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Tropical Estate, Heated Pool, Just Minutes to FMB and Sanibel Island

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Exterior
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a blue armchair. There is a dining area with a table and chairs in the background.
A dining area with a white table, wicker chairs, and a blue patterned rug. There are two hanging wicker lamps and a mirror above the table.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a pool, and a view of palm trees.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo surrounded by palm trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Fort Myers, FL
  • Place, Tribby Arts Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Estero Bay Preserve State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Myers

With a stay at this vacation home in Fort Myers (Iona), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Key West Express and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. .This vacation home is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Bowman's Beach and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Estero Boulevard Beach.

What's nearby

  • Tribby Arts Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Estero Bay Preserve State Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Bunche Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Estero Boulevard Beach - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love Boat Ice Cream - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buster's Sports Tavern - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Employee Cafe on the Island @ Shellpoint - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬6 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.

Tropical Estate, Heated Pool, Just Minutes to FMB and Sanibel Island

Welcome to Iona Palms - a lush, private retreat set on the sprawling grounds of a former exotic palm nursery, filled with mature tropical foliage.

Spend your days in the heated pool (no additional fee), then head out to Bunche Beach (5 min), Sanibel Causeway (6 min), or Fort Myers Beach (7 min to bridge).

Unmatched privacy. Prime location.

FOUR BEDROOMS:
* Bedroom 1: Master bedroom with king bed & en suite (sleeps 2)
* Bedroom 2: Queen bed (sleeps 2)
* Bedroom 3: Two twin beds (sleeps 2)
* Bedroom 4: Twin bed & pullout trundle bed (sleeps 2)

TWO BATHROOMS:
* Bathroom with shower and bathtub (master bedroom)
* Bathroom with shower (access from hallway and pool area)

TOP LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
* Bunche Beach - 6 min drive (2.5 miles)
* Sanibel Causeway - 7 min drive (4.9 miles)
* Sanibel Island - 11 min drive (7 miles)
* Captiva Island - 26 min drive (16.9 miles)
* Fort Myers Beach - 10 min drive (6.2 miles)
* Downtown Cape Coral - 15 min drive (8.4 miles)
* Edison and Ford Estates - 18 min drive (11.4 miles)
* Downtown Fort Myers - 22 min drive (12.4 miles)
* JetBlue Park at Fenway South (Boston Red Sox Spring Training) - 24 min drive (14.2 miles)
* Lee Health Sports Complex (Minnesota Twins Spring Training) - 18 min drive (10.3 miles)
* Lover's Key State Park - 26 min drive (14.3 miles)

KEY AMENITIES:
* Private Tropical Oasis in Backyard
* Heated Pool
* Lanai (Screened Porch) with Pool View
* Lounge Chairs, Pool Floats, and Towels
* Outdoor Table
* Propane Grill
* Fully Stocked Kitchen
* High Speed WiFi
* Washer/Dryer

DOG-FRIENDLY
You are welcome to bring one trained dog during your stay! Pet fees will apply and you will need to get your dog approved prior to your stay by messaging us confirming that they are house trained. We do not allow pets other than dogs at the property.
* Pet Fee: $100 fee (plus taxes) applied to the reservation

PARKING
You have plenty of space to park your cars in the paved driveway. The gate slides open to enter the driveway.

GUEST ACCESS
Guests have a private driveway and private access to all amenities. Check-in is touchless via smart lock - your unique code will be provided in your check-in instructions.

The property shares its sprawling 5-acre grounds with Iona Cottage, a 2 bedroom & 2 bath home, launching soon. The mature tropical landscape ensures both spaces feel private and tucked away. Traveling with a larger group? In the near future you can book both houses and your group gets the run of the entire Estate while still having your own separate spaces! Message us directly for more information.

Please note the pond at the back of the property is not accessible to guests.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your stay in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

SECURITY CAMERA
There is one outdoor doorbell security camera on the property facing the front walkway. There are no indoor cameras and no cameras facing the backyard.


We are excited to share Iona Palms Retreat with your family or group and know you will love it as much as our family does! We are always available by VRBO message or call whenever you need us and are determined to ensure you have an unforgettable, 5-star vacation.
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. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

Over 6 guests is $50 per guest

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Tropical Estate, Heated Pool, Just Minutes to FMB and Sanibel Island Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Awesome property.

We had a cousins reunion. This house was perfect. Well appointed furnishings. All amenities that we needed. Beds were very comfy. Owner was very gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geri C.

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

Great place

This was a great way to spend time with family that came from three different areas. The home was very clean and very comfortable for 9 people, close to beaches and shopping. The owner was great to communicate with. Would definitely recommend this place to everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Amazing stay and host!

We absolutely love this property! Total privacy, beautiful pool and accomodations, comfortable beds and sitting areas. We loved that we could ride bikes around the property and to the local fruit stand. The home was just a quick drive to many beaches and the host has provided all you need for the beach! John was an excellent host.. incredibly quick to reply to messages and was in contact throughout the week! I definitely recommend staying here.. it was an excellent experience from beginning to end! We loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022