzi was a gracious host and her home was amazing!! It felt of warmth and comfort the moment we walked in! The fully stocked kitchen, lovely salt-water pool and well-maintained landscaping/plants were just some of the highlights of this home.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool a tad chilly, but Florida heat made it all fine
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We came to visit with family on the island. The house was very welcoming and had everything we needed for relaxing time together. Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

We all loved the house and its outdoor space! Very clean, well appointed, and great communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and clean, a delightful getaway!

Pine island is one of our favorite destinations, and Baskin's fish n sips is another reason why! Beautiful, clean and very comfortable, this is a house I would visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for choosing our home and leaving such a sweet review! We are so happy that you and your guests enjoyed the stay. We’d love to have you again in the future!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A True Gem

Suzi was the perfect host. Communication from her was on point. The house and environment created for guests as a home away from home was perfect for our family or 7. We enjoyed the well stocked kitchen, the decorations around the property, the comfort of the inside and outside amenities, and the pool/lanai. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to create ever-lasting memories with our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
Thank you for such a gracious review! We were so happy to host your family. Please come see us again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great house, great location, great host!

This property is amazing. Our family enjoyed the house, pool, bikes, and even the neighbors. Every little detail is taken care of. We forgot a few items, but everything we forgot or forgot to buy at the grocery was conveniently at the house. Suzi is obviously a very experienced host who knows how to provide the service of a home away from home. Thanks again for the great memories our family will cherish for years to come.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you for the kindest of reviews. My heart is on lockdown for Pine Island. It is my family’s little piece of paradise. I try and offer that feeling with the rental of our home. My passion is in sharing it all, allowing other to experience the area and all it has to offer. We do hope that you too, have fallen in love, not just with the house but with the whole experience. We would love to have you back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Oasis

This home is beautifully decorated, warm and welcoming. We enjoyed everything about it. Situated on a quiet, private lot with Tropical Point park right down the street, the location is awesome. We stayed for two months and enjoyed the kayaks, bikes and beautiful pool. Pine Island is one of our favorite places and we have stayed here before but this home was the absolute best ever. The fishing is fantastic too! Suzi and Rick are the friendliest, most responsive hosts. Thanks for sharing your home. Looking forward to making more memories there.
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you both for staying in our little piece of paradise!! We enjoyed having you and your family. You all are welcomed back with opened arms :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing St James Retreat

This place has made it to our favorites. Thank you Suzi for everything. Your home is so beautiful. The decor is so fitting, feels like your vacationing at the beach. I think our favorite part is that the house is surrounded by trees. You can’t see your neighbors except across the street in the front. Salt water pool is very refreshing after a hot day on the boat. Boat ramp is very close! Lots of room with four bedrooms. The deck is very a relaxing and cozy place while listening to the rain. Suzi is very sweet and is available for anything you need. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2020
Thank you Shawna for such a lovely review! We loved sharing our special place with and your group. We hope you’ll return in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

This is a great place to get away from it all! The house is perfect. The beds r great. Our favorite part of the house is the back porch and swimming pool! It was January and a little chilly but being from Pa. this didn't bother us, we still sat outside for our meals. We only went out to eat twice in 2 weeks cause we just liked being at the house. Suzi has supplied everything you need for a great vacation. We used the kayaks and bikes several times. Very friendly neighborhood. Suzi does her best to make sure you feel comfortable. Everything is just as you see it on line. If we are in Florida in the future we will definitely want to stay at Baskin's Fish & Sips! My sister in law wants to go back to the house with her whole family. lol Thanks Suzi for letting us enjoy your home.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2021
Marianne, I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay!! It makes my heart smile to read reviews such as yours. We look forward to working with you or any members of your family! You’re all welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing, Beautiful, Relaxing Honeymoon! Don’t Miss This Vacation Spot!!!

I highly recommend staying at this beautiful house. We are already counting down until we can come back! The house has everything you could need - great kitchen, beautiful lanai, and the pool is amazing. Not to mention the beautiful landscaping - Suzi has a green thumb and it shows! They also provide bikes, kayaks, fishing gear, beach chairs…everything you could need. Suzi is an amazing host, she is very easily accessible and gave us so many amazing recommendations for dining and activities. I asked Suzi if she could have a bottle of champagne in the fridge for us on our arrival to celebrate the honeymoon - she and Rick went above and beyond with big bottle of champagne and boxes of beautiful and delicious pastries and desserts (which we ate much quicker than I’d like to admit!) A day trip to Cayo Costa is an absolute must, the beach is gorgeous there. There are also so many fantastic restaurants. We especially loved the Perfect Cup for coffee on Matlacha, the Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island for our last dinner to celebrate (the meal was unbelievable), and if you go to Sanibel you have to go to the Pecking Order for some excellent fried chicken. We were so happy to spend our honeymoon here and highly recommend renting from Suzi and Rick!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2021
Thank you for such a glowing review!! We love our home and sharing it with people who truly appreciate it, takes it to the next level. Congratulations again! We’d be thrilled to have you back!! Much love! Rick & Suzi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home for a family vacation

Great home. Great host. Hopefully we can return.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful must stay house.

