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WATERFRONT LUXURY HOME w/HEATED POOL&SPA/DOCK&LIFT/GULF ACCESS/CLOSE TO BEACH

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outdoor living with firepit, heated pool and spa overlooking canal dock and lift
Brand new pool cage with no-see-um screen. HEATED pool and spa
Oversized Lanai, 10' sliders  90 degree angle, open floor plan modern home!
Front view of this newer elegant home on the water
spacious living space with new entertainment unit, other pics show smaller unit

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8325.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Port Charlotte, FL
  • Boca Grande Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Fishermen's Village
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Peace River
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

WATERFRONT LUXURY HOME w/HEATED POOL&SPA/DOCK&LIFT/GULF ACCESS/CLOSE TO BEACH

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Vacation in style at this waterfront, luxurious and spacious 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and sofa bed in living room (home sleeps 8) with HEATED salt water pool and spa home and outdoor shower sits along the Zephyr Canal, the widest canal, 250' wide, in South Gulf Cove. Watch lots of boats going by while enjoying lounging in the lanai looking out the panoramic lanai screen with unobstructed views or on the 80' paved deck and 60' dock at the seawall all overlooking the canal AND 12,000LB BOAT LIFT! Home is also located on a quiet side street culdesac great for walks and bike rides in the area. This home is perfect for a quiet getaway, a golfer's dream, relaxing vacation or fisherman’s paradise. Publix Market is only 8 min drive and Dollar General just before entering South Gulf Cove.

Split Floor Plan for additional privacy

Master Bedroom suite on one side of the home and the other 2 generously sized bedrooms and full bath located on the other side of the home with sliding pocket door for additional privacy for you and your family/friends/guests. 2 of the bedrooms offer access through sliding doors to and overlooking the lanai/pool/canal offering water views of canal. Also there is a sofa bed in the living room to accommodate a couple more guests.

Open Floor Plan-

Enjoy the open floor plan with the kitchen and living and dining area and dining nook, perfect for entertaining your family and friends, combined with oversized 10' tall 90 degree sliders that can be completely opened to the lanai overlooking the pool and canal beyond. Amazing views!

Entertainment-

2 TV's available, one in the Master Bedroom and the other in the Living Room. Firestick for streaming- log into your streaming apps and watch your shows. Several cd's movies for adults and children in the entertainment center and play station as well.

Can't Beat this Location-

Located in South Gulf Cove, a relaxed waterfront community just minutes to Boca Grande Beaches and close to the white sandy beaches of Manasota Key. Also convenient to the areas 15 public golf courses.

Large family home, with 2098 square foot living area under air and over 3000 including the lanai, high ceilings throughout with large master suite with private bath and offers a split floor plan for the guest bedrooms and other full guest bathroom separated by a sliding pocket door for privacy. Great views from the main living space with oversized 10' sliding glass doors leading to the oversized lanai.

The pool area overlooks a canal which attracts many of Florida's wildlife including birds, many types of fish, wild pig and even alligators.

You are welcome to use your fishing equipment, but, please practice catch and release. The canals are wide and lead to the Interceptor Waterway that runs the entire length of the community. The water is brackish and home to many species of fish including redfish, snook, trout, ladyfish, sheepshead, snapper as well as some decent sized tarpon and large mouth bass. Blue crabs are very big and abundant here as well.

After a full day of fishing, sunbathing and/or touring the area relax on the comfortable furnishings of the living room while kids watch movies or play games in the living room.

If you enjoy sports, Only 10 minutes to the Charlotte County Sports Complex, home of the spring training camp for the Tampa Bay Rays and home to the Stone Crabs. There are a dozen great golf courses, marinas, miles of bike trails and world class fishing in the immediate area.

Our sprawling, laid-back, well appointed, pool home is close to Gasparilla Island, Englewood, Boca Grande Beach, Stump Pass and Blind Pass beaches. Golf courses, the arts, cultural venues, restaurants, shopping, nature walks and state parks are within a 15 minute drive. You’ll love this area and its spaciousness, serene water views, screened-in lanai / large pool deck and its quiet, safe neighborhood. It is ideal for families, couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. Make our home your home. Enjoy SW Florida's beauty.

