May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Our detached villa is located in a quiet residential area and yet is within a short drive of shops, restaurants and many leisure facilities like tennis and golf. Famous Fishermen's Village is about a 5 minute drive. There is a small beach park also within a 5 minute drive with the larger Gulf Coast beaches being within about a 30 to 40 minutes away. As well as our own private pool we have our own boat dock which is ideal for those guests who like boating and fishing.
The living room, master bedroom suite and family/dining room all open to the pool and outside living area great for al fresco dining or relaxing on the loungers.
The rear of the villa faces South and has views across the saltwater canal where dolphins ocassionally play or Florida sunsets may be seen and the whole villa is surrounded by irrigated subtropical gardens.
Rear View Of Villa
Lanai open to pool
Pool
Family/Dining Room
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The Florida / Florida Gulf Coast region
Charlotte County was recently voted the “Best Place to live in the South”. It provides some of the most beautiful natural settings that Florida has to offer. Charlotte Harbor includes one of the world’s largest protected marine estuaries encompassing 270 square miles with 219 miles of natural shoreline. There is a unique network of barrier islands and mangrove forests. There are 129 square miles of sparkling waters and aquatic preserves, 12 miles of soft sandy beaches, thousands of plant species, hundreds of hiking trails, an abundance of marine life, clean air, warm sunshine and an air of tranquility.
Punta Gorda Isles area
The city of Punta Gorda is a historic town that lies along beautiful Charlotte Harbor. Streets lined with huge royal palms, beautifully restored period homes with wide verandas, brick lanes, street lamps and benches leave an almost tangible old-Florida atmosphere. Nearly everything is waterfront here from hotels and shopping to parks and fine dining.
Located on the water in beautiful Punta Gorda is Fishermen’s Village the most interesting vacation waterfront complex in Southwest Florida.
You will find a multitude of exclusive boutiques and shops. Superb dining. Exciting daily nightlife. Something different for every day!
Here you will find all of your vacation needs including a full service marina with cruise boats, fishing boats, rental speed boats, jet skis and bicycles.
How to get there
Punta Gorda can be reached from the UK by direct flights to three international airports – Tampa (TPA), Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sandford (SFB) and Miami (MIA). Schedule and non-schedule flights are available from most major UK airports.
Two local airports to Punta Gorda are Sarosota-Bradenton International Airport (SRG) and Southwest Florida International Airport - Fort Myers (RSW). These can be reached by indirect flights from the UK.
Approximate distances from Punta Gorda: -
Fort Myers 25 miles Sarasota 55 miles Tampa 105 miles Orlando 140 miles Miami 180 miles Florida Keys 300 miles
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Fort Myers (RSW): 40 km
Activities near Punta Gorda Isles
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player, Boat available for guest use, Private outdoor pool (heated)
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: • King and Queen bedroom suites plus King / Twin bedroom and cloakroom • Sitting room with TV/DVD and stereo music system • Well fitted kitchen open plan to family / dining room with TV/DVD • Second outside dining area with BBQ under covered lanai adjoining pool • Air conditioning / heating throughout plus ceiling fans • Free Broadband, cable TV and local telephone calls • Sliding glass doors to lanai and pool from King suite, sitting and family rooms • Double garage and separate laundry room • Close to beach, shops, restaurants, golf, fishing and numerous other attractions • Hire a boat nearby and perhaps fish, watch dolphins, picnic on a deserted beach or just explore the Gulf Islands
Further details outdoors: Irrigated gardens surround the villa and these are laid mainly to lawn with some mature trees and shrubs. A path leads from the lanai to the canal where there is a private dock suitable for mooring a boat. Charlotte Harbor can be reached by boat in about 15 minutes
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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6 Jul 08
7 Sep 08
535£ 535
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7 Sep 08
21 Dec 08
485£ 485
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21 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
576£ 576
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4 Jan 09
1 Feb 09
501£ 501
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1 Feb 09
