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Island Getaway Florida

Holiday home in Saint James City with private pool and kitchen

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Exterior
Marina
Property grounds
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
  • Place, Sanibel Harbour Beach
  • Place, Bowman's Beach
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Island Getaway Florida

3Bedroom 2 bath remodeled pool home in St James City
Triple lot with plenty of privacy with huge 13' deep pool with a walk in access area.
Enjoy the outdoor shower after your swim. Lots of privacy.
You can fish right from the large dock.
Grocery store is just 7 miles away. Enjoy the dolphins and Manatee right from the dock. Ride bikes, fish, drive or boat to FT Myers beach. 35 minute boat ride 1.5 hour drive to Ft Myers beach or Sanibel

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pool is 13' deep. Full time supervision required.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Pet deposit required
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Saint James City

Saint James City is home to this holiday home. Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens and Griffen American Center for Haitian Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Sanibel Historical Museum and Village and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum. Bowland Coral Lanes and Sun Splash Water Park are also worth visiting.
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St James City, FL

What's nearby

  • Tarpon Point - 40 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phuzzy’s Boat Shack - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬68 min drive
  • ‪Low Key Tiki - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rosalita’s Cantina Sanibel - ‬74 min drive
  • ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬69 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Island Getaway Florida have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Island Getaway Florida pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Getaway Florida?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Getaway Florida?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Getaway Florida located?

Situated in Saint James City, this holiday home is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Koucky Gardens & Gallery and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens. Matlacha Bridge and Griffen American Center for Haitian Art are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ariel m.

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

Great Getaway From Everyday

Had a great week here. No complaints
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

William N., Summit County, Ohio

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

Nice to unwind a little

Second year at this property, that says something. Love the area, like the people, would come back again. Really out of the way for Florida but close enough to everything you need. 2020 was a strange year for everyone and this year probably won’t be much different. Good place to chill out.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Leila J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private

Nice private location in a nice neighborhood.The house is older and could use some maintenance (windows and window sills could be cleaned, entryway doesn't have any screens).Newer appliances, TV room only has a sofa and a side chair, which makes this room comfortable for two people to watch TV. The house doesn't have the best lighting and does have some plumbing issues.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Very nice

The house is well equipped. The pool is great and the boat lift was very easy to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

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

Spring break

Had a wonderful family experience here. Perfect location and wonderful house!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

The best pool

Our kids love the pool at this house, it also has a great dock for your boat or for fishing from.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alix H.

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

Nice place

Awesome place to stay
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larly

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

Lovely vacation getaway

My sister and I rented this fabulous house for a week and couldn't have been happier with it. It would be great for families, couples, or groups of friends. The boat dock is handy for fishing and the canal is only a short (7 minutes at no-wake speed) trip to big water and Tarpon fishing. Pool is unique and inviting, while the lush landscaping provides privacy and a sense of being in a jungle paradise. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

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

Best Pool

Unfortunately Pine Island is still suffering from Hurricane Ian damage, but house was clean, nice dock and the best pool ever!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

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

I loved it!

everything was great.. you might want to check the toilets. The bathroom by the two bedrooms didn't want to flush all the time. It appeared the wax ring on the toilet by the master bedroom was starting to leak.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kurt G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wonderful location

The property is in one of the best locations in St. James City with easy access to open water, Monroe Canal, and restaurants. The interior of the house was clean and well laid out. The Keurig-like coffee maker was difficult to use. Bring your own. The dock is new. The lift available to renters is not. No carpet on the bunkies. The pool is tired. The exterior of the home is not as nice as the aerial views would lead one to believe. The home has more security cameras than we had ever seen which was a little spooky.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Great vacation house for kids

We had a great stay at this house. The pool is great and has a very nice dock for your boat.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Wonderful!

