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CASTAWAY in MATLACHA on deep water canal with BOAT DOCK
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 145.4 sq m
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Matlacha Isles, FL
- Royal Tee Golf Club5 min drive
- Sun Splash Water Park10 min drive
- Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach22 min drive
- Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Double Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
CASTAWAY in MATLACHA on deep water canal with BOAT DOCK
**OUR HOUSE IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO DAMAGE FROM HURRICANE IAN **Please check back in 2025
We are opening up our house to let more people like YOU enjoy our Florida PARADISE.
This is truly Florida's Best Kept SECRET!
MATLACHA pronounced (MAT-la-shay)! Located in SW Florida, 30 mins from Fort Myers Beach, 40 mins from Sanibel Island, served by 2 major airports, 30 mins from (RSW)Southwest Florida International Airport, 25 mins from (PGT) Punta Gorda Airport with many non-stop flights on Allegiant Air, 90 min from Venice/Sarasota and 2.5 hrs from Fort Lauderdale.
This home offers the best of both worlds, close to endless shopping, restaurants, beaches, a myriad of outdoor activities and some of the best fishing in SW Florida. A boating oasis and a real fisherman's dream.
Matlacha is Florida's last hidden gem often referred to as 'the Old Key West' that boast unique art galleries, shops, restaurants and bars that provide daily live entertainment.
Come and enjoy our beautifully appointed 2BR/2BA 1565 sq. ft. fully equipped home. The only thing you need to bring is YOU!
We provide a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, oven, cook top, refrigerator, microwave, Cuisinart coffee maker, blender, place settings for 12, all utensils, everything to make a gourmet meal. For the griller in you, we provide an outdoor gas grill too.
Don't worry about the linens, we provide sheets, wash clothes, plush towels and even beach towels.
WiFi internet and cable TV also provided.
We also have a PRIVATE boat lift and dock on a deep water canal with direct access to Matlacha Pass, Charlotte Harbor, Cayo Costa State Park, Cabbage Key, Captiva, Sanibel Island, Boca Grande, and the Gulf of Mexico.
If you have a boat, bring it and tie it up to our dock. It's only a short 10 min ride to Matlacha Pass. If you want your boat out of the water we also provide a #6000 boat lift available upon request. Boat rentals are always an option and can be rented a short distance away. A boat ramp is less than a mile away.
Enjoy the living room as you watch the huge flat screen TV while you lounge on the leather couch or just wind down as you read a book in the Florida room overlooking the canal.
The master bedroom has a KING size bed and also has a full bathroom, and walk in closet.
The second bedroom has two full beds and is also well appointed. It too has a generous closet for your clothes.
If you need to do some laundry, NO WORRIES... there is a washer and dryer located in the laundry room located just off the kitchen.
If you like fishing, boating, beaches,sunshine,shopping, the Old Key West lifestyle, relaxation, or you just want to get away from the cold up north, then this is your PARADISE.
We want to make your experience one that will bring you back for more. Our local managers Kim and Tom will provide that personal touch and should you need anything during your stay are available only a short distance away.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you think our home is nice now......just wait and see what's next.
Each year we plan on making subtle changes to make your stay more enjoyable.
CHECK-IN TIME is 3PM on day of arrival.
CHECK-OUT TIME is 10AM day of departure.
We are opening up our house to let more people like YOU enjoy our Florida PARADISE.
This is truly Florida's Best Kept SECRET!
MATLACHA pronounced (MAT-la-shay)! Located in SW Florida, 30 mins from Fort Myers Beach, 40 mins from Sanibel Island, served by 2 major airports, 30 mins from (RSW)Southwest Florida International Airport, 25 mins from (PGT) Punta Gorda Airport with many non-stop flights on Allegiant Air, 90 min from Venice/Sarasota and 2.5 hrs from Fort Lauderdale.
This home offers the best of both worlds, close to endless shopping, restaurants, beaches, a myriad of outdoor activities and some of the best fishing in SW Florida. A boating oasis and a real fisherman's dream.