Home is fully furnished and kitchen stocked; even lots of spices and condiments for convenience. Also, there is a playpen and booster seat and stroller for the little ones. Please take a moment to read reviews.

Video Tour: https://youtu.be/mEpPZwfNrhQ?feature=shared

Check out the drone video on the following link of the exterior and Zephyr canal views: https://youtu.be/b-vtvdqOaRM

New Pool Cage 2023 with "no-see-um screen" installed for comfortable living outdoor and pool and spa enjoyment.

***Multiple families looking for a great family getaway that can accommodate up to 16 guests, please inquire if my property listing next door is also available for your requested dates.

FOR BEACHES/SAND & SUN: Manasota Key (12 miles), Englewood Beach (12 miles), Peninsula at Englewood Beach (12 miles), Stump Pass Beach State Park (13 miles), Boca Beach (14 miles), Blind Pass Beach (15 miles), Port Charlotte Beach Park (17 miles), Venice Beach (25 miles)
FUN AT THE PARK/PARK DAYS: Don Pedro Island State Park (9 miles), Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park (9 miles), Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve (10 miles), Myakka State Forest (12 miles), Warm Mineral Springs Park (15 miles)
SHOPPING/RETAIL THERAPY: Port Charlotte Town Center (11 miles), Cocoplum Village Shops (12 miles), Shoppes of North Port (12 miles), Charlotte Square (13 miles), Town & Country Shopping Center (17 miles), Fishermen's Village (21 miles), Historic Downtown Venice (24 miles)
AIRPORTS: Punta Gorda Airport (24 miles), Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (50 miles), Southwest Florida International Airport (63 miles

Come for the Boca H20 music festival on Boca Grande featuring Trey Lewis, DJ Dank Lewis and American Made Band
https://www.facebook.com/events/boca-grande/boca-h2o-music-festival-2024/411947654494370/

Property manager

Michele Vena
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Heated Pool is only 4-5 ' deep - No Diving
Please add water to the pool if it is low. Should be approx 3" above the skimmer and jets so the pump doesn't burn out.
Please do not touch the Fan button on the Thermostat. It is set to Fan Auto (highlighted Fan On in Blue). Please only adjust up and down buttons.

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 deadlock

About the area

Port Charlotte

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in South Gulf Cove, a neighbourhood in Port Charlotte. Lemon Bay Playhouse and North Port Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Port Charlotte Town Center and Sun Flea Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Tails and Scales Charters and Treasure Lanes. Kayaking, snorkelling and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Port Charlotte, FL

What's nearby

  • Englewood Beach - 26 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Boca Grande Beach - 26 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Port Charlotte Beach Park - 30 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Fishermen's Village - 34 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Peace River - 39 min drive - 39.0 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Bamboo Asian Fusion - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bean Depot Cafe A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪China Wok of Port Charlotte - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does WATERFRONT LUXURY HOME w/HEATED POOL&SPA/DOCK&LIFT/GULF ACCESS/CLOSE TO BEACH have a pool?

