Grand Reopening after Hurricane Ian - Beach Cottage on the Gulf of Mexico - Bonita Springs

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Bonita Springs, FL

Bonita Springs Public Beach1 min walk
Bonita Beach Park18 min walk
Barefoot Beach3 min drive
Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Grand Reopening after Hurricane Ian - Beach Cottage on the Gulf of Mexico

Enjoy this magnificent Beachfront home located directly on the Gulf of Mexico surrounded by private homes. Dog friendly with small dog fencing. We very much appreciate at least a 2 week minimum stay. Book 2 weeks or more and get 10% back on nightly rate.

Hurricane Ian update: The cottage itself was virtually unharmed. We were very fortunate. There are not many cottages that did as well as we did. The coconut palms which are native trees all survived. Please feel free to ask questions you may have.

Old Florida charm makes this a relaxed, casual vacation destination. Like none other! Fabulous sunset views from the full length porch, dining room and living area. Master bedroom also has beach front view and separate porch. Walk for miles on the beautiful white sandy beaches. Excellent shelling and fishing at your doorstep. Owners often catch snook at the shoreline in front of the cottage. Just minutes away from golf and shopping at Coconut Point or The Promenade in Naples. 1 mile walk to Doc's Restaurant. Master bedroom has king with private bath. Second master has queen and private bath. Guest bedroom with king has private half bath. Guest bedroom with twin beds has full hall bath.

Keywords: Beach House, Private Home, Single Family, Dog Friendly

Property manager

Claudia Cowart

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 55

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bonita Springs

Located in Bonita Springs, this vacation home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Bonita Springs Public Beach and Barefoot Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Key West Express. Hertz Arena and Golf Safari Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bonita Springs, FL

What's nearby

Bonita Springs Public Beach - 1 min walk
Bonita Beach Park - 18 min walk
Little Hickory Island Beach Park - 2 min drive
Barefoot Beach - 3 min drive
Promenade at Bonita Bay - 8 min drive

Getting around

Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

Doc's Beach House Restaurant - 17 min walk
Coconut Jack's Waterfront Grille - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Petar's Restaurant - 6 min drive
Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream - 5 min drive

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

22 March 2024

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

Very Nice!

The house and its contents are in excellent shape, with many new furnishings since the hurricane. My wife and I very much enjoyed our stay in this well equipped beach house. Communications with the owner were first class - as is the beach proximity and view, complete with a few palm trees and table/chairs/lights on the sand. One flight of wide stairs up to the living level, parking underneath.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

28 December 2023

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

Christmas break

Our family of four plus a daily visit with extended family was perfect! The home was more than adequately supplied. It's so beautifully decorated. It is also well laid out. The owners are amazing! The location is the best. The view is crazy beautiful. My favorite Vrbo to date!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

26 January 2011

Beautiful home, beautiful beach!!

My family and I spent the Christmas holidays at this gorgeous home, and it was everything we hoped it would be. This immaculate home was equipped with everything we could have wanted!! The owners even saw to it that we had a Christmas tree for our stay!! The home's location is great, the beach is beautiful, and there are lots of great restaurants in the area. We would definitely recommend this property!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

7 October 2010

tropical escape

You cannot go wrong with place. This house has so much warmth and charm and comfort. It has every amenity and is totally updated. There is anything you could possibly need, from linens to books and games: Completely equipped kitchen, Excellent beach set-up, Magnificent beach, Lush landscaping, bird feeders, bird bath, BBQ grill. It sits on a spectacular spot on a private beach. We would stay here again.

About the host

Hosted by Claudia Cowart

My sister and I were raised in this lovely remodeled beach cottage. Our father built the original cottage in 1956. We have lovingly kept it full of the charm and added today's modern conveniences. It is a treasure. Our shell collection is on display in the dining room.

Why they chose this property

Last minute vacation? We had a cancellation we would like to fill 3+ weeks in March.

What makes this property unique

Bonita Beach is know for its white sand and shells. The female loggerhead turtles make their nests here seasonally. Get to know the "turtle lady" who combs the beach each morning for new nests and any that have hatched. Bonita Beach is the cleanest and the safest beach in SW Florida due to its shape and the fact it faces west.