St James City- on saltwater canal in Flamingo Bay, minutes to main water

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Hot tub
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Pool
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St James City, FL

Sanibel Island Southern Beach
‪57 min drive‬
Captiva Beach
‪87 min drive‬
North Captiva Island Beach
‪190 min drive‬
Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

guest bedroom

1 Double Bed

master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

KEY WILL BE LEFT UNDER DOOR MAT FOR YOU- (SAFE FROM HURRICANE!!)

located on saltwater canal in Flamingo Bay community, minutes to beautiful beaches such as Cayo Costa, Captiva, Sanibel and many more! Awesome blue waters. Dolphins and manatees galore. Canals are great for kayaking and canoeing. Get ready for island life! Located in a great, quiet community, Boat ramp is located a few miles away 3105 Stringfellow Rd, Pine Island Community pool (2 miles away). We have an electric boat lift and dock, just bring your boat and enjoy island living.

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Connie and Robert Swicegood

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$25 per week allowance for electric bill- refunds will be made after electric bill for that month is paid.

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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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Saint James City

Located in Saint James City, St James City- on saltwater canal in Flamingo Bay, minutes to main water is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Captiva Island Beach and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Bowland Coral Lanes and Mike Greenwell's Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park are also worth visiting.

St James City, FL

What's nearby

Key West Express - 48 min drive - 47.8 km
Sanibel Harbour - 49 min drive - 49.0 km
Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 57 min drive - 56.2 km
Bowman's Beach - 71 min drive - 67.3 km
Captiva Beach - 87 min drive - 77.8 km

Getting around

Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬21 min drive
‪Miceli's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪Phuzzy's Boat Shack - ‬11 min drive
‪Blue Dog Bar & Grill L - ‬12 min drive
‪Perfect Cup - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does St James City- on saltwater canal in Flamingo Bay, minutes to main water have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is St James City- on saltwater canal in Flamingo Bay, minutes to main water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at St James City- on saltwater canal in Flamingo Bay, minutes to main water?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St James City- on saltwater canal in Flamingo Bay, minutes to main water?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Tom M.

16 Feb 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Get out of the cold north

Nice and quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

20 July 2024

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

Island Time

A very relaxing stay! The home was pretty, clean and comfortable. Enjoyed fishing, shelling and snorkeling. Made several visits to "The Frozen Flip Flop" for delicious ice cream and frozen yogurt! The Island was very quiet and peaceful. Would definitely stay again, thanks!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody T.

5 Apr 2024

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

Perfect location to get on the water with ease .

The place was clean and had everything we needed and more . We were on the water most of the time . Plenty of room and a nice back porch to sit and relax. We will return .

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

david r.

24 Mar 2024

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

Nice house

The house is very nice, comfortable beds and very clean. East access to Pine Island sound via the channel. Lots of activities ( for old folks like us) available nearby. Boat lift in the front yard was great ,there is an issue with one of the motors that needs addressed. Still hurricane damage on adjacent properties that detracted from this property. It is a bit of a jaunt from the boat ramp back to the property but not too bad. There were two coffee makers, I couldn’t get either one to work. May have been operator error, bought one at a nearby store. Two things we didn’t like, the silverware and towels were very low quality. If we come again we will bring our own if they haven’t been upgraded. If you like to boat / fish I’d recommend this property.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Matt M.

24 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Flamingo Bay

Many light bulbs out 3 of the 4 chairs on deck you couldn’t sit it the widows were very dirty. The boat lift would not work even after resetting breakers. We understand as we we were here after Ian that things are still a little up in the air but….. We would not stay there again

Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie W.

13 Feb 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Home was “adequate”

Property manager was responsive and very easy to work with. Home was located in the center of the island which was nice but the neighborhood still has a great deal of damage from the hurricane. While many residents are working to improve their sites several have just abandoned their homes. The home itself was spacious but unimpressive. The beds are old and creak with every turn and the furniture is all generally uncomfortable. Although we had a great 4 week vacation on Pine Island I would not choose to stay here again.

Stayed 26 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

28 July 2023

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

Pine time

Clean and comfortable

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bailei P.

30 May 2023

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

Great location & stay!

We enjoyed our stay in Flamingo Bay. Perfect location for boaters! Home was very clean and comfortable. Neighborhood is still rebuilding from Hurricane Ian but everyone nearby was lovely. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

22 May 2023

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

Pine Island Fishing

Nice place.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

David F.

30 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

On canal

A manufactured home amongst hurricane Ian’s damage neighborhood I had to put the dishes in the dishwasher before I would eat from them…there was food stuck on a lot of them!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Louise S.

28 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

March

I know it was just a bad time to be on Pine Island after the hurricane..

Stayed 24 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa G., Indianapolis

26 Feb 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good price for canal front

It was our first time staying on Pine Island. We knew there would be damage from the hurricane, but weren't quite prepared for what we saw. Most of the homes were destroyed around this place. So sad to see. With that being said, this place was in good shape with only a few minor issues. The place was clean except for the master bath shower, but was a quick fix after cleaning. The pillows definitely need replaced. We enjoyed the canal and going to Bokeelia and St. James. The Blue Dog restaurant was a real treat in Matlacha. I would recommend staying here. Thanks Connie and Rob!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne P.

