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 No better place than on the lanai, just take a dip if you get hot.
Lanai dining is our favorite, feels like vacation.  Note pass through to kitchen
The perfect pool gets lots of love! Removeable kiddy fencing adds safety & peace
Family vacations with a great pool and lanai is heaven.
Dining with ambiance by the pool all day and night.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6184 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Port Charlotte, FL
  • Fawcett Memorial Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Port Charlotte Beach Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Charlotte Sports Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CANAL HOME! WARM PRIVATE POOL! FAMILY MEMORIES! WIFI! GRILL! BABY SUPPLIES!

This home has a great layout with the Master on the opposite end of the house from the other two bedrooms. The home has a nice quality feel to it with many extras like separate pantries off the kitchen, skylights, the dining room and family room have sliding glass doors that slide away to a screened in lanai and walk in closets in all three bedroom. The kitchen is at the center of it all, overlooking the family room & TV, the lanai, the pool and the canal. You will enjoy this wonderful kitchen that allows you a view of everything and contains all the tools you will need for your drinks and meals.
The master suite has a king bed with new mattress, memory foam topper and cotton quilt with blue nautical stripes. The private bath features a large shower, storage under sink, large mirror with beautiful tile. The master has a walk in closet, dresser, media table with TV and cedar chest. On the opposite end of the house are two more bedrooms with a shared bathroom across the hall. One has a queen bedroom set with matching dresser and nightstands. The third bedroom has twin beds, memory foam toppers, with matching dresser and nightstand. All the bedrooms have TV's, walk in closets and beautiful, colorful coastal quilts.
On a canal with dock and lift, just 10 min from the Charlotte Harbor, this vacation home offers great fishing, sites with wild life and comfort. The home is very spacious with sky lights and tall ceilings all freshly painted with new contemporary luxury furnishings for your every want and need. You are near so great restaurants, shops of every kind, beaches and entertainment. Four flat screened TVs and WiFi connect you to the media. Your oversized 2 car garage keeps your vehicles protected from the sun. Near you is the harbor where beaches, parks, water views are only minutes away. You may not want to leave the lanai! It is spacious offering a great place to dine, grill, play games and hang out overlooking the solar and electric heated pool and the canal. You also may fish, go boating or simply enjoy the sunsets as the lanai faces west. Most of the restaurant chains that Florida has to offer are within a 5 min. car ride. There are many wonderful seafood restaurants on the water. Fisherman's village in Punta Gorda is 10-15 min. away as are many more restaurants and attractions. In less than an hour you can go south as far as Ft. Myers and north as far as Sarasota and there are miles and miles of beaches in between. Englewood is only 20 to 30 min. away making Port Charlotte a great, less populated less congested home base for exploration..

Property manager

Linda Ertel or Ernie Ertel
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Visitors are allowed but no parties. No more than 10 people at any one time or you will be asked to leave.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Charlotte

Located in Port Charlotte, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. A. C. Freeman House and Punta Gorda History Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Town Center - Port Charlotte and Treasure Lanes. Travelling with kids? Consider Kidstar Park and North Port Aquatic Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Port Charlotte, FL

What's nearby

  • Fawcett Memorial Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Port Charlotte Town Center - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Port Charlotte Beach Park - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Charlotte Sports Park - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Fishermen's Village - 15 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fortune Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paddy Wagon Irish Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carrabba's Italian Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does CANAL HOME! WARM PRIVATE POOL! FAMILY MEMORIES! WIFI! GRILL! BABY SUPPLIES! have a pool?

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

Is CANAL HOME! WARM PRIVATE POOL! FAMILY MEMORIES! WIFI! GRILL! BABY SUPPLIES! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CANAL HOME! WARM PRIVATE POOL! FAMILY MEMORIES! WIFI! GRILL! BABY SUPPLIES!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CANAL HOME! WARM PRIVATE POOL! FAMILY MEMORIES! WIFI! GRILL! BABY SUPPLIES!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CANAL HOME! WARM PRIVATE POOL! FAMILY MEMORIES! WIFI! GRILL! BABY SUPPLIES! located?

This family-friendly Port Charlotte holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ollie's Pond Park and American Telehealth Solutions. Kidstar Park and Treasure Lanes are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Sisters trip

Sisters trip to visit bother in FL, very nice place. Spacious and comfy……pool was great to relax in the afternoon. Beds were super comfy , bathrooms good, kitchen well stocked. Would definitely stay here again. The only critique would be maybe swept/wiped down a bit more. Not a deal breaker …. Looking forward to coming back soon!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Winter getaway

We enjoyed our stay. Pool was great , property great location for day trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Lovely home

Great property in a wonderful location. Home has everything you might need. Owners are available and responsive to all questions.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ann H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great pool area

Pool area was very nice.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Rock Creek Rocks!

