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On the beach
Exterior
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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61417 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Fort Myers Beach, FL
  • Place, Sterling Ave Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Estero Boulevard Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Myers Beach

Located in Mid Island within a 5-minute walk of Sterling Ave Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Estero Boulevard Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Sterling Ave Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Estero Boulevard Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Castle Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lynn Hall Memorial Park - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Bunche Beach - 18 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parrot Key Caribbean Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Junkanoo Below Deck - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Marina Cantina - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪MoJoe's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

~Gulf Front Classic~ Old Florida Feel!

Welcome to "Castaway Cottage". Where you can experience the stunning beauty of the Gulf of Mexico with this private beach retreat. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets and panoramic ocean views while strolling along pristine, white sandy beaches.

This oceanfront two-bedroom, two-bathroom home is conveniently located near Publix. This home located on the ocean's edge is a perfect spot where you, your loved ones, and your friends can cherish moments together, creating unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. Discover this magical place and experience the joy of togetherness like never before!

The bedrooms are located on the second floor. The master bedroom has a king size bed and the guest bedroom has a queen and a full size bed.

The home is elevated so there are stairs.

Book your stay today!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Stretch out in the jetted tub. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,417 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Maximum Occupancy is Strictly Enforced
Must follow all town rules and regulations
Must be at least 25 years of age to rent

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

5487

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Mid Island within a 10-minute walk of Sterling Ave Beach and Estero Bay Preserve State Park. You'll also find Estero Boulevard Beach and Key West Express within a short drive.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW), which is 23.4 mi away (45 minutes by car).

~Gulf Front Classic~ Old Florida Feel! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cheryl s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very helpful and responded quickly with check-in questions.
Great Way to Start the Day!!
So many shells this trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach was right in your backyard and great. Breathtaking views
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike e.

Liked: Cleanliness
The old Florida feel was spot on. We had a dolphin show from the deck each morning.The house had everything we needed for our week stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location on Ft Myers Beach

The property is currently beach front due to the hurricane that devastated FMB...but there are buildings closer to the beach on both sides, so you will not get a panoramic view of the beach.It's a good spot because it is not as busy as further north by all of the big hotels, so the beach is less hectic. It'd definitely what I was looking for with my kids, being able to come and go from house to beach freely. I'm super glad they did the updates in the kitchen and bathroom, ie new countertops and cabinets. If they get rid of the "window treatment" on the windows (scarves), it will update the place a good 15 years It would be good for the owner to take those simple updates into account. Less is better often times. It was clean, minus the sand and stains on the sofa. Management brought me a good broom so I could keep the sand under control each night. It would be nice to have a vacuum on hand, as well, and a few extra garbage bags (as opposed to just the ones in the trash can currently). The lawn chairs and hose below deck were great to have. There is an overabundance of scratched up "nonstick" pots and pans and cheap plastic cooking utensils that are not heat resistant. Owner needs to get rid of all of that and just buy a few stainless steel pots, pans, and utensils. This beach house is good for location and beach, owner needs to do simple easy updates/cleaning/decluttering. It would be great for them to update on the status of beach restoration.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Randy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Needed Break!

This was a much needed break from life's march.Perfect place to be, right on the ocean front. Steps from the water..Would definitely come again!!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, newly renovated, right on the beach, quiet location. I’d definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dee N.

Disappointed

The area is still recovering from the last major hurricane so very little is open close by. Publix was open which was a blessing. This place is definitely old florida and for the most part was clean and comfortable. My dissatisfaction was with the dishes not always clean, some stuff in those cabinets looked liked they haven't been touched in years! Dishwasher was full of rust. Only 1 very small corner shower in the downstairs bathroom. Bathtub upstairs was an old jetted tub that was very questionable so that was not an option. Both bedrooms are upstairs with bathroom in the hall. Not a big deal but people need to know. Insect traps throughout the house, which might be normal for this area. The path out back to walk to the beach was still covered in debris and had to use the neighbors path to walk to beach. The view to the beach from the house was very pretty and there were lounge chairs and deck chairs available to use, so that was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and amazing beach

We stayed for 6 days wanting the beach front experience. It was exactly what we were looking for, clean beach, tons of sea shells to be found on the beach. During our stay there were three mornings where we watched dolphins swimming within 12 feet of the beach. Three different sea turtles made nests on the beach while we were there and we were able to see the tracks from the turtles on the beach. The water was warm and great for swimming. The pictures are accurate to what the house is like, the parking area and patio are very nice. We had a great time on this vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The property managers were very responsive and helpful when we had a last minute change to our plans. The property was as advertised. A little dated but clean and beds were comfortable. One shower is a drawback but knew that going in. Overall it was a great experience and the location of the property right on the beach was great. The views and ability to walk back and forth from the beach with small children made for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

PAM M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Outdated with a great view

We enjoyed our stay but was disappointed in old decor and dirty counter tops. The only shower in entire house is off from kitchen and looked like it came from a camper. Bathrooms and downstairs is very outdated. Outside furniture was very dirty as well. I wiped things off/down my first hour of our stay. We paid heavty fees (cleaning) for it not to be cleaned thoroughly. I sent pictures to manager and she offered to clean again but at this point after a long day of travel you want to be left alone. She did not offer a refund or check on us the remainder of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024