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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Bokeelia, FL
  • Place, Museum of the Islands
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Phillips Community Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Koucky Gardens & Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bokeelia

Located in Bokeelia, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Phillips Community Park and Museum of the Islands. .This vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Koucky Gardens & Gallery and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Randell Research Center.
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What's nearby

  • Museum of the Islands - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Phillips Community Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Koucky Gardens & Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Matlacha Bridge - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Miceli's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Street Eatz And Ale - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Direct Gulf Access Island Retreat - Boat Lift, No Bridges, Convenient Location!

This amazing, spacious stilt home offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Direct Gulf Access, Covered Boat Lift, gorgeous views of the mangroves with wide waterways, and is fully equipped with everything you could need to have a fantastic vacation.
The owners suite offers a king size bed, plenty of closet space and a full bathroom. The guest room offers a queen size bed, closet space and a Roku TV.
Very large living area with another TV with cable and with a full dining room, eat-in bar counter, computer workstation, and laundry room right off the kitchen, this is truly a home away from home. There are many conveniences throughout the home and it even includes internet/Wifi.
Feel free to ask us any questions about this home as pictures do not do this home any justice.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this vacation home include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include a computer station and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer station
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking needs to be outside of the screened areas.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: This home is on the water and on stilts.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking needs to be outside of the screened areas.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Direct Gulf Access Island Retreat - Boat Lift, No Bridges, Convenient Location! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

SnL

Liked: Cleanliness
This home is lovely inside with lots of light and an especially large and well-stocked kitchen along with comfortable furniture in the great room. The eating space in the "sunroom" is delightful.The guest room had a damaged blind but a cardboard cutout was available to provide a temporary way to keep out morning light.Considering that a cleaning fee is added to every rental, the house was not as clean as it could have been, especially the guest bath floor and tub. Most surfaces throughout the rental were very dusty. The backyard is private with only mangroves across the canal which was as added benefit. Overall, a very restful, nice stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property manager was very responsive. When AC went out he had someone there ASAP. Loved being along the mangroves and near Pine Island center. Kayaks were great.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Al Noel F., hillsdale, ny

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is very good and so is the house. The house is very well stocked. minor issues; the sheets and pillows, towels need updating.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was set up with details of things that would be needed well thought out Had a very enjoyable trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay. Our best rental experience yet. Property manager is wonderful.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Gem

We loved our stay at Genesee Cottage on Pine Island. The house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed (except beach towels). We liked the convenient location at the center of Pine Island. We were near Pickleball courts and a public pool but on a quiet street with friendly neighbors. We hope to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very unique Pine Island

Pine Island/Bokeelia is very interesting, and I am quite certain it has an interesting history. The house itself was nice, relatively clean, and the location is perfect for those that desire privacy. Amenities were excellent compared to other rentals in this region we have stayed at. There is a dock to fish from (noseeum warning) but you need to wear the strongest deet possible, or be bitten alive. Fishing should be relatively good here, but we stayed at the wrong time ~ full moon. Tides were wonky, fish were M.I.A. and so we went elsewhere to fish. House has everything you need, to include a hot tub, that is serviced, BONUS! Kitchen (for the ladies that need to know) has above average utensils, but depending on how/what you cook, you may desire more. The owner even has a micro plane, go figure. For some renters, if you have a boat to bring, hold on to your rig, because I am certain there are red/snook honey holes out there close by. My wife and I almost bought a bout just due to the location (almost). There is a plethora of restaurants for dining, most are very casual, with a few up-scale. Kids will not be at a loss for food, and the locals are very nice for the most part. Anywhere you go there is always a grumpy individual, and unfortunately I found him. But he was the only one the entire week, a win-win in my book!. Give this house a try, you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bookelia

Great access to water and close fishing locations. Boat lift is easy to use. Property was roomy and very clean. The owners provide a ton of local resources in a pamphlet as well as instructions for things around the house. The hot tub was nice at the end of long days on the water also. It was also very nice to have the laundry available. Overall we had a great experience and would rent again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

gail k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pine Island Getaway

It was quiet and private...just what we wanted! The home is bright and comfortable. And the hot tub is a bonus! For a wonderful day at a beautiful beach, be sure to take the ferry to Cayo Costa. We took the Tropical Star...fun!! We highly recommend Pine Island, and plan to return soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori K., Hiawatha, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and amenities

We had a great stay here. Loved how big the house was for our group. The kitchen had all the comforts of home. We enjoyed the hot tub and sitting in the covered lanai. The neighborhood was wonderful. Went on morning walks and everyone was friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Wilmington, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Enjoyed staying on Pine Island, this house was in a great location. Very relaxing. Enjoyed using kayaks and fishing. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway.

