We had stayed on Pine Island last year so we were familiar with the area as we did travel around the island from St James City to Bokeelia. The owners should have provided more information about the damage Ian had caused not just to their neighborhood but to also the restaurants etc from Matlacha as well as to the island. We were a little nervous what we had rented when we pulled up because of the amount of devastation caused by Ian. But when we went inside we were very surprised, the home was beautiful! We enjoyed the back deck every morning with our coffee as well as utilizing the kayaks for fishing and some fishing in the canal. We also had a visitor everyday from a sand hill crane who would either come up on the deck or hang out in the yard. The only items to change is the pillows are too flat so new ones would be great, also need tongs for the grill.

This was a perfect place for our visit with family on Pine Island. Connie thoughtfully had lots of condiments, and treats in the fridge. The home was clean and inviting. Connie even made a special trip out to deliver another set of keys to the other couple staying with us. It is very comfortable and convenient to have a home away from home. Thank you!

We liked the home inside. Perfect for my husband and I. And yes, it has a nice porch to enjoy the Florida breeze and sun, but this area was hit hard by the hurricane so there are debris piles everywhere on Pine Island. While we were there, we had a couple questions for the owner, which she quickly took care of.

Connie & Rob made us feel right at home. The home was clean and spacious enough for our family of 4. Our hosts were very helpful in restoring internet services to the property which had been damaged from Hurricane Ian. They also let me promptly replace a non working coffee pot and quickly reimbursed me (thanks so much). We met some very nice neighbors on our walks. The best feature of the vacation property is the beautiful back porch overlooking the canal. It is very peaceful and relaxing. It was great to have access to the kayaks as we took them out 3 times and that was alot of fun. Thanks again Connie & Rob for making our vacation so enjoyable!

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We just returned home from our week at this home. Everything was exactly as advertised. Kitchen was well stocked with all appliances and utensils you would need for cooking any meal. Smart tvs in living and master for evening relaxation. We brought our boat and used the lift with no issues. Marked channel was minimum 3.5 ft. at low tide. Good fishing in mangroves before you get in the sound. Quick runs (20-30 minutes at 25mph) to Cayo Costa, Tarpon Bay, or Sanibel lighthouse. Would definitely stay here again.

We just returned home from our week at this home. Everything was exactly as advertised. Kitchen was well stocked with all appliances and utensils you would need for cooking any meal. Smart tvs in living and master for evening relaxation. We brought our boat and used the lift with no issues. Marked channel was minimum 3.5 ft. at low tide. Good fishing in mangroves before you get in the sound. Quick runs (20-30 minutes at 25mph) to Cayo Costa, Tarpon Bay, or Sanibel lighthouse. Would definitely stay here again.

We have stayed at this property before, and will continue to return as long as it is available for us. The house is very clean and well furnished, the owners are very attentive to any needs and are some of the nicest people we have ever rented from. Looking forward to our future trips to this house on the island.

We had a great time the house was clean n tidy. Very peaceful. We enjoyed ourselves if we come back we will want to book here again!

We loved our time on Pine Island. The home had exactly the space we needed, and was located away from the craziness and traffic of the spring break rush. The neighborhood is very friendly. I enjoyed walking in the mornings - everyone waved and said hello. The boat lift was a great addition! We rented a boat for 5 days and had a blast fishing and checking out remote beaches (again, away from all the traffic). They also had two kayaks that we took out one morning. We saw dolphins and manatees every day. Connie was a great communicator, always getting back to me quickly. Our stay here was lovely and we all hate to leave!

The house was very clean and homey. We enjoyed the use of the gas grill on the back deck. Very convenient and easy access to the sound. The owners were very responsive to all questions and concerns. The only reason we didn't give it a 5-star is that the canal can get pretty short on water. Therefore, the boat lift wasn't really an option as you would not know if you could get it off the lift or not, depending on the tide. Climbing up and down from the wall into the boat wasn't a very good option for my 78-year old husband.

We loved the deck overlooking the canal, plenty of shade. Felt very safe in the neighborhood. Lots of kitchen pots, pans, spatulas, etc. for cooking. So relaxing and a very quiet neighborhood! Would definitely stay again! Connie is awesome!!

Very nice unit. The neighborhood is quiet and traffic is very low. This was nice because we like to walk for exercise, which is no problem in Flamingo Bay. The bad part is there is no restaurant or grocery within walking distance. I

Very nice unit. The neighborhood is quiet and traffic is very low. This was nice because we like to walk for exercise, which is no problem in Flamingo Bay. The bad part is there is no restaurant or grocery within walking distance. I

The house was very clean and homey. We enjoyed the use of the gas grill on the back deck. Very convenient and easy access to the sound. The owners were very responsive to all questions and concerns. The only reason we didn't give it a 5-star is that the canal can get pretty short on water. Therefore, the boat lift wasn't really an option as you would not know if you could get it off the lift or not, depending on the tide. Climbing up and down from the wall into the boat wasn't a very good option for my 78-year old husband.

Beautiful clean home on the canal. 2 kayaks for your use. Plenty of kitchen items to get you going. Wonderful owners who answer any questions you have promptly. Connie is a great owner. Super location. Just can't say enough good things about this rental.

Enjoyed our short stay at this property in St James City. We came by boat from Stuart and the home is in a great location for exploring the islands of Captiva and Sanibel. Boat lift is a plus. Owners were very responsive through the booking process.

Smooth experience. Owners very responsive to emails. Beautiful beaches within an hour drive. Nice place to ride bikes

Smooth experience. Owners very responsive to emails. Beautiful beaches within an hour drive. Nice place to ride bikes

Enjoyed our short stay at this property in St James City. We came by boat from Stuart and the home is in a great location for exploring the islands of Captiva and Sanibel. Boat lift is a plus. Owners were very responsive through the booking process.

We love this area, this property is perfect for our family and our boating get aways. Conveniently located near restaurants, stores and local shops.

Great stay - no issues -

Location, location, location! That is key in a place to stay, it’s right on the canal less than 15 min out to the gulf with a private boat ramp. Nicely decorated inside and plenty of room for our family.

Location, location, location! That is key in a place to stay, it’s right on the canal less than 15 min out to the gulf with a private boat ramp. Nicely decorated inside and plenty of room for our family.

Plenty of space to park the trailer and truck. Boat lift was a plus.

The place was very comfortable and the access to great fishing was incredible! Will return if allowed!

Great getaway to recharge many shops and restaurants nearby and having the boat lift and short canal to open water definitely left us more time to fish and explore.

Place was great boat lift was a big plus will definitely stay here again

Really enjoyed learning the area, can’t wait to come back.

Only thing needed done to property is to lobe the boat lift it makes a lot of noise on the way down loaded.

It was a nice spot to getaway. We were primarily focused on fishing and the canal offers a great spot to fish. The house was exactly as advertised and the neighborhood is very friendly and quiet. Close enough to the pineland marina for boats. Also, there’s a nice wildlife preserve across the main road for fun morning walks!

Perfect rental with all the kitchen supplies we needed. So close to the ocean.