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Home Away from Home with Gulf Access and Heated Pool

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Enclosed Heated Pool
Canal View
Street View
Fenced Yard
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Cape Coral, FL
  • Place, Hospital del Prado
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Veterans Foundation Headquarters
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Dolphin Marina
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Home Away from Home with Gulf Access and Heated Pool

Welcome to our Cape Coral vacation rental, Alcedonia (Latin for tranquility) . The home sits waterfront on the serene canals of Cape Coral. The home sleeps six with three bedrooms and two full baths. A Sleep sofa is also available, for extra guests.

The spacious and airy living/family room has a 46” flat screen TV with cable and a DVD player. The family room opens to the patio where you can enjoy swimming in our heated pool or cook on the gas grill and dine in the comfortable, screened in lanai.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, dishes, silverware, coffee pot, toaster, and all the utensils you will need. The dining room, which is adjacent to the kitchen, has seating for 6.

The master bedroom boasts a private bath and a king size bed. The second bedroom has a queen size bed. The third bedroom has a double bed. All bedrooms have 32” LCD tv’s with built in DVD players and cable television.

Free WI-FI Internet access is available throughout the home.

The backyard has a private dock and many local boat rental companies offer multiday rentals where you can keep the boat at the house. In the garage you will find bicycles and we plan to add more amenities in the near future.

Need baby gear during your stay? Rent cribs, car seats, strollers, toys and more from BabyQuip! As seen on Shark Tank, BabyQuip offers clean, sanitized, and safe baby gear in over 650 cities! Visit https://www.babyquip.com/a/qnmlsf to make a reservation.

Please enjoy your stay with us and we look forward to having you visit and making Alcedonia your home away from home.

Per City of Cape Coral ordinance, minimum vacation rental is 7 Days/6 nights.

Keywords: Gulf Access, Canal, Dock, Pool, Attractions, Amenities, Southwest Florida, Ft Myers, Cape Coral

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 deadlock

About the area

Cape Coral

Located in Caloosahatchee, a neighbourhood in Cape Coral, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Estero Boulevard Beach and Sanibel Island Southern 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 Lee Health Sports Complex or JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Jet skiing, snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Cape Coral, FL

What's nearby

  • Hospital del Prado - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Veterans Foundation Headquarters - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dolphin Marina - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape Coral Farmers Market - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rubicond Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stuff A Bagel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nice Guys Pints And Pies - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stones Throw - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Home Away from Home with Gulf Access and Heated Pool have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Home Away from Home with Gulf Access and Heated Pool?

As of 23 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home Away from Home with Gulf Access and Heated Pool on 28 Apr 2026 start from AU$227, 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.

Is Home Away from Home with Gulf Access and Heated Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Home Away from Home with Gulf Access and Heated Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home Away from Home with Gulf Access and Heated Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Away from Home with Gulf Access and Heated Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home Away from Home with Gulf Access and Heated Pool located?

Located in Caloosahatchee, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Hospital del Prado, Veterans Foundation Headquarters and Dolphin Marina. Cape Coral Bridge and Yacht Club Community Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for our family for spring break. Simple clean and quiet place. Our only issue was quickly resolved. Communication with host and property manager was great. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J.

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

Very relaxing and homey

Very relaxing and peaceful. Great space and really dog friendly property.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

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

Spring Getaway

Perfect location! Close to everything but far enough away. Pool & patio are awesome. Interior is roomy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Great vacation home

The house was just what we expected, the pool was great! The yard was awesome for our dogs. Close to several beaches, we really enjoyed Sanibel Island, visited Venice Beach&Fort Myers.Great shopping & restaurants nearby. Communication with the owner was excellent & check in was easy. Very convenient to everything! Would definitely stay again. Thanks Chris for a great vacation!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Maggie K.

