Welcome to @TheGulfGetaway an incredible canal-side home built to make memories. You'll enjoy the comfort of a fully equipped home and many outdoor activities. House is within walking distance from bars & restaurants and has quick access to the Gulf of Mexico & nearby islands of Sanibel, Captiva & Cayo Costa by boat. Centered in a quiet familial neighborhood, the location of the home makes it easy to get around. 1 hr from Ft Myers Airport The space Spacious three bedroom two bath home. Large kitchen and an 8-seat dining room set. Heated salt water pool and patio area to enjoy the sun, along with a gas BBQ for grilling. Guest access You will have access to the entire home, patio, and backyard with a pool. The home also includes a boat dock. Boat lift for up to 23' boats. We provide rods for bigger boats
Property manager
Maria Garcia
Premier Host
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
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Amenities
Pool
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Pet-friendly
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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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
Saint James City
Located in Saint James City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and North Captiva Island Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express.
Bowland Coral Lanes and Sun Splash Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Saint James City, FL
What's nearby
Sanibel Harbour - 59 min drive - 57.6 km
Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 63 min drive - 61.9 km
Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 65 min drive - 63.7 km
Periwinkle Way - 67 min drive - 65.2 km
Bowman's Beach - 79 min drive - 75.0 km
Getting around
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Phuzzy's Boat Shack - 18 min walk
Low Key Tiki - 19 min walk
Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen - 66 min drive
Rosalita's Cantina Sanibel - 73 min drive
Gramma Dot's Restaurant - 65 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Gulf getaway! Boat dock, HEATED saltwater pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Gulf getaway! Boat dock, HEATED saltwater pool pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Gulf getaway! Boat dock, HEATED saltwater pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gulf getaway! Boat dock, HEATED saltwater pool?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Gulf getaway! Boat dock, HEATED saltwater pool located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Museum of the Islands, Koucky Gardens & Gallery and Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens. Griffen American Center for Haitian Art and Happy Paws Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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We are Florida residents and wanted a waterfront home with dockage for a long weekend staycation and could not have been happier! My mother and sister along with myself and my daughter stayed here for three nights and wish we could’ve extended it! The boat lift was such a great bonus and very short idle out to the gulf. Maria was so easy to deal with, answered all of my questions before our stay and even a couple small questions during our stay. The view was fantastic, and the upper deck was a perfect place just to sit and watch the boats go by in the morning with a roll down shade to block the sun in the late afternoon.. The heated saltwater pool was great! So refreshing after a day on the boat. We will for sure be back to stay again.
The house is exactly the way it was described. It is a great home and the pool was awesome. The area is pretty quiet, so not a great destination for night life!
What a wonderful anniversary weekend with family. Beautiful inside and out. They have everything you need. Pool was always the perfect temp. Peaceful and relaxing. Thank you.
Perfect house for family escape with grand kids. Dock is perfect for boat and fishing. Pool is excellent. The house is perfect and very well kept. St. James town is sleepy yet very fun. Definetely will return.
We had such a wonderful visit to St James. We went by boat from Port Charlotte and the location was ideal! The house was well equipped and spacious and the heated pool was wonderful after each day of fishing. We will definitely be back!!
From the minute we walked in the door, we knew this was the perfect location for our party of 5. College and high school kids spring breaks all aligned this year and we took full advantage! We brought our boat and enjoyed the ease of getting to the open water quickly. Day trips to Cabbage Key, Boca Grande and Captiva ended with gorgeous sunsets by the pool. The kitchen was well stocked and the house was super clean! Thanks to Maria for her quick responses to any questions we had during our stay (which were few and far between!). The girls loved walking to the coffee truck in town each morning while I enjoyed my coffee from the upper deck watching the beautiful eagle go from house to house.
A much needed getaway for us. We will be back!!
My family of 5 stayed for a week. We rented a boat and used the lift, which was convenient. The house is in a great location for being on the open water and close to restaurants in St James, in a quiet neighborhood, VERY clean and had every amenity we needed. My teenagers swam in the pool and said it was very warm (which is nice in February). The owner was very responsive to all of my questions. I highly recommend staying here!
From start to finish, it was so easy to work with the host. We had a flawless stay and loved the property, saltwater pool, kayaks, and bikes immensely! The community seems really welcoming and tight-knit. We fell in love with St. James City and are eager to plan our next trip to this property.
Suburban & seasonal middle-class neighborhood with little to no natural area for birding, sparsely planted, and no public access to shore. Well-equipped, roomy house, except no bread toaster and scarcity of kitchen and hand-bathroom towels. Bidet does not work. Overall, a very nice house. Very nice heated pool and dock on canal.
Very clean and nicely furnished. Towels, sheets, pillows, and mattresses were all top notch. The dock has spring lines for easy tie up, or you can use the lift. Quick access to the sound and the gulf. The only suggestion we would make is that it would be nice to have a toaster in the kitchen.
The home was clean and exactly as described. The pool and dock area is lovely. We rented a boat and thoroughly enjoyed the inter coastal. Maria was communicative about check-in, check-out and recs. We highly recommend. It wasn’t lost on us that Hurricane Ian had damaged a lot of Saint James but this house is in perfect shape and everyone else has made tremendous progress. Definitely felt good to support the local community.
We absolutely loved this house! From the moment we walked in we were impressed by the cleanliness, the fresh updated appearance, all of the amenities and the great location & view. The pool, dock, boat lift, and canal access were all better than advertised. We will 100% be returning next year (maybe sooner!)
I should also mention that the host, Maria, was very hospitable and easy to work with, we can’t thank her enough!
Access to waterway is excellent. Very short boat ride to open water. Pool was wonderful - perfect temperature. House was spotless and nicely furnished.
My wife and I brought our 5-month old for our first family vacation. The home was fully equipped with everything we needed. This place is as advertised! The Dock and pool made took everything over the top. As said in previous reviews, the island is rebuilding yet the people on the island are resilient and welcoming. Will definitely be back, and hopefully with my own boat next time!
My family had an amazing time at this property. The house is beautiful, impeccably clean, and had everything you would ever need for a stay. We enjoyed the pool and fishing off the back dock. A bit of a drive to the beach and obviously still a lot of rebuilding going on in the area due to Hurricane Ian. The neighbors were friendly as well We will DEFINITELY be renting this property again.
Better than advertised! Had a wonderful weekend getaway with the family 😁
Joseph F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
About the host
Hosted by Maria Garcia
Hi, I am Maria, I love nature and peaceful environments, that's why I fell in love with Pine Island. My goal is to provide a great service that will leave you wanting to come back.
What makes this property unique
Every room in the house has a view of the gardens, the canal, or the pool.
Languages:
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests