Autumn Special in Matlacha: Big Fish, Small Prices!

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A dock with a boat, a wooden pier, and a calm water body with trees in the background.
A docked boat with a small building nearby, surrounded by palm trees and other houses.
A wooden dock with lounge chairs, a yellow building, and a marina with boats.
A neatly set dining table with a blue napkin, white plates, and clear glasses, positioned in a room with a bed and a window in the background.
A kitchen with light green cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker on the countertop.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Matlacha Bridge

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Matlacha, FL
  • Place, Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Matlacha Bridge
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Griffen American Center for Haitian Art
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Matlacha

Located in Matlacha, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tropical Breeze Fun Park and Bowlero Coral. Ready for a night out? Consider Rumrunners and Fin’s Seafood and Dive Bar. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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Matlacha, FL

What's nearby

  • Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Matlacha Bridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Griffen American Center for Haitian Art - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bunche Beach - 49 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Estero Boulevard Beach - 51 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yucatan Waterfront - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Miceli's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Autumn Special in Matlacha: Big Fish, Small Prices! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Autumn Special in Matlacha: Big Fish, Small Prices!?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Autumn Special in Matlacha: Big Fish, Small Prices! on 16 Nov 2026 start from AU$771, 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 Autumn Special in Matlacha: Big Fish, Small Prices!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Autumn Special in Matlacha: Big Fish, Small Prices!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Autumn Special in Matlacha: Big Fish, Small Prices!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Autumn Special in Matlacha: Big Fish, Small Prices! located?

Located in the heart of Matlacha, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens, Matlacha Bridge and Griffen American Center for Haitian Art. Sirenia Vista is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

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. 36 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for fishing and sunsets. Could walk to a few places which was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2026
Thank you very much for your review! It really is a great place, where many things are within walking distance.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed in the Redfish room and it was cozy! Comfy bed, very clean & has everything you need! Fishing off the dock and watching the sunsets was a bonus for me!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2026
Thank you very much for the great feedback. Yes, it really is a great view from there :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, especially the location on the pier; beautiful sunsets, and good restaurants within walking distance. Property manager was very nice, welcoming, and helpful.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2026
Really great view there! Thank you very much for the great review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best ever

The place is great would recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Calm, clean, and charming

Out stay was very nice. Everything was clean, bed was comfortable, communication was quick. There are some good local options for eating out, and the Publix is a short drive. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad you had a great stay and appreciated the cleanliness, comfort, and location. You're welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matlacha

We enjoyed our stay in the Redfish room.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
That sounds great! Thanks again for your booking. We would be happy if you like to keep our rentals in mind for the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waterfront Delight

We loved our cozy apartment on the water--saw lots of fish jumping and also a dolphin while sitting out on the deck. Being within walking distance cof the shops and restaurants was a real plus. Also we were off the main road so it was very peaceful😉
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Our Fishermen's Paradise really stands out for its incredibly beautiful location. You are somehow in the middle of nature and yet quickly in real life - if you want to! Thanks for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

I am a fisherman. 5 stars for fishing accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
You are absolutely right. Our Fishermen's Paradise is not only nice but a paradise for every fisherman!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

I have lung issues and the room smelled musty and I had a difficult time breathing. We never spent a night in the room and left the key in the drop box the second day. There was not refund and we were out over 700.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
We are very surprised by this review. The guest informed us that his wife was not happy with the accommodation, and they subsequently chose not to stay because he didn't want to cause any stress with his wife. There was never any mention of breathing problems or the alleged mold odor, not to mention that the guest couldn't possibly have had any problems since he didn't stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Just what we needed.

This cheerful, tidy studio was just what we needed. The deck on the canal, just a few steps out our door, was the perfect place to see palm-tree-silhouetted sunsets. There were several good restaurants within walking distance. On Christmas Eve, the streets were all lined with luminaria for a magical effect. Property Manager Charity was very welcoming and friendly and I have no doubt that if we had needed anything, even on Christmas Day, she would have been right on it. We took the canoe out for a paddle all the way around the island, which took about two hours. It was a glorious way to spend Christmas. It's nice that the boats are available. There are numerous nature preserves within short driving distance and we were able to find a different place to hike and birdwatch every day.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your nice words. We are grateful for your positive evaluation. We are happy that you enjoyed the time on the water and would be happy to welcome you as our guests again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We don’t arrive until midnight on our arrival date. We had requested an outside light be on so we could see and access our lockbox. They responded promptly and assured us they would do so Very much appreciated!This was our 4th time staying at the Redfish Room. We hadn’t been back there for 4 years because of the damage caused by Hurricane Ian. We were pleasantly surprised that the Redfish Room and the other 4 units had all been restored. We love the new screened in porch and the views from the dock. We saw lots of fish jumping in the canal and even saw dolphins on 2 occasions swimming in the gulf. Great sunsets every night from the dock area. A big plus to this location is the ability to walk to shops and restaurants (The Blue Dog, the Yukatan and the Perfect Cup). We were also a short driving distance to other restaurants in St. James City and Bookelia. Grocery stores were just a short drive away. Also an easy drive to Fort Myers Beach. Our only complaint was the bed was a little too firm and the pillows a little flat. We didn’t have hot water for a few days but as soon as we contacted the property manager the problem was quickly remedied….again, very much appreciated! For the price this is an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
It was great to have you back, and thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We love this place and have done everything we can to get everything back in order quickly, so that both our guests and we can enjoy this little corner of the world again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Birthday Getaway

