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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12257 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fort Myers Beach, FL
  • Estero Boulevard Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lynn Hall Memorial Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Key West Express
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Cribs and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Common spaces

1 Double Murphy Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly Beach Home with Large Heated Pool

Town of Fort Myers Beach Registration Number 19-0096
Member, Florida Vacation Rental Management Association
Member, Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to Southern Serenity FMB – Your Family’s Beach Home Away from Home

Discover the comfort and warmth of Southern Serenity FMB, a beautifully remodeled 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home designed with families in mind. Located on the north end of Fort Myers Beach, our spacious retreat comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests, offering ample room for multi-generational gatherings.

Home Highlights:

Dual Kitchens: Enjoy the convenience of two fully equipped kitchens—one on each level—making meal preparation and entertaining a breeze.

Private Heated Pool: Relax in one of the island's largest private heated pools, maintained at a comfortable 83°F, perfect for year-round enjoyment.

Smart Entertainment: All bedrooms and living areas feature wall-mounted HD smart TVs with Xfinity high-definition cable and an extensive sports package.

Family-Friendly Amenities: We provide a pack-n-plays, highchair, booster seat, safety gates, a stroller, a selection of beach toys, and more to ensure a hassle-free stay for families with children.

Pet-Friendly: Your furry friends are welcome here! Our fenced backyard offers a safe space for pets to play.

Beach Essentials: Take advantage of our beach cart, chairs, umbrella, coolers, and sand toys for fun-filled days by the sea.

Our home is more than just a rental; it's a cherished family retreat that we love to share with guests. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for your vacation.

Location Perks:
Situated within walking distance to the beach, Times Square, and the new Margaritaville Resort, you'll have easy access to local attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Additional Information:

Occupancy: Maximum of 12 guests.

Check-In/Out: Check-in after 4:00 PM; check-out by 10:00 AM.

Security: For your safety, the property is equipped with clearly visible outdoor security cameras and noise monitoring devices.
southernserenityfmb.com

Experience the difference of staying in a home that's been lovingly maintained and equipped for families just like yours. We look forward to hosting you at Southern Serenity FMB.

Note: different online platforms list bedrooms, bathrooms, and number of beds differently. This is a 5 bdr, 3.5 ba home with a total of 7 beds. Reach out with any questions or visit our website for a floor plan and virtual tour.

Property manager

Shelley Wethington
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 19-0096

About the area

Fort Myers Beach

Located in Fort Myers Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Coconut Point Mall and Edison Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bonita Springs Public Beach and Barefoot Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Hertz Arena, or check out an event or a game at FastTrax Fort Myers. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Fort Myers Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Estero Boulevard Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lynn Hall Memorial Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Key West Express - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Jungle Golf Ft. Myers - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Bunche Beach - 14 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yucatan Beach Stand Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Parrot Key - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nervous Nellie's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Ola Surfside Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Friendly Beach Home with Large Heated Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Family Friendly Beach Home with Large Heated Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Beach Home with Large Heated Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Beach Home with Large Heated Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Beach Home with Large Heated Pool located?

This family-friendly Fort Myers Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Estero Boulevard Beach, Bay Oaks Recreation Center and Lynn Hall Memorial Park. Key West Express is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle S.

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

Great for large extended family

We stayed with 12 members of our family. The house was so clean and well taken care of. Very nice having 2 kitchens and such a short walk to the beach and Times Square. The pool was so nice to come back and relax around after a day at the beach! I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee D.

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

Perfect place!

The home was beautiful, spacious, and perfectly located. We couldn’t have asked for a better spring break stay. The owners answered any and all questions we had from the moment we booked until the moment we checked out. They were fantastic!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesa A.

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

Paradise

If you want to be close to beach and have a pool (which is huge) this is your place! Plenty of space for our family of ten. Very comfortable beds, second kitchen in lower level a plus. Teenagers enjoyed the lower level playing PS5 on the large TV. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

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

Labor Day Trip

This house is in a great location and had everything we needed to just relax near the beach for the weekend. The abundance of baby/kid supplies made it super easy to bring our one year old on his first vacation. The communication with the host was super easy and quick. If we find ourselves retaining to Fort Myers Beach, we'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith J.

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

Great vacation!

We couldn’t have had a better place to stay, great location & great people that own the property, great communication, they went over and above to make sure we were set & even let us know that the bridge was going to be closed down about the time we needed to check out. Great place to stay!!! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrienne M.

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

May 2024

This property is great for families. Short walk to beach and private pool was a hit for our teens. The property had everything needed for the beach and pool. We will be back!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

What an amazing home, clean, cozy, and has all the amenities you could want and the best location!!

Loved this place, definitely coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great family vacation spot

It was a beautiful house with all the amenities you could think of. We have stayed at several vrbo’s this was the first one that had 2 pack and plays for infants. Our whole group thought the place was amazing we will definitely be coming back. Even the neighbors were great .
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Family Retreat

Beds were comfortable, showers were great, all beach necessities were supplied, pool was large. Overall Awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

Amazing experience!!!

