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Villa |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

South Fort Myers in Fort Myers

From £550 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, car essential, no pets allowed

About the home

In a peaceful lakeside setting, our lovely 3 bed/2 bath home at Beachwalk Isles is within easy reach of the extensive white sands of the popular resort of Fort Myers Beach. It is furnished to a high standard and equipped with everything needed for a relaxing holiday. Its vaulted ceilings give it a light and airy feel, with ceiling fans in addition to full air conditioning.

Supermarkets and restaurants are within a few minutes' drive. Superb golf courses are close by and for the water sports enthusiasts there are boats for hire on the gulf or the inland waterways. Various factory outlets and general shopping Malls are within easy reach for those who enjoy a little retail therapy.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The master bedroom has a queen size bed with luxury 'pillow-top' mattress, walk-in closet, and flat screen cable TV. There is a personal door to pool deck for those early morning swims. En suite bathroom with twin basins, w.c. and bath with shower over.

Two further bedrooms - one queen size bed with "pillow-top" mattress, large closet and cable TV, and the other with twin beds, large closet and cable TV/VCR combi.

The fully equipped kitchen with breakfast nook leads to the open plan living/dining area which overlooks the pool and lake beyond, with its abundant wildlife. The living room has a flat screen cable TV, DVD/VCR and there is also a music centre (radio/CD/cassette). Guests will find a wide range of books, CDs etc and Wifi is provided free for guests.

The villa will be prepared prior to your arrival by our local agents, who are also on hand to deal with any queries or emergencies

Further details outdoors:
The sunny south-facing pool deck has a shady lanai and is perfect for spotting osprey and anhingas, amongst other visitors to the lake. There are 4 sunloungers and a dining table seating 6 for alfresco meals. The pool can be electrically heated if required. In accordance with Florida law, the pool is protected with electronic alarms on the windows/doors opening onto the pool deck.

Further details

Flexible changeover day, dependent on existing bookings

Completed booking form together with an initial deposit of £100 per week required when reserving the villa, with the balance of payment due 8 weeks prior to the holiday. Payment by Sterling or US dollar cheques or by PayPal account (which may incur a service charge)

Discounts for couples staying two weeks or more, and for extended stays.
Minimum booking for Easter and Christmas/New Year is 2 weeks at our Premium Season rate of £650pw

Conditions

2 week minimum bookings at Easter and Christmas/New Year.

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Heron's Nest

 

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pool with view of the lake

 

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master bedroom

 

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ensuite bathroom

The Florida / Florida Gulf Coast region

South West Florida is a wonderful year-round holiday destination and our villa is situated in South Fort Myers, just a five minute drive from uncrowded white sandy beaches. Daytime highs rarely drop below 75 F (24 C), even at Christmas - it’s a pleasure to enjoy warmth and sunshine during England’s depressing winter!

There are a number of day trips for anyone wishing to venture further afield. North of Ft Myers, there is attractive Punta Gorda and Venice; also Myakka State Park. A little further north is Sarasota with its picturesque marina and the wonderful "white sugar" beaches at Lido and Siesta Keys; then north again is Longboat Key with exclusive shopping at St Armand’s Circle. Continuing north brings you to “laid back” Anna Maria Island where you can enjoy beaches, sunsets and relaxed dining.

Heading south, you will find upmarket Naples with its lovely shops and art galleries, or take one of the many cruises which give a glimpse of the multi-million dollar waterside homes. The fascinating Florida Everglades are inland from Naples and an airboat trip is a very interesting and exciting way to explore this intriguing and mysterious “River of Grass”. Alternatively, there are naturalist-led tours or you can explore on your own.

The Fort Myers / South Fort Myers area

Our luxurious home is ideally placed, just a couple of minutes drive from a choice of supermarkets, a pharmacy, banks, a post office and restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets.

There is plenty to occupy anyone enjoying pastimes associated with the ocean – swimming, sailing, fishing, dolphin spotting cruises or simply strolling along the shores, sunbathing or collecting shells, and admiring the truly outstanding sunsets. There are many challenging and attractive golf courses in the area or, for the less serious golfers, there are several well planned crazy golf courses which are a lot of fun. For those wanting to indulge in retail therapy there are shopping malls, boutiques and factory outlets nearby. There are also theatres, a sports stadium and cinemas in the area. Worth a visit are the riverside winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, especially at Christmas when they are magically transformed by a myriad of lights. December is also a time to enjoy the local boat parades and the beautifully decorated houses and shopping malls.

Ft Myers beach stretches 7 miles down Estero Island, from the lively area round the pier to Lover's Key at the southern end and there is a trolley bus service which runs the length of the island - a fun alternative to driving oneself. Key West, the most southerly point in the States, is easily reached by the daily boat service from Ft Myers.

The villa is equally close to the causeway giving access to the unspoilt islands of Sanibel and Captiva. Apart from its fame for shelling, Sanibel is also the home of the wonderful J N Ding Darling Nature Reserve - perhaps hiring a bike to enjoy the wildlife at close quarters. It is possible to reach Boca Grande and the small island of Cabbage Key by boat from Captiva and sunset cruises are also popular.

There are many beachside and waterfront restaurants to enjoy in the area as well as the well-known chains and family diners. The choice when eating out ranges from fine dining to inexpensive.