Matlacha is Florida's last hidden gem often referred to as 'the Old Key West' that boast unique art galleries, shops, restaurants and bars that provide daily live entertainment.
Come and enjoy our beautifully appointed 2BR/2BA 1565 sq. ft. fully equipped home. The only thing you need to bring is YOU!
We provide a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, oven, cook top, refrigerator, microwave, Cuisinart coffee maker, blender, place settings for 12, all utensils, everything to make a gourmet meal. For the griller in you, we provide an outdoor gas grill too.
Don't worry about the linens, we provide sheets, wash clothes, plush towels and even beach towels.
WiFi internet and cable TV also provided.
We also have a PRIVATE boat lift and dock on a deep water canal with direct access to Matlacha Pass, Charlotte Harbor, Cayo Costa State Park, Cabbage Key, Captiva, Sanibel Island, Boca Grande, and the Gulf of Mexico.
If you have a boat, bring it and tie it up to our dock. It's only a short 10 min ride to Matlacha Pass. If you want your boat out of the water we also provide a #6000 boat lift available upon request. Boat rentals are always an option and can be rented a short distance away. A boat ramp is less than a mile away.
Enjoy the living room as you watch the huge flat screen TV while you lounge on the leather couch or just wind down as you read a book in the Florida room overlooking the canal.
The master bedroom has a KING size bed and also has a full bathroom, and walk in closet.
The second bedroom has two full beds and is also well appointed. It too has a generous closet for your clothes.
If you need to do some laundry, NO WORRIES... there is a washer and dryer located in the laundry room located just off the kitchen.
If you like fishing, boating, beaches,sunshine,shopping, the Old Key West lifestyle, relaxation, or you just want to get away from the cold up north, then this is your PARADISE.
We want to make your experience one that will bring you back for more. Our local managers Kim and Tom will provide that personal touch and should you need anything during your stay are available only a short distance away.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you think our home is nice now......just wait and see what's next.
Each year we plan on making subtle changes to make your stay more enjoyable.
CHECK-IN TIME is 3PM on day of arrival.
CHECK-OUT TIME is 10AM day of departure.
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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Children
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About the area
Cape Coral
Located in Burnt Store, a neighbourhood in Cape Coral, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Griffen American Center for Haitian Art and Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Royal Tee Golf Club and Wicked Dolphin Distillery. Tropical Breeze Fun Park and Bowland Coral Lanes are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Matlacha Isles, FL
What's nearby
- Royal Tee Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
- Sun Splash Water Park - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
- Palmetto-Pine Country Club - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
- Tarpon Point - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
- Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach - 22 min drive - 21.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Starbucks - 7 min drive
- 7-Eleven - 7 min drive
- Miceli's Restaurant - 3 min drive
- Yucatan Waterfront - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Keith E. Sidehamer

We currently live to the north in Pennsylvania and enjoy everything about the outdoors, from fishing, hunting, skiing, swimming, cycling, hiking, boating, and just plain ole relaxing!
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with the laid back atmosphere and Old Key West lifestyle of Matlacha over 10 years ago. My friends and I began fishing in the north and slowly migrated to warmer waters to escape the bone chilling cold, especially in early spring. My good friends Capt. Terry "the Fish Whisperer" and Capt. Paul from "Team Tarpon" have been instrumental in our decision to chose Matlacha. Matlacha was that hidden gem which was recently featured on HGTV and other TV programs as a great place to own a beach house or second home. Not to mention some of the best fishing in Florida, from fishing the flats for reds, mangrove snapper, snook and trout to fishing the deeper waters for tarpon, grouper, shark and mackerel.
Matlacha is close to everything from fast food, grocery stores, to the local bars and restaurants. This town really has it all. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the local artist with shops and displays throughout the town or to kick back at some of the local pubs.
It truly is a whimsical historic fishing village and the last remaining "Old Florida".
Matlacha is close to everything from fast food, grocery stores, to the local bars and restaurants. This town really has it all. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the local artist with shops and displays throughout the town or to kick back at some of the local pubs.
It truly is a whimsical historic fishing village and the last remaining "Old Florida".
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