On Canal w/Dock, Private Pool, Great for Families, Wildlife, No Hurricane Damage
House in Bonita Springs, FL
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this house rental
**No Hurricane Damage** The house survived Hurricane Milton, the calendar is up-to-date.
Watch local wildlife from the huge kitchen window or from the private dock. Private pool, solar heated (uses solar panels on the roof to heat the water, see detailed description below), screened in, has a table and chairs area, and canal view. In a quiet neighborhood on a cul-de-sac, walking distance to grocery stores, short drive to beautiful beaches and golf courses.
This is a custom built, split level home. Open concept and high ceilings throughout. The main level has a beautiful open floor plan, living room with new 50” HD Smart TV. Equipped with Wi-Fi and DirecTV satellite. Large kitchen with all appliances and fully stock with all the utensils and gadgets you’ll need. A center island with 3 barstools and a large picture window with gorgeous view of the canal. Dinning table seats 6. Also on the main level is a den, with a daybed, armoire, and french doors with frosted glass.
The 2nd floor consists solely of the primary suite, this makes it very private from the rest of the house. A large primary bedroom with 10 ft high ceilings has a California king size bed and a sitting area, 43” flat screen smart TV. Primary bathroom is large, custom tiled, soaking tub, separate toilet room. Shower has sitting bench and two shower heads. Walk-in closet, and two vanities. Whole house has instant hot water, no waiting for water to get hot.
Downstairs has 2nd bedroom with a queen size bed and a bunkbed with 2 twins. The guest bathroom has two doors to access from bedroom or from hallway. The mudroom is also downstairs, with access to the washer & dryer, and back deck where you'll find a small bbq and access to the backyard and dock/canal. You will have access to one garage spot with opener, and 2 additional parking spots in driveway.
Each room has its own mini-split air conditioner to adjust as needed for everyone’s comfort.
We also provide beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, umbrella, sand toys and pool toys.
Canal is just off the Imperial River, which will take you right to the gulf!
Grocery stores close by include Publix and Fresh Market
Several golf courses close by, including Bonita Fairway which is within walking distance.
Bus line/trolley route 150 will take you directly to Lovers Key Beach, just a short walk to the stop.
Nearby is Bonita Public Beach, or Barefoot Beach State Preserve, view exotic birds, tortoises, and other local wildlife, beach combing or kayaking, you’ll find there is something for everyone. Many family friendly and upscale restaurants close by, our favorites are Coconut Jacks Waterfront Grille, and Doc’s Beach House.
Caretakers on-site; Since we live so far away (California) we have created a separate entry apartment above the RV garage for my in-laws to stay in while not on the road with a new adventure. They take care of the property for us and may be seen tending to the yard. They are also there to quickly respond to any emergency or if requested can assist you with questions about the area. They do not use the pool, so it is exclusively for your use only.
Please note: This house is in a quiet family neighborhood, please do not inquire if you are planning any parties. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
We do have a boat dock and you are welcome to bring a boat in, however there is no boat lift currently installed, and low tide can bring the water level down to as low as one foot.
Pool: The pool is heated by pumping the water through solar panels that are installed on the roof of the house, the sun heats the panels, which heat the water. This does a good job of heating up the pool in the winter to about 78-83. The temperature does depend on how sunny the weather is and how many days in a row of cloudy weather we have. If we have cold nights and several days in a row with no sun, then the pool temperature will drop. We use a cover to help keep the heat in at night. January is typically the coldest month here and the pool will be around 78 on average in January. It has been as low as 73 and as warm as 80 in January.
Water temps in the winter: (max heat setting is 85)
November average is 81, highest 85, lowest 75
December average is 80, highest 83, lowest 75
January average is 78, highest 80, lowest 73
February average is 82, highest 85, lowest 76
Any other time of the year the pool is kept around 83.
Check-in time is 3pm (an early check-in may be available if we do not have back-to-back guests, please enquire within two weeks of arrival date)
Check-out time is 11am (You may request a late check-out, a fee will be applied, please request this at time of booking to guarantee the availability of a late check-out.
Watch local wildlife from the huge kitchen window or from the private dock. Private pool, solar heated (uses solar panels on the roof to heat the water, see detailed description below), screened in, has a table and chairs area, and canal view. In a quiet neighborhood on a cul-de-sac, walking distance to grocery stores, short drive to beautiful beaches and golf courses.
