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A dining area with a table set for four, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a view to the patio.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a view of a pool and greenery outside.
A covered outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by a glass enclosure.
A residential area with a house featuring a red roof, a front yard with a small garden, and a dock with boats.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1639 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Cape Coral, FL
  • Place, HeadPinz Family Entertainment Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sun Splash Water Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Pine Island Shopping Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cape Coral

With a stay at this vacation home in Cape Coral (Hancock), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Coralwood Mall. .This vacation home is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Key West Express and 22.3 mi (36 km) from Sanibel Island Southern Beach.

What's nearby

  • HeadPinz Family Entertainment Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Sun Splash Water Park - 12 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Pine Island Shopping Center - 13 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach - 22 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Twisted Lobster Seafood Grille - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafè You - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Asia Buffet - ‬2 min drive

About this property

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

17 Min to Open Water - South-Facing Saltwater Pool, Dock, Kayaks & Bikes - Villa Frances

🍂 SPECIAL FALL RATES
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Villa Frances is a welcoming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home on a direct Gulf Access canal (17 minutes / 1.4 miles by boat to open water) in Southeast Cape Coral, with a saltwater electric heated pool and southern exposure for all-day sun. Take the kayaks or bicycles out to explore the neighborhood, relax in a recliner after a day on the water, or unwind dockside with peaceful canal views. Sleeps up to 6 guests. Pet friendly for up to 2 pets with a combined weight of 35 lbs or less; please inquire about possible exceptions. Please note the boat lift is NOT available for guest use.

🏆 PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
› Direct Gulf Access canal — 17 minutes / 1.4 miles by boat to open water
› Saltwater electric heated pool with southern exposure
› Pet friendly — bring up to 2 pets under 35 lbs combined
› Kayaks and bicycles provided
› Comfortable recliner seating
› Keurig coffee maker

📍 LOCATION
› Southeast Cape Coral, close to Horton Park & Boat Ramp
› Close to Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
› Close to Del Prado Blvd — plenty of dining and shopping

🛋️ LIVING SPACES
› Main living area with flat-screen TV and comfortable seating, including recliners

🍽️ KITCHEN & DINING
› Fully equipped kitchen with Keurig coffee maker
› Dining area with seating for 6

🛏️ BEDROOMS
› Primary Bedroom: King bed, sliders to the pool, and flat-screen TV
› Guest Bedroom 1: Queen bed
› Guest Bedroom 2: Queen bed

🚿 BATHROOMS
› Primary Bath: Shower and single-sink vanity
› Guest Bath: Shower only with single-sink vanity
› Half Bath: Pool bath

☀️ OUTDOOR LIVING
› Saltwater electric heated pool with southern exposure
› Outdoor dining area with seating for 6
› Sun loungers
› Grill
› Seating at the dock
› Boat dock (boat lift NOT available for guest use)
› Small patio just outside the primary bedroom

✅ ADDITIONAL AMENITIES
› Garage with automatic door
› In-unit washer and dryer
› High-speed internet, cable TV, and streaming services
› Central air conditioning and ceiling fans
› Linens and towels provided
› Fenced yard
› Kayaks and bicycles

⭐ WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
Villa Frances is ideal for guests traveling with pets, with easy access to the area's many nearby sights and attractions. The pool is a favorite spot to unwind, and the home is consistently well maintained. One returning guest liked it enough to already book their next stay.

📋 GOOD TO KNOW
› Maximum occupancy: 6 guests (adults and children combined)
› Up to 2 pets with a combined weight of 35 lbs or less; please inquire about possible exceptions
› Boat lift is NOT available for guest use
› Smoking not permitted
› No events or parties
› A utility fee based on average electrical usage is included in your total. Excessive usage may be deducted from the security deposit
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features kayaking nearby and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,639 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

987018

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was ideal for us with dogs and great location to many sites to see.Pool was perfect and the property was well maintained. Enjoyed so much, we are booked for 2027 as well.
Stayed 84 nights in Jan 2026