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Family Friendly Beach Home with Large Heated Pool

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
A heated pool
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12257 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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Fort Myers Beach, FL
  • Estero Boulevard Beach
    6 min walk
  • Bay Oaks Recreation Center
    13 min walk
  • Lynn Hall Memorial Park
    15 min walk
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    31 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Friendly Beach Home with Large Heated Pool

Town of Fort Myers Beach Registration Number 19-0096
Member, Florida Vacation Rental Management Association
Member, Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce

While we're new to Airbnb, and therefore only 3 guest reviews, we're a Premier Host on other platforms with more than 135 5-star guest reviews. Search for our website and social media pages under SouthernSerenityFMB to see all guest reviews.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach Registration Number is 19-0096, and the property is a member of both the Florida Vacation Rental Management Association and the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce.

The photos are up-to-date, taken post-Hurricane Ian as of July 10, 2024. The rebuild and remodel are fully complete. Please look us up on the web and social media under Southern Serenity FMB for links to our video and virtual tours. If considering other properties in Fort Myers Beach, verify with the host that their photos are current, as some properties are not yet rebuilt and may display pre-Ian images.

The house is a beautifully renovated, non-smoking property with five bedrooms, three and a half baths, and two kitchens. It is situated at the north end of the island, close to Times Square, the new Margaritaville Resort, and the bustling downtown and Bayside Park areas. It comfortably sleeps 12, not counting an inflatable twin mattress and a pack-n-play. Due to fire code regulations, we cannot accommodate more than 13 guests, with no exceptions.

The house comes fully equipped with towels, linens, soap, shampoo, and more.

The outdoor area is as inviting as any on the island, featuring an oversized, heated pool for your enjoyment. The pool is reputed to be the largest private pool on the island, maintained at a steady 83 degrees (though it may be warmer from May to October as we do not cool it). Beach chairs, pub tables, and an outdoor grill are also provided for your use.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available, along with Xfinity high-definition cable offering over 140 channels, including an extra sports package. Each bedroom is fitted with a wall-mounted HD TV with cable access (four out of five bedrooms have smart TVs).
Expect to find more amenities than usual for a vacation rental. We provide a pack-n-play, highchair, booster seat, two high-capacity washing machines, two dryers, hair dryers in each bathroom, and a hair straightener in one bathroom. The list of included amenities is too extensive to detail fully here.

Please note: Southern Serenity is equipped with outdoor security cameras.

This listing is for your private use of the entire house, pool, and outdoor space.

Shelley and I are accessible throughout your stay, but we'll stay out of your hair. Don't hesitate to call, text, or email with any questions or concerns prior to check-in or during your stay.

We have the greatest neighbors. Some of our guests come tell us they come back every years in-part because of the relationships they've built with the neighbors.

Fort Myers Beach, especially where we're at on the north end of the island, is very walkable. If you stop to pick up groceries along your trip on to the island or if you have your groceries delivered, you could easily get away without renting a car or golf cart.

Town of Fort Myers Beach Registration Number 19-0096
Member, Florida Vacation Rental Management Association
Member, Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce

Note: house is five bedroom, 3.5 bath. In order to show all seven beds, Airbnb software interprets this as 7 bedrooms. In fact, the twin room has two beds; and the lowest level has a Murphy Bed.

Photos are post Hurricane Ian and current as of 7/23/2024. Rebuild/remodel is 100% complete. If you're looking to book elsewhere in Fort Myers Beach, be sure to confirm with host that photos are current, as some that we know of are not yet rebuilt and showing pre-Ian photos.

House is a beautiful, freshly remodeled, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, non-smoking home with two kitchens. House is located at the north end of the island near Times Square, the new Margaritaville Resort, and the popular downtown and Bayside Park areas. Our house sleeps 12 excluding an inflatable twin mattress and the pack-n-play. No more than 13 guests can be accommodated due to fire code, no exceptions.

House is fully equipped - towels, linens, soap, shampoo, etc. are provided. Also includes beach accessories such as chairs, umbrella, coolers (2), beach carts (2). For the kids, there is a stroller, a highchair, pack-n-plays (2).

You'll find the outdoor space as nice as anything you'll find on the island. Your outdoor oasis and over-sized, heated pool are ready for you to enjoy. We're told that the pool is the largest private pool on the island and is heated to a constant 83 degrees (pool will be warmer than that from May-October as we don't cool it). Beach chairs, pub tables, outdoor grill are all ready for your use.

Free Wi-Fi. Xfinity high def cable with more than 140 channels and the extra sports package. All bedrooms include wall mounted, HD TVs with cable (4 of 5 with smart TVs).

You're going to find more than you expect - certainly more than you'll find in most vacation rentals. We have a pack-n-play, highchair, booster seat. We have two high capacity washing machines and two dryers. We have hair dryers in each bathroom plus a hair straightener in one bathroom. Far too much for us to list everything included in this space.

Notice to guests: Southern Serenity has outdoor security cameras. They are not concealed and clearly visible. They are for security purposes only. There are no concealed cameras and no cameras inside the home.

