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Port Charlotte Retreat with Heated Swimming Pool.

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Sparkling  pool is heated to 89F
Vassar Street Vacation home is waiting for your arrival
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55" Big screen tv with Roku for streaming and DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4167.2 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
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fishermen's Village
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Port Charlotte Beach Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Port Charlotte Retreat with Heated Swimming Pool.

The tall cathedral ceiling in the sunken living room and the addition of ceiling fans in all the rooms adds to our home's open and airy feeling. You'll love the large saltwater swimming pool which is heated by heat pump set on 88° in the winter. You'll enjoy the private 1/2 acre double lot with many shade trees and natural Florida landscaping, corn hole set, and ornamental goldfish pond. Located on a quiet residential street, the home is centrally located to all that the area has to offer.

The updated bedrooms have new paint, flooring, furnishings, bedding etc. The master bedroom has its own ensuite private bath with a walk-in shower. Master has a brand new king size mattress (Nectar memory foam) and new bedding. All bedrooms have 32″ led TVs with networks and Roku's for streaming. Bedroom 2 is set up with a queen size bed. Bedroom 3 has a double bed and is tastefully decorated with artwork of our talented 23-year-old daughter. Wi-Fi and internet service are provided throughout the home.

The house bath with tub lies between the two smaller bedrooms which are on the other side of the home from the master.

The living room has comfortable seating for you and your guests with a reclining couch and and chairs and a 58″ Roku tv. The family room off the kitchen along with the seating and stereo is equipped with a desktop computer (free internet and wifi service) and desk. This room faces onto the large covered lanai and pool area. Sit poolside on the covered lanai and enjoy meals, play cards or games, and of course enjoy the large warm heated saltwater swimming pool.

Back inside, the galley kitchen has everything you’ll need to be able to prepare meals (see amenities list). You can enjoy your meal at dining tables inside and/or out on the lanai where you'll also find a Kitchen Aide propane gas barbeque grill.

Home sits on two private lots so plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors under large oak shade trees and an ornamental pond. Home is very handy to all restaurants, shopping, post office, grocery stores, liquor store, and to Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda where there’s always something happening and to do




WINTER NOTES:
The daily outside temperature in Port Charlotte during the winter runs anywhere from the mid-50s on a cold day to the high 70s and even 80s on a warm day. This is the beauty of Florida.

ABOUT THE POOL: The pool is heated by a heat pump. In the winter, even though Port Charlotte is pretty far south, we can be in the 40s and 50s at night with a rare frost warning. The heat pump is only capable of raising the temp about a degree an hour throughout the day. So it's necessary to keep the temp from dropping too many degrees overnight with a solar blanket that is a plastic bubble sheet that covers and floats on the pool surface. It is lightweight and rolls up on a reel with a handle to place it on and off of the pool with little effort- but really needs 2 people to pitch in. The pool must be covered at night when it's cold or even during the day if it's a really cold day. So there is a little bit of effort that tenants must do if they want the water to stay warm. We do set the thermostat to 88 degrees and the pump can only maintain that if you continue to cover it nightly. Make the effort and it stays warm.



Property manager

Steve McCay

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Children must be able to swim
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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
Only on lanai and outside the home
The pool poses a threat to children who cannot swim. Decor of home is not child-proofed thus it is not suitable for children under 2.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda is home to this holiday home. Deep Creek Golf Club and Regal Town Center - Port Charlotte are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Fishermen's Village and Port Charlotte Town Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Three Palms Speedway or Charlotte Sports Park.
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Port Charlotte, FL

What's nearby

  • Bayshore Park Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Bayfront Health Port Charlotte - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Fawcett Memorial Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Fishermen's Village - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Port Charlotte Beach Park - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Side Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mercer's Fresh Roasted Coffees - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pioneers Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gatorz Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Port Charlotte Retreat with Heated Swimming Pool. have a pool?

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

Is Port Charlotte Retreat with Heated Swimming Pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Port Charlotte Retreat with Heated Swimming Pool. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Port Charlotte Retreat with Heated Swimming Pool. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Port Charlotte Retreat with Heated Swimming Pool. located?

