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House on Canal, Private Pool, Great for Families, Watch Wildlife from the Dock

House on Canal, Private Pool, Great for Families, Watch Wildlife from the Dock

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Wildlife viewing area
Exterior
Boat dock, wildlife viewing area
Private pool
Large open kitchen

Overview of House on Canal, Private Pool, Great for Families, Watch Wildlife from the Dock

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Enjoy the area

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Bonita Springs, FL
  • Popular LocationPromenade at Bonita Bay3 min drive
  • Popular LocationNaples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBonita Springs Public Beach12 min drive
  • AirportFort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Den

1 Single Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Primary Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

House on Canal, Private Pool, Great for Families, Watch Wildlife from the Dock

Watch local wildlife from the huge kitchen window or from the private dock. Private pool, solar heated (uses solar panels on the roof to heat the water, see detailed description below), screened in, has a table and chairs area, and canal view. In a quiet neighborhood on a cul-de-sac, walking distance to grocery stores, short drive to beautiful beaches and golf courses.

This is a custom built, split level home. Open concept and high ceilings throughout. The main level has a beautiful open floor plan, living room with new 50” HD Smart TV. Equipped with Wi-Fi and DirecTV satellite. Large kitchen with all appliances and fully stock with all the utensils and gadgets you’ll need. A center island with 3 barstools and a large picture window with gorgeous view of the canal. Dinning table seats 6. Also on the main level is a den, with a daybed, armoire, and french doors with frosted glass.

The 2nd floor consists solely of the primary suite, this makes it very private from the rest of the house. A large primary bedroom with 10 ft high ceilings has a California king size bed and a sitting area, 43” flat screen smart TV. Primary bathroom is large, custom tiled, soaking tub, separate toilet room. Shower has sitting bench and two shower heads. Walk-in closet, and two vanities. Whole house has instant hot water, no waiting for water to get hot.

Downstairs has 2nd bedroom with a queen size bed and a bunkbed with 2 twins. The guest bathroom has two doors to access from bedroom or from hallway. The mudroom is also downstairs, with access to the washer & dryer, and back deck where you'll find a small bbq and access to the backyard and dock/canal. You will have access to one garage spot with opener, and 2 additional parking spots in driveway.

Each room has its own mini-split air conditioner to adjust as needed for everyone’s comfort.
We also provide beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, umbrella, sand toys and pool toys.

Canal is just off the Imperial River, which will take you right to the gulf!
Grocery stores close by include Publix and Fresh Market
Several golf courses close by, including Bonita Fairway which is within walking distance.
Bus line/trolley route 150 will take you directly to Lovers Key Beach, just a short walk to the stop.

Nearby is Bonita Public Beach, or Barefoot Beach State Preserve, view exotic birds, tortoises, and other local wildlife, beach combing or kayaking, you’ll find there is something for everyone. Many family friendly and upscale restaurants close by, our favorites are Coconut Jacks Waterfront Grille, and Doc’s Beach House.

Caretakers on-site; Since we live so far away (California) we have created a separate entry apartment above the RV garage for my in-laws to stay in while not on the road with a new adventure. They take care of the property for us and may be seen tending to the yard. They are also there to quickly respond to any emergency or if requested can assist you with questions about the area. They do not use the pool, so it is exclusively for your use only.

Please note: This house is in a quiet family neighborhood, please do not inquire if you are planning any parties. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

We do have a boat dock and you are welcome to bring a boat in, however there is no boat lift currently installed, and low tide can bring the water level down to as low as one foot.

Pool: The pool is heated by pumping the water through solar panels that are installed on the roof of the house, the sun heats the panels, which heat the water. This does a good job of heating up the pool in the winter to about 78-83. The temperature does depend on how sunny the weather is and how many days in a row of cloudy weather we have. If we have cold nights and several days in a row with no sun, then the pool temperature will drop. We use a cover to help keep the heat in at night. January is typically the coldest month here and the pool will be around 78 on average in January. It has been as low as 73 and as warm as 80 in January.
Water temps in the winter: (max heat setting is 85)
November average is 81, highest 85, lowest 75
December average is 80, highest 83, lowest 75
January average is 78, highest 80, lowest 73
February average is 82, highest 85, lowest 76
Any other time of the year the pool is kept around 83.

