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This could be your view!
Happy Hour View!
These chairs need to be filled by.... you!
Breathtaking Views!
Plenty of room for parking in carport & driveway.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Nature! Waterfront! Prime Fishing! Bring Boat. Free Bikes, SUP, Kayak.

Tropical paradise that can't be beat! Incredible views!
Taking reservations for 2025. No hurricane damage.
Fishing enthusiasts, kayakers, bird watchers, nature lovers...

Welcome to Docktales & Dreams!!!
Tarpon Fishing Capital of the World!!
Fabulous dock, Bring your boat!
Enjoy the complementary His & Her Bikes, Standup Paddle Board & Kayak. Life jackets included! (use at your own risk)
Easy run out to Charlotte Harbor, Boca Grande Pass, Cayo Costa State Park, Pine Island Sound, Cabbage Key, Sanibel, Captiva & Gasparilla. Island.

Sit on the dock, close your eyes, & just listen.... The incredible sounds of nature will surround & captivate you. You will be transported back to a wonderful place in time where slowing down & enjoying the moment is more important than anything else! This is Docktales & Dreams!
From the minute you arrive, you will be captivated by the beauty, tranquility & serenity this lovely, very clean 2/2 direct gulf access home has to offer. Enjoy your cup of coffee or happy hour drink on the brand new deck overlooking the wide natural canal & beautiful dock! Take the kayak out & enjoy the sights & sounds of mullet jumping out of the water, see the playful dolphins & manatees swimming by, or spot the numerous ospreys, bald eagles, egrets, blue herons, ibis, spoonbills & woodpeckers flying overhead. Take your boat out the marked channel with no fixed bridges & enjoy the amazing fishing or explore all of what Pine Island & Southwest Florida have to offer. When you return, feel free to tie it off the dock. The dock will accommodate a boat up to 26 ft. Or cast a lazy line off the dock to see what bites. Snook, trout & tarpon have been caught right off the dock! You will feel miles away from it all, but you're only minutes away from everything, including bait & tackle, grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations & great waterfront restaurants. The famous historic Tarpon Lodge, Matlacha, St. James City, are all just a few minutes away. Several boat ramps are available very close to the property.

Extensive upgrades & renovations made including:
Brand new deck, stairs, kitchen, floors & guest bathroom. Newer a/c, new refrigerator/freezer, new dryer, newer master bathroom, new mattresses, new furniture, new ceiling fans, new dock, new outdoor cushions, new landscape lighting, etc.


Weekly/Monthly discounts available (Excluding Holidays)
Hurry, booking fast for 2024/25.

All inquiries will be considered.

Garage & boat lift are not for guests' use.
Owner does not assume liability for Bike, SUP & Kayak use. Guests must have experience with Kayaks & SUP.

Property not suitable for children under 5.

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 27

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Not suitable for children under 4.

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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

Important information

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Property # 1448792vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bokeelia

Located in Bokeelia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Tropical Breeze Fun Park and Bowland Coral Lanes are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Coralwood Shopping Center and Coralwood Mall. Mike Greenwell's Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park and Sun Splash Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Bokeelia, FL

What's nearby

  • Koucky Gardens & Gallery - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Museum of the Islands - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Phillips Community Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Matlacha Bridge - 12 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Miceli's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Yucatan Waterfront - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Street Eatz And Ale - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Nature! Waterfront! Prime Fishing! Bring Boat. Free Bikes, SUP, Kayak. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning Nature! Waterfront! Prime Fishing! Bring Boat. Free Bikes, SUP, Kayak.?

As of 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning Nature! Waterfront! Prime Fishing! Bring Boat. Free Bikes, SUP, Kayak. on 14 June 2026 start from AU$436, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Stunning Nature! Waterfront! Prime Fishing! Bring Boat. Free Bikes, SUP, Kayak.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Stunning Nature! Waterfront! Prime Fishing! Bring Boat. Free Bikes, SUP, Kayak. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Koucky Gardens & Gallery, Museum of the Islands and Phillips Community Park. Little Smokehouse Key and Calusa Heritage Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Spectacular

Our time at this property was awesome. It was so spectacular that we have already booked for next year.
Stayed 45 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2021
I’m glad you had a great time. Thank you for being a wonderful guest. See you next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan and Steve W.

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

Quiet location

Perfect place for a quiet getaway. Exactly as advertised. Terrific host!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2021
Thank you for being a great guest & taking such good care of my place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica F.

