The Crab Shack - Fully-equipped and Updated 2-bedroom Waterfront Vacation Rental - Matlacha

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Matlacha, FL

Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens4 min walk
Royal Tee Golf Club9 min drive
Sun Splash Water Park13 min drive
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

The Crab Shack - Fully-equipped and Updated 2-bedroom Waterfront Vacation Rental

* We survived IAN, we have completely remodeled and are back to being fully functional. **

Get away to the Crab Shack, a waterfront hideaway on beautiful Matlacha Island. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, large screened in patio with a Smart TV, gas grill, washer/dryer and private dock with complimentary use of kayaks !

The Crab Shack is a 2 bedroom waterfront vacation rental! Newly renovated bathroom and pristine kitchen appliances making staying a pleasure. An outdoor screened in patio has a smart TV and a new gas grill, perfect for grilling burgers - or today's catch! Enjoy the local art scene, eat at famous restaurants, and recharge on the water. Whether you're on Matlacha for the wildlife - or to get away from your wild life - the Crab Shack is the perfect place to hang your hat! Please be aware that we do store our personal boat on a lift behind the house. If you are bringing a boat and would like to rent a boat slip, we recommend The Olde Fish House Marina, conveniently located walking distance next door.

This island is known for it's ability to take you away from the hustle and bustle of life, reconnect you with nature, and provide the kayaking, fishing, and weather you need to recharge your soul. A vibrant and growing art scene, as well as the Historic Matlacha Fishing Village (where this unit is located) make for a fun trip. Even though Matlacha doesn't have beaches the way Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach do, trips to visit nearby beaches make a perfect day trip (an average 45 minutes by car). We look forward to hosting you in our fun and laid back island vacation home!

Property manager

Heather Ames

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether 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

Matlacha

Located in Matlacha, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens and Griffen American Center for Haitian Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Royal Tee Golf Club and Coral Oaks Golf Course. Bowland Coral Lanes and Mike Greenwell's Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park are also worth visiting. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Matlacha, FL

What's nearby

Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 4 min walk
Royal Tee Golf Club - 9 min drive
Sun Splash Water Park - 13 min drive
Tarpon Point - 21 min drive
Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Lelulo's Pizzeria - 11 min drive
Starbucks - 9 min drive
Bob Evans - 8 min drive
House of Omelets - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Crab Shack - Fully-equipped and Updated 2-bedroom Waterfront Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Crab Shack - Fully-equipped and Updated 2-bedroom Waterfront Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Crab Shack - Fully-equipped and Updated 2-bedroom Waterfront Vacation Rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Crab Shack - Fully-equipped and Updated 2-bedroom Waterfront Vacation Rental located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens and Griffen American Center for Haitian Art. Museum of the Islands and Royal Tee Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John G.

4 Apr 2024

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

Oasis to get away and relax

Arrived and they had left light on for us and got in at dark. Lock Box to enter. Was very clean and spacious as was deceiving, with a Lanai, living room. Had a full kitchen with a nice bath room shower. Two cozy bedrooms with Queen Size Beds. On a canal with a couple Kayak's that leads to the Bay. Has seating to sit outside. Restaurants in walking distance. If back in the area will book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jill S.

6 Mar 2024

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

Funky little space with everything you need

The Crab Shack made us happy - not crabby. Neat and equipped kitchen and nice outdoor porch made for a very comfortable space. Directly across from the Blue Dog restaurant and the Perfect cup made for easy eats. The town of Matlacha is still rebuilding from Hurricane Ian but we did find some gorgeous spots on Pine Island and on Captiva with rugged natural ocean access.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie B.

24 Feb 2024

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

Time to reconnect and reinvest.

We have friends that retired in Cape Coral and St. James then got hit with Ian. Being able to contribute to the recovery by supporting the local economy and hosting our friends who have hosted us in the past was a God sent blessing. The Crab Shake was 'so stinking cute'.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

18 Feb 2024

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

Vaca in Matlacha

This property was well equipped- linens,kitchen, as well as toweling,detergent, etc. comfortable beds, good location

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

28 Jan 2024

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

Great Place On The Water

Super cute property in a quiet area. The owners are very quick to respond to questions. Would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Heather Ames

Hello! We are an adventurous family of 5 that loves to travel and have fun! We knew instantly when we found Matlacha Island that it was a perfect fit for us ! We fell in love with the laid back island vibe, live music, cold drinks, boating, fishing and amazing fresh sea food! We know that you will enjoy island life as much as we do! We look forward to hosting you in our fun and laid back island home !