Check-in time is 3pm (an early check-in may be available if we do not have back-to-back guests, please enquire within two weeks of arrival date)

Check-out time is 11am (You may request a late check-out, a fee will be applied, please request this at time of booking to guarantee the availability of a late check-out.

Property manager

Susan McKeand
Premier Host
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
$200 Pet Fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A rental agreement will be provided at time of booking.

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
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bonita Springs

Located in Bonita Springs, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Barefoot Beach and Bonita Springs Public Beach, while Hertz Arena and Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Everglades Wonder Gardens and Golf Safari Mini Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bonita Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Bonita Fairways Golf Course - 8 min walk
  • Promenade at Bonita Bay - 3 min drive
  • Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track - 6 min drive
  • Bonita Beach Park - 8 min drive
  • Bonita Springs Public Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buffalo Chips Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Downtown Coffee And Wi - 3 min drive
  • Wingstop - 4 min drive
  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • DeRomo's Gourmet Market & Restaurant - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does House on Canal, Private Pool, Great for Families, Watch Wildlife from the Dock have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is House on Canal, Private Pool, Great for Families, Watch Wildlife from the Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at House on Canal, Private Pool, Great for Families, Watch Wildlife from the Dock?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House on Canal, Private Pool, Great for Families, Watch Wildlife from the Dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House on Canal, Private Pool, Great for Families, Watch Wildlife from the Dock located?

This family-friendly Bonita Springs holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bonita Fairways Golf Course, Everglades Wonder Gardens and Promenade at Bonita Bay. Golf Safari Mini Golf and Riverside Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula L., Oceanside

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bonita springs vacation
Nice property, well equipped, great local. However you must be able and enjoy climbing stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T., EVANSVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Canal Views
We had a very relaxing stay at this beautiful property. The house was clean with plenty of room to move around and the master bedroom suite was very comfortable. We slept extremely well. Susan was very easy to work with and made sure we had everything we needed. Our favorite place to hang out was on the dock overlooking the canal. It was very peaceful. We never knew what we might see next, from dolphins to herons to sea otters. My favorite visitors were the iguanas. Whenever it was sunny they would come out to the dock to visit. Overall we would definitely recommend this beautiful house on the canal. We hope to come back some day for a visit! Thanks Susan and family for everything!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday home away from home
We were able to make this our base of operations for my sister and I and our spouses to spend the holidays near our parents. This home provided a great home base for visiting friends and family, and the peaceful backyard was perfect for the occasional “alone time” escape.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Host
We’re were busy everyday with a schedule of sports for our son to play in American Youth Football championship and it was so nice to have a relaxing quiet place to stay to feel like home. The house was amazing and the Host was even better. We noticed something was missing for the game console and immediately soon letting the Host know she purchased new ones and had them shipped immediately. My son was so impressed he only had to wait a day and he said “ that’s really nice of her” when I let him know what she did. My only hope is I get to go back for an actual vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Our Group
We really enjoyed our stay, the Belle Beauty was perfect for my Dad, My Girls and Myself. House was located at a perfect spot to get around.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan McKeand

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Hi, I’m Susan, my husband is Matt, we have 4 children and currently reside in California. We love to travel and have had many adventures. We are very excited about our latest adventure, buying and building this house in Bonita Springs. Having a waterfront home has been a dream and now it’s a reality. We’ve been able to enjoy this house for our family vacations and we are excited to offer our home to you to enjoy with your family.

Why they chose this property

We love the town of Bonita Springs and found this great property on a quiet cul-de-sac with a great canal full of wildlife, conveniently located close to beautiful beaches.

What makes this property unique

The canal is home to all kinds of wildlife, and it is always a joy to sit on the dock and watch what will swim by. We've seem many dolphins, manatee, turtles, all different types of birds, and even an alligator. It's the highlight of our visits and we hope you get to enjoy these sightings as well.

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