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Serenity Bay #2 Street-side

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Cape Coral, FL
  • Place, Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Matlacha Bridge
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Griffen American Center for Haitian Art
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Shower only

Full bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serenity Bay #2 Street-side

This is a studio apartment, with a queen bed, kitchen with two burner cook top, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, and 4 cu ft. fridge. This studio is located facing the street, in a small fourplex, with two studios facing the water, and two facing the street. Located just passed the heart of the Matlacha's historic business district, you are in walking distance to all the shops, art galleries and restaurants that Matlacha has to offer, yet just removed enough to enjoy nature in action.
Walk just a few yards to the backyard to enjoy the water view, the gas grill, fishing or kayaking. Two single person kayaks included in your accommodation.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No daytime use of fire pit please.
Please turn air conditioner off upon check out.

Important information

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Property # 1251322vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Matlacha

Located in Matlacha, this apartment is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens and Cape Coral Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Veterans Memorial Area and Vietnam War Memorial. Tropical Breeze Fun Park and Mike Greenwell's Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Matlacha Bridge - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Griffen American Center for Haitian Art - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 52 min drive - 50.4 km
  • Florida Gulf Coast University - 53 min drive - 57.0 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miceli's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yucatan Waterfront - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Street Eatz And Ale - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity Bay #2 Street-side pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serenity Bay #2 Street-side?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity Bay #2 Street-side?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity Bay #2 Street-side?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity Bay #2 Street-side located?

Situated in Matlacha, this golf apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens and Matlacha Bridge. Sirenia Vista is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Great value, Beautiful location

Easy check in, clean room, Beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2021
Thank you for taking the time to give feedback. Sharon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Quant little place!

We had a great stay in a small little town!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay L.

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

Lovely back area.

We enjoyed our stay and would defiantly return~!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Frikking PHENOMENAL place, location, activities available, I will DEFINITELY stay here OFTEN!

Owner Sharon was so personable as well as Desiree helping answer questions I may have had. Spot on perfect best kept secret around!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. It was a pleasure hosting you for your birthday weekend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J. B.

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

Great location. Great host.

Our room was quaint and contained everything we needed. Sharon is awesome. We'll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2022
Thank you so much for the kind review. We would love to have you back. Kindest Regards, Sharon
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexandra s.

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

staycation

the description is accurate. It was cozy and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2021
Thank you for the positive feedback. Kindest Regards.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vic L.

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

Nice!

We loved our stay. All exactly as expected.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for your feedback. We hope to see you back. Regards. Sharon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Family vacation 2022

Need more parking
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. However, I have no control over parking. The town of Matlacha is a historic little fishing town, with a small two lane road traveling through the island with small properties, most of which used to be fishing shacks on each side of the road, with water behind them. Leaving limited parking. We are actually lucky to have a parking spot for each room. Therefore, although the area is tight, you will have room to park.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea (Andi) P.

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

As Described

This place is as described. It’s a bay front efficiency. Place was clean. Was good price and location for my needs as solo traveler. Place is essentially one room with a bathroom and small kitchen area. Didn’t stay long enough to make use of the kayaks or laundry facilities. Only downside was that this unit faces the thoroughfare between Pine Island and the mainland, so traffic was a bit noisy which may pose a problem for light sleepers. Overall, happy with my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. Yes, streetside is noisy during busy season, waterside is like staying in a different place.
Verified

4/10 Poor

ed s.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

You get what you pay for

You'd think, from the description, that this is a bayfront efficiency. The unit actually faces a busy highway - which is 15 feet away. Noisy, smelling of stale cigarettes with a bed that is very uncomfortable. Sharon was great and the water pressure was fantastic. Those are the good points. And, of course, the price was right - although I'd pay the extra $ and find another place if I had it to do over again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2021
I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your stay. My descriptions are accurate, not misleading, you booked a streetside room for $85/night on a busy two-lane road, not a highway, during our busiest time of the year, of course, there is traffic noise. You should have splurged and booked one of our waterfront cottages, they are quiet, but they cost more, you chose and booked our lowest price room. However, we do not allow smoking, so there is no smoke smell, never had a complaint about odors in any of our rooms, in fact we get compliments all the time about how clean the rooms are. The bed you mention as old is only a year old, I get compliments on how comfortable our beds are often, just scroll through the reviews, you'll see them. You had a pet which you did not inform us about, you rearranged the furniture without putting it back, scraping the hardwood floor in the process. You rifled through our laundry room and took a roll-away bed, without asking permission, a bed that we normally have a charge to use, but I waived the fee for you. You said it was because you snored and your wife couldn't sleep with you, not that the bed was uncomfortable. You left the room an absolute smelly mess, you broke the wine key and the blow dryer and you complained the entire time about everything, trying to get even more of a discount. You are not welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

