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WELCOME! August 30-Sept. 6, 2025 Labor Day at the Beach!

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Elevated 16’ is this 2 level, beach front beauty!!  5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms.
These decks face the Gulf of Mexico.
Lower deck view from six seating table.
Lower deck looking South.
Lower Deck view, looking North

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10241.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fort Myers Beach, FL
  • Estero Boulevard Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Castle Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Key West Express
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

WELCOME! August 30-Sept. 6, 2025 Labor Day at the Beach!

Town of Ft. Myers Beach STR #19-0576

Grateful to let you know that our repairs are done and the Blue Dolphin is up and running since last September 2023! Please check our calendar-not many days left in 2024! We are steps from the beach. Post Hurricane Photos have been added to show the changes to the landscape near our home. Please note that there is construction in the general area and these impacts are beyond our control as you plan a visit back to Ft. Myers Beach. Ask any questions you may have-we are here to help and bring you back to this beautiful island! Thank you for your support!

A BEACHSIDE with full beach front views! In paradise, this large, classic 'Old Florida' Key West style beach home features 5 large bedrooms and 4 bathrooms elevated on beach pilings with approx. 2,700 sq. ft. under air. Distinctive 'Old Floridian' metal roof, open and airy, our home is capable of accommodating up to 10 in complete comfort; each room is beautifully appointed, with stylish home furnishings in a Florida beachside theme.

THE FIRST FLOOR: has 3 bedrooms- one being a master with a private bath & a King size bed. A second bedroom has a queen-size bed. The third room has a set of twin beds, with access to a second full bath, shared with bedroom #2. This floor has a large dining room and fully equipped kitchen with a full array of kitchen appliances and kitchenware. The oversized breakfast counter and dining room is ideal for large group feasts. This kitchen has beautiful maple cabinets accented by Italian granite counter top.

The living area, one of two full living rooms, has beautiful French doors, allowing for spectacular gulf views, each leading onto an open, breezy deck with seating for outdoor dining and fun. Across from the living room, is a Cantina style bar with four generous bar stools to kick back and relax over a cocktail.

THE SECOND FLOOR: offers gorgeous panoramic gulf views from the living room. Sleeping arrangements on this floor include another master bedroom with a king size bed and private full bathroom. The second large room features twin beds with access to a second bathroom hallway bathroom with a shower.

All rooms are furnished. Linens and bath towels are provided. The second floor offers a laundry room with full washer and dryer, iron and board. Beach Towels and books, are also provided for your use. We have available a high chair & pack-n-play for our toddler guests.

Both floors have smart TV's, with access to Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming services. Just bring your passwords and log in to the speedy internet!

Property Address: 5420 Estero Boulevard--MID ISLAND-BEACHSIDE.

Area attractions: Close to great shopping. Outlet malls within a 20-30 minute ride are the Sanibel Outlet shops, on the drive to beautiful Sanibel/Captiva Islands. Also, off of I-75 are the fabulous Miromar Outlet shops, with designer and mall outlet shops. Bonita Springs has a wonderful mall called Coconut Point, off of US-41 north of Bonita Beach Road. This mall has great dining and incredible mall stores, in an outdoor, airy atmosphere. Many of your hometown favorites, like Target, Marshalls and other chain stores are in this mall. Finally also off of I-75 is the Gulf Coast Town Center with cinemas, an array of food and a very large Costco with gas pumps.

