Located in Fort Myers Beach, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Bonita Springs Public Beach and Sanibel Island Southern Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express.
Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hertz Arena, or consider a night out at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Estero Bay Preserve State Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Ostego Bay Marine Science Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Estero Boulevard Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Lynn Hall Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Times Square - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
The Whale - 3 min drive
The Yucatan Beach Stand - 3 min drive
License to Chill Bar - 3 min drive
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - 13 min walk
Mr. Waves Island Bar - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Life's A Beach - 2 Bedroom — Walk to the Beach & Downtown/ dog friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Life's A Beach - 2 Bedroom — Walk to the Beach & Downtown/ dog friendly?
As of 8 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life's A Beach - 2 Bedroom — Walk to the Beach & Downtown/ dog friendly on 25 January 2027 start from NZ$1,718, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Life's A Beach - 2 Bedroom — Walk to the Beach & Downtown/ dog friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Life's A Beach - 2 Bedroom — Walk to the Beach & Downtown/ dog friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Life's A Beach - 2 Bedroom — Walk to the Beach & Downtown/ dog friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Life's A Beach - 2 Bedroom — Walk to the Beach & Downtown/ dog friendly located?
Located in the heart of Fort Myers Beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve and Key West Express. Estero Bay Preserve State Park and Crescent Beach Family Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Checking in was easy, very informative host. The premises was clean and comfortable. The location is excellent, close to the beach, walk in distance from Doc Fords restaurant, and close to all shopping and other restaurants near by.
Updated cottage on a dead end street that is right near the bay and across the bridge from the beach. Owner was super friendly and quickly responded to any questions, etc. Would definitely stay here again.
We had a great week. Just was great about reaching out to provide necessary information. Nice restaurants maybe 5 or so minutes away with a nice view as we walked to them. Comfy bed. Just what we needed for the 2 of us to go back to after fishing each day.
I loved the property and the hosts were wonderful! Very helpful and enjoyed my visit so much! Just a quick walk over the bridge to the beach. Place was freshly renovated and everything was perfect! I highly recommend it!!
Location! Location! Location! This cottage is within walking distance to all the hubbub of Times Square & the beach plus all the establishments on San Carlos Island. BUT has the quiet and solitude you need when you want it. The owners were right on top of anything we needed assistance with. Awesome couple!
Stayed 34 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Karen E.
1 February 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The location and access to Fort Myers Beach was excellent.
I was very surprised to learn that the property was a 2 family rental. One cottage in front and a second rental behind it which shared the driveway. Caused a few problems with noise a few times. The kitchen had newer appliances but the everyday accessories (frying pans can opener etc.) needs addressed which I told the owner about and he said he would take care of it. Also the bathroom shower had mold which he said he would take care of. Overall the house was clean and the yard was well kept.
We just spent a week here and really enjoyed our stay. Quite neighborhood on a no-outlet street. Cottage was clean and comfortable. Short walk or bike ride to the beach. We would stay here again.
It was cold and we couldn’t find any heating so we had to buy an electric heater then it was hot and the air conditioning didn’t do much to cool it
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2021
We were very surprised by the comments. We always make sure we speak to our guests upon arrival. We want to answer any questions about the place. We don't want to bother our guests, therefor, we don't continue to contact our guests after the arrival call; we tell them on arrival if there are any questions to call us anytime. Unfortunately this guest didn't call. The house comes equipped with central A/C and Heat. I would have walked them through the controls. We wish we could control the weather; we would make everyday 76 % and partially sunny.
The cottage is a great little getaway within walking distance of the beach, restaurants and shopping. Alan was SUPER! Quick to respond and offer suggestions for the area. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Carolynn K.
24 April 2019
Great
Great stay
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Victor J.
2 March 2019
Very Nice Cottage in a Great Location!
We stayed at Life's a Beach Cottage for a month & had a great time. The location is on a quiet no-outlet street yet close to the bridge that takes you across to Times Square, Ft Myers Beach & many restaurants, shops & attractions. The cottage itself is older but is clean & in really nice condition. It had plenty of space for the two of us. The living room has plenty of seating with a nice sofa, love seat & chair and a very nice TV w/ cable. The kitchen is nicely equipped with stainless appliances & plenty of dishes & silverware. I mentioned to the owner that the cookware was in bad condition & he said he would replace it. We bought our own frying pan so it wasn’t critical to our stay but the new pots & pans will be nice. There is an additional screened room that is equipped with a dining table & chairs for meals plus a sofa & chairs but it doesn’t have AC which could be an issue in the summer. It does, however, have a ceiling fan which helps, as do all rooms in the cottage. The house also has a nice front deck with a great large gas grill plus table & chairs for outside cooking & additional eating space. The deck is fully shaded in the afternoon was a wonderful space to enjoy the great weather we had while visiting the area. We have a small dog & the street/neighborhood was great for walking him. We were very pleased & appreciative that we were able to bring him along.
The owner, Alan, is very responsive to calls & texts & was very nice to deal with. We hope to stay here again in the future.