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

Get away

This was our second trip here and everything was great just as it was the first time we stayed here. We'll return many more times!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Thank you for the feedback, and for sharing our place with your friends. It was a pleasure to see you again. Sharon
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry L.

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

Warm weather

A little noisy with traffic, nice in back being next to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Hi, thanks for taking the time to leave feedback. Yes it's best to book a waterside room instead of a streetside room, especially during Florida's busiest time of year, it's much more quiet away from the road.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

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

Perfect Pad

If you are fine with no frills and the simple necessities, this place is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are always upgrading, we work on the waterside rooms first and therefore they have more amenities than the streetside. If there is something specific that you would like to see in a room, please let me know, perhaps it can be accomplished. Sharon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

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

Good spot for shopping the little cool shops close walk to a cool restaurant with live music right o

Nice for a couple day stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micaela B.

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

Perfect location for enjoying Matlacha and Pine Island

Serenity Bay is a great place to stay as you spend time on Matlacha. We walked up and down the road, visiting shops and watching the bird life. We had morning coffee on the dock facing the mangroves. I wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2022
HI, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

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

Great stay

Perfect location, walking distance to almost everything in Matlacha, but so relaxing just sitting out back right on the water. Clean and comfortable. The property isn’t new, not much in Matlacha is, but the owner is slowly upgrading/refurbishing. It is perfectly Matlacha - would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2022
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. No the property isn't new, it's in the historic district, but yes we are constantly upgrading to the extent that the historical society will allow.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great view and location

Beachy cottage...comfortable studio for two. Very clean, well equiped. Very nice bay view from the back of the property. Excellent location, close to all the shops. Great water pressure in the shower! Waterfront restaurant across the street, less than a block away, best fried mahi mahi sandwich. I'd stay here again... The book with recommended things to do was very entertaining :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We would love to have you stay with us again. Sincerely, Sharon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben F.

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

Very fun weekend getaway

Basic unit close to town at a good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us. Sharon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna E.

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

Great stay

Great stay for a great price. Beautiful view, fire pit right next to the water. The space is clean and the decor is fun. Shops and restaurants within walking distance and Pine Island a quick drive or bike ride away. There are kayaks and beach chairs and an umbrella for use. There is a great view from the park.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. I so appreciated how gracious you were in dealing with the issue of getting in your first night. I'm happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Serenity Bay

The cottage was very clean and the view of the bay was beautiful. The cottages facing the road are a bit noisy with the traffic. However, the cost of the cottages is very inexpensive and suited our needs for the trip. Overall, it was a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

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

2 days in Matlacha

Not the quietest, but perfect for my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2021
The road is very busy during the winter months, there is a lot more people here. There is road noise unless you stay on the waterside.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F.

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

Great price, great location & great host

Sharon was extremely easy to book through. She got back to us very quickly and the communication was impeccable. The check in and check out process was so easy. we loved the town and our stay on the water and we used the free kayaks. Great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback. I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay. Kind Regards, Sharon
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate P.

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

Location location

Location is ideal for a visit to the town of Matlacha. No need to drive to town if you're willing and able to walk. The courtyard behind the property is very nice for relaxing to read a book, drink a glass of wine, or just drift away while watching the water. Just bring light layers or bug spay as the no-see'ums (biting gnats) and mosquitos can be brutal.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. Skin so soft is great for the no-see-ums which come out at dusk and dawn.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sam S.

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

Very relaxing, good food.

Friendly Host and laid back atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2021
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

cottage at Matlacha

loved that kayaks were available at no additional cost, waterfront was available to sit at and enjoy, kitchen essentials were provided. we ate out once per day at the local fabulous restaurants, and could make what we wanted until we left. very close to great shops and restaurants, thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2021
Thank you for the positive feedback. I am making changes to my working on offering kayaks so that potential guests won't have any missed expectations. I appreciate when guests offer constructive criticism, it's can only help us to get better

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