There’s so much to love about Santa Maria II 301: the convenient location on a canal just a few minutes’ walk to the beach; the complex’s lovingly maintained grounds, which include what some say is Fort Myers Beach’s best pool; the condo’s spacious layout and comfortable furnishings. When you stay here, a fabulous time is all but guaranteed.

A 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit overlooking a marina, Santa Maria II 301 is tailor-made for a family vacation. The primary bedroom includes a king-size bed you’ll love sprawling out on, whether it’s to watch TV, surf the web via the free WiFi, read, or yes, sleep. This room has its own private bathroom. The 2nd bedroom, furnished with a pair of twin beds and another TV, offers plenty of space for the kids to spread out with their toys and games. The 3rd bedroom can sleep 2 more people, in a trundle beneath a daybed and on a sofa that opens into another bed. These bedrooms share the 2nd bathroom, which includes a combination shower/tub. One thing you’ll notice about both bathrooms and all 3 bedrooms is the wealth of storage—you don’t have to live out of a suitcase at Santa Maria II 301.

The spacious, sunny living area is just the sort of place you want to unwind in after a day of swimming, cycling, hiking, or fishing. The leather sectional sofa is so comfortable! There’s more than enough room for everyone to nestle on the couch and watch a movie on the flat-screen TV with cable, play charades, or plan the next day’s adventures. Even if you’re all too tired after your busy day to do much more than read or doze, you can do it together—and isn’t that what a family vacation is all about?

Meals provide more opportunities for family togetherness. Numerous restaurants are within walking distance, but sometimes it’s more fun (and more affordable) to eat in. Besides, having a full kitchen at your disposal is one of the greatest advantages of staying in a condo rather than a hotel. Santa Maria II 301’s kitchen includes all the appliances, cookware, and tableware you’ll need, even if you’re hosting a Thanksgiving feast.

Santa Maria II 301 has an indoor dining table that seats 6. You can also dine on the unit’s screened-in balcony, which overlooks a canal leading out to Estero Bay. While you sit at the balcony’s table for 4 you can watch boats float past—and maybe you’ll spy some of the friendly dolphins and manatees said to frequent the waters. Because the balcony has its own ceiling fan, you can sit out here with a book and a frosty drink even during the heat of midsummer.

You can also dine alfresco at the condo complex’s grill areas, which feature tables and chairs as well as gas grills. Whether it’s steak from the nearby shop or fish you reeled in yourself, it’ll taste even better when eating outside among the salt-kissed sea breeze. You can walk off your meal with a stroll along the canal docks, where you might see those dolphins and manatees up close. Perhaps the highlight of Santa Maria’s grounds, however, is its heated swimming pool. After your swim, laze on a poolside chaise and let the whispering of the wind through the palm trees lull you to sleep. Just be sure to apply your sunscreen before you drift off!

Given that Santa Maria is less than a 5-minute walk to the pristine white beach and the turquoise Gulf of Mexico, you might run out of time to spend by the pool. At the beach you can swim, paddleboard, parasail, canoe, kayak, race jet skis, collect seashells, and watch some truly spectacular sunsets.

Also close by are Lovers Key State Park, golf courses, the island’s Times Square area… the list goes on and on. One thing’s for sure: When you stay at Santa Maria II 301, you’ll never be bored. Book your stay today and get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime.

Town of Fort Myers Beach Short Term Rental Registration Number 20-0284