We love staying at this property and do so several times a year. It is always immaculate and we appreciate they provide enough supplies to get you started for the week. Communication before and during your stay (if needed) is prompt and everything is always taken care of. Although our weather wasn't the best, we were able to take a dip in the heated pool. The house itself is quite roomy and the outdoor space is amazing. We greatly appreciated that the gate around the pool was in place upon arrival too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Very Good, almost excellent stay

I have very little to complain about with the overall stay at the canal home. The place was clean, spacious and well appointed. Instructions were generally clear and requirements reasonable. We celebrated Christmas there with our son and daughter in law as well as two sets of grandparents that live in the area and everyone was happy with the set. I have two complaints. One is the AC setup. Due to issues with freezing up the AC was set at 75 degrees. This would be fine in July but it was somewhat uncomfortable for people coming from up north in December. In addition the AC cooling was uneven and the back room, where the baby was, was too hot for her to sleep. The ability to at least cool it down a couple of degrees at night would have been good. The other was the master bed. It wasn’t terrible but it is starting to show its age and my wife said the pillows are getting worn out. Other than that the place was great. I’d highly recommend it to a family needing some space to hang out, or enjoy the pool.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Travis S.

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

Nice vacation home

Property was just as pictured. Has everything you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

A perfect getaway

Just wonderful! Quiet neighborhood. Big beautiful house and best of all, a nice warm pool. My friend and I came to Florida for some much needed downtime. Our stay was amazing and I can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chad J.

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

Short weekday stay

Stayed at this property for a week while in the area volunteering with hurricane relief effort. Nice, quiet place with all the necessary amenities. Beautiful heated pool was a plus. Only issue we had was with check-in. We weren’t provided access information and had to contact VRBO to reach the owners. Property manager eventually came and took care of things. There was a miscommunication between the owner and manager. Otherwise, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

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

Thanksgiving 2024

House was clean, comfortable just what we were looking for. It was close to all the places we needed to go to. They have a cute pool but unfortunately, we were too busy to use it. We spent the days exploring Siesta Key, Fort Myers then coming back to the house and relaxing. Lovely home
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Our Happy Place

We just love staying in this home when we visit our children in Florida. It is spacious and clean and fills our every need. The covered lanai is wonderful outdoor space surrounding an awesome heated pool which has a baby fence, making us feel safe and secure with little ones running around. My son loves fishing off the dock. It is a private location in a quiet neighborhood, close to restaurants and shops. We highly recommend this house!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

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

Comfortable living

I have stayed at this property for several years now. I especially like the lanai. I grew up with a screen porch but I don’t have one in my home. Consequently I spend a great deal of time on the lanai with its comfortable furniture. It is very private.
Stayed 35 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coleen H.

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

Repeat Stay

This was our second stay here and we plan to return for a third next year! The home is exactly as pictured and so wonderful. Located in a nice quiet neighborhood but very conveniently located to so much. The lanai, pool and canal out back are a gem. Communicating with the owner is a breeze and always pleasant. Can't wait to get back there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAVI S.

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

Family boating vacation

We enjoyed our stay at this home. The place was as described. The home owner and property manager was available to assist us at any time. The place was clean and comfy. We would recommend this place and stay there again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

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

Great place for our family vacation

This was a new area of Florida for us after losing the place we had gone since I was a child and my daughter and granddaughters grew up going to each year so it was very different. But the house was great and the kids loved the pool in the back yard!!! There were good restaurants in the area and a great time was had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Haus mit Bootssteg und Pool - herrlich zum Entspannen

Es gab mit Linda & Ernie netten Kontakt im Vorfeld. Alle Fragen wurden schnell & freundlich beantwortet. Das Haus war wunderbar! Groß, geräumig mit herrlicher überdachter Terrasse, die wir sehr viel genutzt haben. Auch abends kein Problem, da der Außenbereich einen kompletten Mückenschutz hatte. Hier gab es einen großen Esstisch und auch eine gemütliche Sitzgruppe. Der Pool war toll & wir haben ihn ebenfalls viel genutzt. Der Bootssteg war das Highlight für meine Jungs. Hier haben sie viel geangelt & gefangen!! Angelausrüstung ist im Haus vorhanden. Vom Baby Alligator bis zur Schildkröte haben wir alles gesehen. Die Umgebung war sehr ruhig. Von hier aus haben wir Ausflüge in die Everglades, nach Key West, Sarasota uvm unternommen. Der schönste Strand war für uns der Strand in Boca Grande. Hier haben wir jedes Mal Manetees gesehen und auch Delfine waren nah am Strand. Das war ein Erlebnis. Wir haben uns hier sehr sehr wohl gefühlt und können das Haus und die netten Gastgeber nur wärmstens weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kira G.