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

Is WATERFRONT LUXURY HOME w/HEATED POOL&SPA/DOCK&LIFT/GULF ACCESS/CLOSE TO BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WATERFRONT LUXURY HOME w/HEATED POOL&SPA/DOCK&LIFT/GULF ACCESS/CLOSE TO BEACH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WATERFRONT LUXURY HOME w/HEATED POOL&SPA/DOCK&LIFT/GULF ACCESS/CLOSE TO BEACH?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WATERFRONT LUXURY HOME w/HEATED POOL&SPA/DOCK&LIFT/GULF ACCESS/CLOSE TO BEACH located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Park, Tails and Scales Charters and Riverwood Golf and Country Club. Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro Island Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betsy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation!
I highly recommend this property. The fishing from the dock with shrimp as bait was excellent. The house had everything needed whether spending a day at the house or heading to the beach. Thank you for the incredible memories with family!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time was had by all!
What a great relaxing getaway! The house was beautiful as described, generously appointed, even surprised us with all of the pots and pans. Michelle made it easy with her check in book.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful & spacious home
My husband & I spent two weeks in this lovely, well appointed home. The lanai with hot tub & pool were just perfect for private peaceful relaxation. Appreciated the cleanliness & great kitchen since we love to cook. Our host, Michelle was just excellent making sure we had everything we needed and was easy to communicate with. Would highly recommend the place.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shakira g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't wait to come back!
We really enjoyed our stay here! My husband and I needed a warm get away and this home did just the trick. Michelle the host was wonderful and immediately got back to us with any questions we had. There were plenty of dishes and extras in the home. We enjoyed the pool and spa during the day and then also really enjoyed watching movies in the theater seating at night. Our only regret is we wished we would have rented a boat!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas get-a-way
We stayed for the week of Christmas and absolutely loved this place.The house is beautiful and we made as much use of the hot tub/pool as we could. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil Paradise
From the photos on the website, we expected the home to be pretty amazing, but when we got there, the photos hadn't fully portrayed how truly beautiful the home and setting are. There are surrounding neighbors, but you'd never know it. When you're there you have the feeling it's your own private paradise. We enjoyed sitting on the lanai watching the periodic activity in the canal, with fish jumping, birds coming and going, and the occasional boater passing by. Palm trees surround the pool area, and you have a true feeling of paradise. We had to contact the homeowner a few times with various questions, and she could not have been nicer and more accommodating. She made sure the house was outfitted with everything needed, and had very helpful info on the home and surrounding areas. The neighborhood is convenient as well, located near restaurants, beaches, groceries and other shopping areas. We loved our time there so much, we're heading back for another visit!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
Beautiful home with amazing views!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
We loved our stay at this property! House was very nice and clean. Property manager was very attentive and answered all our questions rather quickly. The pool was perfect, very refreshing! The boat dock and lift were very convenient and only minutes to great fishing spots. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, relaxing and pampered
What a beautiful home and peaceful location. Private, quiet and everything we could have wanted. I would do it again if given the opportunity. 5 star quality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
The house was one of the cleanest and most well stocked houses we have stayed in over the last ten years. The house was spotless. The setup of the living room and kitchen was great for hanging out and cooking. Plenty of room for everyone to sit. The pool was amazing and seating around the pool was plentiful and nice. We docked the boat at the dock and took it out to the gulf several times, it was a bit of a boat ride to the gulf but it was an easy ride and the lock was super quick coming and going. There were some no-see-ums, but it’s Florida on the water so that was to be expected. Overall, great house and would definitely consider renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Great house right on the water with a boat lift. Easy short run to the harbor. Great fishing. House was great. Pool was amazing and the neighborhood was very quiet!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Everything was just as shown on VRBO and the host was very friendly and responsive. We really enjoyed our stay, and Boca Grande is just a short drive away. Our favorite time was in the pool, after the beach, watching the boats go by!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
The property was amazing and the beds were comfortable. The property manager was very attentive and helpful during our stay. I would highly recommend this vacation home. The pool and hottub were clean and new. There is a blackstone as well as a grill. Nice addition. Definitely hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boat Parade
Every day provided a panoramic view of a busy canal with daily boat traffic . Perfect location for a winter get away!
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Relaxing Wonderful Home
We have stayed at this home once before and have already scheduled for next year. The home is very clean and comfortable. The salt water pool is wonderful to relax and watch the boats passing by on the canal. Even with the boat traffic the lanai has privacy. Michelle is very attentive to requests and at the same time respects privacy. The home is in the perfect area to visit islands around and do fun activities. Definitely 5 star all the way.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marietta K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lanai was magnificent
Michele’s house was wonderful! The master bedroom was very nice and the master bath was spectacular.The house was spacious and nicely arranged. We enjoyed the recliners while watching tv in the evening. The pool and spa on the lanai were fantastic. Sitting in the warm sun while watching all the boat traffic on the canal was so relaxing. Michele was very attentive and helpful with our questions!
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escaping winter
Loved the house set up and view of canal with boats using it. Pool was wonderful, would use it twice a day! Hostess was excellent with communications. Enjoyed it so much will stay there next year!
Stayed 34 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Kept Secret
A fantastic property with a gorgeous view! Stay once, you’ll be back again and again! Michele is an amazing host - quick to respond & always pleasant. We love staying at her home ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING Property & Great Owners!
We stayed about three weeks at this AMAZING home, and Michele was the best property owner that we have dealt with in all our stays. The home was so beautiful, comfortable and clean. We really enjoyed watching the boats going by and especially enjoyed the pool! It was wonderful having such an attentive owner who went to the trouble to provide video and written instructions on how to heat the pool – perfect for our November stay as the pool was used almost daily! The day we checked into the home was also the day the new pool cage was installed after last year’s hurricane damaged the old one. Southwest Florida took a terrible hit from that hurricane and it was nice to see the area had mostly recovered from it. The kitchen is fully equipped and was perfect for our family who live in the area to come over for Thanksgiving dinner. Michele even took the time to bring over some baking dishes to help with our Thanksgiving meal. (Highly recommend reserving Cracker Barrel’s Heat n’ Serve Thanksgiving Feast for a delicious, no fuss dinner!) We also took advantage of Instacart to get Publix groceries delivered to the house – convenient and time-saving when on vacation. 😊 The neighborhood is quiet and safe. We hated to leave this gorgeous home but hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
The house and property were absolutely stunning. Owner was easy to contact 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family with teens, week stay.
Our stay was great. The house is absolutely beautiful and the layout is perfect for traveling with teens - master suite is on the opposite side of the house from the other two bedrooms. Anything we needed was already there for cooking/meal prep. The pool was great, we did not choose to heat the hot tub or pool because it was so hot, but it worked and was beautiful as well. Bugs were bad at night, without the lanai, but we fogged before sunset and was fine afterwards. This house is really in the middle of nowhere, or at least it feels like it. I appreciated that, but the kids were not thrilled with the drive to anywhere. It’s peaceful, quiet, beautiful, and spacious. We traveled with two adults, and three teens (15,17,18). The only thing I’d recommend is making the tv situation a little better, only two tvs in whole place, and they were not capable of watching live tv, at least not that we could figure out. Luckily we brought our own PS and was able to watch Netflix as well. It was not a low point for us, but could be for others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunningly Beautiful Home
This home is beautifully decorated with very nice furnishings. The layout was perfect for seniors living with young family members. The pool and hot tub were also nice. And if you fish, you'll love the dock on the canal. I would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Visit
We had to find a rental as soon as possible. Michele was in constant communications with me and we actually got into the house earlier. The house was gorgeous and so was the master shower! We had an amazing stay!! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Cynthiana, KY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and professional.
First michele. She was extremely prompt to answer any questions we had from the get go. Absolutely flawless! The property was gorgeous. Extremely clean. Everything worked as intended. The grill included. Just can not find a bad thing to say. I hope to stay here again in the future. The residence is very close to multiple beach and fishing locations. And restaurants EVERYWHERE! Thank you Michele for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michele Vena

