We enjoyed our stay because of the high quality beds, showers (and bath in one ensuite), kitchen facilities, laundry room, lanai, and living/dining room as well as the 86 degree F heated pool (5 foot 9 inches deep at one end and under 3 feet at the shallow end).
We prepared every meal in the condo because it was so easy to do so. We had a rental and drove to local farmers markets, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods to get fresh goods, including 5 pounds of shrimp from the pier near San Carlos Blvd (where Doc Ford’s is). Fabulous find!! Delish!!
The Island Pines community is well established and also welcoming and caring of newcomers. Parking is steps away. Garbage and recycling are also convenient. Some of the buildings and landscaping were getting final work to recover from Hurricane Ian. The pool was maintained by someone who seemed to come a bit less frequently than is needed for the cleanliness level in other condos and resorts. This was not something owners seemed to be bothered about, largely because it happened on windy days.
The location is very good because across Estero Blvd is public access to the gorgeous white sand of Fort Meyers beach - an unbelievably wide beach!!! Clearly this is a major benefit of this location where shelling and biking on the beach are popular past times. There is a group on Estero Blvd who rent out motorized small vehicles as well. Lots to do - by car too. We stayed for 5 weeks. Thank you so very much Keely and Neil!!!