This is a custom built, split level home. Open concept and high ceilings throughout. The main level has a beautiful open floor plan, living room with new 50” HD Smart TV. Equipped with Wi-Fi and DirecTV satellite. Large kitchen with all appliances and fully stock with all the utensils and gadgets you’ll need. A center island with 3 barstools and a large picture window with gorgeous view of the canal. Dinning table seats 6. Also on the main level is a den, with a daybed, armoire, and french doors with frosted glass.
The 2nd floor consists solely of the primary suite, this makes it very private from the rest of the house. A large primary bedroom with 10 ft high ceilings has a California king size bed and a sitting area, 43” flat screen smart TV. Primary bathroom is large, custom tiled, soaking tub, separate toilet room. Shower has sitting bench and two shower heads. Walk-in closet, and two vanities. Whole house has instant hot water, no waiting for water to get hot.
Downstairs has 2nd bedroom with a queen size bed and a bunkbed with 2 twins. The guest bathroom has two doors to access from bedroom or from hallway. The mudroom is also downstairs, with access to the washer & dryer, and back deck where you'll find a small bbq and access to the backyard and dock/canal. You will have access to one garage spot with opener, and 2 additional parking spots in driveway.
Each room has its own mini-split air conditioner to adjust as needed for everyone’s comfort.
We also provide beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, umbrella, sand toys and pool toys.
Canal is just off the Imperial River, which will take you right to the gulf!
Grocery stores close by include Publix and Fresh Market
Several golf courses close by, including Bonita Fairway which is within walking distance.
Bus line/trolley route 150 will take you directly to Lovers Key Beach, just a short walk to the stop.
Nearby is Bonita Public Beach, or Barefoot Beach State Preserve, view exotic birds, tortoises, and other local wildlife, beach combing or kayaking, you’ll find there is something for everyone. Many family friendly and upscale restaurants close by, our favorites are Coconut Jacks Waterfront Grille, and Doc’s Beach House.
Caretakers on-site; Since we live so far away (California) we have created a separate entry apartment above the RV garage for my in-laws to stay in while not on the road with a new adventure. They take care of the property for us and may be seen tending to the yard. They are also there to quickly respond to any emergency or if requested can assist you with questions about the area. They do not use the pool, so it is exclusively for your use only.
Please note: This house is in a quiet family neighborhood, please do not inquire if you are planning any parties. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
We do have a boat dock and you are welcome to bring a boat in, however there is no boat lift currently installed, and low tide can bring the water level down to as low as one foot.
Pool: The pool is heated by pumping the water through solar panels that are installed on the roof of the house, the sun heats the panels, which heat the water. This does a good job of heating up the pool in the winter to about 78-83. The temperature does depend on how sunny the weather is and how many days in a row of cloudy weather we have. If we have cold nights and several days in a row with no sun, then the pool temperature will drop. We use a cover to help keep the heat in at night. January is typically the coldest month here and the pool will be around 78 on average in January. It has been as low as 73 and as warm as 80 in January.
Water temps in the winter: (max heat setting is 85)
November average is 81, highest 85, lowest 75
December average is 80, highest 83, lowest 75
January average is 78, highest 80, lowest 73
February average is 82, highest 85, lowest 76
Any other time of the year the pool is kept around 83.
Check-in time is 3pm (an early check-in may be available if we do not have back-to-back guests, please enquire within two weeks of arrival date)
Check-out time is 11am (You may request a late check-out, a fee will be applied, please request this at time of booking to guarantee the availability of a late check-out.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bonita Springs, FL
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
The property offers a wonderful stay with plenty of room, clean amenities, comfortable master bedroom, and peaceful surroundings. Guests enjoyed the wildlife sightings, especially at the dock, and highly recommend the house for a relaxing vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice place to stay, lots of wildlife to see running or swimming around. Location is great next to beaches and dining with lots of places to shop near by.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay! Fishing, pool, close to beaches, and the house was a perfect fit! Would highly, highly recommend and will come back if headed to the area again!
10.0 / 10.0
Nice property, well equipped, great local.
However you must be able and enjoy climbing stairs.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a very relaxing stay at this beautiful property. The house was clean with plenty of room to move around and the master bedroom suite was very comfortable. We slept extremely well. Susan was very easy to work with and made sure we had everything we needed. Our favorite place to hang out was on the dock overlooking the canal. It was very peaceful. We never knew what we might see next, from dolphins to herons to sea otters. My favorite visitors were the iguanas. Whenever it was sunny they would come out to the dock to visit. Overall we would definitely recommend this beautiful house on the canal. We hope to come back some day for a visit! Thanks Susan and family for everything!