My husband and I have both just turned 60 and we felt we wanted to celebrate surrounded by sunshine and palm trees. So being the big Minnesota Twins fans we are we knew we had to be close to Fort Meyers so we could take in the last of the spring training games. We didn’t want to stay in Fort Meyers but wanted to be close enough to get to games. When I saw the Redfish Room I knew it was the perfect spot. Nothing fancy but very comfortable. Loved the front porch for early morning coffee and a great place to get out of the sun when needed. There are 3 other units and we really enjoyed getting to know the other renters as we all gathered on the dock for afternoon sun or evening cocktails. Saw many beautiful sunsets from the dock. We thoroughly enjoyed the local restaurants, the quaint shops, sunset cruises all within walking distance! We had some trouble with the TV ......not that we came to Florida to watch TV but Minnesota was playing in the NCAA tourney.....but with the help of Charity we were able to get it working. We loved our stay there and would absolutely stay again. Thank you for the great Florida memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
You are welcome! We are so happy that the days at our Fishermen´s Paradise have been that beautiful and relaxing for you! Please keep our Redfish Room in mind for the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love ths place!

This is the perfect Matlacha get away place!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thanks! (And you are totally right ;))
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming and Cozy

The Redfish Room is a charming and cozy little studio with a delightful screened in porch attached. The deck provides a lovely place to sit and relax. It is within walking distance of everything in Matlacha. It is small so it pays to travel light and the Wi-Fi is not very reliable so it pays to spend your time outdoors instead of on your computer.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Whether in Matlacha or elsewhere in Florida: it's always a good idea to spend lots of time outdoors! We have had work on the transmission towers in the area for a few weeks now, affecting the entire area with alternating good and bad internet We want to thank you for your 5-stars feedback and we are happy that you had a cozy time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

The property was exactly as pictured. The location is walkable to everything Matlacha has to offer and an easy drive to local area’s. Already looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you for your nice words. We would be happy to welcome you as our guest again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

very nice and walkable to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you for your short feedback! It is great to hear that you had a nice time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Met some great people.

Met two other solo travelers and we hung out together fishing, grilling, partying, listening to music etc. Fishermans paradise forces community among travelers so is a great venue for meeting new people.
Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
That sounds like the perfect stay with the best company. That's exactly how it should be in Matlacha!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

It’s a review

Kitchen needs work
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. Vacation apartments are first and foremost "commodities" and renovation work is always required, which we naturally carry out at regular intervals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

Needed a place to rest my head while attending the nautical expo. It was perfect for my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
We are happy to hear that our accommodation was the perfect get-a-way for you. Thanks for the feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing matlacha

The studio was a great place to stay. Enjoyed the screen room when it was raining. Marco and Martina were awesome hosts. Enjoyed talking with Marco about fishing. Would definitely stay there again. Within walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
We're happy to hear that you liked it! Thanks for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Excellent, quiet getaway in serene setting. Everything is just as stated in the listing. Quaint, clean room with deck on the water and screened room overlooking that. Communication with both the host and property manager is top notch, pre reservation all the way through check out. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it. Thank You!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Such praise motivates us to continue and drives us daily to better perfromance! Thank you so much for that nice feedback!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice stay

Little dated, but cute, clean and affordable. Right on the canal. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Our Fishermen's Paradise is a typical building complex for Matlacha: quaint, small, and simple, but equipped with everything you need on vacation. And, totally right, really nice located. Thanks for your feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Centrally Located to Travel the Area

Very nice and cozy, Marcus was always available to answer any questions that we had. We enjoyed sitting on the dock and casting fishing lines while also tanning. Property is within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and ice cream parlor. It is also a short drive to Bookelia in Pine Island were we took a boat charter to Cabbage Key and were lucky enough to see dolphins following the boat and plying with the boat's wake. Would stay again if we returned to the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Lucky you that you saw dolphins! That will certainly have earned you a little envy. But this is a circumstance that is easy to live with ;) We are happy to hear that you had an enjoyable and unforgettable time! Thanks for the feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoyed our stay in the redfish room.

We had a nice visit , beautiful view from the deck and really loved those rocking recliners. We would definitely come back again. A few suggestions would be to fix the screens in the red fish room... Mosquitoes and no-see ums were a problem that week ...and maybe an outlet in the bathroom would be great!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
We will soon be back on site ourselves to get a picture of the necessary beauty work. However, a socket in the bathroom will unfortunately not be feasible due to the structural conditions or represent too great a cost. Thank you for the kind words about our Fishermen's Paradise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Stay

Perfect amount of space and ease. Everyone who was there was very friendly and I had immediate feedback from the property manager whenever I had a question.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you for the great feedback. We are glad that you could enjoy the little get-a-way so much.
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