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Hideout just out of Sanibel & Ft Myers Beach traffic Private pool No Screen yet

Hideout just out of Sanibel & Ft Myers Beach traffic Private pool No Screen yet

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Duplex A sits at the back of this house. Private pool unusable at this time
Spacious living room.
Walk down Summerwinds Court to the Love Boat. The best ice cream!
Large living room.
My daughter Hanna and granddaughter Harper on Bowman's Beach, Sanibel Island.

Overview of Hideout just out of Sanibel & Ft Myers Beach traffic Private pool No Screen yet

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Check out the area

Fort Myers, FL
  • Popular LocationJungle Golf Ft. Myers2 min drive
  • Popular LocationKey West Express7 min drive
  • Popular LocationFlorida Southwestern State College9 min drive
  • AirportFort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3 Living room couch

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 off Master bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 off pool area

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Hideout just out of Sanibel & Ft Myers Beach traffic Private pool No Screen yet

11332A Summerwinds Ct, Ft Myers FL 33908 Grandma and Grampa's private oasis. My Uncle Dean Hendryx picked this duplex 3/4 of the way down Summerwinds Court(11332A) cul de sac because it's close to Ft Myers Beach(4.3 miles) and Sanibel Island(9 miles). San Carlos Boulevard and Summerlin Road intersection are just a few blocks away. The pool is open mid June but there is no screen room yet. Garage is unusable because of Hurricane Ian. We hope to get them repaired by summer 2024. This comes with TV and WIFI. But you're not stuck in bumper to bumper beach traffic. You can head a couple miles to the beach or head to shopping, golf, and inland attractions. Ride the trolley to the beach. The walk to the trolley is a pretty good hike. Maybe 6 blocks? Walk to the ice cream shop or breakfast restaurants. When we inherited the property Dean had shown my family all the possibilities for Spring training Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins baseball, biking, wildlife watching, shelling, boating, golfing, airboat rides, seafood restaurants and that head bobbing Reggae music. The new Margaritaville is 4 miles down and huge. We boated to islands and shelled where few people go. A deep sea boat called "The Getaway" took us on a relaxing deep sea fishing trip. And if you're a little wild, take the "Key West Express" on a fast ride to Key West for a day or two. Baseball spring training games with the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. Shop the factory outlets on the way to Sanibel.
When you're done come back to Summerwinds Hideaway. Cookout. The neighborhood out front is "typical Florida". It's NOT a gated community. Excellent breakfast a few blocks away. There is a fence, trees and shed that provide some privacy
The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. A large living room with 2 couches all new. The master bedroom has it's own bathroom, tub and shower. Another bedroom has a new queen bed. The second bathroom by the pool has a nice shower. There's a washer, dryer and freezer in the utility room. This place works for a small family or maybe two couples. No pets are allowed. Bring charcoal and lighter fluid for the Weber grill.
If you are looking for an affordable place to venture out from, Summerwinds Hideaway may be just right for you! Only 25% of rent plus fees to reserve . Reserve your dates now!

Property manager

Gary W Skillestad Sr Owner/Manager

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Screen area around pool would be ruined

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A 25% deposit is required plus VRBO fee within 7 days by credit card to reserve the Duplex A.
The remaining balance is due 15 days before your arrival date. In the case of cancellation, deposits will be returned(less $50 handling fee)...
If you need to cancel and your booking is outside the policy I will only refund if I am able to rebook your same dates.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Fort Myers

Located in Fort Myers, this vacation home is in the city center and by the sea. Gulf Coast Town Center and Coconut Point Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Bonita Springs Public Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Hertz Arena or JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Jungle Golf Ft. Myers - 2 min drive
  • Key West Express - 7 min drive
  • Florida Southwestern State College - 9 min drive
  • Sanibel Harbour Beach - 14 min drive
  • Cape Coral Yacht Club Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 12 min walk
  • Azure - 2 min drive
  • Love Boat Ice Cream - 9 min walk
  • Mc Gregor Food & Spirits Co. - 3 min drive
  • Rondao's Pizzeria & Sports Bar - 3 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob R., Bolton Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Great place and enjoyed the stay. Great communication by the owner as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adam
We found this listing very accommodating, clean and close to the islands.
Stayed 73 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adam
We really liked the house and it was in a very convenient location .
Stayed 34 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adam
Very convenient place to stay and we are well pleased
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Pool!!
The pool was great!! We spent a lot of time swimming and thoroughly enjoyed the screened in lanai.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gary W Skillestad Sr Owner/Manager

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Gary W Skillestad is part owner/manager along with my sister Sue. We inherited this property from my Uncle Dean Hendryx and Aunt Beverly. They taught my family to love the mild weather and attractions of the Gulf Coast. After a commercial illustration career, creating and running a 3 location childcare center for 10 years and raising 4 children I'm looking forward to retirement years. I now have a girlfriend, two granddaughters and am on social security. But it looks like I'll continue to work for awhile. I've started GWSkilly's Insurance for Medicare & other licensed in WI, MN, IL, IA, NC, & FL.. Therefore, come share our duplex. Take care of it and have a blast. Call with any questions.

Why they chose this property

My father Wayne Skillestad started out by retiring in a modest mobile home in nearby Indian Creek Park. It had great amenities but was cramped and scary during storms. Uncle Dean was also there. But Dean got the chance to move up into a more solid home. This gave us our roots in Ft Myers.

What makes this property unique

Central, convenient location to everything yet just out of the bumper to bumper beach life. You can even walk a couple blocks, get on a trolley and ride to the beach if you want. Great home base in Summer when rates are incredibly low. Look for your retirement dream property while staying here. Plenty of nearby seafood restaurants, bars, grocery stores, shops and great miniature golf places. Go see spring training for the Twins and Red Sox.

Languages:

English
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