Immerse yourself in the idyllic charm of this three-story Key West style residence, perfectly situated to offer unsurpassed views of the bay. Embrace the essence of Island time in this exquisite waterfront pool home, where the hustle and bustle of everyday life gently fades away, leaving only breathtaking water vistas from one of the Island's most coveted locales. This serene sanctuary is your gateway to unparalleled relaxation and scenic beauty. The Islands of Sanibel & Captiva, famous for their pristine beaches and tropical island atmosphere, are a short drive across the causeway. Historic Fort Myers and the casual lifestyle of Fort Myers Beach lie just across the spectacular Caloosahatchee River. Naples, the Everglades State Park and exciting Miami are easily accessible for a family day out.
Inside, the home unfurls its luxurious comforts across three levels. The main family room, accessible via a short staircase from the first floor, serves as the heart of the residence. It boasts a spacious living area complete with a wide-screen TV and plush sofas, an open-plan kitchen fully equipped with modern appliances including a microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Offering seating for four in the kitchen and additional space for six on the adjacent balcony, this area is perfect for family gatherings. The accommodation includes five stylish bedrooms, two bathrooms plus a utility room with a front-loading washer and dryer on this level, and an exquisite 5th private master suite on the 3rd floor featuring a king-size bed, private bathroom, and a separate sitting room leading to a wrap-around balcony with panoramic water views. The outdoor amenities of this property are just as impressive. Guests can enjoy the luxury of a private dock for fishing or boating (note that the boat lift is not for guest use), while those looking to unwind can do so by the pool, admiring the sweeping views of the bay. The wrap-around balcony offers a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience, perfectly capturing the essence of waterfront living. Surrounded by the vibrant art community of Matlacha Village, the home is within walking distance to boutique shopping, seafood restaurants, live music, and quirky art galleries. Adventurous guests will appreciate the proximity to some of Florida's richest fishing grounds in Matlacha Pass, Pine Island Sound, and surrounding waterways, with options for guided inshore fishing trips, kayak rentals, or water taxi services to Cabage Key and North Captiva Island. Only a short drive away is a wide array of leisure options including championship golf courses, designer outlet malls, and the upscale shopping complexes of Gulf Coast Town Center and Coconut Point. Make this Key West style residence your next getaway and experience a slice of paradise with every comfort at your fingertips. Whether seeking a peaceful retreat to rejuvenate your spirit or an adventurous base to explore the rich offerings of the Florida Gulf Coast, this home promises an unforgettable stay amid the beauty and charm of Matlacha. Let the magic of the bay be the backdrop to your next unforgettable vacation.
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Additional InformationFor Security BOOK DIRECTLY THROUGH US - we are the Locally Based Property Manager and are available 24/7 if you need assistance. Our properties are privately owned by carefully selected individual homeowners. We are a registered & licensed Florida company (British owned and established since 1997) with local offices in both Florida (Cape Coral) and UK (Swindon) FOR CONVENIENCE OUR PRICES ARE SET IN THE LOCAL CURRENCY (US-$'s) (GBP-£ / EUR-€ / CAN-$ converted rates may vary from those automatically displayed here due to variable exchange rates) SIMPLE UNCOMPLICATED PRICING……... Just Add Departure Clean Supplementary Fees (13%) - inclusive of mandatory US sales tax & tourist taxes THAT’S IT ! (your total price) WANT TO MAKE A RESERVATION ? Contact Us For The Link To Complete Our ONLINE BOOKING FORM NO MORE ENDLESS FEES ...... Call us or Email if you have any questions PRICES ARE FOR THE PROPERTY - up to maximum occupancy (some rental supplements for Christmas/New Year/Easter & US holiday dates may be applicable - check ahead for details) NO Commissions – NO Travelers Fees – NO Insurance Fees NO Refundable Damage Deposits – NO End of Stay Electricity Usage Fees NO Additional Per Person Fees (max occupancy applies) Minimum booking period is 6 nights – shorter stays may be available at certain times of the year PLEASE ENQUIRE. Initial part payment required at time of reservation - 15% - 20%. depending on booking period. The remaining balance is required 30 days prior to your arrival. For your added security payments are accepted by Debit or Credit Card (processing charge may apply): Visa - Master Card - American Express and Bank Transfer. