St. James City Vacation Home with Private Dock, Pool and Gulf Access

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6133.1 sq m

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Air conditioning

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Saint James City, FL

Sanibel Harbour
‪54 min drive‬
Sanibel Island Southern Beach
‪71 min drive‬
Bowman's Beach
‪82 min drive‬
Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom with King bed

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Rum N Reel • St. James City Vacation Rental
If you're looking for a fabulous waterfront vacation home with a private pool, hot tub, and a private dock & boat lift, look no further than Rum N Reel! The dock is perfect for fishing, boating, and swimming. Bring your boat or rent one from a nearby marina. And if you're looking for a day at the beach, Captiva Island is just a short boat ride away. Inside, you'll love the open-concept living and kitchen, which has ample space for entertaining and flows seamlessly to the screened-in lanai, where you can grill and lounge alongside the large heated swimming pool and hot tub year-round.

Located in a well-known fishing and boating village on Pine Island, this St. James City vacation rental is close to many eclectic shops, art galleries, bars, and incredible seafood restaurants. No matter what you're looking for in a vacation, Rum N Reel has something for everyone. So book your stay today and experience the best of waterfront island living!

Please Note
Sleeps 6
7-night minimum
Dock is 15 ft. long with 3 pilings and 4 cleats
Boat lift is 12 ft. between pilings (lengthwise) and can handle a boat up to 8 ft wide
Smoking is not permitted
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Royal Shell Vacations

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

About the area

Saint James City

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Manatee Bay, a neighbourhood in Saint James City. 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. Mike Greenwell's Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park 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

Key West Express - 53 min drive - 52.0 km
Sanibel Harbour - 54 min drive - 53.2 km
Sanibel Harbour Beach - 62 min drive - 56.8 km
Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 71 min drive - 64.0 km
Bowman's Beach - 82 min drive - 74.0 km

Getting around

Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬31 min drive
‪Lobster Lady Seafood Market & Bistro - ‬32 min drive
‪Overtime Sports Bar - ‬32 min drive
‪Rumrunners At Cape Harbour - ‬33 min drive
‪Phuzzy's Boat Shack - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does St. James City Vacation Home with Private Dock, Pool and Gulf Access have a pool?

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

Is St. James City Vacation Home with Private Dock, Pool and Gulf Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at St. James City Vacation Home with Private Dock, Pool and Gulf Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St. James City Vacation Home with Private Dock, Pool and Gulf Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is St. James City Vacation Home with Private Dock, Pool and Gulf Access located?

Located in Manatee Bay, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Museum of the Islands, Koucky Gardens & Gallery and Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens. Randell Research Center and Calusa Heritage Trail are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

4 January 2025

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

Rum n Reel

Beautiful property, enjoyed our stay, will be back

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Zak V.

21 March 2025

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

Pine Island

Very nice home in a fine neighborhood. Pool and hot tub were great. We also enjoyed using bikes and kayaks. Manatees and dolphins right in front of the dock! Pine island has a cool old Florida feel. Home needed a few small fixes, but nothing ruined our stay.

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Beth L.

1 February 2025

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

Manatee Bay Home

This is a very comfortable property. The description of home and amenities is accurate.Our only difficulty was that the new pool heating system did not work on arrival. Both owner and property management firm attempted to rectify this as soon as possible.Pine Island is a fun place to visit!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

17 November 2024

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

Family Time

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

chris o.

26 March 2022

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

Clean house, nice large pool with hot tub. Quiet neighborhood but too far of a drive to Fort Myers.

Easy process for renting through VRBO and Royal Shell realtor services.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystle B.

23 July 2022

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

Amazing Peaceful place

Absolutely perfect! My family had stayed in multiple homes on pine island and this one was by far our favorite . The pool and hot tub were great. The master bed was comfy which never happens. It was clean , the decor was beautiful . We live bed every minute of this stay.

Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Beth S., Davenport

9 December 2021

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

Happy

After working out a few quirks in the beginning of my stay, once things were addressed my stay was fantastic.

Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kellie L.

13 April 2022

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

Lovely clean rental

The rental process was easy. They communicated with me about my up coming rental and while we were there. Very happy

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

11 March 2021

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

Pine Island Getaway

We had an amazing time at a phenomenal property! We have been to St James City on Pine Island several times and this house was everything we could have asked for. The house was very clean and well stocked with everything we could have needed! There were bikes, kayaks, and a lovely pool and spa. We were able to rent a boat for the week and use the property boat lift. Nice quiet neighborhood with friendly people. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

kelly b.

11 August 2022

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

Perfect

This house was amazing. The kayaks were a lot of fun as well. We spent most of the time in the pool and hot tub. The only thing we wished that it was closer to a beach that you could actually visit. Since it was a farther drive, we really didn't do that much. But I think we had a much better time this way. Thank you.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

4 April 2022

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

Loved this house!