Location was quiet and beautiful. Even though there were no beaches there was plenty to do. Kayaking was fun. Many yummy places to eat. Winn Dixie was full size grocery store and really close.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy beach house

This property was exactly what we saw online. The area was quiet and very peaceful. We found the home was well kept, stocked with all necessary items to cook. The owner was quick to respond and very kind. They even gave us ideas of places in the area to take the kids for sightseeing. It was fun to kayak with the provided kayaks at tropical point park which was very close to the property. Overall was a fantastic place and our family would love to visit again. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My favorite VRBO so far!

We had 4 Adults on our vacation. This house is exactly as described. Very homey! It is decorated very nicely with all sorts of beach and seashore decor. Beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed the pool, screened in back porch and the front porch in the evening when cooler. We had 90 degree days but the winds were higher when we were there so we didn't get a chance to take the kayaks to the close by boat launch. But we did take them to the Galt preserve (close by) one day and a few other places since we had a truck rental. We road the bikes in the neighborhood one night. Kitchen was stocked with extras, like spices, coffee(at least until we could get more), sugar, paper towels and tp. We saw an Osprey in the tree enjoying his catch in the tree above the pool one morning, little newts or lizards, a few got in the the porch area, so cute. Bunny and squirrels enjoy the jungle like area behind the pool area, very serene. Lots of plants! This is my favorite place we have stayed on vacation with VRBO!! I just wish the beach was a little closer
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Florida Paradise

We spent a week at the Baskin’s property. It was a most relaxing stay. We spent most of our days in the pool. They had plenty of beach towels available. The kitchen was well appointed, everything for cooking was available including a gas grill. We used the bikes to check out the neighborhood. They also had kayaks available to use and the launch area was just down the road. You could even use the bikes to tow the kayaks. The house was very professionally designed, all bedrooms offered plenty of storage. Every where you looked there was a cool beachy item. Plenty of space, lots of things to do & well appointed. We would return to this property and recommend it highly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house to stay in, had every convenience available that anyone could possibly need.

Very nice location and property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couldn't have been better 🤗

We so appreciated all the different amenities. From the comfortable home, to the beautiful pool, to the fun bikes and the exciting kayaks, we enjoyed them all! We even enjoyed the visit from your friendly dog visitors. Just didn't know where to dog treats were 🤣. We can't thank you enough for letting us stay in your piece of paradise.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2021
What a lovely review!! Thanks again for choosing our home. You and your group are welcome back anytime! Bella the puppy dog, is my pal. I really need to get a dog treat jar just for her.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

We loved staying at Suzi’s house - it met every need for our family. The house itself is beautiful and functional, and the outdoor space expands on that. We loved getting out on the bikes and kayaks, and sharing family dinners in the screened in outdoor area. If we were to come back to Pine Island we would definitely stay at this house again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2020
Thanks so much Susan!! Glad you enjoyed your stay. You’re welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax away from hustle & bustle

The home was just as fabulous when we got there as the photos display. The decor was my favorite part of the house, very tasteful coastal be adding that was super comfy. Mattresses were in good shape and that’s always a plus! Kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to say in cook all of our meals. All appliances were in excellent condition. The pool was an awesome amenity that I had to have in choosing our home on Vrbo , this one was beautiful and refreshing on the hot sultry days. We implemented kayaks, bike, and went fishing. Couple of the kayaks needed new seats and bike chain came off one of the bikes we rode but nothing a little tlc can’t take care of. Beautiful week, loved traveling through Matlacha to the home from the airport! Cayo Great time spent with my favorite people celebrating my 50th Bday❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Hidden piece of paradise

We spent 90% of our vacation at the property, especially in the saltwater pool and outdoor area. Very relaxing atmosphere inside and out. I am an avid fisherman but had no desire to get out of the pool and leave behind my bluetooth radio, cooler full of beer, and the smell of the bbq grill with our next meal on it. Needless to say for us personally It was a much needed decompressing local get away
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

If you love fishing and houses that have everything you pretty much need this is the place!

We had a awesome time at fish and sips even though it rained most of the time we were there. The owners are very interested in making sure you have everything you need to enjoy your stay! Even though it rained, we enjoyed the pool and the back yard. Setting out on the deck just listening to the rain and the local wildlife is so relaxing. Thanks again Suzi for making our stay in your beautiful home so pleasant
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2020
Thank you again for choosing our home for your stay and thank you for taking such good care of it. Glad you got to relax and enjoy your time on the island. We hope you’ll return again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Peaceful

A very well appointed property with lovely decor that makes you feel relaxed and comfortable, right at home. A private oasis from the chaos of the world to disconnect, recharge.. Yet, lots of toys and outlets to enjoy the island.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2020
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