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

Retreat

This was the perfect place to relax and regroup.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

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

Very clean great location

Enjoyed exploring in the kayak and catching trout off dock and kayak. Lots of wildlife in area. House was very clean and had everything we needed. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2023
Thank you very much for the positive review. I'm glad you had a great time. Thank you for taking care of my property, please come back anytime. Ron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Wonderful trip!

We’ve been visiting southwest Florida for many years and this was our first time on Pine Island. The property is gorgeous and well maintained. The view of the dock and canal from the back porch is beautiful and so relaxing! Ron makes sure that guests have everything they need and the home is comfortable and clean. Great updated master shower!!! Will definitely come back for a second stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2020
I’m glad you had a wonderful time. Thank you for choosing my property & for the kind words. See you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

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

An amazing week

The stay at this property couldn't have been better. It was exactly as advertised, very quiet neighborhood, extremely well-appointed kitchen and very comfortable. The Host was extremely quick to respond to any communication, with thoughtful and helpful responses. We hope to return Pine Island, and this will be the first place we will consider for our home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Thank you for the kind words Ken. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself. Please come back! Ron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela k.

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

Amazing 25th Anniversary trip

This was our 3rd stay on Pine Island and our 1st stay at this house. We loved everything about the house…the location, the beautiful, updated, decorated house. The view from the deck to the dock/canal was wonderful! I would highly recommend this house. Ron was very easy to work with. He responded very quickly to our text.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2022
Thank you for the positive review. I’m very glad you had a wonderful stay during your anniversary. I hope you come back soon. Ron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana N.

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

Sweet seclusion

Even though there are neighbors, the tropical greenery and location on a canal made the property seem secluded. The view from the dock and front porch were dreamy. The house is well stocked. It looks like the master bedroom and bath were recently remodeled and they are terrific. Ron was very responsive to questions via text. We had no problems and a wonderful time. Looking to return again to do some fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
I'm glad you had a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Wonderful vacation home!

We spent 4 nights for our spring break trip with our boys (14 and 17). Wish we would have had more time. We had a ball and the house and property are wonderful. The kayak made it so fun for the boys. Lots of fishing off the dock. We rented a boat for a few days and tied it to the dock. It was a great way to see the local beaches and dockside restaurants. Ron was a wonderful host and more than accessible. He answered every question within 20-30 minutes. Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback Sarah. I’m so glad you & your family had a great time. Please come back. Ron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Fabulous Location For Fishing and Relaxing

My husband and adult sons were looking for a place to stay for a long weekend to do some fishing and relaxing.. They looked at places on the Keys but ultimately chose this house because of its location right on the water with a dock to keep a rented boat. They also have so many fond memories of vacationing many times in Captiva growing up and this locatiom would allow them to take their boat to Cabbage Key for lunch - a family favorite activity. This house definitely delivered on all accounts. It was very clean and perfect for three people. Everything very well maintained and communication with Ron the owner was seamless. The location is very peaceful and they loved the little town of Bokeelia for its cute and colorful restsurants and shops. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2024
Thank you for the positive review Michelle. I’m glad your family had a wonderful experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rick h.

Eye opening

Pine Island is a great place to visit, traveling the entire length of the island you only have 1 stop sign and no stop lights. Very down home; but, with all you need. We never left the island, Win Dixie was close and many places to eat and get an adult beverage. Our favorites were at opposite ends of the island, the Water front (sea food philly) and Capt'n Cons Fish house (sea food chowder). Matlacha had many tourist shops. Ron did an excellent job with the house, providing everything we needed. We used the boat dock every day. His place is definitely as advertised. Thankyou Ron!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. This is a wonderful place to visit. Hope you come back soon. Ron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

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

Better than a “Mouse House Resort”.

We had a wonderful time! The house was very, very clean, and had everything you would need to make your stay enjoyable. The rooms and bathrooms were well appointed. The view from the balcony was amazing both day and night! A kayak is also available.We enjoyed the living room furniture so much that when we got home we ordered a sofa from the same line. (Sorry, we had to peek under the cushions.) The location is excellent. It is a quiet Island with great restaurants and friendly people. If you go at the right time, check out the mango groves. The Calusa Heritage Trail and Randell Research Center is a good place to visit to learn about the history of the Island. We had fun shopping in Matlacha’s many artisans shops. I would highly recommend this beautiful place for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2021
Thank you so much for your feedback. I’m glad you had a wonderful time. Please come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Clean!

