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Waterfront Hide-away on beautiful Matlacha Island
| People | 5 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 828 sq. ft. |
| Property type | bungalow |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 7 nights |
Overview
Nature-lovers and artists alike love this fully equipped waterfront rental.
Get away to the Fishin’ Shanty, a waterfront hideaway on beautiful Matlacha Island. This versatile vacation rental has a master bedroom, an open single bed. (Low-key vacationers can even add a few more visitors using the two couches in the great room.) Whether you're escaping the busy world to do some fishing, want to connect to nature, or looking for an artist's retreat; the Fishing Shanty is a comfortable, relaxed place to do just that. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, large patio with a gas grill, and a private dock! See the owner's art displayed on the walls, and explore the rising art community in Historic Matlacha a short walk from your doorstep.
About Scott Menard
Vida de la Isla translates Island Life. We feature 3 unique island vacation rental properties located on the world renowned, historic Matlacha Island.
Scott Menard purchased this bungalow in 2014
What makes this bungalow unique
Matlacha is island life personified! No need to travel outside the USA, we're right here in sunny Florida.
Facilities
Accommodation and facilities for this holiday bungalow in Matlacha in Lee County
- bungalow
- Self-catering
- 828 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 5
- Events Allowed
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- city centre ...
- village ...
- Water View
- Waterfront
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Hob
- Toaster
- Dining
- Dining Area
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
Toilet
,
Bath with Shower
,
Bath (no shower)
,
Shower Enclosure
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 5
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Bedroom 1 -
1 Large Double Bed
Bedroom 2 - 1 Single Bed , This is an open single room.
- Television
- Bicycles ...
- Boat ...
- Terrace
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lanai / Gazebo ...
- Garden ...
- Barbecue
- Water Sports Gear ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- festivals
- marina
- restaurants
- bird watching
- Boating
- eco tourism
- photography
- scenic drives
- Shopping
- walking
- Wildlife Viewing
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- jet skiing
- Kayaking
- Parasailing
- pier fishing
- sailing
- snorkelling
- bay fishing
- water skiing
- water tubing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(10 traveller reviews)
Quiet and peaceful place for a vacation
We spent a very relaxing week at the Fishin' Shanty in February. The house is clean, nicely decorated and furnished, with a very well-equipped kitchen, and has a nice canal-side deck for relaxing in the sun. When we arrived, there was a minor problem with the washing machine, but Scott, the owner, got it corrected very quickly, so that we were able to do a week's worth of laundry that we had accumulated since leaving home, and before arriving in Matlacha. The location of the Fishin' Shanty is very good, and it's an easy walk to the Perfect Cup for breakfast, and to the shops in Matlacha for souvenir-hunting. There is a fishing pier in the park right across the road, where you can walk out to see many different kinds of water birds, and if you're lucky, dolphins swimming in the bay. There are also a couple of good restaurants within easy walking distance for dinner. We met a couple of the neighbors, and found them to be friendly and welcoming. We would definitely recommend the Fishin' Shanty to anyone looking for a quiet vacation rental in the Matlacha area.
Nice
We enjoyed our stay. It suited our needs very well. It was a bit out of the way for some of our destinations (an hour from Sanibel), but the colorful community was fun and breakfasts on the deck watching osprey nests was great. Bed was high for a short person. A step stool would have helped. Otherwise very comfortable.
A most fantastic hideaway in a most amazing old time Florida town.
Clean, nicely appointed, peaceful historic hideaway in a great neighborhood in old time Florida. Scott was responsive, helpful, non intrusive and a generally great person to deal with. The cottage is known in the neighborhood as "butterfly house" and locals are friendly and helpful. The town is great and quaint and shuttered by 9pm...unless you need a cocktail at the couple of local bar/restaurants we discovered. Walking, biking,kayaking, bird watching.......best. All starting from a perfect location. Feel like a local and.....if you have freckles....BEWARE.....the no-see-ums will LOVE you!! Start a conversation with a neighbor for their thoughts on best repellant and itch cure....you will have a friend for life!!
Oh!!! And for extra kayak rental or launch or Eco tour or fishing adventure...toddle down to Carmen's ....she is knowledgable kind and loves to share her secret spots!! ❤️
Absolutely everything we wanted
This was the perfect place for our mother/daughter stay. The house is beautifully done and so comfortable we felt right at home. The location was perfect for parking the car and exploring all the shops, galleries and restaurants, not to mention the fishing and bird watching. We can't say enough good things about Scott, he made our stay completely carefree. Thanks for sharing your beautiful spot with us!
private and peaceful
We had an excellent stay at "the fishin shanty". Its owner Scott could not have been more accomadating. The house was super clean, well maintained and had lots of Florida charm. We enjoyed the private rear deck, private yet with a great view down the canal and an abundance of osprey activity to watch. I would highly recommend this rental
Matlacha Hideaway!!
This was not our first trip to Matlacha but this was our first stay at the "Fishin Shanty". It was everything the website advertised BUT EVEN MORE. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived and checked in.. The owner was there to greet us. Everything about the "Shanty" was explained to us he went out of his way to make sure all was OK. The "Fishin Shanty" was exactly was what Matlacha is all about.. Relaxing, tranquil, easy walking distance to about every bar, restaurant, art galleries, and shops in the area. The place its self was clean, well equipped, new energy efficient air conditioners, wifi, bicycles at our disposal, comfortable beds, and on and on.. The little back deck over the water was perfect for our morning coffee and our evening cocktail. We traveled with our 14 month old baby girl and the owner made sure that our baby crib and high chair we asked about was there and waiting for us upon arrival.. This really made our family trip perfect!! I could go on and on but the only way to really know is to book "The Fishin Shanty" and enjoy Matlacha and the surrounding area.. You won't regret it!!
Location
While being a world renowned fishing village, the area is also known for excellent kayaking, emerging artists, and excellent eateries and entertainment. In less than an hour you can be scouring the beaches of Sanibel or Captiva searching for the latest shells the tide has left behind. Of course, Vida de le Isla, is all about the relaxed island life, so you'll probably like to do a lot of 'nothing'.
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Prices & Availability
Prices for this holiday bungalow in Matlacha, Florida South Central Gulf Coast
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
| Rental Period | Minimum Price | Additional Nights | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly * | Event Price | |||
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Season 2018
24 Dec 2017 -
31 Mar 2018
7 night minimum stay
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£1,110
for 7 nights
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£1,110
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£3,469
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Spring
1 Apr 2018 -
28 Apr 2018
4 night minimum stay
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£600
for 4 nights
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From
£119
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£895
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£3,126
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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£455
for 3 nights
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From
£111
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Additional pricing information
| Pet Fee | £115.95 + Tax |
| Property Damage Protection | £45.61 |
| Cleaning Fee | £77.3 |
| Tax Rate | 11.0% |
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Monthly and Seasonal guests are always welcome. Contact us to help plan your extended getaway! (Multi-month discounts available.)
Pets allow only under 25 lbs. each. Pet fee per pet. We look forward to seeing you and your furry friends! We know how it feels to have to leave a family member behind! Extended stay pet fees apply for stays over 1 month.
Rates are subject to change until booking is complete.
* Approximate monthly price. Actual pricing will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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