Situated in Punta Gorda, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bayshore Park Fishing Pier, Lake Betty Park and Charlotte County Historical Center. Bayshore Live Oak Park and Bayfront Health Port Charlotte are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

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

Excellent property

Property as described. Great hosts, Steve and Bobbi were such a pleasure to meet. Loved the pool. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

review- Vassar Street

Our stay was great. The private pool was lovely. The house was clean and roomy. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. The only small complaints that I have, were that a couple things were missing, that were to be included: bikes and a blender. And although the hosts were very friendly and they gave us our space, we did not know that they actually lived in the garage of the house we were renting. Made us feel a little guilty using their lovely big home and pool, while they were stuck in the garage for two weeks.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

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

House with everything you need

Owners were very responsive. Property had all amenities we needed. Pool was great & location is convenient. Plenty of room for 6 people!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James P., Charleston, SC

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

Port Charlotte Stay

The hosts were exceptionally accommodating. Everything a vacationing couple might need was already on site. I would rate this stay a 10 out of 10.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Great Hosts & Great Location

The hosts were available for all needs & questions. The house was stocked with everything needed; from pots & pans, to gas grill. House was comfortable and fun. The heated pool was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Nice place

Convenient
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald H., Lyndora

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

Beginning of becoming a snow bird.

Overall a very pleasant stay. nice location and house. Owners very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

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

Wonderful, wonderful!

The pool is great, house decor is interesting, fish amusing. Steve and Bobbie were both available to answer questions and help with internet questions. Great host couple. Worth every penny of the cost.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexander C.

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

Excellent

The property is very convenient! Cannot think of anything that we needed that was not there. The hosts are VERY caring, proactive and responsive!
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very Convenient and Comfortable

This was the first time we rented a house while we were on vacation. After checking out many houses in the Sarasota-Port Charlotte Area, we decided on this house. Everything was perfect for our stay. Convenient for shopping, restaurants, and sightseeing. Our only problem was the timing. The COVID19 situation prevented us from doing some of the things we planned on. But, renting this house allowed us to enjoy our Spring Break time. Ability to cook, relax, enjoy the pool area were excellent. The property managers were very helpful and accessible.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mathias W.

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

Tolle Gastgeber zwei liebe Menschen

Es war ein schöner Aufenthalt bei Steve und seiner Frau. Wir haben die Tage genossen und waren traurig den Aufenthalt durch das Coronavirus vorzeitig abbrechen zu müssen. Steve und seine Frau sind tolle Menschen. Zuvorkommend und bemüht um ihre Gäste. Gerne kommen wir wieder.

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

As advertised

Steve's house was exactly as advertised, and he was a friendly, helpful host who responded quickly when needed and respected our space and privacy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Stephen H.

Nice stay!

Heated (by heat pump)Pool and pool area were great. House is spacious and in a quiet and secluded neighborhood. Kitchen is well appointed. We looked after Owners' fish which was fun. Owners were very accomodating. Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda seem a little more laid back than other areas in FL. We enjoyed our four week stay!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by Steve McCay

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Why they chose this property

This is the personal home of the owners who spend time at their farm in Virginia during the summer but stay in the attached, yet completely private, garage apartment during most of the winter months. The home will be yours to enjoy during your stay with everything a typical homeowner could want. Owners request that you feed the fish in their 55-gallon aquarium daily. Not a big chore but we didn't want to get rid of the aquarium just because we were hosting guests. Not previously mentioned is the laundry room with a washer and dryer.

What we really like about this town is the small-town feel. There's really only one major road through town but you have access to airports, I-75, and bigger towns and beaches are only a short drive away. The county operates good parks with the beach complex being the centerpiece-- beach, kayak rentals, fishing pier, heated pool with exercise classes, boat launch, horseshoes, and a contingent of snowbirds playing on bocce courts throughout the day. The quaint town of Punta Gorda is just over the bridge and known for its numerous owner-operated restaurants.

Among our favorite things to do is to go to the Tiki Hut at the Sheraton on the shore of the harbor or visit Fishermen's Village with its many eclectic gift shops and restaurants on the harbor and take a sunset cruise on Charlotte Harbor, or just go to Gilchrist Park on Thursday nights when the "guitar army" arrives. We also like to go to the beach on Manasota Key for the drum circle at sunset on Sunday evenings (canceled temporarily). And of course to play golf at one of the many 4-Star courses throughout the area.

Languages:

English