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

Quiet Nieghborhood, Nice Property and Location

Great location to explore Cape Coral, Fort Meyers and Beach, Matlacha, Sanibel and Captiva. Convenient to stores and for walking to several nice restaurants. Plenty of room in the house for family and/or friends. Any issues we had were quickly taken care of by the property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

Great Spring Break

This house was great for our family (two adults, three kids) spring break. It was not too far to get out to the gulf from the channel on the boat. We were also within walking distance of a couple of fun restaurants. The kids loved the pool. The fenced in yard made it easy to bring the dog. Overall a clean quiet place for a nice family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittony T.

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

Perfect!

Huge fenced in yard that my dog loved! Beds were comfortable, even though they creaked when you got in them. Thankfully we are a tall bunch, we would have had issues getting into the high beds if we weren’t. Pool was nice and warm and about 5 foot deep in the deepest part. Many DoorDash options. I want that huge couch in the entry area, seriously the most comfortable couch I have ever sat on! My only complaint would be that there wasn’t spare toilet paper, paper towels, or beach towels. All were easily fixed though with a run to the store. We left two beach towels there to add to the supply. Fantastic location and as long as you know the lock code is for the actual door (not the old school key box on the wall) it is a smooth check in process :-) Would definitely stay in again, and truly do wish I knew the manufacturer of that huge couch….totally epic setup!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nancy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 week stay

Walk to grocery store, several places to eat and have coffee, short drive to the beach. House a nice layout. Very nice neighborhood. The first problem that we encountered was that we were given the wrong code for entry. Took 45 minutes for this to be straightened out. Not a good way to start. The next problem was I walked out to look at the pool. Unfortunately, my left foot found a sliver of glass. The amount of long black dog hair by the pool was unpleasant. Had to clean that up instead of tracking it around. The shower handle in the second bathroom would not shut off the water. Had to call the property manager and had to shut off the hot water that night. Waited for plumber to come fix that in the morning.Then next thing that broke was the washing machine. Could not wash clothes and had to spend part of a Saturday morning at the laundry mat. Went 5 days without washing machine. Be careful of the desk/make up table in master bathroom. It wobbles so bad that it may fall over. The dishes are cracked and chipped. Property manager had new ones shipped No mixing bowl, I went to the dollar store to buy one along with food containers. Since we stayed for a month, I went to get the mop to clean the floors. The mop was so filthy that I had to clean it first before using. The mirror is broken on the closet door in one of the bedrooms, needs fixed. Light bulbs are burnt out or need 3-way bulbs. The pillows in the primary smell of body odor.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean inside. Had an issue a with the washing machine which was replaced in a week. Owner and manager were very awesome to deal with. Had to do some sprucing up exterior but extremely nice place to stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

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

Amazing

Very comfortable and pleasant great neighborhood and awsome house close to restaurants, grocery stores and night life. Family loved the house and experience
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Alcedonia

Loved our stay! Quiet & peaceful neighborhood, great yard. The house is very spacious with plenty of room for everyone. The large lanai offers great outdoor time and the pool is perfect. Love the tile work in the pool that makes the dolphins and turtles appear to be 3-D!
Stayed 34 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Very nice place

Host very nice. Place was clean and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deidre M.

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

Beautiful House in a great location

We really enjoyed our stay. The pool was great, did have to be repaired a couple times during our stay but it didn't affect us having a good time. Location is great, short drive to beaches, and the restaurant/bar is within walking distance. Everything we needed for beach days was in garage and provided so we didn't need to purchase anything. Overall I highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Thank You!

It was great! We really enjoyed the house; especially the pool. Thank you for helping us make memories with our family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Great family fun!

We had a great time. Some unmentioned features are, the covered and lighted patio. We really enjoyed playing cards in the evening. Also, the garage. It was super nice to bring the kids and beach toys into the garage and not have to drag it all through the house. We hardly ever go to the same place twice, but if we did, it would be this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole M.

