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Orange You Glad Cottage - A Fisherman’s Paradise in sunny Matlacha

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a dock.
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A two-story houseboat with a balcony, docked at a marina.
A marina with boats docked, a palm tree, and a rainbow in the sky.
A bedroom with two beds, a green door, and a window with a bird.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms730 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Matlacha, FL
  • Place, Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Matlacha Bridge
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Griffen American Center for Haitian Art
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Matlacha

With a stay at this cottage in Matlacha, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 4-minute walk from Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens and 9 minutes by foot from Matlacha Bridge. .This cottage is 30.7 mi (49.4 km) from Sanibel Island Southern Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Sirenia Vista.
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What's nearby

  • Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Matlacha Bridge - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Griffen American Center for Haitian Art - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Florida Gulf Coast University - 49 min drive - 36.6 miles
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 56 min drive - 36.6 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Miceli's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yucatan Waterfront - ‬11 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.

Orange You Glad Cottage - A Fisherman’s Paradise in sunny Matlacha

Consider this canal front cottage your home away from home while you visit Matlacha. This wonderful property features 2 bedrooms - one with a queen bed and the other with 2 twin beds. There are 2 full bathrooms equipped with all the essentials. Guests will feel right at home. The bedrooms are on separate floors as are the bathrooms. The kitchen and livingroom are located on the 2nd floor of the home. The covered 2nd floor deck provides a beautiful view of the water, the sunset and enjoying the outside while being protected by the sun and an occasional rain shower. You’ll enjoy watching the mullet jump, the dolphin sightings and the sounds of the osprey. You will also see many ibis, roseate spoonbills and bald eagles. Plus as an added bonus enjoy the enclosed outdoor hot water shower right on the canal. Perfect for showering after a day of fishing or the beach. Relax on the back dock inches from the peaceful canal where you can dock your own boat on the 5,000 lb boat lift.
This cottage is among the mangroves of Matlacha Pass with fantastic fishing. It’s just minutes away from the open waters of Charlotte Harbor which leads you to Cayo Costa, Boca Grande and The Gulf of America. The boat ramp with trailer parking is a very short walking distance away. Beach towels and chairs are provided for trips to the beautiful beaches of Sanibel, Gasparilla and Cayo Costa. If you prefer a pool and water aerobics, it is a quick drive to the Pine Island Community Pool located 3 miles away at the 4 way stop on Pine Island. This is a beautiful pool and is open to the public for a daily rate of $3. Many people enjoy fishing from the Matlacha Bridge also known as “ the world’s fishingest bridge”.
Walk to The Perfect Cup for breakfast or lunch, CW Fudge Shop for delicious candy treats and ice cream and The Blue Dog for an outstanding dinner. Yucatan is a tropical and fun restaurant/bar on the water and is very close by. You could cook your fresh catch on the outdoor grill provided. Matlacha is a small village that you will enjoy touring on the two bicycles provided. There is parking for 1 vehicle only. Our place will help you feel at home while you're staying in Matlacha.
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 safe and a microwave.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

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

General

  • Unit size: 730 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Welcome home! Please enjoy your stay. The house has been professionally cleaned and sanitized for you.
Please ensure to leave promptly at your checkout time which is 10 am to give the cleaners plenty of time to clean and sanitize the house for the next guests to check in on time.
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: There is no barrier between the home and the canal

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Orange You Glad Cottage - A Fisherman’s Paradise in sunny Matlacha Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything I needed was there, very well kept enjoyed the stay
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Clean, cute, comfortable! Nice and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed out stay. A short walk to food, shopping and the park. Friendly neighborhood. And Oh so cute!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this property. It was very well-appointed with everything we needed, and the charm and decor were really superior. Host was amazing. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent rental! My son enjoyed fishing in the canal. Beautiful views amd great location. Well stocked and very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

linda r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Very clean and had everything we needed. Walking distance to restraunts and wonderful water views and sunsets. The host was great and easy to communicate with. Loved it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is clean, well decorated and nicely updated. The kitchen is very well equipped. The hosts really thought of everything. Grrat place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim is a great host. Responded to questions in a timely manner. The house was perfect. Beautiful inside and out. We loved the veiw! All the amenities you could need were provided.
Coffee on the deck in the morning
Enjoying fishing and wildlife from our kayaks
Watching the sunset from the deck every evening
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jake b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely hands down the best host ever..... Had some issues with VRBO itself and the host was so fabulous in helping out ...... Love love love love the house so peaceful relaxing and what a stunningly beautiful view!!! I'd recommend to anyone and everyone
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026