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

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Aerial view
Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Saint James City, FL
  • Place, Phillips Community Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of the Islands
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪71 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

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

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Respectful, well-behaved children welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Nice cigar shop at Pine Island Center!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2429549vb
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 holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Estero Boulevard Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express. Tropical Breeze Fun Park and Sun Splash Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Saint James City, FL

What's nearby

  • Phillips Community Park - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Museum of the Islands - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Koucky Gardens & Gallery - 19 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 19 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Matlacha Bridge - 20 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Bimini Bait Shack - ‬58 min drive
  • ‪Phuzzy’s Boat Shack - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Low Key Tiki - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬65 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.

How much does it cost to stay at NEWLY REMODELED-Peaceful Florida Island Home-5 minute canal ride to Gulf waters!?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NEWLY REMODELED-Peaceful Florida Island Home-5 minute canal ride to Gulf waters! on 11 May 2026 start from AU$257, 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 NEWLY REMODELED-Peaceful Florida Island Home-5 minute canal ride to Gulf waters!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEWLY REMODELED-Peaceful Florida Island Home-5 minute canal ride to Gulf waters!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEWLY REMODELED-Peaceful Florida Island Home-5 minute canal ride to Gulf waters!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEWLY REMODELED-Peaceful Florida Island Home-5 minute canal ride to Gulf waters! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Koucky Gardens & Gallery and 12 mi (19.4 km) from Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens. Matlacha Bridge and Sirenia Vista are also within 16 miles (25 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. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you Richard. Really glad you two enjoyed your stay. l'm installing some extra cleats where you want them for when you bring your boat again next stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Very well stocked

The house is just right for me and my husband. Its close to the fishing grounds and we enjoyed our stay. We had a great time
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya A.

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

Great experience

The house is beautiful and comfortable. It had everything we needed to enjoy our vacation and it made us feel like we were home.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you for being our first booking and making it so rewarding. We hope to see you again and will be excited for you to see some of the creative updates we have in mind.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mincha P.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2024
Thank you, Mincha. We enjoyed having you stay, and look forward to having you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen K.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2024
Ron and Maureen, It was really wonderful having you. We enjoyed updates about your fishing adventures! Thank you for treating the place like it was your own. We really hope to have you stay again. Jeff and Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce V.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya A.

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

Wonderful home on a peaceful little island

Jeff and Michelle were great hosts from beginning to end, kept in touch with us to update us as needed and responded immediately to questions. The place was very clean, brightly decorated, and had all the amenities we needed. Loved the ability to use the canoe and the bicycles and enjoyed fishing for hours on the boat dock! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Tanya, Thank you so very much for your rewarding review. We will continue to make improvements to our home for an even better stay next time. We hope to see you again sometime. Jeff and Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you Denise. It is rewarding to hear that you found a jewel in our vacation home. Come back to fish soon! We are currently catching tarpon and red snapper, maybe see you next year around this time. Jeff and Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald T.

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

Paradise

Absolutely fantastic. Home is very confortable and inviting. Has every amenity and is very well supplied. Marlene and myself hope to visit again soon. Jeff and Michelle were great and communication was excellent. Thank you Jeff and Michelle. You have an incredible vacation home!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Wow, Ronald, thank you! It was a pleasure to have you and Marlene. We are really happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

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

Perfect, peaceful and special place

We highly recommend this lovely, colorful home on the canal. Everything a person needs and more. Very well equipped. The owners thought of everything. Loved it and hope to return in the future. D & D
Stayed 36 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
D & D, We really enjoyed working with you during your stay, and are very happy that you loved your stay. Thank you for the rewarding review. Looking forward to having you again in the future. Jeff and Michelle

About the host

Hosted by Jeff & Michelle Hardesty

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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.

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