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WE ARE BACK! NEWER POOL/SPA and Walk to beach! Totally updated Canal front home!

Waterfront holiday home with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Pool
Pool
Terrace/patio
Pool
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 687.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Castle Beach
  • Place, Estero Boulevard Beach
  • Place, Key West Express
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

WE ARE BACK! NEWER POOL/SPA and Walk to beach! Totally updated Canal front home!

WE ARE BACK! NEWER HEATED POOL/SPA WITH OUTDOOR TV! TOTALLY UPDATED duplex - Unit #1 -Sleeps up to 6 - featuring 2 bedrooms/1 bath, with sofa sleeper in living room - less than a block to the beach and near dining! The 1 bedroom Unit #2 is not rented and just used by the owners for visiting family occasionally with NO pool/Spa use - so private pool and spa for guests! Home features New white shaker kitchen with granite counters, HUGE new island with wine fridge, Coffee/Drink bar with beverage cooler, updated bathroom, All new stainless appliances - including dishwasher, refrigerator with ice makers/filtered water and large capacity stainless stackable washer and dryer! Unit has a dual KEURIG coffee maker (10 cup OR pods), Comcast high-speed wireless internet, ROKU Smart TV, all dishes, glassware, pots/pans, Ninja blender, electric juicer, beach towels and linens, 4 beach chairs, wagon and umbrella. Master bedroom has a King sized bed, a 50" ROKU TV, queen sized bed in the 2nd bedroom w/ 42" ROKU TV, a spacious open floor plan with kitchen island seating for 6, and a great room with a bar area, a new 65" 4K TV, lazy boy, NEW queen-sized sofa sleeper. There is a Weber grill in the fenced backyard with poolside deck/seating/area with 50" ROKU TV (table seating and chaise loungers) as well as a Hook game on a palm tree. Location is great in a quiet residential area with about a 4 minute walk to the beach - with beach access right on Flamingo Street!
PET FRIENDLY - Restricted to 1 dog, 40 lbs or less with additional fee
Ft. Myers Beach Short-Term Rental Registration #21-0348

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Diving or jumping into pool or spa, please follow posted pool/spa rules.
Pool alarms are on all doors and windows leading to the pool for safety.

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Fort Myers Beach

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Myers Beach. While the natural beauty of Bonita Springs Public Beach and Barefoot Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Hertz Arena or JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Castle Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santini Marina Shopping Plaza - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Estero Boulevard Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lynn Hall Memorial Park - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Key West Express - 13 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Junkanoo Below Deck - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flippers on the Bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cabaña's Beach Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Moms Restaurant Fort Myers Beach - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fresh Catch Bistro - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does WE ARE BACK! NEWER POOL/SPA and Walk to beach! Totally updated Canal front home! have a pool?

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

Is WE ARE BACK! NEWER POOL/SPA and Walk to beach! Totally updated Canal front home! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at WE ARE BACK! NEWER POOL/SPA and Walk to beach! Totally updated Canal front home!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at WE ARE BACK! NEWER POOL/SPA and Walk to beach! Totally updated Canal front home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WE ARE BACK! NEWER POOL/SPA and Walk to beach! Totally updated Canal front home! located?

Located in Mid Island, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Castle Beach and Sterling Ave Beach. Santini Marina Shopping Plaza and Estero Boulevard Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jared A.

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

Our family loved it

Everything was exactly what you want, communication was great to start with. They have everything for you to enjoy a beach vacation. They have a beach wagon, chairs and umbrella to use on your two block walk to beach. If you want to get away from the beach, you can enjoy the day in a beautiful pool and hot tub, and nice patio with a tv. We cooked out nightly on a very nice genesis grill provided. Literally everything you need is provided in the house. Pots, pans, utensils a great kitchen and a coffee bar. Our family loved it and I imagine yours would as well. The house is very nicely decorated and redone from Hurricane Ian. Russ and Laurie are fantastic hosts, thank you for a wonderful vacation we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Great location! Laurie and Russ really thought of it all - everything was perfect! We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work trip. Nice place. Well stocked with basic necessities. Nice TV’s and good internet. Back yard really nice but SWFL summer is crazy w bugs so wish it was screened but a nice place for sure and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

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

Great Stay!!!!!

Great vacation rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

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

Nice.

Very clean. Great location. Owners very responsive and helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Pam’s Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the property. It was a welcome 10 days of greatly needed relaxation.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly C.

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

Spring Break family vacation

I can’t say enough positive things about our stay! Laurie and Russ have done such an amazing job even after the devastating hurricane on their place to make anyone feel comfortable and at home. They thought of everything to make your stay easier! From the island music playing on the bar when you first walk in, to the extra wireless charging docs, the cleanliness, the extra baggies for making beach lunches, to the little shampoos and conditioners in the shower. They even purchased new pool toys for your kids to use in their pool. They were incredibly sweet and very accommodating. If you get a chance to spend your vacation at their home you have to take advantage of it! We would definitely come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jozsef G.