19 Apr 09
552£ 552
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19 Apr 09
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12 Jul 09
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552£ 552
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. The above minimum rates are dependent on the number of guests and length of stay. Please email for detailed costs. Credit Cards accepted
A few late booking discounts available. Please Email for details
Guestbook
“Can finally say I shopped till I dropped. Wonderful holiday, wonderful villa. Americans so helpful and polite. Weather great don’t want to go home to cold Blighty. I will be back!” Jill Rose, England – September/October 2007
“Fabulous time had by all. Trip on boat excellent. Took “day trip” to Keys incorporating an Everglade Air Boat. Tiring day but well worth effort. Wish our stay were longer. Now feel relaxed but not ready to go home.” Pat Purkiss, England – September/October 2007
“Great time had by all. Very comfortable villa. Plenty of outlets for the ladies. Recommend the airboat rides in the Everglades, up close and personal with the alligators!!! Great holiday. Will be coming again.” Pete Burgess, England – September/October 2007
“Had a fantastic week, villa lovely. Recommend the Oyster Bar at Fisherman’s Village, fantastic staff and food. Also the Turtle Club in Punta Gorda.” Emma, Pete, Matt & Sarah, England – September 2007
“Fantastic week. 90º every day, 2 nights of rain (but who cares!). Over the moon with the villa – very tidy & spacious & well equipped. Recommend the fishing with Kingfisher Fleet. Chris on her 1st time fishing adventure caught a 38 inch snook & 3 red fish and Bonnie caught 8 snappers (all in a half days fishing trip). We would love to come back here.” Cliff, Chris & Bonnie Jordan, England – August 2007
“Once again we’ve spent a lovely time in Florida, with the pool being fantastic also the Monopoly went to good use! We hope to come back soon to spend another week in this villa.” Cobban Family, England – August 2007
“Had a brilliant time here in sunny Florida, lovely villa. Recommend the Italian (Bella Luna) and the Captain’s Table (fish) at Fisherman’s Village – also the trip up the Peace River is excellent to see dolphins!!” Bennett Family, England – July 2007
“Really enjoyed our stay in your lovely villa. Fantastic beaches nearby ‘Boca Grande, Mana Sota’. 2 days at Disney more than enough! Glad to get back to villa.” Samuels Family, England – June/July 2007
“First visit to Florida, fantastic holiday. Beautiful villa. Spent two days in Orlando was really pleased to get back to Punta Gorda. Boat hire was excellent. In the pool every day. Great weather, safe, friendly people. One of our best holidays.” McCormack Family, England – May 2007
“Villa Excellent. Enjoyed hot days around the pool with a beautiful scenic view of the canal. Also enjoyed exploring local area and places to eat. A great 2 week vacation. We shall return!!” Ann & Terry and Nat & Stu, England – April/May 2007
“Superb spacious villa complete with all mod.cons in quiet up-market area. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in paradise. Thank you for making it possible.” Manwaring Family, England – March/April 2007
“Return visit for the Fergusons and once again had a wonderful vacation. Pool and canal a hit with grandkids. Quin caught 27 cat fish (catch released!!) Weather was good – low 80’s. Exceptional villa. Thanks again to the Hubbles.” Ferguson Family, Canada - March 2007
“Lovely, spacious villa – we enjoyed ourselves very much. Weather was perfect and we missed the two feet of snow back home in Minnesota – yeah!” Borders Family, USA – February/March 2007
“We were supposed to be here till 28th. But! 4 degrees – too cold. A chance we took. A beautiful home.” Lisa & Jean Simard, Canada - February 2007
“First visit to this part of Florida. Villa well maintained. Area very quiet and restful. Villa Tropicana really nice but we missed our family over the three month stay.” Doreen & John Kane, England - November 2006 to January 2007
“Weather was lovely and warm. Went to beaches but had red tide which killed loads of fish. Lovely beaches thou. Villa really nice. Very pretty area with canal, etc.” Karen, James & Mike, England - September 2006
“A wonderful stay. Fantastic villa to stay in for my first visit to Florida. Would definitely come again.” Brianne Perrin, England - September 2006
“A return visit to Villa Tropicana and a very enjoyable stay. A very clean and well maintained villa. Sure to come again.” David & Mirka King, England - September 2006
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 19272
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Name:
Nigel Hubble
Tel:
+44 (0)1892 509629
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