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Escape to Paradise – 3 Bedrooms, 2½ Baths, Private Pool & 60' Boat Dock

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A coastal residential area with houses, a marina, and a swimming pool.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a tiled backsplash.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A covered outdoor area with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, and a view of a body of water and buildings.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with outdoor furniture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81616 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Saint James City, FL
  • Place, Phillips Community Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of the Islands
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Matlacha Bridge
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Saint James City

This vacation home places you 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Museum of the Islands and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Koucky Gardens & Gallery. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Phillips Community Park - 15 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Museum of the Islands - 15 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Koucky Gardens & Gallery - 20 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 20 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Matlacha Bridge - 21 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪Phuzzy’s Boat Shack - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bimini Bait Shack - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬64 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.

Escape to Paradise – 3 Bedrooms, 2½ Baths, Private Pool & 60' Boat Dock

Leave the everyday behind and embrace island time at this stunning 3-bedroom, 2½-bath coastal retreat. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into your own private paradise. Sip your morning coffee from the private balcony while taking in sweeping ocean views, or spend sun-filled afternoons lounging beside the sparkling private pool. Here, every moment is an invitation to slow down, unwind, and enjoy the vacation you deserve.

Inside, the home blends modern comfort with effortless coastal charm. The fully equipped chef’s kitchen makes preparing family meals a breeze, while the bright, inviting living area is the perfect place to gather for family game nights, movie evenings, or simply relaxing after a day in the sun.

Thoughtful amenities make your stay even more enjoyable, including a dedicated pool house complete with an ice machine—perfect for keeping those tropical drinks refreshingly cold. And because no family should have to leave a beloved four-legged friend behind, our pet-friendly, “paws-allowed” policy means everyone can join in the getaway.

From morning coffee to sunset cocktails, this coastal retreat is designed for making memories, soaking up the sunshine, and enjoying every minute of island time.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,616 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (999 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $175.00 Pet fee

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Saint James City, close to Sanibel Island Southern Beach, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, and Periwinkle Way. You'll also find Sanibel Harbour and Sanibel Harbour Beach nearby.

Is parking available on site at PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY - 3 Bedroom / 2 ½ Bath w/ 60' Boat Dock & Private Pool?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking and bicycle parking available.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY - 3 Bedroom / 2 ½ Bath w/ 60' Boat Dock & Private Pool good for couples?

This waterfront vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a private pool, a private pool in some house, as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY - 3 Bedroom / 2 ½ Bath w/ 60' Boat Dock & Private Pool?

No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY - 3 Bedroom / 2 ½ Bath w/ 60' Boat Dock & Private Pool?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW), which is about 20.3 mi away. Another top airport is Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), which is around 29.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY - 3 Bedroom / 2 ½ Bath w/ 60' Boat Dock & Private Pool?

Yes, every house at PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY - 3 Bedroom / 2 ½ Bath w/ 60' Boat Dock & Private Pool comes with a balcony and some offer water views.

Escape to Paradise – 3 Bedrooms, 2½ Baths, Private Pool & 60' Boat Dock Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alex is a great host and we love this coming to this property. Family had a great time as always!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house on the water for our week of fishing. The host allowed us to use the dock to tie up our boats which helped tremendously. The home was very clean and in a great location. Quiet neighborhood and nice neighbors. 10/10, I would stay here again if I come back to Pine Island, FL.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a great location with easy access to boat ramps, and restaurants in the Gulf of America. The ice machine on property was a huge plus for fishing. The kitchen was well equipped and the owner was very responsive to any questions questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely nice property, we had everything we needed! We had a great stay and would highly recommend the property. The host was easy to communicate with and prompt. It was nice to not have to worry about anything and just relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean home, pet friendly and perfect for rest and relaxation. The host was very communicative and flexible. We enjoyed hanging out, swimming in the pool and fishing off the dock. Space to dock your boat too. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host responded quickly answering questions. The house had a perfect layout for our family and the outdoor spaces were just what we were looking for. Bathroom by the pool was a nice plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house for a family wanting to spend time on the water with a boat!

This was the perfect house for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Family Week

My brother in law and his family had a great time staying at the property
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing week!

We had a great stay at this beautiful property. A quiet little town - it was the perfect getaway. So nice to have a pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in a great location

The home is perfect and still smells new! Convenient location on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cabal side home

Great location on a canal for boaters. The Swimming pool was a bonus for relaxing. Very nice layout. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is a beautiful home and location. We were very pleased with this rental. The owner was great.

The owner responded within minutes to address our questions. Clean, well stocked and worked perfectly for us
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June ‘23

We had a great stay and enjoyed the place! The location is great for going around the island or in the water. The house was perfect for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect summer vacation getaway

This house was exactly what u was looking for in a summer vacation rental. The owner was responsive and helpful. The location was great, and the house was in perfect condition. Will definitely be renting this house again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer of 2025

Awesome place to stay the description doesn’t know justice for all the accommodations that are there to offer
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Thank you for hosting your beautiful home with us. It made our family vacation so wonderful and relaxing. We had everything we needed and cooked in every night except for one when we took a boat ride over to Cabbage Key. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Property

This home was really well maintained and clean. Alex was very responsive to our needs, although, we really didn't need much because everything was in order. I was very impressed and have booked again next year.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Love the house dock was awesome location for fishing great! Very clean and new loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in need more house hold supplies like peeler wash rags hot pads. All in all great prope!

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing

As advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, great town. Even better views

Luxurious and quaint. The house was pretty incredible. The neighborhood was very quiet and peaceful. You can see the stars at night. Outstanding views. A great overall stay will try to stay here again next year. The host was great to communicate with. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brand New and Beautiful

My husband and I brought his boat and we stayed for 2 weeks at White Sands. Boat launch is right down the road and house has a nice dock on the canal, heated pool, screened porch which we loved that overlooks the pool and waterway, beautiful kitchen, spacious living room and comfy beds. Definitely a 5 Star home.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home!

My family stayed for a week and had a wonderful time! The house is beautiful and the location is amazing! St. James City provides access via boat to some of the most desirable beaches and islands, including Cayo Costa, Captiva, Sanibel and Boca Grande, while allowing you to stay out of the hustle and bustle of busy summer crowds. Alex did a great job communicating and addressing any questions. We definitely plan on returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Retreat

We had a wonderful stay and the property is beautiful. Having come post IAN we were very appreciative of all the people, establishments open and the broader impact of what happens when a community all works together. A big shout out to Alex as he responded anytime questions arose. If your looking for peace and quiet with all the amenities this is the house for you. Thanks again Alex!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Second Home!!

We stayed here back in April 2023 and fell in love with the home, the views, and the tropical feeling of Saint James City and could not wait to come back again to see real estate in the area. We booked a second trip in July to search for our permanent "second home" in St. James City. We would love to live here everyday for the rest of our lives. We found some good home possibilities but the right one didn't present itself so we will be booking another stay soon at this property to stay another week and continue our search. Until we find the perfect second home in St. James City, we will make this VRBO home our second home away from home for now as we continue to search Saint James City our forever home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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