Our stay was amazing! Property was very clean and the area was great. Everyone on Pine island was very friendly. Communication with Ron was easy and friendly. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Thank you for the positive review. I'm glad you were able to enjoy yourselves. Please come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Great Vacay Destination

Great destination for a peaceful getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2021
Glad you enjoyed yourself. Thank you for the great feedback.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregg B.

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

Very nice home, great dock, wonderful weather.

Ron was very communicative and accommodating. The house is nice and the dock is great.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2021
Glad you enjoyed yourself. Thank you for the positive feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

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

Great relaxing vacation

We really enjoyed our vacation here. I would recommend it highly.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2021
Thank you for the great feedback. Hope you’ll come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Perfect peaceful getaway

Old Florida at its best. Quiet, private and off the path. Beautiful new dock, and excellent location for paddling and fishing. Very clean and everything you need in the kitchen. Bonus two man kayak!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2021
I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. Please come again & thanks for the positive feedback. Regards, Ron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

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

Great property on the water

We loved our stay at this property. The house was nice and clean. The dock very nice. The property as a whole is very well keep and maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2021
I’m glad you enjoyed yourself. Thank you for being a great guest. Please come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Korrie G.

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

Awesome house!

This place is top notch! So clean, so cute, exactly as pictured (maybe better!) It was a charming little place that definitely gave a beach vibe. It was super close to fun shopping and great restaurants. The owner was so fast to respond every time we asked anything. If you had a boat it would be even better with the water access and the amazing new dock. The wifi worked great and they had lots of options for tv entertainment. Anything we needed was provided (dish soap, laundry detergent, little cooler to take to beach, toilet paper, etc.) It was so nice we didn’t have to go out and buy those things. Tons of towels and extra blankets were available. Beds were super comfy and bathrooms were updated. The only downfall is it’s a little far from the beach, but we knew that going in. I would definitely come back and highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2021
Thank you for the great feedback Korrie. I’m glad you had an enjoyable time. Thank you for being a great guest. Please come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reese U.

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

Labor day get away

Nice and clean place. Highly recommend for boaters.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2020
Glad you had a great time. Please come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Great place

We had a great time. House was perfect with everything you need. Immaculate and very clean. Beautiful new dock! Location was perfect!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2020
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully we’ll see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

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

Quiet place to relax

This property offers a lot of entertainment opportunity. Fishing, kayaking, bird watching. We liked to see the tropical trees, coconut, mango, sapota , Palm trees and flower plants in the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Docked on the water

Great dock. And great front porch. We spent our time between them. House and property were clean and neighborhood was very quiet. It was too windy to use the kayak but the location to open water looks very good. We did catch fish from the dock and noticed the underwater light early in the morning did attract some very large fish. Great place. Great stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
I’m glad you had a great time. It was a pleasure having you as a guest. Ron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen T.

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

Great place for a relaxing vacation!

Had a wonderful time. When we got here the grill wasn’t working within 2-3 hours he had a new grill here.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Cathleen for your positive feedback. I know how important a grill can be to enhance your vacation experience & it was my pleasure in making things right. Safe travels & I hope to hear from you again. Ron
Verified

8/10 Good

Eleanor W.

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

Pine Island vacation

Great location for kayaking among the mangroves to view bird life. Finding the hidden lagoon we visited several times. Birding from the two person kayak provided by the rental especially nice. Hiking on island preserves and eating in local restaurants a fun addition to water activities. Top of the list however is sitting on the deck reading, and listening to the birds fly over the canal while a light breeze cools you from the 70/80 degree temperature. Loved every bit of our experience. Comment to owner: Twin beds should be upgraded to include box springs(not a “spring” bed), and the grill needs to have deflector screens which lay over the burners replaced as they are currently completely rusted through. Rating at 4star which otherwise would be 5star if not for the twin beds and grill.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your feedback & review. Those upgrades are coming soon.

About the host

Hosted by Ronald Koch

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I spent a big part of my childhood in SW Florida. I love fishing & being surrounded by nature. Bokeelia offered me a chance to re-live my greatest childhood memories all over again.

Why they chose this property

I searched for a very long time until I found just the right property. This checked all the boxes for me.

What makes this property unique

Close to everything, but the feel of being far away from it all. Sit on the dock, enjoy a drink, watch the nature all around you & you will get it!

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