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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10318.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bonita Springs, FL
  • Promenade at Bonita Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Barefoot Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bonita Springs Public Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Above Garage

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Loft above kitchen

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroon

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 Bath

Toilet

Bath above garage

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Old Florida Canal Home

I have all 5-star ratings for this property and over 30 5-star ratings for the other property that I rent, https://www.vrbo.com/1041372. You will not be disappointed with your accommodations. Only 15 minutes from the beach. Fish in the canal in the backyard.
Sleeps 10 in beds.
Large screened-in porch at the rear of the house. Beautiful pool area.

King bed in the master bedroom.
Queen bed in the loft and guest bedroom 1.
Full bed in guest bedroom 2.
King bed in the bedroom above the garage.
3 1/2 baths.

The pool is electrically heated, I usually set it at 84 deg.
This is a very cozy home. You will have a wonderful time there.
This home is only rented to good-natured, happy people to preserve its good karma.

Property manager

Bill Varwig
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Bonita Springs

Located in Bonita Springs, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Barefoot Beach and Bonita Springs Public Beach, while Hertz Arena and Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Everglades Wonder Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track.
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Bonita Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Bonita Fairways Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Promenade at Bonita Bay - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Barefoot Beach - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Bonita Springs Public Beach - 14 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Iguana Mia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪DeRomo's Gourmet Market & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Skillets - Bonita Springs - Sunshine Plaza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Old Florida Canal Home have a pool?

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

Is Old Florida Canal Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Florida Canal Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Florida Canal Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Florida Canal Home located?

This family-friendly Bonita Springs holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bonita Fairways Golf Course and Promenade at Bonita Bay. Everglades Wonder Gardens and Golf Safari Mini Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

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

Perfect vacation house!

We loved our stay here. Bill was a great host. The kids enjoyed fishing from the dock. The pool was great. We had plenty of space and everything we needed for our group of 8. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

BONITA SPRING HOUSE RENTAL

INTERIOR OF HOUSE OUTDATED AND NEEDS WORK. POOL AREA AND PORCH WAS VERY NICE.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Like having a beautiful and peaceful retreat to yourselves

It was such a great place to plant ourselves for a retreat. It is a very convenient location to Old Bonita Springs, with it's quaint and trendy restaurants and within walking distance to Publix and a lot of other shopping. We drove to Fort Myers beach 3 times with no trouble finding a place to park! Maybe we just got lucky, but right now there are not as many tourists. There is a lot of construction on Estero Blvd. still being done from the hurricanes. When you are here it is so peaceful, bug free and relaxing. The pool and deck are perfect!It would be great for a reunion with friends or family. The loft does not have a bathroom, so not good for older folks, but all the other bedrooms have bathrooms close by. Bill, the owner, was great! He responded quickly to questions. You will not be disappointed!I hope we get the opportunity to return!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna D.

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

Great Stay

My family and I had a fantastic stay at this property! The home is very large and had plenty of space for my four siblings and my husband and my 4 month old son. Bill provided a pack and play for my son as well which was a nice touch! The pool was amazing and we even used the grill outside one night. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Golf trip

Great host!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron P.

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

Small Family Reunion

Bill was great, property was great. No complaints!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Z.

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

Girls trip in Bonita Springs

Group of mature 65-year-old ladies had a wonderful seven day vacation in Bonita Springs. Our host Bill was very accommodating and quickly responded to questions and things that we needed. The house was well appointed and beautiful with plenty of room for Six ladies. The property was close to many restaurants, grocery stores and entertainment. We spent many mornings and evenings out on the Lanai watching birds and fish jumping out of the canal. It was a very relaxing space. I would highly recommend this rental home and would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

André S.

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

5 Tage vollkommene Erholung

Der Aufenthalt war super schon, der Vermieter war absolut kommunikativ und hat alles dafür gegeben und den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten. Kanu fahren, am Pool entspannen und Angeln was will Mann mehr? Leider hat die Klimaanlage in der oberen Etage eine kleine Macke gehabt. Halb so schlimm nach kurzer Rücksprache mit dem Vermeintet haben wir sie gemeinsam wieder zum laufen bekommen. Eine neue sollte nach unserem Aufenthalt eingebaut werden.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

margie h.