Keywords: Beach, five bedrooms, sleeps ten, family reunions, walk to beach

Property manager

Linda DeVarona
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair, pack-n-play, door gate
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee applicable. No more than 2 pets allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No bright lights from May 1-October 31 allowed outside. Turtle nesting season. Bulb burn out on decks, must be replaced with YELLOW/AMBER only.
Recycle bin on wheels-pull out to street after 4pm TUESDAY for WEDNESDAY dawn pickup. TRASH is WEDNESDAY pullout for THURSDAY pickup.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Myers Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Myers Beach. Coconut Point Mall and Edison Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bonita Springs Public Beach and Barefoot Beach. Travelling with kids? Make time for Hertz Arena, or head to an event or a match at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Fort Myers Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Estero Boulevard Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Castle Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lynn Hall Memorial Park - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Key West Express - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Bunche Beach - 19 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parrot Key - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moms Restaurant Fort Myers Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪MoJoe's Coffee Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bayfront Bistro - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is WELCOME! August 30-Sept. 6, 2025 Labor Day at the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at WELCOME! August 30-Sept. 6, 2025 Labor Day at the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WELCOME! August 30-Sept. 6, 2025 Labor Day at the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WELCOME! August 30-Sept. 6, 2025 Labor Day at the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mid Island holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sterling Ave Beach, Estero Boulevard Beach and Estero Bay Preserve State Park. Castle Beach and Mound House are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun time
Great place to visit if want to be on the beach and watch the sun sets and dolphins! The owners are very accommodating too !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

G.C. E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach
Great place right on the beach for a family gathering
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
The property was great! Perfect location and the beach is right there! We had a nice relaxing vacation. Linda is great to work with. Would most defintely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family reunion. Beach is beautiful
House is perfect for us. Beautiful sunset view and from 2 decks. Very spacious and light. Ft Myers Beach still recovering from Ian and Milton so construction traffic can be slow but Publix supermarket very close and many restaurants nearby. Owner easy to talk to and contact. Would do it again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Place was very nice! Really enjoy our visit to the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & views
Family togetherness!! We each had our own bedroom and bathrooms with extra to share! Plenty of kitchen utensils to make everything we wanted to eat! Hostess was easy to contact for simple questions. Progress on the island is part of the area but is good to see! We always do a puzzle but the warm beautiful weather make it a slow progress! Plenty of shells and dolphins!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Beach Home!
The Beach House was clean and well appointed. The beach was gorgeous and quiet. Perfect for reconnecting and recharging with family. We traveled from Wisconsin with our three children (13, 16 and 21) My parents also joined us. The kids enjoyed shell hunting and fishing from shore. The layout was perfect for all of us to enjoy the space. This was our first trip to Fort Myers. We hope to come back and would love to stay at this home again! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fort Myers Beach - mid island
We had a great time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best trip ever
Awesome can’t wait to come back. We have stayed in ft meyers several times what a great property
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memories made
This house was great for the family lots of room and the perfect patio to watch the sunsets. Owners are ready if you have any questions. It was nice to get back to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for the 5 of us
House was great, Linda’s communication was excellent. The house had very minor “issues” that didn’t cause any issues, just things that should be taken care of. Where the house is located there is not much beach traffic of people The only negatives were the island itself not the house., They have very large pipes running down the beach to transfer sand so the large equipment, pickups and utility vehicles got a little annoying, and also plan for being in traffic, one night we had dinner plans and took an hour to get off the island, lots of construction yet, just have to plan, we will definitely come back, Thank you Linda for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding customer service
My sister and I along with our best friends rented this house for a week. It is beautiful, spacious, and right on the beach! Unfortunately, hurricane Helene forced us out a few days early. The home owner was very accommodating and genuinely cared about our safety. They were in constant communication with us and giving us the best advice. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW!
A spacious and very comfortable home for an amazing beach vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise Found
The property is exactly as advertised. The beach area is superb and the house is very comfortable. Fort Myers Beach is making good progress after Ian. Do not hesitate to rent this amazing property. Linda was fantastic to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