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW: The home is fully licensed and registered with the State of Florida. Check-in at the local office is from 4.00pm | Check-out by 11.00am Household electric usage is included in the rental rate, Wi-Fi Internet is available free of charge. All bed linens/towels (including pool towels) are provided. Supplementary electric pool heating is available (additional fee may apply) We love animals but sorry, this home has a strict "no pets allowed" policy. No parties, events, ceremonies or gatherings involving additional persons are permitted on the premises. All overnight guests must be included in the guest count (this includes toddlers & infants). The home is located in a quiet residential neighborhood - no trailers, boats or other equipment is allowed to be stored on the driveway, no on street parking is allowed. Smoking is NOT allowed anywhere in the house. Reservation must be in the name of a member of the traveling party who is 25 or older. Any unlawful activity or excessive disturbances are grounds for eviction. We kindly ask guests to observe quiet hours after 10.00pm when in the outside deck/pool area
First floor Master Bedroom: | Master bedroom features king size bed, overhead ceiling fans, tile floor, full dresser, double closet – direct access to the wrap-around balcony with pool deck below and extensive water views across Matlacha pass. |
First floor Guest Bedroom #1 | Features twin beds, overhead ceiling fans, tile floor, double closet with separate set of draws, direct access to the front balcony with views of the tropical canal. |
First floor Guest Bedroom #2 | Features queen size bed, overhead ceiling fans, tile floor, double closet with separate set of draws – direct access to the wrap-around balcony with pool deck below and extensive water views across Matlacha pass. |
First floor Guest Bedroom #3: | Features twin beds, overhead ceiling fans, tile floor, double closet with separate set of draws, direct access to the front balcony with views of the tropical canal. |
Second Floor King Master Bedroom | Features king size bed, overhead ceiling fans, tile floor, full dresser – direct access to the wrap-around balcony with pool deck below and extensive water views across Matlacha pass. Walk-in Closet: Separate room with multi functional closet space. Second floor Sitting Room: Featuring impressive wide screen TV, large sofa and armchair An inviting atmosphere for peaceful conversation and relaxation after a day of sightseeing, alternatively just sit back and enjoy your favorite cocktail at the end of another beautiful day in paradise. |
Bathroom #1 First floor | Features over bath shower, toilet and single vanity. |
Bathroom #2 First floor | With direct access to outside balcony and stairs down to pool deck - featuring fully tiled step-in shower, toilet and single vanity. |
Second floor Master En-suite Bathroom | Luxury Italian tiled bathroom with oversized step-in 2 person shower, corner bath tub equipped with additional hand shower, twin vanities and separate toilet. |
June 2025 Stunning location. Quiet community. House is better in person than the pictures let on. Garage space was ideal for managing kayaks and paddle boards. Matlacha is still recovering but we loved supporting local businesses.
March 2025 House was clean and exactly as advertised. Management company was very responsive and transparent. This house is situated at a great location in Matlacha. Great views and fishing. Pool was clean and warm. Would highly recommend this property for your stay.
This is my 4th year booking a house for our annual family get together. The property was everything they described and more. The location was spectacular. The Secret Places management company was easy to work with and answered all of of my questions both before I booked and after. The house was wonderful. It was clean and the views are amazing. We had only one problem and it was with the hot tub and they responded very quickly and got it working. I would strongly recommend this property for those looking for some quality, quiet and quirky time. The little town of Matlacha was great. The restaurants are kind of a throwback to old Florida and the food and service at the shops and restaurants was fantastic.
