The Boat House

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Super Soft Water (Saltwater Pool) with Sunshelf Entry. No harsh chemicals!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning

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Cape Coral, FL

Tarpon Point
‪5 min drive‬
Dolphin Marina
‪7 min drive‬
Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Open for business... Hurricane Ian Survivor!
Florida sunshine and warmth abounds! This quaint 2 bedroom/2 bathroom home is the perfect tropical escape. Featuring:
Newer pool with all-day sun.
All tile floors.
Granite counters.
Huge lanai with fire table and seating for 6.
Close to the best in dining.
4 minutes to grocery store.
45 minutes to Sanibel and Fort Myers beaches.
Direct gulf access.
Large dock on water - fish from the dock.
Optional covered boat slip available as add-on - 14,000 lbs.

"This was definitely a 5 Star Vacation Home. The home is very clean with everything you need to make you feel at home. The Home and area are very beautiful and quiet. The perfect place to relax after a day at a Beach. A short travel to Sanibel Beach and Fort Myers Beach gave us the ability to visit both beaches during our stay. For the Hospitality from Richard and Jane is also a 5 star. I Highly recommend this home and will definitely book again in the future.

Thank you

Lillian and Kenny"

Property manager

Rich Kroeze

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Cape Coral

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Pelican, a neighbourhood in Cape Coral. Key West Express and Tarpon Point are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Rotary Park Environmental Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lee Health Sports Complex or Terry Park Ball Field. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.

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Cape Coral, FL

What's nearby

Tarpon Point - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Hospital del Prado - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Dolphin Marina - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
Sun Splash Water Park - 13 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Back Streets Sports Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Duffy's Sports Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪Annie's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Boat House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Boat House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boat House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Boat House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Boat House located?

Located in Pelican, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Rotary Park Environmental Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Tarpon Point and Veterans Foundation Headquarters. Hospital del Prado and Dolphin Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gerard S.

18 Apr 2025

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

Excellent Winter Retreat

This is our third visit to this property. Couldnt be happier with everything. Will return again.

Stayed 37 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

9 Mar 2025

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

Great stay!

This property met all our needs for our stay in Cape Coral. The location was very convenient, the living space comfortable, the kitchen well- stocked, the bathrooms nicely updated, and the bed comfortable. Rich and Jane were very attentive, and easy to get aid of. Thank you for everything! to

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry K.

24 Feb 2025

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

Winter 2025

Our trip was again outstanding. The house is very comfortable and well appointed. We also enjoyed sitting on the lanai, overlooking the canal. It is very relaxing. And finally, the hosts were very attentive to every need we had. Thank you.

Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

4 June 2023

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

Great home w a pool on a canal!

Beautiful home in a great location. The owner is very easy to communicate with and responds quickly. This is our second stay and won't be our last!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

8 Jan 2025

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

Best communication I have received in a long time!

Wow, nothing but positives things to say about this experience. Everything was great! The communication was wonderful and made the unknown so much easier. Rich was great to work with, the place was clean and just as it was described and he did a check in to make sure we didn't need anything. In advance he asked if we needed anything from the store since we were arriving Christmas Day.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEFF C.

1 May 2023

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

Relaxing home close to everything.

This home was perfect for relaxing in the pool or lounging inside. The home is close to all the sites/restaurants in the area. Saw a huge manatee and sting rays in the canal behind home.

Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard S.

31 Mar 2023

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

Excellent Stay

Location excellent. Quiet neighborhood. Nicely and very comfortably furnished. Nice pool and outdoor area. Was just me and my wife. It worked out very well for us. Availability of owners for any questions was also very nice.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

20 Nov 2023

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

Great Stay for RHWS Baseball Tournament

We stayed for two weeks and the Boat House in Cape Coral was great for us - good restaurants nearby for dinners, easy drives over to Fort Myers for the baseball games. Rich does a great job communicating with us as needed, but everything was fine with the property - especially the heated pool. Was great to be back for the Roy Hobbs tournament & look forward to returning next year and finding more Cape Coral spots to hit.

Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joelene Y.

21 July 2022

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

By far one of the best VRBO stays ever

We just finished our stay in Cape Coral at this location. This was by far the best VRBO experience We have ever had! This rental was perfect for myself, husband and 14 year old. You are close to so many beaches, restaurants and shops! The owner of this property is by far the best owner we have ever dealt with! We will definitely be looking to come back to this area and staying at this house again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi B.