This house was amazing for us! So beautiful and the location is great! They have seriously thought of everything you would need!! We will definitely come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc H., Cambridge

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

Great place with plenty of room and nice pool. Close to the beach and town

Great communication with host. Easy to access the propriety. It was still under renovation when we stayed but host was clear upfront and very honest about it. Enjoy now as it is not yet too crowded in FMB
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cowan B.

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

Excellent!

My family and I absolutely love this property and the owners! Upon arrival, you will walk into a clean, fresh house. Everything you need to enjoy your vacation is already there and ready to go. You can immediately tell that the owners care about the property and they want you to enjoy their house and your vacation. Not only that but if you do have any questions or concerns, they’re only a phone call away. Super simple. Love it! 10/10
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Q.

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

Such an amazing home

I was so excited to bring my family down to Fort Myers and this house held up to my expectations! Tons of space, it has all the amenities you'd need. The pool was incredible! Truly a great find. Shelley and Brad were in communication with me the whole time and helped make the check in process smooth. Thank you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Perfect Spot For A Large Group

Absolutely loved our stay. The home was so quiet, comfortable, and clean, and even with 9 of us staying we never felt like we were in each others way. The pool area was so nice that we spent most of our time there even though the beach was only a short block away! The property is a very close walk to many restaurants, shops, and bars. The entire area around the house is very clean, upkept, and quaint. Working with the owners was very easy - our texts/questions were answered immediately before, during, and after our stay. This really is a great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Julie D.

Great for groups

The house was great for our big group with enough space and amenities to make beaching and hanging out at the house enjoyable. We had the unfortunate experience of having one of the 3 air conditioners stop working while we were there but the owner was prompt in getting it taken care of so we had less than 12 hours of disruption. The hot tub and pool were well taken care of. The beach cart and beach supplies were hugely helpful. The owner even bought a pack n play for the property so we didn't have to travel with one. Overall, the owner was very responsive and took care of issues as they arose.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

We fully enjoyed this property!

We had such a wonderful stay Brad & Shelly’s home. Upon arrival we found the property to be pristine clean. It’s way bigger than I thought it would be. We had two families stay and there was plenty of room! The beds were all super comfy. There are essentially 3 floors & the basement area could be an apartment on its own-there’s a kitchenette, full bath all down there. There’s 2 sets of washers and dryers which helped keep our towels clean and dry. Lots of thoughtful additions if you have babies, like high chairs, pack and play, toilet seats and steps, baby spoons etc. It was HOT the week we stayed and the air conditioning kept up nicely. The pool area was so wonderful! The outdoor space was large with lots of chairs, a grill, garbage cans etc and was nice and private. Essentially everything felt new at the house and freshly renovated and modern. It was nicely decorated as well. There were tons of beach gear, chairs, sand toys, shell collecting bags, a wagon and cart to carry the supplies. Only 1 umbrella but you can rent additional gear at the beach. The walk to the beach was short. The beach itself wasn’t overly crowded and the water was shallow and nice and warm. We walked and walked far out and it didn’t get very deep. We looked at several properties in FMB and are certainly glad we chose this one!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward A Z.

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

The best rental property experience I’ve had

We booked this property for our family vacation after our initial choice in Marco Island unexpectedly cancelled. I was worried we wouldn’t find anything, but this property was open and had great reviews so we went with it—and let me tell you, things definitely do happen for a reason. Brad and Shelley were amazing from our first interaction with them to check-out. These property owners manage the property impressively well, and don’t miss a beat. Before we even arrived, we were notified the A/C was serviced and if any issues were to occur they would have someone over ASAP. It wasn’t an issue at all, but it was definitely reassuring to have Shelly check on us through the first day to make sure all was working. The property has it all and some! The kitchen is fully stocked with plates, drink glasses, and even fun cocktail plastic ones ones we took poolside. There were plenty of beach towels for us to use, as well as a cooler, beach chairs and umbrellas for use as well! The amenities in the pool area were perfect for our stay: retractable awnings for shade, gas grill, pool floaties and noodles, etc. Sleeping arrangements were stellar as well. The top floor has four of the bedrooms, and the main floor has the twin beds. The sofa bed on the ground floor wasn’t the best compared to the rest of the rooms, but they have made an effort to boost the comfort with a mattress topper provided. I haven’t really found an amazingly comfortable sofa bed, but this one is about as good as they can get. Overall, my family enjoyed the stay and we have Brad and Shelley to thank for that. Great beach town with lots of great eateries and experiences to check out. Shout out to the welcome book they gave us with recommendations! It was a great resource. Don’t think twice about this place, you won’t regret it. If we’re back in Fort Myers Beach, this is the place to be.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Our Best Florida Trip Yet