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Terms and Conditions 1: Contract The hiring contract is between Secret Places Inc and the party leader or third party agent who must sign a booking form accepting the booking conditions on behalf of all persons named on the booking form including any names substituted or amended on the form by written agreement. A contract exists when the required deposit has been paid and Secret Places have acknowledged the same by issue of a booking confirmation. The renter understands and consents to the use of the credit card details provided on the registration form or booking form without original signature, serving in place of an original signature and that the credit card authorisation cannot be revoked and will not terminate until 60 days after the rental property is vacated. The contract is subject to United States Law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. Courts. 2: Confirmation On receipt of the required deposit payment and the signed booking form a confirmation will be issued. Accommodation is reserved only for the persons named on the booking form. Any alterations, substitutions or additions to these details must be notified and agreed in advance of the commencement of the rental in writing. A charge may be levied for this service if notification is less than eight weeks before the rental commencement date. Bookings may not be assigned to another party except by express agreement with Secret Places in writing. Once a confirmation has been issued the hirer is responsible for the total price of the property rental as shown on the confirmation. Signing of the booking form constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions by the client. 3: Balance of Payment The balance of payment will be required in full before the hire is due to commence. This date will be communicated in writing to the hirer on their confirmation. Where payment in full has not been received by Secret Places by this date the reservation will be deemed cancelled and the deposit forfeit. Bookings made within 30 Days (USA/International) 60 Days (UK/N.Ireland) of the rental commencement date must be paid in full at the time of booking. 4: Price guarantee All prices are subject to change without notice. Rentals paid for in full at the time of booking will not be subject to any increase or surcharge. Payment in US Dollars by credit card with a non-US or Canadian billing address will incur an additional Admin Charge. 5: Cancellation and/or date change If the hirer wishes to cancel the booking this must be done in writing by email or fax and a confirmation of the instruction received back from Secret Places. Cancellation will only become effective from the date that written notification is received and acknowledged by Secret Places. No refunds are available for early departure. Change of date (if available) will be subject to an administration charge. In the event of cancellation, the following charges will apply: Cancellation at any time = deposit forfeited Payment in US$ - Cancellation at 30 days before rental start date = cancellation fee Payment in US$ - Cancellation less than 30 days before rental start date = cancellation fee + 100% of rental forfeited Payment in GBP/Euro - Cancellation at 60 days before rental start date = cancellation fee Payment in GBP/Euro - Cancellation less than 60 days before rental start date = cancellation fee + 100% of rental forfeited Payment is due in full irrespective of whether the hirer and/or any of the party reside in the rented property during the reserved period. 6.1: Liability The rental home is subject to a high standard of maintenance of its fabric, fittings fixtures and services. Secret Places accept no liability whatsoever for any injury or loss sustained by guests or any other visitors to the home or swimming pool or for any loss or damage howsoever caused to any property brought to the premises. 6.2: Indemnity Guest and guest's guests shall hereby indemnify and hold harmless the homeowner and its agents against any and all claims of personal injury or property damage or loss arising from the use of the premises. Guest expressly recognizes that any insurance for property damage or loss which the homeowner may maintain on the property does not cover guest's personal property. 7: Number of occupants Under no circumstances may more than the maximum number of persons booking occupy the property except by prior written agreement. The designated maximum number of occupants for each property INCLUDES all children. The total number of occupants must be declared at time of booking. The right to refuse admittance is reserved should this condition be contravened. Homes are located in residential areas/communities. Motor homes, boat trailers, travel trailers, jet skis etc are not allowed at the property and CANNOT be stored on the property overnight. Please seek local storage for such vehicles and equipment prior to arrival. Parking is restricted to driveways only with no overnight street parking allowed - guests are advised that in some properties garage space may be restricted due to the storage of homeowners own vehicle. 