Like and follow us on social media at Southern Serenity FMB. We're also on the web under that same name.

Brad & Shelley Wethington
Southern Serenity Beach Vacation Rental, LLC, dba SouthernSerenityFMB
The Town of Fort Myers Beach mandates that I obtain your signature on a Code of Conduct (a town ordinance). I'll send it to you for eSignature after you book and before you check-in. We'll also require a copy of the driver's license from the person's name who appears on the credit card used to secure this booking. A copy of the Welcome Book and/or the Code of Conduct are available upon request and printed copies will be at the house for you.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Estero Boulevard Beach. You'll find features like a water park. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Estero Boulevard Beach and Bay Oaks Recreation Center
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Shelley Wethington

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 2766.3 sq ft (257 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 19-0096

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Family Friendly Beach Home with Large Heated Pool Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Trip
This house is in a great location and had everything we needed to just relax near the beach for the weekend. The abundance of baby/kid supplies made it super easy to bring our one year old on his first vacation. The communication with the host was super easy and quick. If we find ourselves retaining to Fort Myers Beach, we'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We fully enjoyed this property!
We had such a wonderful stay Brad & Shelly’s home. Upon arrival we found the property to be pristine clean. It’s way bigger than I thought it would be. We had two families stay and there was plenty of room! The beds were all super comfy. There are essentially 3 floors & the basement area could be an apartment on its own-there’s a kitchenette, full bath all down there. There’s 2 sets of washers and dryers which helped keep our towels clean and dry. Lots of thoughtful additions if you have babies, like high chairs, pack and play, toilet seats and steps, baby spoons etc. It was HOT the week we stayed and the air conditioning kept up nicely. The pool area was so wonderful! The outdoor space was large with lots of chairs, a grill, garbage cans etc and was nice and private. Essentially everything felt new at the house and freshly renovated and modern. It was nicely decorated as well. There were tons of beach gear, chairs, sand toys, shell collecting bags, a wagon and cart to carry the supplies. Only 1 umbrella but you can rent additional gear at the beach. The walk to the beach was short. The beach itself wasn’t overly crowded and the water was shallow and nice and warm. We walked and walked far out and it didn’t get very deep. We looked at several properties in FMB and are certainly glad we chose this one!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cowan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
My family and I absolutely love this property and the owners! Upon arrival, you will walk into a clean, fresh house. Everything you need to enjoy your vacation is already there and ready to go. You can immediately tell that the owners care about the property and they want you to enjoy their house and your vacation. Not only that but if you do have any questions or concerns, they’re only a phone call away. Super simple. Love it! 10/10
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
May 2024
This property is great for families. Short walk to beach and private pool was a hit for our teens. The property had everything needed for the beach and pool. We will be back!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation!
We couldn’t have had a better place to stay, great location & great people that own the property, great communication, they went over and above to make sure we were set & even let us know that the bridge was going to be closed down about the time we needed to check out. Great place to stay!!! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation spot
It was a beautiful house with all the amenities you could think of. We have stayed at several vrbo’s this was the first one that had 2 pack and plays for infants. Our whole group thought the place was amazing we will definitely be coming back. Even the neighbors were great .
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Had a great time House was in great location
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Retreat
Beds were comfortable, showers were great, all beach necessities were supplied, pool was large. Overall Awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation 2023
We loved it! I think we'll be back next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc H., Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with plenty of room and nice pool. Close to the beach and town
Great communication with host. Easy to access the propriety. It was still under renovation when we stayed but host was clear upfront and very honest about it. Enjoy now as it is not yet too crowded in FMB
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Our Hosts have quite possibly one of the best places on Ft Myers Beach currently to rent a home. Everything is up to date and working very well even amongst the destruction of the hurricane. They were consistently communicative with us. 100 out of 10 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Best Florida Trip Yet
Exceptional host communication, property location, layout of the home, and one of the most well stocked kitchens for cooking at home would be enough to unquestionably return to this VRBO again and again. The neighborhood and neighbors will seal the return deal. In fact, for the first time in our extensive travel planning we were looking to book next year before even leaving for home. We are two families traveling together. The layout of the home provided enough space and privacy for everyone. The pool is large and the area around it is easy to gather in. The kitchen was so well stocked we lacked for nothing in all seven days of breakfast, lunch, and dinner at home. Drip and Keurig coffee machines. Dishwasher tablets and laundry detergent provided. Spices. Coffee filters. Paper towel. Plenty of towels. All of those things that just make setting up house so much less costly and more convenient. It is clear these are experienced and aware hosts. Maybe five minute walk to the beach and that is with small children (ages 5-8). There are not many businesses open post hurricane on the island and the devastation is real! This never subtracted from our experience (except the sadness you can’t help but feel for this community), as we felt so welcome in this home and by the neighbors. Brad and Shelley were completely transparent in what to expect during our stay and every part of this experience exceeded our expectations. I think our kids will be sending Christmas cards to the neighbors for years to come—that’s how great they are! We could never say enough good things. We fell in love with this place. That’s probably the best way to say it. : ) As with all my reviews—easy and friendly running and biking on or off the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Girls Get Away