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

Wonderful stay in a beautiful home!

The neighborhood is located close to town but is still quiet. The house was beautiful- clean, spacious, just as the pictures showed. The beds were comfortable and the natural lighting was great! We enjoyed the pool, the outdoor dining, and the canal dock. We will definitely save this home for future stays!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family retreat

This home is beautiful and exactly as pictured. We felt safe, comfortable and convenient. The fishing was great! We will for sure stay again when we return to the area!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

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

Perfect Getaway

The house was exactly like the pictures on the internet. We were looking for a place to just relax for a few days and this house was exactly what we needed. We loved the bench by the water. Wonderful way to end the day by sitting by the water and having coffee and cookies. Linda was amazing to work with. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna a.

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

Perfect for our family

We came down to visit an uncle that lives in the area. Home was as advertised and bigger than I thought. It fit 3 adults and two kids with more than enough room. We enjoyed early mornings and late evenings on the lanai, many hours swimming in the pool and fishing on the dock. We were close enough to many of the places we wanted to visit like Sanibel island, fort meyers, Sarasota and Venice. Saw lots of wildlife and the neighbor across the canal even hollered for my kids when a manatee swam by. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Perfect Home

We have stayed here several times in the past and it never disappoints! The home was spotless when we arrived and some nice add-ons since last year. Appreciate the start up supplies too. Indoors is very spacious and the outdoors is spectacular! Love the pool both day and night. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

Great Stay!!!

This was a wonderful stay for our friends visiting from out of town. Very clean & private. The hosts were very friendly. Loved the pool. Had a beautiful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence B.

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

Great vacation home

Outstanding!,, Nice pool, well stocked, had just about everything for a comfortable stay. Lani area was perfect, lots of seating and sunning area.. Host and manager were wonderful and reacted quickly to any issue!!! Old Florida at it’s best… Really enjoyed our stay, thanks so much!!!
Stayed 64 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard G., South Lyon, MI

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

Nice home. Convenient to shopping and restaurants.

Great place to stay. Close to Punta Gorda, Englewood, Venice, and beaches. Pool was wonderful. Hosts were great.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Linda Ertel or Ernie Ertel

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We have been married since 1967 and have one special daughter who lights up our lives. We looked up and down the southwest coast of Florida for the perfect locations to spend some of our future vacations and perhaps retirement someday. We have always loved being near the beach. We were property owners on Emerald Isle, North Carolina and loved going there with family and friends for vacation. We also have a vacation home in Sarasota and love to imagine other happy families enjoying the pool and making wonderful vacation memories. We were so inspired that we decided to buy another house in Port Charlotte. This time we were looking for a house on a canal for boating and fishing.

Why they chose this property

It is well known that Port Charlotte is a fast emerging destination for those who are looking for the 'perfect' vacation rental. This community has invested millions in infrastructure to bring tourism and folks who want to live here permanently. The harbor has been developed for ideal fishing, boating and beach experiences. Warm throughout the year, it affords the perfect climate especially during the winter months. We picked this location for all these reasons. Coming from the Midwest we also wanted the rural pleasure of lots of trees and greenery. Port Charlotte has all the restaurants and shops of a large city yet there remains a country feeling as one drives by open spaces not yet developed. Our backyard canal is the perfect way to explore the many waterways whether you fish or simply want to go boating. It is a safe protected entry to the harbor. We also wanted a community that included a cultural environment. Great musical and artistic experiences are available. For the golfers, Port Charlotte has fantastic courses that are affordable. We wanted to be near the major highways such as I-75 that takes you quickly through Florida but far enough away to feel countryside solitude. You will notice that our house is on a road that has many open lots that are wooded and peaceful. We wanted it all and we found it here.

What makes this property unique

Port Charlotte is a place where everyone is from somewhere else.
The winter months are wonderful after coming from the cold northern states. The fishing and boating is incredible. Port Charlotte is the perfect place to take day trips and explore southern Florida.

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English

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