2 Jan 2024

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

5/5 Perfect Location!

My husband and I traveled over the holidays to find nicer weather. This property was perfect and just what we were looking for! It was great to utilize the outside spaces and enjoy the heated pool! The location is close to anything you could need, but also pretty private, you can forget how centrally located you are. Rich and Jane were friendly and very helpful. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

HENK L.

14 Aug 2023

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

Perfect stay in this house. Lovely pool.

everything you need is there. wonderful beds and Rich was very friendly. delicious wine upon arrival. pool perfect!! we have used it a lot. couldn't get enough of it. quiet neighborhood so enjoyed that too. love to come back again.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry K.

25 Feb 2024

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

Klug 2024

This was our second stay at Jane and Rich’s Cape Coral vacation rental. Everything was fantastic and Rich handled a couple of small matters very quickly and well. We really like the location of this house and the quietness of the neighborhood and canal.

Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard S.

3 Apr 2024

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

Excellent Escape from Winter

Everything was very positive, as expected. This was a return stay at this property and we have already reserved it for next year. Location, cleanliness, condition, and comfort were all excellent. Well equipped. Pool experience was excellent. Communication with hosts/owners was excellent. They were genuinely interested in ensuring our stay was a positive experience. We use VRBO all the time for travels. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry K.

25 Feb 2023

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

Cape Coral Boathouse

Very pleased with home and amenities. Furniture very comfortable and well placed in main room. Enjoyed grilling by the pool. Home and lanai areas are very private from surrounding properties. Have already booked to return next year. Out hosts were very accessible and friendly. Thank you.

Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

16 July 2023

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

Summer Vacation 2023

We were displaced from Captiva due to hurricane Ian. We found this wonderful property. Our stay was perfect. We brought our boat and having the canal out back was extremely convenient. We had some friends visit during our stay and it very comfortable. The house was spacious with all the comforts of home. The updated bathrooms were very nice. The pool was just right after a long hot day on the water or even for a chill day staying home. Being on the end of the canal gave us a sense of privacy. Rich and Jane were gracious hosts and communicated quickly to anything we needed. We definitely will visit again.

Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michael and Marilyn R.

20 Apr 2023

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

A Short Getaway From Winter

The owners, Rich and Jane were very good host. They greeted us with a bottle of wine, which was a very nice touch. They answered all our questions and were very helpful. The only bad thing was that there was no hand rail. My wife was unable to use the pool because of her neuropathy in her feet. I had a bad time also getting in and out of the pool because of my balance. Rich had told me that he would install the handrail before we got there, but the contractor was unable to get it in. That is why I am giving a four star rating.

Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey L.

8 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we wanted

This year for the winter holidays, we wanted to get away from the cold winter and hectic routine, so we opted to stay here in Cape Coral. Our stay allowed us to spend quality time together in this very comfortable and well-located home. I was able to easily make some home cooked meals as the kitchen was very well-equipped and the entire family spent most of the time outside in the warm pool. The layout of the home is very functional and there was nothing that we needed that was not available. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, yet located close enough to groceries, shops, pharmacies and restaurants. Some homes in the area are still repairing damages to their rooves and fences from Hurricane Ian but this house only had minimal damage to the lanai which did not affect our stay. Everyone in our family had the rest and relaxation that we were hoping for. Thank you to our hosts!

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Lorraine O., Chicago, IL

1 Apr 2022

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

Nice home

We enjoyed our two month stay at Pelican.. The house is in a quiet neighborhood, and very conveniently located with proximity to many of our favorite SW Cape Coral restaurants. The living area is spacious with a wonderful slider door to the large lanai and saltwater pool. It was especially convenient to have a printer at the house, an unexpected bonus! Communication with the owners - Rich and Jane - was excellent, and they were very responsive to the problems that arose. The one difficulty we had was with streaming TV. Even late into our two month stay, it could still be a struggle, and we're pretty tech savvy for old folks! Except for the TV issue, we'd definitely recommend their home for a Cape Coral stay.

Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

4 Dec 2022

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

Awesome property, owner! Great Location!

This property is top notch! Wonderful pool, patio area! Extremely clean and very spacious! We had a wonderful stay and would definitely return!

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor J.

11 Nov 2022

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

Great Property

Great locations easy access to restaurants and shopping. Heated pool was awesome!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya W.