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I am from Massachusetts and my twin sister moved to this subdivision in South Gulf Cove a few years ago with her family and so I decided to build this beautiful home to be close to family and friends ... my sister and family researched the area and found this gem of a location. Several towns are very close including Englewood, North Port, Boca Grande, Punta Gorda and of course Port Charlotte. I love the beach and the location is perfect and only 25 minutes to beautiful beaches including Boca Grande Beach and Englewood Beach.

Why they chose this property

South Gulf Cove is a beautiful canal community with tons of sidewalks, several parks and even a community little library. Everyone is friendly and my neighbors are wonderful. I fell in love with the location ~ the lot I chose to build on offers amazing canal views where lots of boats go by as it is on the Zephyr Canal which is the widest canal in South Gulf Cove offering more privacy in the back yard/lanai from neighboring home across the canal and with absolutely breathtaking views!

What makes this property unique

Many guests have commented on the breathtaking views of the location situated on the 250' wide canal offering more privacy in the back lanai/pool area from the neighboring homes across the canal and still be able to watch boats go by. My home is fully furnished, clean and ready to enjoy. I even keep the shelves stocked with spices and condiments for my guests making it more convenient. The location for boaters provides easy access to the Lock (only one bridge to the Lock), of which 99% is not a no wake zone, then you are in Charlotte Harbor and Gulf of Mexico. My guests enjoy the HEATED saltwater pool and spa at no additional charge. I have several rafts available for the pool and beach chairs and cooler, etc. available for use in the garage. I chose to build this home in South Gulf Cove for several reasons but the main one was location. Several towns are very close including Englewood, North Port, Boca Grande, Punta Gorda and of course Port Charlotte.

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