Guests Welcome Back! August 15-31 OPEN!! Enjoy the warm sand!
- House242 m²
- Sleeps: 10
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Min Stay: 4–7 nights
House, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, (Sleeps 10)
Bedrooms
Facilities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- Washer & Dryer
- No Smoking
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Children Welcome
- Heater
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Parking
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 4
Safety features
- Exterior lighting
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon-monoxide detector
Location Type
- beachThe beaches are sandy white and soft. Great shelling on nearby Sanibel/Captiva Islands.
- Near the oceanSteps away from the Gulf, enjoy the sounds and sights of the water from our home, yet not the high beachfront prices!!
- Beach viewCalled 'one back' we are behind a smaller, flush to the ground home that sits directly on gulf. Our walkway from the home is deeded around this home, and you are on the sand in moments.
- Ocean view
- Water view
General
- TelephoneBring chargers and cell phones! NO phones available on site.
- Air conditioningDual Units, each controlled individually, one thermostat per level.
- HeatingReverse cycle AC units will heat also on those rare, cold S.W. Florida nights!
- Linens providedAlso limited number of beach towels available for your use.
- Washing machineWasher and Dryer located on second floor.
- Clothes dryer
- ParkingPlease pull in carefully under the house.
- InternetWIfi is password protected.
- Towels providedLimited number of beach towels available. All bathrooms have white, towels in several sizes for your use.
- Wireless InternetWireless is available. Password protected.
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Living RoomDual levels. Each with Xfinity. Downstairs can access NETFLIX.
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- FridgeComes with door dispenser for both ice and water.
- Hobceramic cooktop.
- OvenSelf cleaning.
- Microwave
- BBQ
- Coffee makerEspresso, Keurig and Regular 10 Coffee cup machines
- Toaster
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Dishes & utensilsFully stocked kitchen included.
- KitchenHoney cabinets with granite tops. Refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave, coffee machine, mixer, rice maker, and waffle maker.
Dining
- Dining area
- Child's highchair
- DiningLarge table can sit up to 6 with dining chairs. Right next to this is are 4 bar stools with additional eating space.
Entertainment
- TelevisionTwo TV's available, each in the living areas of both floors. Flat screens.
- Satellite / CableCable TV available on all TV sets through Comcast/Xfinity. Lower TV has Netflix capabilities
- DVD player
- Books
- Games for kids
- Toys
- Video librarySelection of children's videos and some DVD's available during your stay. Full access Video store available on island.
Outside
- BalconyUpper deck great for sunbathing.
- Kayak / canoeUse at your own risk. Paddle replacement cost, if lost, $45.00.
- Deck chairs
- Beach towels
- VerandaLower level has seating for 6 with a table.
- Deck / PatioLower covered deck has seating/eating area. Listen to the beach sounds...
- Outdoor Furniture
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleThe home is elevated 17' on wood pilings. No elevator to access top floors.
Notes
- Dual central a/c units work on independent thermostats to keep each level comfortable. Cable equipped smart TV's, one per level. Bring your Netflix passwords! Fully equipped kitchen, includes microwave, refrigerator with door ice and water filtered dispenser. Ample cutlery and china, coffee maker, Keurig, blender, rice maker, expresso machine, hand mixer and waffle maker also provided, Linens and large supply of bath towels included, Washer & Dryer on second floor, ample covered parking for up to 4 vehicles. Charcoal BBQ grill outdoor patio furniture (seats eight)on ground floor. More seating on first level deck. Ceiling fans throughout the home for your comfort. Trolley stop for local commuting available in front of the home. Small library of magazines, books, and board games available on site for a relaxing vacation, NO SMOKING inside the home, please. Pet allowed with owner's consent and reasonable pet fee. Please email or call for details.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - High chair, pack-n-play, door gateHigh chair, pack-n-play, door gate
Pets allowed - Pet fee applicable. No more than 2 pets allowed. Pet fee applicable. No more than 2 pets allowed.
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 10
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
Cleaning practices
Enhanced cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
57 Reviews
We had an amazing stay at the Blue Dolphin!
