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Light and airy, beautifully appointed 3 bed, 3 bath home with sunny pool & spa.

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Armadillo our much loved vacation home
Exterior
We also own the adjoining land
The very large sunny deck with pool with spa
The pool faces SW, is screened from the neighbour and gets sun virtually all day

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rotonda West, FL
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park
    ‪236 min walk‬
  • Englewood Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Boca Grande Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Guest 'master'

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Light and airy, beautifully appointed 3 bed, 3 bath home with sunny pool & spa.

RELAX, UNWIND & RECHARGE in our wonderful home away from home. It has a big pool which can be electrically heated with a spa and a big sunny deck. The lovely light interior is comfortable and welcoming with a split plan layout, ideal for both family and friends to vacation together.

WOULD LIKE TO BRING YOUR PETS? -We love animals and know they are part of the family. We are happy to accept up to 2 pets subject to some requirements and charge NO pet fee.
PLEASE provide details of your pets as requested in the pet section of the booking terms and conditions to get your pet approved before making a reservation.

OUR wonderful previous guests tell you the most about staying in our our home with consistent 5 star reviews and we are happy to welcome many of them back year after year......

ARMADILLO is a high spec luxury villa with a soaring contemporary open plan design. A large great room combining the kitchen and dining area. There are 3 large bedrooms & a separate den with 3 bathrooms, the house sleeps 6 guests. All rooms in the house are stylish yet very comfortable and welcoming.
The large oversize deck is flooded with sunshine, the big pool & spa has solar & electric heating, electric heating is an additional charge. On the deck there are loungers & chairs, with a covered dining area and a gas BBQ grill. The deck faces SW and backs onto the fairway of the golf course. Privacy is retained with a strip of scrub land between the golf course and a fence which screens the pool and deck from the neighbouring property on one side and there is our own vacant lot on the other.

Inside the house, the designer created great room has cathedral ceilings, a tile floor and a wall of glass sliders which can be opened to the deck outside. There are comfy sofas and chairs and a 46in cable TV, formal dining for six and a separate relaxing nook area, perfect for coffee and a good book! The room is finished with original artwork and impressive decorative touches.
High speed WiFi is included and there is always selection of books, music and games for guests to enjoy. There is a separate den or study with a desk and sofa, and cable TV.
The modern kitchen is separated from the great room by a long breakfast bar with seating for six people. It has all quality stainless steel appliances, a fridge with chilled water and ice maker, dishwasher, microwave and cooker, plus electric kettle, filter coffee maker and even a bread maker. There are plentiful cooking utensils and classic white tableware, plus pool crockery and glasses.
The separate laundry room has a front loading washing machine and tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.

Two of the bedrooms are en-suite both with pool access, the large master suite has a king size bed (UK super king) jacuzzi bath & walk in shower, a twin vanity and walk in closet. The second guest suite a queen size bed (UK king) lots of build in closet space and an en-suite with twin vanity and large shower. The big third bedroom has cathedral ceilings, a built in closet, two singles beds and use of the family bathroom which can also be accessed from the deck area. All bedrooms have TVs with cable.
All the rooms have been beautifully finished with original paintings, prints, photography, unusual decorative pieces and artistic finishing touches.

The garage is remote opening.
Provided for guest use are 4 adult bikes, tennis rackets, golf clubs, pool toys, beach coolers, sun umbrella, beach chairs & beach towels.

ROTONDA WEST - Our home is in the newer Pine Valley division of 'the circle', this is a peaceful residential deed restricted community with bird sanctuaries and preserves built to a unique design copying the points of the compass with canals and natural habitats runnung throughout. At its heart is a 30 acre Community Park with free tennis courts, playground and bike trails through the nature reserve. Within 'the circle' there is also the large and beautiful Broadmoor park with lakes, walking trails, a picnic area and rest rooms. There is abundant wildlife on Rotonda including bobcats, tortoises, armadillos, alligators, eagles and so much more.
Golf enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with 5 golf courses on Rotonda alone, the nearest is just 5 minutes away and the house backs onto the fairway of the newest course.
As this is a residential Deed Restricted community it does have rules, for example relating to noise disturbance especially after 10pm, parking being restricted to the property driveway, dogs being leashed when out and not disturbing wildlife. more information can be found on the Rotonda West HOA website or in their offices at 646 Rotonda Circle.