We stayed Feb & Mar 2022. Large pool was perfect. Watched the dolphins and manatees everyday at the dock. Great neighborhood. Loved all the different birds coming by. Would definitely stay again. Already booked for 2023!
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

St. James City

House was in a great shape and in a nice neighborhood. The backyard and pool areas were secluded and very peaceful. The house also came with a nice boat dock where you could sit by the water. I brought my boat and was able to get to Captiva and Sanibel islands in 20-25 minutes from the dock. Overall, a very nice experience.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Great stay with lots of fishing

This house was great with a pool, nice dock, boat lift, and really close to the Gulf. We hope to stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kate C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Our worst nightmare

We arrived to a yard completely full of tree debris piles everywhere with a man working. What grass was there, was overgrown and high. The mosquitos were awful because of all the debris. We could not use the pool after 1:00 as that is when the mosquitos came out. The pool area was very overgrown. As for the house itself the AC did not keep the house cool as most of the windows on the house do not close properly. The air filters for the house were disgustingly dirty. My husband and daughter's asthma bothered them the whole time we were there. There were not filters to replace them with as they were cleanable filters and very old. The master bath toilet plugged and overflowed which we had to clean up. The plumber that came mentioned that the plumbing was broken underground. We were down to one bathroom for 6 people for two days. (We did receive a credit for those two days from the owner). It took VRBO to intervene for the owner to contact us. The best part was the dock except the rotting decorative rope which kept falling apart and on our boats. All in all it was an awful experience for our family to stay at this house. Tom should not be a premier host as he doesn't care about his guests.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

angela S.

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

Massive pool

This home was very nice, the pool is huge but be cautious it’s all deep end. Not best for young kids. Very tropical. The homeowner responds quickly if you need something. Grill does not work and is extremely old. This is a 5 star property but could use some 5 star amenitities like decent towels. Overall, we loved this home, the pool, dock and lanai.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Great location

Close to restaurants, had a great time
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

scott m.

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

Great vacation!!

Well spent month long vacation at this home!! Home was stocked with almost everything we needed. We brought our boat and were lucky to include lift with our rental. Went to different islands each day to collect shells while hubby fished. Minutes to open water. The lift was fantastic, manatee in the canal everyday, sometimes dolphins! Fun fishing from dock! Other visitors include ducks with families, white ibis, loads of butterflies, osprey and lots of lizards! Enjoyed pool, cleaned weekly by a service! Owners were responsive to our needs! Will visit again! Negative- no longer a diving board as shown in photo No ice maker
Stayed 28 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

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

We loved our time on Pine Island!

Our family of 4 rented this home. We brought our boat with us. The dock was great and there's easy access to so many locations to explore by boat. The home was well furnished and clean. It was so nice to relax by the pool after a day on the boat. We had an awesome week in St. James City.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

kelly h.

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

Relaxing and rejuvenating in a beautiful and serene setting!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The pool and boat dock were amazing. We didn't have a boat but did enjoy watching the other boaters and the wildlife: manatee, dolphins, and osprey. Tom, the owner, was available to answer, if needed, a question. The property was clean and comfortable. The location was convenient to the bay for kayaking. Local tiki bars and restaurants within a few miles. Bicycles and grill were available. We highly recommend the property. It was comparable to a private mini resort.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

James B., Sebring

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

Great for boating family

Very nice place and pool is excellent
Stayed 36 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Corey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great house and area, but poorly managed

House, location, proximity to boat ramp, etc. all wonderful. Unfortunately we did have a couple minor issues, which happens and normally isn't a problem, but the way they were handled was very poor and lacadasical. Plan on returning to the area, but to a different place. Side note: the boat lift in the pics was occupied by another boat. The lift available (not shown in pics) was bare (cracked) wood, and not really suitable for anything much over like 16-17'. Hopefully, future service will be more in line with service industry standards.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

jim p.

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

Tropical Getaway

This home is beautiful, spacious, and in an amazing location. The pool and waterfall area is huge and the tropical gardens surrounding pool area are stunning. The owner was great at looking after anything that we needed and the kitchen is well equipped with supplies. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

William N., Summit County, Ohio

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

Best month in Florida in 7 years

Property exceeded expectations, there were 4 adults and we all agreed the place and the location was great for us. We had a garden atmosphere, pool, privacy and access to the water. The area supports long walks, lots of informal dining. People you meet are here to have fun and that makes a difference.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2020

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