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

Back to paradise

First stay after Ian. This is a fully renovated, fully equipped wonderful house . Have everything you need , owners are very friendly and helpful! We stayed with 3 kids all 10 and under , they loved the pool and hot tub . Close to the beach , I would definitely stay again .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

gregory p.

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

Flamingo Nest

This property is perfect for a family or small group. It is incredibly clean and has virtually everything you would need to enjoy your stay. The kitchen is well supplied, the pool/spa has many toys, and the wagon/chairs/umbrella are perfect for the nearby beach. Laurie and Russ were great hosts and answered every question promptly and shared information about things to do in the area. We will absolutely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin F., Bayreuth

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

Another stay in paradise

Thank you! It's like home for us. We will be back as soon as possible.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicki R.

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

Fantastic house

This house was fantastic for my family. Perfect location and I’ll kinds of extras that made our stay extremely comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Flamingo heaven

What a great place!!’ Everything we needed and then some. Pool/spa was amazing!! Very clean and great communication from the owner. Thank you. We absolutely loved staying there. Hope to be back soon
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A., Chicago

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

Perfect

Perfect place for small family of three. Great location, great place.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Great vacation home in a great location

We enjoyed our stay at Laurie & Russ's vacation home. The house is about 4 miles south of Times Square and 4 miles north of Lover's Key which was a great location for us. Only a short walk to get to a beautiful beach. We used the wagon, chairs, and cooler for our beach days. We also really enjoyed the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mirantha W.

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

A perfect paradise!

Extremely clean, beautiful location, above and beyond on amenities! Very quick response and great advise on places to visit and things to do! Russ and Laurie are so kind, friendly, and helpful.. just great people! Very short walk to the beach.. the pool and spa were absolutely perfect. The beds were so comfortable and the sauna was such a nice added touch.. this place is a 10 and we can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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

Fort Meyers Beach get-away.

Very convenient location, one block from the beach in a quiet neighborhood. We appreciated the beach wagon, chairs, umbrella, cooler and towels when we went to the beach. We also appreciated all the lounge options for hanging near the pool. Friendly, helpful hosts were easily accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

tammy r., Appleton, WI, USA

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

Girls’ Week

I came with 3 of my friends for a week. The property was exactly as described. It was a close walk to the beach and the wagon was great. Only 2 chairs with the unit, but we used the beach towels for the other two. There wasn’t a cooler, so you may want to pack a cooler bag along. Uber worked great for getting up to the restaurants, but be prepared for a long ride during peak times. The Outrigger has a restaurant, tiki bar and bathrooms for easy use from the beach. We loved the hot tub, but it did take a good hour to heat up. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha F., Illinois

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

A touch of Paradise

We so enjoyed our stay at your beautiful home on the canal. They thought of everything you need for your visit. We so enjoyed the beautiful pool and hot tub. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin F., Bayreuth

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

Wonderful,

Just perfect
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Wonderful beach vacation in Fort Myers

The property in the owners are Wonderful we had a amazing Vacation at Fort Myers Beach
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Great little beach home

This was the perfect place for us Really cute and clean. We really appreciated all of the extras to make our beach vacation great! Laurie was always good about getting right back to all of my messages. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Great location, great rental and great owner!

Would come back here for sure!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

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

Cozy Beach Cottage

Last minute rental- owner was amazingly responsive! The house was a very short walk to the beach and had everything one needed for a fun beach day!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Laurie

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We are from the Chicago suburbs, but have owned vacation rentals in Florida since 2004 and do NOT like the Chicago winters! lol Hurricane Ian forced us to rebuild the Flamingo Nest, but it is back and better than ever! We love the NEWER HEATED POOL AND SPA and that the beach is just a few minute walk and dining on the Island near the old Pier/downtown (about 3 miles) for the day as well! We also enjoy kayaking in Lovers Key or just grabbing coffee or ice cream down the road! Our family just likes being outdoors, relaxing in the backyard overlooking the canal or grilling out. We love cooking and try to include everything that we use for the convenience of our guests.

Why they chose this property

We love the South Island location on the canal where you can Kayak or boat from your backyard - a short ride to the Gulf and Lovers Key to swim or relax, or just take a 3-5 minute walk to the beach and relax or swim! If you need more to do, take a short drive or rent bikes to visit the many restaurants, bars and souvenir shops nearby.

What makes this property unique

We love the ranch home that is 1 level and no stairs. Plus, it has all the comforts of home, including a fully stocked kitchen - refrigerator with ice maker and filtered water, dishwasher, coffee/drink bar with beverage fridge and separate wine cooler, full-size stackable washer and dryer, a NEWER HEATED POOL AND SPA - with an outdoor TV and fenced yard. It is also located on a canal and just take a short walk to the beach for sunsets. Everything has been updated due to Hurricane Ian as well - built in 1950's, so still standing strong!

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