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

April 2024

House was very roomy and location was great!
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Fantastic

This property and its surroundings is fantastic, together with a host who is super friendly and does more than you could expect. We will come back for sure. Jan and Nina with children and grandchildren.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

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

Great pool house in Bonita

Bill’s place was terrific. Very comfortable, plenty of space and near many restaurants and attractions. Already planning a stay for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Exceeded Our Expectations!!

This place was perfect. The owner was so great to deal with. The house and location were perfect. The details were amazing. Anything you could think of was in the house. The owner really cares that guests are super taken care of. The only bad thing is that I feel like I will be let down when staying at other properties. To show the kind of host this property owner is, the coffee maker wasn’t working and the same day there was a replacement ready on the counter. STAY here without worries, you will not regret it.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila J.

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

Work rental

Everyone was impressed with the house and seemed very comfortable; plenty of space, will definitely use again in the future if needed.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felicia M.

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

Great property!

Property was very clean and spacious! Great pool and lots of extras such as pool toys, beach chairs, and tons of towels. The extra fridges were also great for the number of people and extra room we needed. Overall great experience!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jill s., milwaukee, wi

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

Great family property

Beautiful well maintained home! Our group was 4 adults, 4 kids ages 5-12. Nana enjoyed the above the garage room which gave her some privacy and quiet. Kids loved the pool and enjoyed kayaks, fishing. Bill was kind and welcoming, we didn’t have an issues at all but he was easy to get ahold of. Easy access to local amenities. We loved our time here, not sure we can top it but we might just have to return and try! Thanks Bill!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving

We found the property perfect for our family, wonderful spaces to share and really nice bedrooms that afforded everyone privacy. The owner was very accommodating. We had a great thanksgiving dinner. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

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

Calm & Beautiful

Beautiful place, great experience! Loved being able to fish in the canal, relax in the pool and enjoy the view. Owner was great to work with, would definitely stay here again! Very clean and safe house/area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

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

Anniversary/ Family Reunion

Great rental property. The house was very clean, well equipped, and comfortable. Bill was very accommodating, easy to work with, and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lazara C.

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

Beautiful and cozy house

We had a great time as a family. The house is as seen in the photos. Everything clean and the pool excellent. We indisputably plan to return soon. The owner attentive to any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

pamela b.

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

Great Stay

House was clean, well stocked with amenities and supplies and very welcoming. Easily accommodated our family of 7 adults, 3 children and 1 dog. Excelled at meeting all our needs (especially the pool) and made our vacation enjoyable and fun. Must say that Bill was an excellent owner host.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Great Place to Stay

The house is exactly as described with plenty of room. We had 7 people, and everyone had their own space. We even had to spend part of our vacation time doing remote work and school, and had no problems with the wifi. The screened porch was the perfect place to sit out in, looking over the canal. Beautiful place. Lots to do in the area, plenty of restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Great spot!

This was a big, clean house with everything we needed. There was space for 4 adults, 3 teenagers and a child with room to spare. The pool was heated perfectly and the iguanas even came out to meet us! Large, well-stocked kitchen and the whole place was spotless. Plenty of linens and toys - took full advantage of the kayaks, beach chairs and extra fridge in the garage. Felt like home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

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

Perfection!

This property was perfect. All 8 of us fit comfortably in Bill’s home. The bedroom & bathroom suite above the garage was a perfect fit for my in-laws, and my parents loved the master suite. The 3.5 bathrooms worked out well for my family. The heated pool was a fantastic bonus as well! Most importantly, Bill was incredibly kind and responded almost immediately to all of my questions. Thanks to him our visit was flawless. I hope I have the chance to stay here in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul D., Mokena, Illinois

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

Great place, highly recommend

Six of us stayed for a week in December. No problems and overall a great place to stay. Kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room were well stocked and the whole place was very clean. There wasn't anything we needed that the house didn't have. Bill was kind and responsive throughout the week, and we all agreed this experience is the best we've had for a rental house!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

paul r.

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

The house was perfect for the thanksgiving Holliday .

The house was just as described. It was perfect for my family, with people coming and going all week long. It had all the kitchen utensil for a thanksgiving dinner for 20 people and the room for us to eat. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. The location was perfect close to stores restaurants and golfing. Will definitely be back for another holiday.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Bill Varwig

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Retired Engineer

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