Very nice home with nature showing up in the backyard. We had manatees twice. Fish jumping, birds and the cute lizards. The only thing we would have liked that wasn't there were a couple of lounge chairs. Great location. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne F., Ludington, MI

Great Property Overall

This is a really nice property overall! We would stay at this location again. Pros: great neighborhood, quiet, canal access, amenities as noted in the listing are accurate, and a great location on the Island to get to all parts of the Island. We cooked dinner on the gas grill nearly every night and prep’d most of our breakfasts and lunches at the home during our 16 night stay. Enjoyed the hot tub too! Cons: we had an issue with cleanliness in a couple areas of the home upon arrival. We could have had the property manager send cleaners over; however, it was more desirable for us to take care of the cleaning ourselves rather than being interrupted. The property manager provided an adjustment to the cleaning fee for our effort. We also found the king bed to be a bit too soft. It had great plushness but not supportive to our liking (and we are light weight people 140# and 110#). We would have tried the queen bed but the mattress was much too high off the floor for my wife.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet retreat

Property was exactly as pictured and described. Excellently well-stocked with everything needed except your food. Very clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. The only downside was the fact that this is a house on stilts so carrying up luggage etc. was a bit of a problem for this older couple, but our fault that we didn’t consider that ahead of time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home in a great location

This is right in between Matlacha and Bokeelia Pier (which was where we would be spending most our time). The house was very clean. Any issues we had we addressed with the owner who was very responsive to our feedback. We spent so much time fishing we never had the chance to use the kayaks and bikes but they were available. The cupboards are stocked with lots of supplies which was great because we cooked at home most nights. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding home

Great spot for fishing and kayaking. Be aware that if you are looking for beaches, this is not the place. Beautiful home. Well equipped and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pine Island

Enjoyed staying at this open, clean property. Plenty of areas to enjoy the property!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurel W., Louisville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Quiet

This property was perfect for a laid-back vacation. The house is comfortably furnished with everything you need. When traveling you never know what to expect in a mattress, right? The masterbedroom mattress is very comfortable! We loved being able to fish from the dock, soak in the hot tub, ride bikes through the quiet & friendly neighborhood and discovering the many tortoise that inhabit the area. We loved Pine Island. It is a beautiful island that has been preserved from commerical development. We plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn W., Swain, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Canal relaxed

The house was well equipped with everything we needed. Enjoyed the kayaks and the sup on the canal and creek. Pine Island is always relaxing. Communication with the manager/owner was very good.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House!! Very clean. Located in quite neighborhood on canal.

Enjoyed my morning coffee in the lanai and hot tub every morning.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for fishing and enjoying the water

We really enjoyed staying here with the canal and boat lift. Note- the channel getting in and out is long and only 2’ deep at low tide! There are channel markers and we had no problem in our bay boat. There were two kayaks, one stand up paddle board, fishing poles and two bikes also available for use, which is very nice. We plan on coming back, as we love this area! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Easy to get to and convenient to island amenities. Very skinny water getting in and out so remember that if your bringing or renting a boat. We watched the tides a didn’t have any trouble with a 20 deck boat. We will definitely consider coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S., Allenton, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

We had everything we needed. We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant surprise!

Location was great. The kayaks and dishing gear were a pleasant surprise.

10/10 Excellent

jason h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pine Island Perfect Fishermans Paradise

GREAT Home and well-appointed and maintained. Awesome instructions and details we provided. One thing for boaters: The channel getting out from this location is very very skinny. We had a 25 with twin engines which would not make it through the looooong channel. Kind of a bummer as it was the main reason we booked the home, so make sure you are bringing the "right size" vessel!