My friends and I travel all over the world this was a snap decision knowing that we could be there during a hurricane. We had a fabulous time the weather was perfect the host is right the pool is probably the largest private pool on the island it is absolutely stunning the house was clean it had all of the amenities we needed and it was a short walk to the beach for a sunset every evening. There were six of us and there are six beds in the house it was perfect! If I could give the host 10 stars I would we will definitely be booking this place again. It is in the perfect location a Fort Myers Beach close to all the fun restaurants bike rentals convenience and grocery store we didn’t have to leave we were in paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The home is well furnished and ready to host a family of all ages. The pool makes the beach a secondary choice. Everything you need for the beach, pool, meal prep and just kicking back is there. A high chair and boster seat made meals much easier for the todlers. The visitor guide provided by the host was so helpful. Easy walks to restaurants, coffee shops, and stores as well as bike/scooter rentals. Our family trip of 6 adults and four kids was a huge success because of your home. One thought from the parents of the todlers would be a baby gate (to block the stairs) to add to your great accessories.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita B C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home with fabulous pool
Wonderful family vacation house located conveniently to beach, town and restaurants. Owners communicated promptly to resolve any concerns and provided us with a well stocked home. House was clean and beds comfortable. The outstanding feature for our family was the clean, beautiful pool with shallow and deep water for swimming. Definitely recommend and will stay again when our travel brings us to the beach!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Family Vacation Ever!!!
We had a fabulous family vacation at this property. Shelley and Brad were great to work with and answered all of our questions promptly. The home, location, pool and accommodations were perfect. I rely on reviews a lot when booking VRBO and this home was definitely 5+stars. Beach access and restaurants were within walking distance. We went to the beach in the morning, walked home for lunch and swam in the pool in the afternoon. There are also lots of excursions near by. We will always treasure the memories we made here and hope to return again with family and or a group of friends. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!
Beautiful house with amazing back yard and pool! A few minutes walk to the beach and short walk to the town square. Would definitely stay again and hope to next summer. Had everything you could ask for in a house (enough kitchen supplies, beach supplies, pool toys, even provided all the beach towels, bed are super comfortable, the list goes in and on)!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
The house was wonderful and very clean. Plenty of room for all of us to rest and relax. Even though it is close to the beach it is still a quiet neighborhood, which made the evenings very peaceful. If the chance arises we will come back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome pool!
My family of 12 had a great time at this house for one week in July. We had 8 adults and 4 children ages 4-7. The walk to the beach was an easy one for adults and older children but with our little ones we decided to rent a golf cart. After a couple hours at the beach combined with the heat the little ones couldn’t have done it. We spent most of our time at the pool which was super clean and absolutely fabulous! My biggest complaint would be I wish they had a real bed instead of the sofa sleeper. We had two of the children sleep on it so it worked out but I cannot see adults sleeping on it. We didn’t have one bad meal during our whole stay. We ate at all these places once because we like to try new restaurants: Lani Kai rooftop for breakfast Liki Tiki BBQ for dinner Bayside Grill for dinner Dixie Fish Co for dinner Salty Crab for dinner Pizza and ice cream at Time Square We ate the rest of our meals at the house - the kitchen had everything we needed. Thanks Brad and Shelley for being so responsive with any questions I had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such an amazing home
I was so excited to bring my family down to Fort Myers and this house held up to my expectations! Tons of space, it has all the amenities you'd need. The pool was incredible! Truly a great find. Shelley and Brad were in communication with me the whole time and helped make the check in process smooth. Thank you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alisha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay!!
Very clean and has everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Nazanin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family and friends plus many kids
We are three families with lots of kids and everyone had a good time. From the awesome pool, to a 5min walk to the beach, and overall cute street vibe, definitely recommend for families. The house is fully equipped with everything you would need to cook or entertain. Lots of steps between the three floors of the house so make sure that won’t be an issue before staying. Overall, the property owners are very attentive and welcoming. Thanks for hosting us- first time in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and Pool
Great property and excellent communication with host. We absolutely loved the large pool; we spent the majority of our vacation swimming in the pool. It was perfect for our kids! We had a lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blake W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Week in Water
My family booked a week at Fort Myers for a much-needed reunion. This house was PERFECT! An excellent location just far enough off the main road to avoid loud noises at night, but close enough to walk to the beach or multiple adjacent shops/restaurants. The house is equipped with lots of beach gear so we didn’t need to bring our own, and the pool in the back yard was perfect for relaxing. We had two small children with us (2 and 4), and they had the time of their lives playing in the pool with many of the provided floating noodles and other water toys. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a beach vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dee L., Dayton Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property
The house and pool was perfect for our girls' trip with 3 older teens and 5 moms/grandmas/aunts. We had plenty of room to spread out. The lower level kitchen and fridge were a plus. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022