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Black Brindle Cottage, Downtown Ft. Myers: Walk to Best Eats and Shops!

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black microwave, and a black dishwasher.
A patio with a patterned umbrella, a chair, a small table, and a trash can.
A corner building with a restaurant named 'Brooklyn's of Brooklyn' at night.
A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a black and white rug. A kitchen is visible in the background with a stove, microwave, and cabinets.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Sleeps 2•1 bedroom•1 bed

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Fort Myers, FL
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Edison and Ford Winter Estates
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Black Brindle Cottage, Downtown Ft. Myers: Walk to Best Eats and Shops!

"Welcome to The Cracker Cow Cottage Collection -a boutique retreat in the heart of the River District! Perfect for couples or solo travelers, this cozy escape blends historic charm with modern comfort. Enjoy premium amenities, & a tranquil atmosphere ensuring a personal & relaxing experience. Just steps from the best dining, shopping, & entertainment in the River District, or a short drive to Southwest Florida's most stunning beaches. Whether you're here for business or leisure, your ideal stay awaits!" The Black Brindle Bungalow  is street side. If you enjoy people watching this cottage is for you!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3838651vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Fort Myers

Located on a river, this apartment is in Fort Myers River District, a neighbourhood in Fort Myers. Caloosa Sound Amphitheater and Fort Myers Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and Burroughs Home and Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, or consider a night out at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Fort Myers, FL

What's nearby

  • Centennial Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Florida Repertory Theater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edison and Ford Winter Estates - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Burroughs Home and Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Escondido Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Downtown House of Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Good Ground - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cowboy Up Saloon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bay Street Yard - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Brindle Cottage, Downtown Ft. Myers: Walk to Best Eats and Shops! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Brindle Cottage, Downtown Ft. Myers: Walk to Best Eats and Shops!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Brindle Cottage, Downtown Ft. Myers: Walk to Best Eats and Shops!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Black Brindle Cottage, Downtown Ft. Myers: Walk to Best Eats and Shops! located?

Located in Fort Myers River District, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Centennial Park, Caloosa Sound Amphitheater and Harborside Event Center. Florida Repertory Theater and Art of the Olympians Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for 5 nights. It is as the pictures are shown, very clean & tastefully decorated. Kitchen is well stocked & the location is very close to a nice park, restaurants & bars & a Publix grocery store. If ever in the area we would choose to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a super clean and nice property, includes every detail needed for a relaxing and fun time visiting this area. I will definitely be staying again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James & Patricia P.

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

comfortable place

We enjoyed out stay here. It was very clean and cute. It was in easy walking distance to restaurants. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Fantastic Stay

We had the best time at Cracker Cow Cottage! The amenities were perfect for our stay and the bed was wonderful. We were able to walk downtown and it was centrally located from anywhere we had to drive to. Thanks, Cracker Cow! Hope to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2024
So glad to have you stay! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

irene S.

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

Made the chilly week fantastic

Stayed a week during a little cold spell. We got to enjoy relaxing by a fireplace. Read a couple of quick read books about this area. Enjoyed the exquisite decorated details. All our needs with supplies were met. Easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2025
Thank you Irene! It sure was chilly! So glad you enjoyed the Cracker Cow ! Sincerely, Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candi H.

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

Cute and Cozy

This place did not disappoint. It was absolutely perfect for my husband and I to enjoy while in town for a wedding. We had everything we needed including both an iron and a garment steamer. The bed was incredibly comfortable, the couch was too and the blankets provided allowed for snuggling up and watching the tv more comfortably. I would absolutely stay here again for many reasons, including how helpful the host Michelle was!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2025
Thank you Candi! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! Sincerely, Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Cracker Cow Cottage A at Ft. Myers

My wife and I booked our Cracker Cow Cottage in Ft. Myers, FL, for a 3 day, 2 night getaway vacation. We were interested in seeing the changes in the area after Hurricane Ian a year or two ago. We were very pleased with our cottage. It had everything we needed and so much more. The host really knows how to take care of every need a guest might have. We enjoyed our visit to Ft. Myers Beach where we observed things had been cleaned up extensively and demo and restoration work was being done on some of the buildings and even high rise hotels. Very interesting. (We had been to the area some 34 years ago in 1990 when our children were small on a vacation from our then Missouri home.) We walked beach at sunset on Thursday evening and it was beautiful. We also had a great meal on Friday for lunch with friends from Naples at Nervous Nellies. So delicious. We anticipated going to the Edison Museum, but we enjoyed the comforts of our cottage so much, that we decided to hang out at Cracker Cow Cottage A instead. This is a beautiful vacation rental and we highly recommend it to all. We did walk to historic downtown Ft. Myers and a fascinating and huge street festival was going on that we did not even know about. So many interesting booths and artists and street performers. It was very entertaining. We are now back at home in Tampa, a 2 hour drive from Ft. Myers, with many pleasant memories of our relaxing stay at Cracker Cow Cottages.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2024
I am so glad you had an enjoyable time in Ft. Myers. The Cracker Cow continues to make history not boring ! Please come anytime! Sincerely, Michelle Adkins

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Adkins

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My husband Steve and I have lived in Fort Myers for over 30 years. We enjoy all the outdoor activities our beautiful weather accommodates. We have always enjoyed staying in boutique rentals because they reflect local culture and history. We also enjoy a personalized experience and the intimacy a smaller rental offers for a private and cozy stay. Our rentals have all of this and are also in a vibrant and walkable area.

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood that our rentals are located in use to be the cattle run of the beloved Cracker Cows. We love the rich history of old Fort Myers and we bring this to you through the decor of our rentals. They all have a distinctive design and atmosphere.

What makes this property unique

Our properties are all located together on one parcel of land. The location of them sets us apart because we are in walking distance of the River District including all the shopping, restaurants, and entertainment you could desire. It also is next to Centennial Park that has a walking path meandering along the Caloosahatchee River where you can watch the sunset or hike over the bridge for some exercise. You can walk to museums, breweries, and even the grocery. We have an outdoor courtyard for Cottages A and B that is under old oak trees that provides beautiful shade and recliners to sip tea or bubbly in the afternoon. Cottage C has its own salt water hot tub. All the cottages have private areas with firepits for chilly nights!

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