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Matlacha Waterfront Retreat: Dock & Hot Tub!

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A waterfront walkway with palm trees, a dock, and a boat named 'FLOCAT'.
A hot tub in a backyard with a view of a marina and palm trees.
A turquoise house with a garage, palm trees, and a gravel driveway.
A living room with a white sectional sofa, a grey armchair, and a round ottoman. There is a beach-themed mural on the wall, a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with a blue island, white countertops, and stainless steel appliances.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Matlacha Bridge

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Street parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Matlacha, FL
  • Place, Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Matlacha Bridge
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Griffen American Center for Haitian Art
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Garage)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Matlacha

Located in Matlacha, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Veterans Memorial Area and Vietnam War Memorial. Tropical Breeze Fun Park and Bowlero Coral are also worth visiting. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Matlacha, FL

What's nearby

  • Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Matlacha Bridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Griffen American Center for Haitian Art - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • JetBlue Park at Fenway South - 45 min drive - 52.6 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 57 min drive - 59.3 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miceli's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yucatan Waterfront - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Matlacha Waterfront Retreat: Dock & Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Matlacha Waterfront Retreat: Dock & Hot Tub!?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Matlacha Waterfront Retreat: Dock & Hot Tub! on 22 January 2027 start from NZ$2,210, 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 Matlacha Waterfront Retreat: Dock & Hot Tub!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Matlacha Waterfront Retreat: Dock & Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Matlacha Waterfront Retreat: Dock & Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Matlacha Waterfront Retreat: Dock & Hot Tub! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens and Matlacha Bridge. Griffen American Center for Haitian Art and Sirenia Vista are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its the perfect spot for fishing, kayaking, and just relaxing if you prefer. Place was clean and had everything we needed. Check in was super easy and we were even allowed to check out a little later than usual. We'd definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2026
Thank you so much! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the fishing, kayaking, and peaceful atmosphere. It’s wonderful to hear that the home was clean, well-equipped, and that check-in was easy and convenient. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 March 2026
Thank you so much for choosing Island Time for your vacation. Please come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Island Time is beautiful, well equipped and very roomy. Great location with a magnificent view!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

Place was exactly like stated. Great location and great place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice spot.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

This is our second time at this property and we love it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Matlacha Trip

We really enjoyed our time at this cute little place in Matlacha!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great water views!

We enjoyed our stay and loved the accommodations! The open floor plan was fantastic, the water views, kayaks, BBQ grills and large screened in lanai made our stay so nice! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great time fishing, and the food is great in that town. We hope to do it again soon

Its very nice and comfortable but couldn't get the air to work right in the day time but when the sun went down very nice,hope we can come back.very comfortable place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place, nice location

We fell in love with Matlacha! We enjoyed the house and the hottub.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Very roomy, beautiful views, and all the bells and whistles. One downer: King bed mattress could use replacing.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

View is to die for!!

Wanted a water view to get out of the cold north and this place did not disappoint!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the water

Beautiful property, location and setting. Great sunrise view from the dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Matlacha

Absolutely as advertised. Lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We loved this place very much. Beautifully renovated with everything well equipped. Great location! We can recommend it to everyone. It provides great relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Matlacha Stay

Home is a great location to enjoy the water. Spent the day out in the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, clean, comfortable

Perfect, clean, new appliances, all updated. In a quiet neighborhood. Perfect getaway location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Matlacha Home

Great home with great views. House was better than expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2025
From The Owner: "Thanks for your feedback, and come visit us again soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Matlacha stay

Very clean. Lots of out door seating. Nice place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mom and Dad Fishing Trip

Our first stay in Matlacha was amazing! This house was super cute and clean. We enjoyed the screen in back porch and the hot tub was a nice touch. Our favorite part was easy access in and out with our boat and the beautiful sunrise views over the water. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nicely updated home in a quiet area.

We enjoyed our stay here. Nice location in a quite neighborhood. The home is very nicely updated. The owner stopped by to say "hi" and was very friendly. Enjoyed the kayaks and being literally right on the water. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed using the hot tub and having 2 bathrooms. We loved being near the water, having access to an outdoor grill and kayaks. We also liked that we were able to walk to the coffee shop for breakfast, but we weren't there long enough to check out the other 2 eating places that are open. The area is still recovering from the hurricane, but there is plenty to still enjoy nearby!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Matlacha Magic

Such a peaceful neighborhood in a kind, welcoming community. One of my new favorite places. The property is lovely and beautifully located.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Guys Trip

We had a great weekend in Matlacha. Perfect location. A lot of updates. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Surprise

We had no idea what to expect as we had never been to Matlacha. Not only was the house very comfortable with amazing water views, the town itself and all of Pine Island is just awesome. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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