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Quiet Quaint Cottage 2BD/2DB Gulf Access Imperial River Close To Everything STR

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating, including a bright green chair and several wooden chairs, overlooking a body of water with palm trees and buildings in the background.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window with a view of greenery.
A dock leading to a house with a covered patio.
A kitchen with a coffee maker, a bag of Maxwell House coffee, a bowl of sliced ham, and salt and pepper shakers on the counter.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $248
$225 nightly
$248 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Bonita Springs, FL
  • Place, Golf Safari Mini Golf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Barefoot Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bonita Springs Public Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bonita Springs

With a stay at this cottage in Bonita Springs (Bonita Shores), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bonita Springs Public Beach and Barefoot Beach. .This cottage is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Naples Beach and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Key West Express.
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What's nearby

  • Golf Safari Mini Golf - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Barefoot Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Bonita Beach Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Bonita Springs Public Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Lover's Key Beach - 16 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ahana's Bombay Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Jack's Waterfront Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Fish House - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Quiet Quaint Cottage 2BD/2DB Gulf Access Imperial River Close To Everything STR

A Little Old Florida Charm, a Short Walk to the River

Start your morning beneath an old oak draped in Spanish moss, stroll about 50 steps to the Imperial River, and decide how you want to spend the day. Cast a line, launch your kayak, or head to Bonita Beach—just 1.3 miles away—for sunshine, shell collecting, and a sunset worth staying for.

This cozy 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage brings together Old Florida character and the comforts that make a vacation easy. Dating back to the 1950s and renovated in November 2024, it’s a welcoming place to slow down and enjoy Bonita Springs.

YOUR OWN COTTAGE TO SETTLE INTO

With approximately 900 square feet, the cottage offers two private bedrooms and two compact full bathrooms, each with a shower. There’s room to spend time together and privacy when you’re ready to turn in.

You’ll have:
• Two private bedrooms and two full bathrooms
• A full kitchen for breakfast, beach snacks, or dinner at home
• A full-size washer and dryer
• A large deck for relaxing outdoors
• Nearby access to the Imperial River and its Gulf-connected waterways
• Floating docks with room for two WaveRunners
• A convenient kayak launch and fishing right here on the property

BEACH DAYS, RIVER TIME, AND EVENINGS OUT

You don’t have to choose between a beach vacation and a peaceful riverside setting. Spend the morning paddling, pack up for an afternoon on the sand, then come home to rinse off and relax before dinner.

Bonita Beach is just 1.3 miles away, and nearby Barefoot Beach offers another beautiful place to explore. Head to Barefoot Beach Preserve for a shoreline of shells, dunes, and native wildlife.

Downtown Bonita Springs is about 3 miles away when you’re ready for a night out. Enjoy dinner and live music at Sugarshack Downtown, try the food trucks and cocktails at Rooftop at Riverside, or find a favorite café or restaurant along Old 41.

For a day farther afield, follow the coastal route toward Lovers Key and Fort Myers Beach. Make time for waterfront dining, exploring, and one more sunset before heading back to your cottage.

COME ENJOY THE FLORIDA WE LOVE

An old cottage, a beautiful oak, and the river just steps away—this is a place for easy mornings and days you can make your own. Whether you’re here to fish, paddle, explore, or simply take a break, we’d love to welcome you.

Choose your dates and make this little piece of Old Florida your home for a while.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Reusable tableware

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
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

Quiet Quaint Cottage 2BD/2DB Gulf Access Imperial River Close To Everything STR Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Dave and manager Jennifer were very helpful. The place was clean and cheerful and peaceful. Thanks!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a exvellent property to stay at. Everything you needed with no hassle. The location is a plus because you are within minutes to shopping and restaurants and the beach maybe 8 min away. Would highly recommend this place to anyo e. Hassle free check in and check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We enjoyed sitting right by the Imperial River. Our cabin had a nice private patio or we could join other guest on the dock.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time here. Never disappointed! Always new wildlife to see and the community is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house and the location! It was perfect for us! The house was very clean and well stocked with basics. It's location right along the river was just so nice - there is a big patio door and each morning we would watch the sun rise. The community dock was nice and far away enough from our house that other people being on that dock was not bothersome to us. We would highly recommend this place! It is 1/5 miles from the beach but that didn't bother us. It was a very short bike ride to the beach. The neighborhood is so quiet and nice. We did a lot of evening walks just in the neighborhood.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Special!

Incredible view, location, weather and experience. Saw endless amount of wildlife, kayaked, fished, went boating, beach. So much variety!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First time to Bonita Springs

This cottage is a gem. The driveway is a little tight for a super duty truck with boay and trailer but property manager and owners were very accommodating allowing us to park trailer/boat on side property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint, cozy

This is a delightful place. The setting on the river is relaxing. Boat noise is no problem. The cottage was clean and well stocked. It is convenient to Publix, Doc's, Wylds Cafe, and Royal Scoop.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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It was very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

winter getaway

Everything was very nice except the 2 loveseats were very uncomfortable. But I understand they pull out to beds. But it wasnt the best seating in the living room. The back yard and river was very pretty.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

More than what we expected…

From the moment we embarked on our getaway, Dave and Angela’s Quiet Quaint Cottage on the Imperial River presented itself as a sanctuary of serenity and comfort, surpassing all our expectations and revitalizing our faith in the VRBO experience. Tucked away in a serene location, the cottage's proximity to local attractions offered the convenience we sought without compromising the tranquility we desired. Every corner of the cottage whispered elegance, with updated decor that seamlessly blended charm with modernity. The appliances were updated making it feel like a home away from home. The backyard was a chapter from a fairy tale. It offered an intimate connection with nature, with the Imperial River serving as the perfect backdrop for our evening reflections and morning coffee. The tranquility it provided was unmatched, creating moments of peace we so deeply cherished. Our journey to finding this haven was not without its hurdles. A previous unpleasant experience with a VRBO host left us wary, but Dave and Angela emerged as our knights in shining armor. Their exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and warmth turned our apprehensions into a distant memory. They were extraordinarily accommodating, seamlessly facilitating our early arrival and late departure, which spoke volumes of their consideration and hospitality. The meticulousness with which Dave and Angie managed every aspect of our stay was commendable. They set clear expectations and provided all
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025