10.0 / 10.0
We were able to make this our base of operations for my sister and I and our spouses to spend the holidays near our parents. This home provided a great home base for visiting friends and family, and the peaceful backyard was perfect for the occasional “alone time” escape.
10.0 / 10.0
We’re were busy everyday with a schedule of sports for our son to play in American Youth Football championship and it was so nice to have a relaxing quiet place to stay to feel like home. The house was amazing and the Host was even better. We noticed something was missing for the game console and immediately soon letting the Host know she purchased new ones and had them shipped immediately. My son was so impressed he only had to wait a day and he said “ that’s really nice of her” when I let him know what she did. My only hope is I get to go back for an actual vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our stay, the Belle Beauty was perfect for my Dad, My Girls and Myself. House was located at a perfect spot to get around.
8.0 / 10.0
This property is really nice with plenty of space for a large group. The Master Bedroom is huge and the Bed was very comfortable also the Walk-in-Shower was very large with a Bench to sit down on if needed. The property is kind of far away from activities but wasn't a problem for us and there's a Publix store right down the street and plenty of Restaurants around. Susan the Host was very accommodating and easy to contact and even let us stay one extra night.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the house! Everything was very clean and in great condition. My kids loved the pool. We would definitely stay there again! Thank you
10.0 / 10.0
This property was perfect for us. We have 4 children between the ages of 3 and 7 and this house fit our needs and comforts well. Also, the kitchen is easily the best stocked kitchen of any rental I've ever stayed in, anything I needed for cooking/prep was there!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the place. Nice place to stay and very relaxing.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay; it was the perfect location for what we had planned. The check in process was smooth, the house was very clean, and I enjoyed the dock for my morning coffee. We had a great time and plan to use the house again when we come back!
10.0 / 10.0
This house is amazing, awesome layout (accomadated all 7 of us) very comfortable. Very nice salt water pool with private dock on the canal. Lots of wildlife around. Very fast responses from owner. We didn’t want to leave.
10.0 / 10.0
We go to a beach on a yearly basis. This is our 1st time visiting Bonita Springs. I was completely and utterly in love with this place from the moment we arrived!! Susan was amazing and very quick to respond to any and all of my questions. This oasis is so more than the pictures. The wildlife you see while staying here is captivating to say the least!! We saw iguanas, dolphins, ducks, egrets, turtles, an alligator, all kinds of fish, a variety of birds, the list goes on and on. I hope to make this a yearly trip with my family. I would definitely recommend staying here!! This was one of the best beach trips I have experienced. Thank you for opening your home to my family and I!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Very smooth process no problems
10.0 / 10.0
You will think you are home when you stay here! Well stocked w/ anything that you may want or need. Just pack your bathing suit, your toothbrush, and a good book and plan to relax!
10.0 / 10.0
This house is great, clean, spacious, close to many things. It has everything that you need. My kids said it's the best house they've stayed on vacation so far. We absolutely enjoyed it!
10.0 / 10.0
We were looking for a quiet, restful vacation to relax, spend time at the beach, go kajaking, and see alligators. We were not disappointed: this home is in a safe, peaceful neighborhood, has a lovely dock where we saw iguanas, birds, and turtles. Very sad to leave today.
10.0 / 10.0
Tropical paradise
We love the Belle Rio home! It is like being in another world, and the hosts are spectacular! Can't wait to return.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Trip
This house was amazing and met all of our needs. Great location to beach, shopping and dinning. Loved the guest book with what others have done during their stay which provided our family with some great experiences. If you stay here I would read the book to get some great adventures.
10.0 / 10.0
Summer Trip
This trip to Florida was great! We rented this house and enjoyed every minute we were there. Enjoyed the pool daily, sitting outside listening to the birds chirp and then checking out the area. This property is located so close to everything!
Thank you for opening up you house and if we return to the Bonita Beach area we would definitely rent again!
10.0 / 10.0
Clean and beautiful property
Very spacious and perfect for our family.
8.0 / 10.0
Girls’ Gathering
Lovely home; great view of canal lined with tropical plantings. Pool is a nice extra. My dog liked sniffing around out back as well as gazing into canal
10.0 / 10.0
Vacation
The house was perfect for a family of 5.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Retreat
We could not have chosen a better place to stay for our trip! The house was clean and perfectly sized for our family. The kids loved swimming and fishing off the dock. Having use of beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, cooler, etc was so helpful. Location was great, close to everything we could have needed or wanted. Susan had great communication prior to our arrival. We didn’t need anything while we were there, but I know she would have been easy to reach had we needed her. The kids are already asking when we can go back!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home away from home!
