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A slice of heaven!
This is a loved hangout spot. You can watch your young swimmers or a boat go by.
A spacious lanai that opens to the rest of the sunshine home!
A wide spacious lanai for outdoor living opens to the whole house & canal views.
A refreshing swim with a view. The home got a new refreshing  paint color.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6264.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Port Charlotte, FL
  • Boca Grande Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Englewood Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Fishermen's Village
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

LUXURY WATERFRONT! WARM PRIVATE POOL! MIN TO BEACHES! WIFI! GRILL! BABY SUPPLIES

This lovely, contemporary, pool home offers expansive views from an oversized tip lot (two intersecting canals) with 160 feet of concrete seawall, a Dock and only 1 bridge out to the Gulf of Mexico, the Myakka River and the Port Charlotte Harbor. Our Third Ray of Sun is located in the Waterfront Boating Community of SOUTH GULF COVE which offers parks, a boat ramp and marinas and is only minutes away from beautiful Southwest Florida Beaches in Boca Grande and Manasota Key . You will love this well cared for 3/2/2 pool home with it's many special features such as split floor plan, formal living and dining rooms, a kitchen with lot's of space, hardwood cabinets and Corian countertops, breakfast area and large pass through to the Lanai. The attached large Great room has a charming electric fireplace and big screened TV. The huge Lanai is at the heart of the home with big sliders leading from the Master, the formal dining, the great room and the third bedroom. The Lanai offers a large solor heated, very warm pool, breakfast bar, large area for dining and entertaining as well as views of the canal. You will feel like you are in a park in your large fenced in back yard that overlooks two intersecting canals. The master suite offers a large slider to the Lanai, a new king size bed, 2 walk in closets and bath with walk in shower and large soaking tub. The second bedroom is across the hall from the second bath and has two twin size beds, two dressers and a walk in closet. The third bedroom has a new king bed, matching dresser, large sliding door to the Lanai and a walk in closet. The home offers new, tasteful and comfortable furnishings for your vacation pleasure.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Charlotte

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in South Gulf Cove, a neighbourhood in Port Charlotte. Whidden's Marina and Punta Gorda History Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Don Pedro Island State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Tails and Scales Charters and Treasure Lanes. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Charlotte, FL

What's nearby

  • Boca Grande Beach - 24 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Englewood Beach - 25 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Port Charlotte Beach Park - 29 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Fishermen's Village - 33 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Peace River - 38 min drive - 38.5 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Bamboo Asian Fusion - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bean Depot Cafe A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪China Wok of Port Charlotte - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does LUXURY WATERFRONT! WARM PRIVATE POOL! MIN TO BEACHES! WIFI! GRILL! BABY SUPPLIES have a pool?

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

Is LUXURY WATERFRONT! WARM PRIVATE POOL! MIN TO BEACHES! WIFI! GRILL! BABY SUPPLIES pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LUXURY WATERFRONT! WARM PRIVATE POOL! MIN TO BEACHES! WIFI! GRILL! BABY SUPPLIES?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LUXURY WATERFRONT! WARM PRIVATE POOL! MIN TO BEACHES! WIFI! GRILL! BABY SUPPLIES?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LUXURY WATERFRONT! WARM PRIVATE POOL! MIN TO BEACHES! WIFI! GRILL! BABY SUPPLIES located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Park, Tails and Scales Charters and Little Gasparilla Island Beach. Don Pedro Island State Park and Lemon Bay are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

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

Nezbeth Trip

Our stay was very nice and relaxing. We enjoyed the pool. The air conditioner temperature was always comfortable. We walked around the neighborhood and also went to Ollie’s Pond.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Wonderful quiet neighborhood with a well appointed home

Love the house! Love the neighborhood! Great walking location with wide sidewalks. House has everything you might need.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Port Charlotte for 1st timers

Clean property wirh everything running properly...food and grocery nearby
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Patty J.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay, the private pool, and the convenience of the available high chair and pack-n-play. Location is pretty remote - need to drive everywhere. Could have used more detailed directions on TV usage, location of restaurants and beaches, etc.
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek V.

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

Exceptional stay

Very clean, very quiet. Nice location. Perfect getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Great stay

Had a wonderful time at this property! Absolutely beautiful house. Huge! Great lanai. Really nice view of the canal but also very private. Garage was stuffed full of things to use. Coolers, shell sifters, bikes, etc. Already planning next trip but will bring more people to fill the house. Owners were great to work with!! All thumbs up for us on this property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malinda B.