24 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Our winter getaway

We had stayed on Pine Island last year so we were familiar with the area as we did travel around the island from St James City to Bokeelia. The owners should have provided more information about the damage Ian had caused not just to their neighborhood but to also the restaurants etc from Matlacha as well as to the island. We were a little nervous what we had rented when we pulled up because of the amount of devastation caused by Ian. But when we went inside we were very surprised, the home was beautiful! We enjoyed the back deck every morning with our coffee as well as utilizing the kayaks for fishing and some fishing in the canal. We also had a visitor everyday from a sand hill crane who would either come up on the deck or hang out in the yard. The only items to change is the pillows are too flat so new ones would be great, also need tongs for the grill.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

12 Feb 2023

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

Pine Island

This was a perfect place for our visit with family on Pine Island. Connie thoughtfully had lots of condiments, and treats in the fridge. The home was clean and inviting. Connie even made a special trip out to deliver another set of keys to the other couple staying with us. It is very comfortable and convenient to have a home away from home. Thank you!

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancy B.

29 Jan 2023

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

Nice home inside

We liked the home inside. Perfect for my husband and I. And yes, it has a nice porch to enjoy the Florida breeze and sun, but this area was hit hard by the hurricane so there are debris piles everywhere on Pine Island. While we were there, we had a couple questions for the owner, which she quickly took care of.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

5 Jan 2023

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

Peaceful vacation spot

Connie & Rob made us feel right at home. The home was clean and spacious enough for our family of 4. Our hosts were very helpful in restoring internet services to the property which had been damaged from Hurricane Ian. They also let me promptly replace a non working coffee pot and quickly reimbursed me (thanks so much). We met some very nice neighbors on our walks. The best feature of the vacation property is the beautiful back porch overlooking the canal. It is very peaceful and relaxing. It was great to have access to the kayaks as we took them out 3 times and that was alot of fun. Thanks again Connie & Rob for making our vacation so enjoyable!

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

CRISTINE D.

6 Dec 2022

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

Clean

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

22 May 2022

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

Great vacation

We just returned home from our week at this home. Everything was exactly as advertised. Kitchen was well stocked with all appliances and utensils you would need for cooking any meal. Smart tvs in living and master for evening relaxation. We brought our boat and used the lift with no issues. Marked channel was minimum 3.5 ft. at low tide. Good fishing in mangroves before you get in the sound. Quick runs (20-30 minutes at 25mph) to Cayo Costa, Tarpon Bay, or Sanibel lighthouse. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

9 Apr 2022

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

Perfect spot for an island get away!

We have stayed at this property before, and will continue to return as long as it is available for us. The house is very clean and well furnished, the owners are very attentive to any needs and are some of the nicest people we have ever rented from. Looking forward to our future trips to this house on the island.

Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

21 Mar 2022

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

Wonderful little spot

We had a great time the house was clean n tidy. Very peaceful. We enjoyed ourselves if we come back we will want to book here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori Z.

19 Mar 2022

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

Flamingo Bay - great spring break!

We loved our time on Pine Island. The home had exactly the space we needed, and was located away from the craziness and traffic of the spring break rush. The neighborhood is very friendly. I enjoyed walking in the mornings - everyone waved and said hello. The boat lift was a great addition! We rented a boat for 5 days and had a blast fishing and checking out remote beaches (again, away from all the traffic). They also had two kayaks that we took out one morning. We saw dolphins and manatees every day. Connie was a great communicator, always getting back to me quickly. Our stay here was lovely and we all hate to leave!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Wisconsin

12 Mar 2022

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

Super cute rental!

We loved the deck overlooking the canal, plenty of shade. Felt very safe in the neighborhood. Lots of kitchen pots, pans, spatulas, etc. for cooking. So relaxing and a very quiet neighborhood! Would definitely stay again! Connie is awesome!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Gary K., Lake Odessa MI

5 Mar 2022

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

FB2022

Very nice unit. The neighborhood is quiet and traffic is very low. This was nice because we like to walk for exercise, which is no problem in Flamingo Bay. The bad part is there is no restaurant or grocery within walking distance. I

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Lorie R.

1 Mar 2022

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

Nice place!

The house was very clean and homey. We enjoyed the use of the gas grill on the back deck. Very convenient and easy access to the sound. The owners were very responsive to all questions and concerns. The only reason we didn't give it a 5-star is that the canal can get pretty short on water. Therefore, the boat lift wasn't really an option as you would not know if you could get it off the lift or not, depending on the tide. Climbing up and down from the wall into the boat wasn't a very good option for my 78-year old husband.

Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra W., Otisfield

30 Jan 2022

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

Perfect Location

Beautiful clean home on the canal. 2 kayaks for your use. Plenty of kitchen items to get you going. Wonderful owners who answer any questions you have promptly. Connie is a great owner. Super location. Just can't say enough good things about this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

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