People | 5 |
Bedrooms | 1 |
Bathrooms | 1 |
Space | 828 sq ft |
Property type | bungalow |
Minimum Stay | 3 - 4 nights |
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.
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
Matlacha is island life personified! No need to travel outside the USA, we're right here in sunny Florida.
Scott is very efficient and was always available if needed. Fortunately, we had everything we needed! The Fishing Shanty is perfect if you like a touch of rustic and being able to walk to restaurants, shops, and the marinas. A very short walk to the Perfect Cup for a wonderful breakfast and good conversation! The kayak shown in the photos is not the kayak that is there, it is only a single. However, that was minor, we just walked past Hooked and rented a double and paddled up to the bridge and enjoyed the dolphins! The only other tip I have for other travelers is bring essentials such as soap, laundry stuff, etc. I use HomeAway for most of my travels and these vary from place to place. We left items such as a bait bucket, lotions, etc. for other to use. I think it just depends on who was there previously. Everything else is there. ENJOY! It is GREAT....we will return.
Furnished with everything you need.
Our family loved staying in your home. We were very comfortable and the house was very clean. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
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.
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.
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!! ❤️
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'.
Pet Fee | £107.15 + Tax |
Property Damage Protection | £42.14 |
Cleaning Fee | £71.43 |
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.