Property is very clean and well maintained. Had a fabulous time with family. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L., Ottawa, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vaca Feb 2024
House was perfect, clean and roomy. Right on the beach, plenty of shells, white beach and amazing sunsets. Our family had a great time. The host responded quickly. Only thing, you need to allow extra travel time, approx 1hr, getting off the island in the afternoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal Property
The house was amazing! Beautifully decorated! The layout worked out great with 3 bedrooms downstairs and 2 upstairs. The beds were comfortable, and everything was clean. The view from the deck was absolutely perfect! I mean, what's not to love - a view of the Gulf from your deck! The beach chairs and coolers were provided, and a wagon to take stuff to the beach was a tremendous added benefit. The husband even did a little fishing off the beach with the provided fishing poles (went to Publix for bait). Thanks for hosting our week long beach vacation and for the quick responses when I asked questions leading up to the trip and while we were there! I would definitely recommend this host and property of you are in need of a 5 bedroom home! sleeps 10!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls winter getaway
We go to the beach for the view and easy access to it. Boy did we have both. Stop you in your tracks Sunset views, right from the decks. The vacation home, Beautiful, and had everything we needed for a great vacation. We had a little hiccup checking in, but the owner was easily accessible and got it taken care of. Thank you for letting us stay at your vacation home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chadwick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extraordinary Family Vacation!
How lucky could we get??? We found a GEM when we stumbled across this listing. This home is incredibly spacious, incredibly comfortable, and what an incredible location! We used every space from the patio, upper balcony, lower grill and sitting/dining area … and all the fabulous lounge spaces, indoor dining area, and bedrooms! This home is directly beach front, the view is extraordinary, and we saw dolphins nearly everyday! We swam and enjoyed the beach everyday, as well! Stocked with all our necessities plus many, many more! The owner is one of the nicest owners we’ve ever had the privilege of knowing! Thank you, Linda … I just noticed I ended every sentence with an exclamation mark! 💙 Chadwick & family
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome mid island comfort.
Perfect location. Easy private beach access steps away. Plenty of room in the house and on both beachfront decks. Kitchen was well equipped as we like to cook; especially fresh fish from the nearby Farmers Markets. Great communication with the owners. Will stay here again next year!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home & location
We enjoyed our week at the Blue Dolphin. Linda was excellent to work with! She provided great information & communication. The home was clean & stocked with plenty of dishes, cookware & towels. The decks were great for relaxing or playing cards. It’s in a great location to the beach, grocery store, restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Did Not Disappoint!
This is an excellent vacation rental property! The host Linda is excellent to work with! Very roomy and great house for large group or family! I was SO impressed with all the things the owner has included in the home, even just the little things! They have thought things out well, as to what you might need while staying there! Highly recommend this property!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Scott W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Ft Myers
This property is not ready to be rented after being damaged. Repairs are very poor quality, appliances didn’t work properly,floors in kitchen have holes, flooring on stairs loose, musty odor in house probably mold in walls and main floor furniture.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Deb V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas break
Enjoyed the short walk to the beach with our grandkids. We had enough room to spread out for quiet time. Kitchen well stocked. Publix handy nearby. Traffic during these dates was so slow! But, the weather was amazing!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Vacation
My husband and I, two adult sons with their spouses, and grandson age 4 and granddaughter age 1 stayed for a week in April. The beach was beautiful and the house was equipped with everything we needed; beach towels, kitchen equipment, beach chairs, a charcoal grill, and even a shade tent. Our host Linda was exceptionally responsive whenever I had a question. There is construction going on all over the island, so that can get a bit noisy at times. As far as the house goes I think the only thing I would wish for is a garbage disposal. We did a lot of cooking! The house is spacious with two living rooms and two wonderful balconies to sit out and enjoy dining al fresco. We will be repeat customers!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Linda DeVarona

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Our family has always enjoyed the beach. Our love of S.Florida and its diverse population is why we keep this location as our permanent home. Living on the east coast, allows us the 'best of both worlds', with the Gulf just two hours away.

Why they chose this property

When our children were young, we enjoyed going to a beach that typically was not too deep for our toddlers. This allowed us some flexibility in relaxing on the sand, with out the constant threat of deep waters for the kids. Typically, the warm Gulf waters will settle right about knee length, which is great wading water for kids. Teens can enjoy skim boarding on the beautiful waters. Jet Skis, paddle boards, parasailing, boating, fishing and tubing are some of the fabulous water sports are all at in your reach at Ft. Myers Beach.

What makes this property unique

We are afforded the luxury of being beach side (no crossing busy Estero Boulevard) yet, right off the direct sands of the gulf allowing for less expensive pricing. Direct Gulf front typically runs 10-15% more than the 'one back' homes. A true plus!!

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests