NEWLY REMODELED-Peaceful Florida Island Home-5 minute canal ride to Gulf waters!

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Saint James City, FL

Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center63 min drive
Sanibel Island Southern Beach66 min drive
Sanibel Island Lighthouse68 min drive
Naples, FL (APF-Naples Municipal)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

Come relax in our Pine Island dream home--a charming, open and colorful floor plan will remind you that you are on a Florida vacation at every turn. Watch a thunderous storm from the furnished lanai, or fish for snook, snapper, crab, and shark from our dock. If you are lucky, catch a glimpse of dolphin or shark circling our fish light at night. Enjoy a peaceful stroll or bike ride to several restaurants and bait stores a few blocks away. World class beaches can be found by a ten minute boat ride to Picnic Island Beach, or a 30 minute boat ride to Cayo Costa and Sanibel islands. Fish the renown waters of Pine Island Sound for tarpon, snook, shark, reds, flounder, Spanish mackerel, and so many more species--simply a canal ride away. Enjoy local shopping and eateries at quaint Pine Island Center and Matlacha Island. Expect a quiet, laidback island-time vacation while staying in this new VRBO listing.

Property manager

Jeff & Michelle Hardesty

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Respectful, well-behaved children welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Nice cigar shop at Pine Island Center!

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Saint James City

Located in Saint James City, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Sanibel Historical Village and Museum and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Dead Key and Little Dead Key. Bowland Coral Lanes and Sun Splash Water Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Saint James City, FL

What's nearby

Key West Express - 59 min drive
Sanibel Harbour Beach - 59 min drive
Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 63 min drive
Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 66 min drive
Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 68 min drive

Getting around

Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

Phuzzy's Boat Shack - 18 min walk
Bimini Bait Shack - 58 min drive
Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen
Low Key Tiki - 20 min walk
Rosalita's Cantina Sanibel - 73 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEWLY REMODELED-Peaceful Florida Island Home-5 minute canal ride to Gulf waters! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bruce V.

15 Mar 2024

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

would give it more stars if I could

This was a terrific place for our boating trip. Great communication with the owner. Very clean and well supplied. The screened patio was perfect for a sundowner after fishing. I hope to stay again next year!

Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen K.

22 Feb 2024

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

Fishing vacation

This was an awesome vacation. Our family had a great time. The area was perfect for fishing. Jeff was great with communication

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mincha P.

6 Feb 2024

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

Wonderful place

We really enjoyed this rental property. We hope to come back again. Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

17 May 2022

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

Canal home Saint James city

Great property would stay there again enjoyed our stay very much

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

24 Apr 2022

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

Truly Amazing place.

This place was one of the best rentals we've ever stayed in. The place was huge and with plenty of space and everything we needed to make our stay truly amazing. Jeff was attentive and quick to respond to our questions. The place is a jewel of a find, well equipped and a peaceful neighborhood. To me the best part was the deck out back where I enjoyed fishing. Thank you Jeff.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeff & Michelle Hardesty

Residing and working as educators in Washington State, our favorite place to vacation is Pine Island, Florida. It is our dream to retire in this Saint James City home. A happy family of five and soon to be empty nesters.

Please know that this vacation rental is a new venture for us. Our goal is to provide a special vacation experience for our renters. As time permits, we will continue to make improvements to the property, so please feel free to reach out to us personally with any suggestions you might have.

Why they chose this property

Jeff's family has lived in the Florida area for decades. Having grown up on Sanibel Island in the 1970s, when it was a different and slower paced place, there has been a longing to return to the area. Saint James City has that special laidback feel as island living should. Simply put, Pine Island has charm and a reminiscent sense of peace.