This special area is only a few minutes drive from barrier islands and miles of quiet gulf coast beaches.
Fishing is wonderfully varied, from the local canals, lakes and creeks to fishing from the many public beach and river piers. You can also hire a boat or book a backwater or sport fishing trip, this area is known for its world class Tarpon fishing.

Dining and shopping possibilities are plentiful including local supermarkets and restaurants only five minutes drive away. There are malls and major restaurant chains at Port Charlotte 15-20 minutes away and a choice of big outlet malls and up market shopping around an hour and a half away.

Rotonda is approximately one hours easy drive from the cultural city of Sarasota, one and a half from Tampa and Busch Gardens and two and a half hours from Orlando for Disney and the other parks.

Property manager

Mike Barker or Ann Loads
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Contact owner with pet details before booking
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No more than 8 people on property at any time.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Rotonda West

Pine Valley, a neighbourhood in Rotonda West, is home to this holiday home. Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Park and Oyster Creek Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Tails and Scales Charters and Treasure Lanes. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Englewood Recreation Center or Charlotte Sports Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rotonda West, FL

What's nearby

  • Gasparilla Marina - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Little Gasparilla Island Beach - 14 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Don Pedro Island Beach - 18 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Englewood Beach - 21 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Boca Grande Beach - 26 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stump Pass Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪China Wok of Port Charlotte - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Light and airy, beautifully appointed 3 bed, 3 bath home with sunny pool & spa. have a pool?

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

Is Light and airy, beautifully appointed 3 bed, 3 bath home with sunny pool & spa. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Light and airy, beautifully appointed 3 bed, 3 bath home with sunny pool & spa.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light and airy, beautifully appointed 3 bed, 3 bath home with sunny pool & spa.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Light and airy, beautifully appointed 3 bed, 3 bath home with sunny pool & spa. located?