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

Perfect canal access location with an amazing pool

The space is larger than I thought! The patio and pool area was our favorite! Nice comfy beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Alcedonia

We had a fantastic stay! The house was at such a great location: on a quiet street but definitely not far from anything you could ever want or need. The beds were comfortable. The pool was fantastic! My husband and daughter also enjoyed fishing at the dock. We’re already planning another stay as we have family in the area and visit Cape Coral often. Thanks for a great vacation spot!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan F.

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

Family time

N/a
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The location of this house was great and the pool kept our kids occupied every free minute! House could use some updating but that doesn't affect the experience for our trip. We would stay here again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Place needs a major cleaning!!

The house was in a great location however it was lacking a lot of things! There was only one washcloth and no pot holders in the entire house. Made for very creative ways of getting our food out of the oven. The whole house needs an extensive cleaning! Baseboards were filthy and it looked like none of the furniture was ever swept under. The only pieces of furniture that was nice were the beds. They were very comfortable! The rest of the furniture was worn and broken down. Sink in the one bathroom not attached to the bedroom leaked water ever time we used it. The pool and location is the only thing the house had going for it! The pool was a good size and had plenty of privacy from the neighbors.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2021
Melissa, Thank you very much for your feedback. We walked the house right after you left, and found several issues that we have since addressed, including replacing the cleaning crew. We found some of the missing items stored away, rather than disbursed among the bedrooms/bathrooms, and we regularly replace them, as we are made aware, such as wash cloths just replenished in October. The property manager is making a thorough inventory and ensuring that the linens, etc are spread out equally among the rooms, and not all stored in one place; and will make us aware when they run low. The family room and patio set are relatively new(less than 2 years), but we do tend to keep the older furniture in the house for added seating as necessary. I will look into their condition. Thanks, Chris
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nanci K.

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

Great location, great house!

My oldest son and I visited my younger son who lives in Cape Coral. House was clean, pool was great and location was outstanding! Couple of things... Baking dishes and flatware need to be replenished. I went looking for a dish to bake meatloaf and there was none. I had to borrow from my daughter in law. I was expecting some contact from Chris upon checking out. That did not happen so I hope we were adequate with our clean up! I checked my email and VRBO but I couldn’t find any communication. Hope I didn’t miss it! We had my two year old granddaughter visiting and she loved the pool. Overall we had a great time!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Fantastic spot for family vacation week

This house had everything our family needed for our week-long vacation. Great common space to eat and gather; 3 bedrooms with comfy beds; handy kitchen; fun pool and nice canal view. Close to restaurants and shops. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Fun in the sun

We had a wonderful stay. We even extend 4 extra days. He house was great. It could use a few more dishes and maybe a pizza pan. It has 2 pizza cutters but no pizza pan 😂. The pool was wonderful and we used the grill several times. We enjoyed our family time and would do it again in a heartbeat! Our kids had a lot of fun fishing. There are stores and restaurants within walking distance which was awesome.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie R.

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

Great place to stay!!!

Owner is very professional and responsive. They care about their customers and ensure they are on top of everything. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joane N.

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

Getaway

My family and I enjoyed our little getaway. Communication with owner of home was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

About the host

Hosted by Chris Saunders

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Why they chose this property

A group of friends vacationed in Florida quite often and loved the relaxing atmosphere it offers. We decided to buy a home away from home. Southwest Florida is far enough away from the hustle and bustle and yet so close to so much. We stay at the house a few times a year and it is harder to leave each time. Whether you are looking to simply relax in the pool or go out and explore, there is so much to do...minutes from Ft Myers Beach and a short boat ride to Sanibel Island, there is something for everyone. We hope you enjoy our vacation home as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

There is dock space available for keeping boat rentals at the property (property is on a quiet canal that connects to Caloosahatchee River). My favorite thing to do is wake up early and take a 10 minute bike ride to the pier, grab a coffee and watch the sunrise over the Caloosahatchee River while the baby dolphins make a morning appearance. We also enjoy taking a boat ride and exploring the nearby islands.

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