30 Oct 2022

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

Great vacation … even amid the devastation of Hurricane Ian

We were supposed to stay in the Fort Myers Beach area because we were coming to play in the Roy Hobbs Baseball Tournament. Not that I am happy that Hurricane Ian caused so much devastation, but I am sure glad we had the opportunity to check out other options. Rich and Jane are amazing and the house was very comfortable. The neighbourhood sure did take a hit with houses extremely damaged. We are extremely satisfied with our stay … the pool was amazing for our needs … the community felt very safe … the house was lovely … the hosts were very accommodating, communicative and friendly. If we could choose more than 5 stars, we would.

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

18 Sept 2022

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

Me and my daughter had a great time.

The house was amazing. We did run out of trash bags so sorry we had to leave some trash in the house.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrea M.

8 Sept 2022

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

GORGEOUS and COZY

This home is lovely and perfectly appointed with anything you could need. It’s also a GREAT location in the CAPE CORAL area. Rich was super kind and lovely to work with. We hope to stay again. We felt spoiled.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariza H., United States

7 Sept 2022

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

Home away from home

Welcoming from the minute you stepped into the house. There awaiting us was a personal note and bottle of wine from the owners, Rich and Jane, greeting us and this made us feel right at home. The house is located on a tranquil and quiet neighborhood; centrally located to shops, dining, beaches and close by to our friends and family. It felt like our home away from home. Property very well maintained from the manicured lawn, paver patio and Lanai. The beautiful surrounding palm trees just adds to the majestic landscaping. Smart TVs throughout including the pool area with Access to Amazon Prime, Youtube TV and Netflix. Beautiful immaculate swimming pool; very tranquil and private with a resort like feel. The interior of the house is very spacious and clean. You will be able to lounge and nap on the soft comfortable reclining leather sofas while you enjoy a good movie and/or watch your favorite shows. The owner Rich visited us on the first day to welcome us to his home and show us the lay of the land and how to access the Smart TV, turn on the pool lights, lanai fans, etc. First class service through and through. We highly recommend this home and we will stay again! The owners by far were very attentive to make sure our stay was the very best it can be.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will A.

21 Aug 2022

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

Great place to stay and enjoy Cape Coral

Great place to stay and enjoy Cape Coral! It is close to restaurants and supermarkets. It was a great pleasure to stay at this lovely home. We recommend this property if you are in the area and hope to stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rich Kroeze

Rich and Jane Kroeze (Dick and Jane) arrived in Florida to "The Boat House" in the fall of 2017. Avid boating enthusiasts, they boated from Dubuque Iowa all the way down the inland river system to the Gulf of Mexico... ultimately arriving in Cape Coral where they now still reside. Rich is a 200 Ton Master Captain and as such, provides Captain services for all types of boats from 100' yachts to fishing vessels of all sizes and varieties. Jane manages a local downtown Fort Myers Retail shopping emporium called "The Franklin Shops" - 80 shops under one roof where you can find unique clothing, home décor, art , and jewelry. Rich and Jane are available for any and all questions pertaining to The Boat House and the Cape Coral/Fort Myers area.

Why they chose this property

The Boat House has wonderful amenities which is self evident, but also has a great location close to excellent restaurants, beaches, grocery shopping, waterfront dining, miniature golf, bowling, waterpark, and fun bars. The neighborhood is very quiet, safe and friendly. There are two airports nearby to get you in and out quickly: Fort Myers International Airport (RSW) and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). Looking for a quick and economical flight? We recommend the Punta Gorda Airport - Allegiant Air.

What makes this property unique

We have a beautiful dock on a direct gulf access canal. You can sun on the dock and fish from the dock. If you wish to rent or bring your boat, we have a boat lift available. Please check with the Rich for further information.

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10/10 Excellent

Gerard S.

Excellent Winter Retreat

Gerard S.

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Great stay!

Beth S.

10/10 Excellent

Harry K.

Winter 2025

Harry K.

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

Great home w a pool on a canal!

Molly G.

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Best communication I have received in a long time!

Amy O.

10/10 Excellent

JEFF C.

Relaxing home close to everything.

JEFF C.

10/10 Excellent

Gerard S.

Excellent Stay

Gerard S.

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Great Stay for RHWS Baseball Tournament

David T.

10/10 Excellent

Joelene Y.

By far one of the best VRBO stays ever

Joelene Y.

10/10 Excellent