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

Southwest FL vacation

The property was as described!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed November stay in South Gulf Cove

This is a comfortable, well-equipped property with a warm outdoor pool. Towels and bedding were generously supplied and various bicycles and beach items were available. Some of the fittings and equipment are dated, but generally function ok. The owners are very welcoming and were responsive to the feedback we provided on a couple of issues. It should be noted that we visited not long after Hurricanes Helene and Milton passed through and that the owners and the region as a whole were still in a clean-up/recovery phase.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Extra accommodations for our family gathering.

I rented the property for our son and his 4 children because we did not have room for everyone to sleep at our home. We live nearby, so they had their meals at our place. They were pleased with the accommodations. Linda was quick to respond to my questions and made the process seamless. Very happy with our choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

tabitha d.

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

Great place to stay we love it there

Alway like home but better great clean place love the pool and how close to beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Y.

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

Beautiful!!

It is absolutely beautiful! Having a private pool is amazing. Very well stocked home with lots of extras. Nothing negative to say at all!! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie M.

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

SGC stay

It was easy to find The owner was very communicative It was a nice home with many amenities foe the pool and neighborhood Well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Revisit Even Better Than The First

We enjoyed celebrating my husband’s birthday at this nice home. The listing accurately describes the property, we had no problems or issues. The weather was nice enough that we were able to enjoy the pool every day. We will likely book this location again if it’s available on our next trip to FL.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yelena R.

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

Peace of Heaven

Perfect house, perfect location, ideal for relaxation. Markets are near, nice beach is also close. You can enjoy your time at the pool if you don't want to drive to the beach. Comunication with Linda is excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan D.

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

Fishing trip

Great place to stay on our annual tarpon fishing trip.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

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

Family visit

The property was very clean and comfortable. The pool was a nice relief from the heat. Also enjoyed relaxing by the canal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les P.

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

Great location

We loved the Boco Granda beach, it was beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Karen S. S.

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

Beautiful and clean home

The house was clean and the amenities were great. The pool was very well maintained and towels were provided as stated. However, I recommend the owners replace the mattress in the master bedroom. It was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Beautiful

Nice house in a very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

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

Guy trip to go fishing

House was nice, and in a good location to Gasparilla area. Pool was clean and enjoyable. House was cool, and the beds slept well. We had everything we needed for our stay. I would stay in the home again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie W.

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

Relaxing getaway

We so much enjoyed the house it was so roomie and relaxing. That we actually used the house more this year on the vacation. Loved the pool . We had everything we needed for the week. Everything was nice and clean. Would recommend this house to all my friends and family. The water in the back was nice did a little fishing. Didn't catch anything but had fun trying.thank you for allowing us to use your beautiful home.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2 Week Stay

This was our 2nd stay here. The home is very nice and is in a nice neighborhood, located near beaches and golf courses. Property management and homeowner very responsive. We spent a lot of time out in the lanai and in the pool.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

JOSEPH O.

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

Enjoyed Our Stay

Came down for holiday get away as the house was perfect for our needs. Weather was chill at night which impacted the pool temperature but we were able to use it a couple days which was perfect for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Dakota P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great house

Great house in a great location. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

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

Great location near lots to do.

We enjoyed the canal view and beautiful sunrises! The hosts were easily accessible and prompt. There are several state parks nearby if you love nature as well as bird sanctuaries and beaches. No lack of things to enjoy. We hope to come again.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Linda Ertel or Ernie Ertel

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We are high school sweethearts who are celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary this year. We have a wonderful daughter who we love to pieces and she now lives close by. Ernie has retired from social services and I plan to retire in a year or two. In Sarasota we have A Ray of Sunshine and in Port Charlotte we have Another Ray of Sunshine, so this one is the Third Ray of Sun. We enjoy creating vacation homes where families can enjoy their free time creating fun, happy memories.

Why they chose this property

This is one of our future retirement homes. It is exactly what we were looking for to spend some of our golden years. This house offers a great view of the tip of two intersecting canals. It has a large Jacuzzi tub in the master suite and a large screen TV in the family room. We are in a quiet zone much like a park and have 160 ft. of concrete seawall for a panoramic view of the water. We enjoy renting a boat for 4 hours to explore the beautiful waterways and wildlife in the area.

What makes this property unique

The view of the canals is spectacular from the backyard. The house has a great layout and offers amazing comfort and a happy, peaceful feeling. There is almost two masters on opposite sides of the house with both having sliding glass doors to the pool. The house is almost totally renovated with high quality furnishings, art and kitchen utensils. The backyard bordering the large canal is completely fenced in for the safety of children. The dock has bench seating and allows for great fishing and crabbing. There is even an electric fireplace with hearth and mantle that will create ambience and festivities with or without heat.

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English

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