Located in Pine Valley, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Park, Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Ann Dever Memorial Regional Park. Lemon Bay and Oyster Creek Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vernon and Mona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, friendly neighborhood
Rental was as advertised. Management was very responsive. Florida is always a fun way to spend March; we enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday Retreat
House is as presented online. The layout of the bedrooms and bathrooms are great as there are two bedrooms with attached bathrooms and the third bathroom has direct access to the pool. The house is well kept and in a nice neighborhood with great access to amenities as well as local attractions. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the Englewood area.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antje L.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Wonderful time
The house/property was beautiful and well taken care of. Would definitely stay there again. Didn’t have any communication with property manager so I can’t rate it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice haus... we will wont came back here
Holliday
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
84 Tournament
We had a great time visiting old friends and enjoying the pool. The house was great.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie N., Wellesley Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Rotonda
This home was clean and the description is accurate. We have been staying in this area for 20+ years and the home had almost everything we needed and we like the location. The weather was very rainy which was unfortunate for us, but that is out of everyone’s control. We were glad we paid for the pool/spa heat. The park in the community is great for tennis and pickleball. We met some others to play a few games. We brought our own rackets. There are many great restaurants within a 15 min drive as well as several grocery stores. On sunny days we went to Boca Grande for the beach. It is our favourite one in the area. Many houses in this area have games rooms in the garage and that is the one thing I would suggest adding to this one. Ping pong and/or a pool table would be great. This property allowed us to bring our dog….we are very grateful for that. It is difficult to find nice homes that we can bring her to. The TVs are a bit of a challenge to figure out and some clear instructions would be helpful. We were told by the property manager when we arrived that there was supposed to be a laminated card for pool/Spa instructions but there was nothing. Luckily, my husband is a pool and spa service technician, so he was able to figure it out.The property manager was not terribly helpful in this regard and we would have never figured this system out if my husband didn’t know how to trouble shoot. Many thanks for allowing us to stay. Julie and Steve, Ontario, Canada
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Very nice villa - clean, tidy and well furnished. Lovely heated pool with privacy which is what we like. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice break in Florida
We've stayed in the Rotonda development several times. This home was nicely located - facing southwest for maximum sun and very quiet backing on to the golf course. We enjoyed a few visits from the local rabbit, tortoise and bobcat. Lots of birdlife as well. A large heron perched on top of the lanai for a few minutes one morning. Great stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 23
Great communication with owners. The home was well stocked and clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for families!
The house was amazing! It’s close to local beaches but with the pool you don’t really have to leave. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Armadillo
Great villa owners were fantastic great communication. Location is amazing second time at this Villa. The wildlife is vast and villa has everything you need.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oleg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good!
Everything was perfect
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhona M., Weybridge, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Lovely villa in good area, really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication.
Had a great stay in the house, was nicely decorated with plenty of things supplied to make the stay even better including beach needs and outdoor activities!. My 2 fur babies were allowed to join us which is always a nice option to offer and very much so appreciated! I left a cargo cover there in the garage, i reached out and the property mangers were kind enough to ship it back to me! Anytime I had questions or concerns they were quick to respond and great communication from home owner and property management. Very dark outside in the neighborhood, very little street lights. I suggest a flash light for any walking with pets in the evenings (Seen snakes on the sidewalk and garden area by front door) My only suggestion would be to turn the air down prior to guest coming to stay (was 80 degrees upon arrival and took till mid afternoon second day to reach 74 in the house) the ac unit seems a bit small for the size of the house and the ceilings are very high making cool down even longer than typical. Additional lighting outside would be a great idea as well, only 1 side of the light worked on the porch/ sitting area outside by the pool and the light in the pool was the only lights working hottub lights did not. Thanks for sharing your home with us and allowing us to make memories that'll last forever.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home
This home is great, well equipped, and the owners and management are very responsive. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
The place is beautiful, well-equipped, and roomy. The kitchen has everything, even a slow cooker! There’s a real coffee pot that uses regular filters and plenty of coffee cups. The dish washer has a wheel on the bottom rack that kept coming off, but my husband just kept putting it back on. It worked great. All of the appliances worked great. The living room and dining room had plenty of space. The bedrooms are big, the bathrooms are great. They need some kind of shelving in the shower stalls. Our party consisted of my husband and me, my two adult daughters and a son-in-law. No kids with us. We wanted a nice house in a quiet neighborhood not too far from the beach. It took about 30 minutes to get to the beach. We had a wonderful time. Loved the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home!
The house was perfect for our family. Very beautiful and clean! Large spacious rooms gave us plenty of space to enjoy our vacation with our older children. Lots of fun by the pool! Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara S., Centerville, Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Great stay! The host is wonderful! The only problem is we never want to leave! Thanks again for an awesome vacation! Kara from Ohio. Multiple stay’s at this home.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Coopersburg,Pa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank You For a Great Stay
We had a lovely time in this well appointed and equipped house! Property was as described and clean on arrival. Great weather so we were able to enjoy the pool and bikes. The bikes made it easy to get out and tour the neighborhood. We would recommend this house to our friends and hope to return soon.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

anastasia h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Beautiful villa and great location! Clean and well supplied kitchen Everything you need for a relaxed vacation. 20-25 minute drive to beaches. Nice pool and spa!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect villa for family vacation
The pool villa is perfect for families with children. The villa itself is very nice, spacious and furnished in a very well manner. Children's toys for beach and pool are available as well. We loved it and would like to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home!
Fantastic stay as always!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
The house was great. The location was perfect. Going back next year.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mike Barker or Ann Loads

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Mike is a retired medical doctor and his wife Ann is a retired company director. We were both born in England, Mike is originally from London and has slowly moved further into the countryside after completing medical school in the city of London. Ann has lived in the countryside all her life, starting her career in agricultural research before moving into international commercial horticulture. We now live in rural Suffolk, have a 500 year old house and a large garden to look after, we share our home with our cats and dogs!

Why they chose this property

We have been visiting Rotonda for over 20 years and have constantly been drawn by its open space, peace, wildlife and friendliness.
After a few years of regular visits we decided a house on Rotonda would be our dream and would become our home way from home.

What makes this property unique

We wanted a home that was filled with light and was airy and spacious with lots of sliders that join the house to the deck area. The master is apart from the other bedrooms for privacy when guests are staying. We needed a separate snug, come study to work away from home or just to chill out in and listen to music or read, as well as the large central living area where everyone can be together. We love to cook so a well equipped kitchen was essentail. We spend a lot of time outdoors so a large very sunny pool and deck with a gas BBQ grill and dining area was a must. The result was Armadillo!

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