Our stay here was absolutely amazing! Beautiful home, very clean and well taken care of! Location was perfect! Close to everything but back yard was so tranquil! We enjoyed sitting on the dock the most. Blessed to watch a momma manatee and her baby one night. Great host! Highly recommend! We’ll definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Very Pleasant experience
We felt like we were home while on vacation. Just a great all around place to stay in an excellent location with full access to the water, pool and great restaurants close by. We would stay here again. Thx.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Home
This house has a beautiful backyard. My children enjoyed watching all of the tropical birds in the area. The house is spacious and very clean. We immediately felt like we were home. Beaches are nearby and beautiful!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Family Getaway
The house was exactly as described. The location was wonderful and very close to all shops and restaurants! My kids loved the pool and spent hours in it every day! We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
review
wonderful time. home is set up great except for large number of stairs. Lanai and pool are great. Only suggestion is to get a second lounge chair for the pool. There is lots of wildlife around the property and in the waterway out back. Recommend this home highly.
10.0 / 10.0
January in Paradise
The experience from the time of Boling through departure was totally hassle free and simple. Susan was prompt and thorough in her communications. Brian was extremely helpful and pleasant in resolving a few minor issues.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic home
If I could rate this home and the owner with more than 5 stars I absolutely would. Susan’s communication prior and during our stay was wonderful. This beautiful home is equipped with everything you could possibly need. My husband spent hours on the dock fishing while I enjoyed the pool. I highly recommend this home.
10.0 / 10.0
Stay Oct 2-9 2021
The property was GREAT! Location and everything about it. Was only a bit disappointed when we didn't even have enough coffee for the first morning but the store was just a short distance away. We saw a lot of Iguanas, they were quite entertaining. I saw a manatee from the kitchen window and my husband thought he saw a dolphin in the canal. the beds were extremely comfortable. There were a lot of stairs but they did get easier by the end of our stay. I would stay again if she would have us. I am so sorry that I forgot to run the dishwasher. I loaded it and then forgot to start it but didn't even realize it until we were already back in Dallas. Sorry, Susan!!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely
It’s so clean, and very thoughtful lay out. My little boy didn’t want to leave. I will come back again for sure!!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home with pool in quiet neaighborhood
I stayed here for 6 nights with my parents and three brothers (all of us in our 40s) and we had a great time swimming in the pool, cooking and grilling on the deck, and walking by the canal. Huge house with lots of room to move around. Laundry was helpful since we had lots of dirty clothes from swimming, fishing, etc. I'd highly recommend this place if you're in the area!
10.0 / 10.0
Give me the lagoon over the beach any day...
The property was exactly as described with many little extras provided to get us off to a good start. The owner makes everything very easy, and I greatly appreciated all of the lists and details provided. My family (me, husband, 8-year-old, 5-year-old) was comfortable and entertained. My favorite part of the day was morning coffee on the dock where I was joined by many turtles and fish as well as a young alligator. Throughout our stay we also saw dolphins three times and a manatee once. The kids couldn't get enough of the pool. When we had to wait out storms, we enjoyed movie time or board games. The house is conveniently located near great waterfront restaurants, our favorite beaches, stores, and - a kid favorite - mini golf. We all agreed this vacation was even better than our last one within walking distance of a beach. I would love to stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
A real gem!
We can't wait to return! The house and surroundings are so beautiful, comfortable, and we had a blast. Thank you to Susan and family for a wonderful stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Family vacation
Great location- close to shopping and beach. Had family stay in this house and they were happy.
8.0 / 10.0
House was smaller than we thought, but adequate. Would have been nice to be able to use the kayaks
Nice location close to stores and not far from the beach
10.0 / 10.0
Warm and Welcome
Very nice property, had a nice stay. Long idle zone 45 minutes so I kept my boat on the trailer NOT the DOCK. No big deal for me thou. Last Parking was tight however we all worked together and made it work. Would I stay here again YES I would.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bonita Springs?
The average price for a rental in Bonita Springs is $404 per night. This rental is $88 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at On Canal w/Dock, Private Pool, Great for Families, Wildlife, No Hurricane Damage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at On Canal w/Dock, Private Pool, Great for Families, Wildlife, No Hurricane Damage. Enjoy the water!
Is On Canal w/Dock, Private Pool, Great for Families, Wildlife, No Hurricane Damage pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at On Canal w/Dock, Private Pool, Great for Families, Wildlife, No Hurricane Damage?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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