Our vacation and experience at the Blue Dolphin was the perfect get away. With teens this house gave us the space and comfort we all wanted. The views were amazing & the location was perfect. Just steps from the beach & close proximity to Times Square. We will definitely book here again!
Loved this vacation rental
This place was exactly what we were looking for!! The home was perfect for our group of 10! We absolutely loved how close it was to the beach. Literally just a few steps from the porch. We would definitely vacation here again!
Amazing home!
This property was amazing! So was the host!! We stayed a week with in-laws (total four adults, three kids) and the house was perfect for us. The proximity to the beach is a few steps away. We would stay here again. Thank you!
Nice Family Vacation Option
We visit Fort Myers Beach each year, and had always stayed at a hotel. We went for a house this year so after putting the kids to bed we could all stay together, which was wonderful! There are 2 family rooms, and a large kitchen to allowed for us to all be together.
We did run into some issues, though ~ Pros/Cons below.
Pros:
Great Location. There is a small ranch between the house and the beach, but the beach is still much closer than any hotel I have stayed at.
Tons of sleeping space. We had a tough time finding options for a multi-family trip, so this was great.
Tons of gathering space.
Cons:
It was not very clean upon arrival. Stained bedsheets, missing pillow case, a broken leg to the kitchen table (we fixed that), and all the toilets were pretty dirty. There are pots and pans available, but most were so badly burned at the base that we weren't able to use them. The floors and kitchen overall were great, but we ran into quite a few things that looked quite dirty.
Railings were all SO loose and unsafe. There are 2 decks. The upper deck's railing would easily break off if anyone put weight on it. We texted the seller, and she sent someone to fix it, but not until day 4 of our trip, so we had to ban that whole deck from all the kids. The main deck, with the outdoor table, had 2 pieces of wood that were totally disconnected (we found out when one of the babies went to hold on to it and look down below, and it fell off). So while that was also fixed on day 4, it felt scary having any children out of sight.
No toiletries. While I didn't expect to have full supply at a home rental, there was only 1 roll of toilet paper, NO soap, No paper towels, No tissues. I have never experienced that with a home rental. To keep soap at the sinks would be such a small cost for the homeowner, but with 5 sinks, we had to spend a decent amount to get all this (then leave it...and instead of the next people using it, they must dispose of it all?) so that was a little frustrating.
Overall~ We had a wonderful vacation and I am glad we stayed together. Our main goal was to all be together in a great location, so this got the job done for both of those.
Great location!
Perfect location to spend time on the beach and easy access to everything! Public transportation stop at street.
Location
Boat Marina for docking minutes away, guided back country as well as deep-sea fishing, outlet shopping, 'Cafe' Cinema, Ford & Edison Museums, Publix supermarket walking distance, flea markets, Ft, Myers Beach Community Pool with slides, is just minutes away, Nestled between Naples & Captiva/Sanibel islands, Approximately 3 hours to Orlando attractions, 2, 5 hours to Tampa or Ft, Lauderdale, 20 minutes from Lovers Key Park, 20 minutes from Ft, Myers Airport (RSW)
Owner
Linda DeVarona
- Languages:
- english, spanish
About Linda DeVarona
Our family has always enjoyed the beach. Our love of S.Florida and its diverse population is why we keep this location as our permanent home. Living on the east coast, allows us the 'best of both worlds', with the Gulf just two hours away.
Linda DeVarona purchased this House in 1999
Why Linda DeVarona chose Mid Island
When our children were young, we enjoyed going to a beach that typically was not too deep for our toddlers. This allowed us some flexibility in relaxing on the sand, with out the constant threat of deep waters for the kids. Typically, the warm Gulf waters will settle right about knee length, which is great wading water for kids. Teens can enjoy skim boarding on the beautiful waters. Jet Skis, paddle boards, parasailing, boating, fishing and tubing are some of the fabulous water sports are all at in your reach at Ft. Myers Beach.
What makes this House unique
We are afforded the luxury of being beach side (no crossing busy Estero Boulevard) yet, right off the direct sands of the gulf allowing for less expensive pricing. Direct Gulf front typically runs 10-15% more than the 'one back' homes. A true plus!!