How to get there

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There is an international airport at Ft Myers (20 minutes from our home), with UK flights via various US hub cities. Miami and Tampa, each about 2.5 hours drive away, have direct flights from the UK, as does Orlando (3.5 hrs driving time) and Sanford, just north of Orlando. It is easy to put together a holiday that suits individual needs and we are happy to discuss this. Car hire is readily available at all airports and this is best booked in this country ahead of travel; again we would be pleased to give help and advice.

Activities near Fort Myers

Reviews

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31 Oct 2011

“Excellence at your finger tips, beauty and serenity at its best.” Hi guys, Myself, and my husband have travelled to America for the last five years staying in villa's all over Kissimmee, so we decided to have a change this year, we invited my mother to joint us and decided to head for the coast. We decided upon Forte Myers and chose Brian & Cienwens villa as it was advertised as having a south faceing pool,(for all day sun) plus it looked really nice and was described as being very central to everything you would need, Supermarkets, Restaurants and the beach etc. On arrival at Beachwalk Isles, which is a gated comunity,and beautifully kept, the villa was a welcome sight and did not dissapoint, set on a lake the view was simply breathtaking and the peace and serenity that came with it was hugely welcomed, the villa itself was all you could want very clean, spacious and well kept, all in all this was the best kept villa and the best situated we have booked to date, as everything is as it says on the tin! shops, restaurants, takeaways,the post office everything you need IS REALLY within walking distance. Forte Myers Beach is five minutes down the road by car literally, and of course you can take the boat that sails every day from Forte Myers Beach to the Keys if you did'nt want to drive, but best of all is Sanibel and Captiva Islands, they are simply to die for, you have got your own mini Keys on your doorstep (ten minutes drive max) you pay six dollars to enter Sanibel and Captiva but let me tell you it will be the best six dollars you will ever spend, some of the property on these islands are in excess of fourteen million dollars to buy and five thousand dollars a week to lease, so house watching is breathtaking and dreaming even better!!! and you are situated near to loads of beautiful places to visit that would keep anyone out of mischief for the entire holiday, but to sit back and relax at the end of a brilliant days sight seeing in this beautiful villa with a beer in hand and watching the beautiful pink,orange and pale grey sunsets, the Herons, Turtles and the puddle duck family to mention but a few going about their business is without a doubt the best holiday you could wish for. So for anyone who is thinking about it dont, just DO IT Brian & Ceinwen we found, are very approachable and will answer any questions you may have, we would certainly recomend this villa hand on heart to anyone. Tina & Martin King & Mam Cottingham East Yorkshire

06 Jul 2011

“Wonderful” This is a fabulous property in an excellent peaceful development in a prime location with lake view. The property had everything we needed, was spotlessly clean and very well presented, it truly... more

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Guestbook for Heron's Nest

We loved your house, the pool and the surroundings - just wonderful to tumble out of bed into the pool every morning! We were both fascinated by all the wildlife on/in the lake - especially the visiting ospreys. Mr & Mrs C, Wiltshire

We had a very relaxing time at your villa ……. we loved the Everglades, and the beaches on Sanibel and Captiva were fantastic. Your villa is wonderful with a great outlook onto the lake. Mr & Mrs T, Kent

We just wanted to let you know what a great time we had in Florida. The house on Beachwalk is just superb. It was spotlessly clean, had every mod con we could have needed, a lovely pool and outlook. What more could we have asked? JW, Hertfordshire

…..everything was perfect and we certainly hope that we can return……. you are very lucky to have such a lovely retreat. Mr & Mrs J, Suffolk

I wanted to write and let you know what a wonderful week we had in your Florida home. We were so thrilled with everything, loved the area and enjoyed perfect weather the whole week. SP, Yorkshire

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	2 Jul 08	13 Dec 08	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
premium	13 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Jan 09	1 Feb 09	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Feb 09	4 Apr 09	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Apr 09	18 Apr 09	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
	18 Apr 09	30 Apr 09	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	19 Jul 09	12 Dec 09	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
premium season	12 Dec 09	2 Jan 10	650£ 650	0-	0-	2 Weeks
low season	2 Jan 10	1 Feb 10	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
high season	1 Feb 10	27 Mar 10	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter	27 Mar 10	10 Apr 10	650£ 650	0-	0-	2 Weeks
high season	10 Apr 10	1 May 10	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	1 May 10	1 Dec 10	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	1 Dec 10	18 Dec 10	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
premium season	18 Dec 10	3 Jan 11	650£ 650	0-	0-	2 Weeks
low season	3 Jan 11	1 Feb 11	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
high season	1 Feb 11	16 Apr 11	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
premium season	16 Apr 11	1 May 11	650£ 650	0-	0-	2 Weeks
low season	1 May 11	17 Dec 11	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
premium season	17 Dec 11	31 Dec 11	650£ 650	0-	0-	2 Weeks
low season	31 Dec 11	1 Feb 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
high season	1 Feb 12	31 Mar 12	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
premium season	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	2 Weeks
high season	14 Apr 12	1 May 12	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	1 May 12	22 Dec 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Electric pool heating: £60 per week, when required

Discounts for couples staying two weeks or more, and for extended stays.

Premium season Christmas and Easter holidays (min 2 weeks)

Availability

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3 years listed You are contacting Ceinwen Keen Landline +44 01227 472395 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This villa has received 2 reviews from previous guests.