My 13 year-old son and I stayed here for four days for a well-needed spring break getaway from a long Michigan winter. Jodi was an absolute pleasure to work with from the moment we requested a booking, answering all of my questions, doing some research for us, and providing a comprehensive list of recommendations for the area.
We found the house to be immaculate and exactly as described. The beds were super comfortable and the house was fully stocked and equipped with everything we could have needed. Fresh new towels, too! Jodi left us a fire log and provided life jackets for the kayaks, beach towels, and fishing gear for my son.
The lake is peaceful and beautiful, our week there was quiet and we felt like we had the lake to ourselves. The sunrises from the porch are a lovely way to start each day.
Local amenities are close and plentiful—Publix is near, as are restaurants, a gas station, a boat launch, and local places for bait and tackle. There are cute shops in town to explore as well as the murals, making a stop and a stroll there worth your time. We rented a pontoon from Woohoo and found them to be as helpful and friendly as Jodi!
We checked out the murals in town, ate at Jaxson’s and Main Street, walked the trails at Highlands Hammock State Park, kayaked, fished, and drove into Ft. Myers for a spring training game. If you want to keep busy with activities there is a lot to do, but plenty of reasons just to relax on the quiet dock and enjoy the warm sunshine, too.
If you are looking for a truly peaceful getaway where you won’t be overrun by tourists and traffic, where you’ll meet friendly and generous locals who are eager to see you enjoy your stay, you’ve found it here at the Blue Oasis on Lake Henry. We can’t wait to come back!