Rum and Reel house was so enjoyable! The pool and hot felt fabulous! We spent a lot of time right there! The kayaks were used every day… the bikes great for short rides ! The best was seeing 3 or 4 manatees in the canal! Swam along side our kayaks…tail fins .. noses and bubbles around us! We also recommend Emmy Girl Charters…did a wildlife outing with Emily….saw lots of dolphins and manatees.,..she was a wonderful Captain and guide! The house is so well supplied …just bring your swim suit!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

JP Y.

17 June 2021

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

Overall Great, just a couple of blemishes

Pros: Quiet neighborhood, gorgeous pool and canal area, ease of access to the water and great food in Malatcha. Spacious house, nice amenities, and very well kept. Great communication from management. Cons: Maintenance issues. The living room TV cable box/remote was nonfunctional, requiring a replacement before being able to use it. The coffeemaker was broken. And on the 4th day of 7, we discovered the dryer didn't work. We were likely just unlucky that these all happened on one visit, and the staff did a great job replacing the cable box and coffeemaker quickly. The dryer required a specialist that wasn't available before our departure. Overall, highly recommend, especially for families with older children.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

13 May 2022

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

Love Pine Island

Great property great location great neighborhood

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

9 February 2022

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

Great property and location...

Fantastic

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tristan M.

11 December 2021

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

Great place overall

Nice house. Everything was very clean and well kept. TV with PS4 was nice. Pool and spa were great, spa gets hot but it takes a bit. The house is a 30 minute drive to Cape Coral/45 min to Fort Myers so that is both good and bad. If you want a nice quiet spot to yourself, this is it.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

9 August 2021

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

Nice quiet getaway

We had an amazing stay at this property. The neighborhood was really quiet and safe. The house was clean and exactly as the pictures indicate. I wish the boat lift would have worked out for our boat (24 foot with T top) but we just tied up to the dock instead. The lift might be able to accommodate a 18 foot boat but not much bigger. The boat launch in the neighbor hood was nice and easy to launch from. The rental company was easy to work with and quick to respond on a couple minor issues after our arrival even on the weekend. Hopefully we will be back soon!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzin A.

27 July 2021

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

Mikes retirement party

It was great!! Plenty of towels and extra sheets. It was very clean. There’s a washer and dryer to use. The bikes were great! Next time we need to get the kayaks on the water. We will be back. We have friends in the area that we like to visit.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John C.

27 June 2021

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

Everything was great. We had a wonderful time. The neighbor was very friendly and helpful.

Excellent

4/10 Poor

Sheridan N., Bokeelia, FL

22 May 2021

Liked: Check-in

Cheap interior, worst beds ever

If you want a terrible nights sleep and a cheap quality vrbo stay here. We were not impressed.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianna W.

10 May 2021

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

Wonderful place to stay

Home was immaculate. The pool was the best ever. Very clean inside and out. Had games to play, kayaks to use. Would go back in a heartbeat!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

30 March 2021

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

Great place to have pool and hot tub day/ night

Very nice place! If I had to find something negative it would be that the kayak has a leak and fills with water and a couple of the beds could use mattress upgrades. All that said it is a wonderful place.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Patti G.

6 January 2021

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Check-in

Don't rent this if you expect to use Pool and Hot Tub or don't want to deal with maintenance people!

Had to drive an hour out of my way to get keys to start with and they wanted me to drive them back after leaving, I refused.... Was there for 7 days, could only use the pool ONCE after maintenance came, etc.. could only use the spa twice after maintenance came yet again. they could not get the hot tub or the pool to warm up enough to use.. TV in master didn't work, had to have separate maintenance man come for that.. Basically spent my whole vacation week dealing with maintenance men!!! RIDICULOUS

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

24 December 2020

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

Amenities and Privacy

Thankful for a quiet getaway amidst of the chaos of 2020. This private home was well stocked, providing extra towels, filler kitchen supplies, and soaps. We were thrilled to see the manatees in the channel on our first morning, and enjoyed the hot tub each evening. Although there weren’t clear directions provided for the pool remote, if you stop button mashing it will take care of itself.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA B.

14 December 2020

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

Fabulous Home - Great Location into Bay

This home was exceptional! Well stocked with everything needed for our stay. We had a small issue getting the pool warmed up and hot tub operating but the manager replied promptly and sent technicians to address our concern. The location on the island was perfect for accessing the Bay. Quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors who assisted us with launching boat. Highly recommend home.

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 1

Guest Bedroom #2

Master Bedroom with King bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Master Bathroom Ensuite

Spaces

About this property