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.