8: Hirer's responsibilities The hirer undertakes to comply with Florida statute requirements and on arrival to register all guests staying in licensed homes in accordance with the instructions issued by Secret Places. The client is responsible for the property during the period of rental and undertakes that all members of the party will take all reasonable steps to take care of it. All damage and breakages are the responsibility of the hirer and their replacement or repair costs are payable on demand. On arrival at the property the managing agent will require a security deposit. This security deposit may be made in the form of a credit card imprint (VISA or MASTERCARD only) Refusal to provide a security deposit may result in access to the property being denied or delayed. This deposit will be held as security against loss or damage to the property, excess cleaning costs or other attributable charges. The hirer will not refuse legitimate charges made against the security deposit. Charges may be incurred for * Property damage, staining and / or breakages * Excessive cleaning or garbage left behind * Excessive utility use This list is not exclusive. The deposit will be returned or the credit card imprint destroyed within 21 days of the end of the rental period subject to an inspection by the managing agent. Where the costs of any damage/repairs etc are less than the security deposit, the costs will be deducted from the deposit. Costs in excess of this amount will be invoiced and payable in full within seven days. If any equipment in the home fails during the period of hire it must be reported immediately to the managing agent. Secret Places will not be held responsible for any equipment failure in the home, provided that reasonable arrangements are taken for its timely repair or replacement. 9: Arrival & Departure time Check in times are after 4.00pm on the day of arrival Check out times are before 11.00am/10.00 am on the day of departure dependent on location 10: Force Majeure No liability can be accepted for events which are force majeure, that is to say beyond our control, e.g. war, threat of war, riots, civil commotion, terrorist activities, industrial disputes, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, hurricanes or adverse weather conditions. 11: Conditions of Carriage These booking conditions are subject to the conditions of carriage of the hirer's road, rail airline or sea carrier taking them to or from the property and these may contain further conditions which limit or exclude responsibility. 12: Brochure & Website The website is a guide to the quality and description of the property and its facilities. Secret Places reserve the right to make modifications and changes without notice which are shown to be necessary in the light of operating conditions. No liability is accepted for unintentional errors, mistakes or omissions in any photography, video or text concerning the property. 13: Building Work / Construction Secret Places will always inform clients prior to confirming a reservation if it is known that general building/construction work is present or planned in the immediate area of the property. Secret Places cannot be held responsible for building/construction work in the area which commences after confirmation of the booking. Relocation to alternative properties, compensation or refunds are not available. Secret Places reserve the right to substitute alternative accommodation in the event of unforeseen circumstances which may render the original property unsuitable for rental, this may include if a property has been sold or is no longer participating in our rental program. 14: General Provisions The following general provisions respecting the property should be noted: Although we love animals all our properties are designated as "non pet friendly" by their homeowners. Any guests ignoring this rule may be asked to leave. Where pool heating is provided by solar energy water temperature is determined by the ambient air temperature. Therefore no guarantee with respect to pool water temperature is possible or implied. Swimming Pools are cleaned and serviced weekly. No responsibility can be accepted for dust, dirt or other incursion entering the pool water between cleans. The property is subject to regular insecticide treatment and as far as possible is screened against insect incursion. These treatments may leave some dead insects inside the property and this shall not be taken as a sign of any infestation. For the benefit of all of our guests the property is designated as NON SMOKING and hirers should note that any contravention of this injunction will render them liable to excess cleaning charges associated with ridding the property of smoke, ash and odours that may have permeated the furnishings. The rental property is situated in a mixed residential area and guests are therefore requested and expected to behave appropriately by avoiding noise or nuisance to other residents. Under State and Local laws nude or topless sunbathing is not permitted. Mandatory evacuation - If state or local authorities order a mandatory evacuation of any area that Secret Places offers properties, due to a hurricane evacuation or other natural catastrophe, no refund of any monies paid will be available, nor will a stay be allowed at a later date. Secret Places strongly recommends trip interruption insurance. 15: Insurance The client is strongly advised to take out adequate travel insurance cover. No responsibility is accepted for any death, injury, illness or loss or damage to property, including motor vehicles howsoever caused. 16: Compensation Any claim for compensation, including for "loss of enjoyment" must be reported whilst the clients are still in occupation. No claims will be entertained unless reported directly whilst the clients are still in occupation and good evidence exists that the managing agent have been given reasonable opportunity to rectify any issue giving rise to complaint. The managing agent will endeavour to help guests with any problems they may encounter, however clients must be aware that the owners are not representatives or agents of any third party, including their tour operator and car hire company, and cannot be held responsible for any aspects of their vacation not directly related to the property rental. In any claim for compensation the liability of the owner/agent shall not exceed the total amount paid by the hirer for the rental of the property. Once your booking is confirmed, all agreements of the rental policy are in force. You understand that by booking your selected property you have agreed to follow the outlined terms and conditions above.
Owner's Name
Sue Holly
Contact Number
+44 (0)1793-874463 ---------- +1-239-633-0062
Member since
Oct 2014