Exceptional host communication, property location, layout of the home, and one of the most well stocked kitchens for cooking at home would be enough to unquestionably return to this VRBO again and again. The neighborhood and neighbors will seal the return deal. In fact, for the first time in our extensive travel planning we were looking to book next year before even leaving for home. We are two families traveling together. The layout of the home provided enough space and privacy for everyone. The pool is large and the area around it is easy to gather in. The kitchen was so well stocked we lacked for nothing in all seven days of breakfast, lunch, and dinner at home. Drip and Keurig coffee machines. Dishwasher tablets and laundry detergent provided. Spices. Coffee filters. Paper towel. Plenty of towels. All of those things that just make setting up house so much less costly and more convenient. It is clear these are experienced and aware hosts. Maybe five minute walk to the beach and that is with small children (ages 5-8). There are not many businesses open post hurricane on the island and the devastation is real! This never subtracted from our experience (except the sadness you can’t help but feel for this community), as we felt so welcome in this home and by the neighbors. Brad and Shelley were completely transparent in what to expect during our stay and every part of this experience exceeded our expectations. I think our kids will be sending Christmas cards to the neighbors for years to come—that’s how great they are! We could never say enough good things. We fell in love with this place. That’s probably the best way to say it. : ) As with all my reviews—easy and friendly running and biking on or off the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Shawna B.

Plenty of room, great pool, good amenities & location

We were in FMB during the worst hazardous algae bloom event ever, creating red tide and suffocating much of the wild life. This created dead fish on the beaches and water that we shouldn’t go in. Brad & Shelley were attentive and even gifted us a $100 credit to a nearby restaurant, Hoosiers in Paradise. That was greatly appreciated, we know they cant control the weather and nature! Southern Serenity made a big impact on our vacation. It was great to have a conveniently located home to congregate back at. We enjoyed the upstairs covered deck & The pool and hot tub were our saving grace this week! (One of the maintenance people we spoke to said it’s one of the biggest private pools on the island!) our family loved it! There were pool floats and plenty of outdoor seating. We left a couple more floaties to pay it forward! There are plenty of beach towels for your whole party and best yet-laundry to wash and dry them and the rest of your clothes (coming home with clean clothes makes a vacation!!) The outdoor speakers didn’t seem to work. We could get very minimal sound out of one of the four so it wasn’t our device or the connection but something with the speakers or wiring itself! The welcome book was very helpful especially in making sure we had everything ready for check out and had a lot of tips for the house. Publix is about 2 miles away so it’s pretty far to walk. Rent bikes right down the street from the house or at Quickys! Lots is within walking distance too, including the beach, Times Square and Yo Taco! The electronic key system was nice but only worked for some in our group, we never figured out why. There were also various things in the home that needed maintenance, which the owners are aware but i feel should be mentioned. The free standing ice maker sounded like it worked but then didn’t all week. The fridge is leaking water. We just kept a towel there constantly and changed when it got too wet. And the gas grill is pretty rusted out and therefore cooks very unevenly! We grilled burgers and steaks but didn’t want to chance it after that. All other appliances worked well. It was nice to have a blender, coffee pot & toaster!! There is a ton of beach “stuff” like chairs and an umbrella, beach tote and dog stroller we just didn’t spend much time on the beach due to the conditions so didn’t use those. If asked, everyone in our party said they enjoyed the house and would stay there again in a heartbeat! Thank you to Brad & Shelley
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Perfect Spring Break!

Stayed at this beautiful home with our children and grandchildren for spring break. They had everything we needed for the pool and beach. All the toys, chairs, umbrellas, beach carts, coolers, too much to mention. All you need for the baby of the family is there as well! Plenty of room for everyone. Any time we needed to reach out to Brad and Shelley with a question, they responded almost immediately. Close to Times Square, restaurants, bars, shopping. Great location. We hope to return to this amazing property in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Family vacation

Had a great time House was in great location
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Family vacation 2023

We loved it! I think we'll be back next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shelley Wethington

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We began coming to the island with our kids during Spring Break in 2005. We’d talked about buying here for years and in 2018 finally pulled the trigger. We’ve tried to think of everything we’ve enjoyed over the years and included them all for your use. We wish you the best, most enjoyable time in Fort Myers Beach and hope we can be a part of helping you make lifelong memories.

Why they chose this property

You'll see from the moment you book that this isn't a vacation rental property that we manage from a distance. Instead, this is our dream home that we share with our valued guests. We visit frequently (every chance we get) and take personal care to ensure a welcoming guest experience.

What makes this property unique

Please check out our guest reviews. Entire house is well-suited to accommodate your family for an enjoyable and memorable vacation, but you'll find the pool and outdoor space especially welcoming. Many of our guests enjoy the house and pool so much they forget that the beach is 1680' away.

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