10/10 Excellent
Ricardo P.
20 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ricardo P.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Entire home
Historic Home in the Heart of Everglades City
Holiday home in Everglades City with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Everglades City, FL
- Place, Everglades City Hall3 min walk
- Place, Museum of the Everglades5 min walk
- Place, Gulf Coast Visitor Center19 min walk
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Guest Quarters
1 Double Bunk Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Master Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic Home in the Heart of Everglades City
Located in the heart of Everglades City, Lostmans Paradise provides a comfortable and historic location for your next Everglades Adventure. Originally built as a home to one of a few foreman in charge of constructing the Tamiami Trail, this home now provides modern amenities while maintaining its original charm.
Unwind from the chaos of the real world and enjoy the peace and tranquility of Everglades City.
As one of the water way entrances to Everglades National Park, Everglades City is a gateway to many boating and fishing adventures. Whether you’re interested in catching a glimpse of a manatee, bottled nose dolphin, or Florida alligator, or perhaps you’re more interested in the area’s world renowned fishing opportunities, Lostmans Paradise provides a great home base. Everglades City is also just a short drive from many destinations inside Everglades National Park and countless hiking trails and scenic views.
There is ample parking for you to bring your boat, and there is a nearby garden hose for rinsing your equipment at the end of the day too.
The home includes all of the normal amenities including: heating and air conditioning, fresh towels and linens, a hair dyer, an iron and ironing board, soaps, shampoo, etc. In addition, the home contains a well stocked kitchen with nearly everything you need to prepare a gourmet dinner. Don’t worry, if cookings not your thing, Everglades City boasts several very good restaurants.
Unwind from the chaos of the real world and enjoy the peace and tranquility of Everglades City.
As one of the water way entrances to Everglades National Park, Everglades City is a gateway to many boating and fishing adventures. Whether you’re interested in catching a glimpse of a manatee, bottled nose dolphin, or Florida alligator, or perhaps you’re more interested in the area’s world renowned fishing opportunities, Lostmans Paradise provides a great home base. Everglades City is also just a short drive from many destinations inside Everglades National Park and countless hiking trails and scenic views.
There is ample parking for you to bring your boat, and there is a nearby garden hose for rinsing your equipment at the end of the day too.
The home includes all of the normal amenities including: heating and air conditioning, fresh towels and linens, a hair dyer, an iron and ironing board, soaps, shampoo, etc. In addition, the home contains a well stocked kitchen with nearly everything you need to prepare a gourmet dinner. Don’t worry, if cookings not your thing, Everglades City boasts several very good restaurants.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets have accidents, if yours does please clean it
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Everglades City
Everglades City is home to this holiday home. Museum of the Everglades and Cape Romano are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Loop Road and Goodland Boating Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Everglades City, FL
What's nearby
- Everglades City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Museum of the Everglades - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Big Cypress National Preserve - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Gulf Coast Visitor Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- South Marco Beach - 42 min drive - 61.3 km
Restaurants
- Circle K - 11 min walk
- Triad Seafood - 8 min walk
- Island Cafe - 4 min walk
- subway - 3 min walk
- Havana Cafe - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Richard F.
21 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richard F.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica L.
31 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jessica L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Rebecca B.
6 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rebecca B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
About the host
Hosted by Geoff
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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