Joe Stonis Park is located at 3444 Ceitus Parkway in the Northwest section of Cape Coral, west of Burnt Store Road and north of Pine Island Road. It is 1.5 miles from Lady of the Lake. The park features picnic shelters with BBQ grills, a fitness trail and wellness trail for all ability levels, lighted tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, restrooms, horseshoe pits, two playgrounds and a one-acre lake.
Jim Jeffers Park is located at 2810 SW 3rd Lane Cape Coral and is 1.5 miles from Lady of the Lake. A nice bike ride!! Park hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. to sunset, year round. Amenities Include: A mega structure playground, four soccer fields, softball field, tennis courts, basketball courts, a three-acre lake, walking paths, picnic shelters, restrooms, concession building, pavilion, bike racks, drinking fountains and lighting.
Two top of the line single kayaks and one double kayak and life jackets are included in the rent to enjoy the unspoiled mangroves reached easily from the house. While kayaking in the mangroves we have seen Wild Boar walking on the paths, hundreds of fish in the water, turtles in the water and beautiful species of birds including the Pink Spoonbill! We provide handouts guiding you to the different routes you can take in the kayaks.
Extra kayaks (single and double) and canoes can be rented from Gulf Coast Kayaks in Matlacha.
There are beautiful beaches in the Cape Coral area. Cape Coral Beach is a small charming beach that
is only 20 minutes from the house. There is Fort Myers Beach that is many miles long, has shops and restaurants and is the full beach experience. It is about 45 minutes away. If you prefer unspoiled beaches, take the ferry to Cayo Costa State Park Island and you will have miles of beach all to yourself. We provide beach chairs, beach towels and a cooler.
Sun Splash Family Water Park is located in Cape Coral and is open from mid March to late September (15 minute
drive). There is also the Shell Factory (15 minute drive) which houses a zoo with alligators, etc. as well as amusements such as bumper boats. Ding Darling wildlife refuge on Sanibel Island is also a wonderful outing.
The Edison Ford Museum in Fort Myers offers a glimpse into the lives of two amazing individuals.
A huge Publix grocery store which also sells wine and beer and has a pharmacy is only a 2 min drive from the
house. It is open 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 7 days a week. The Tropicaya fruit stand/market sells fresh fruits, herbs, vegetables, newspapers, homemade mango preserves, ice cream and souvenirs and is only a 3 minute drive away. Try their homemade key lime pie! It is open Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A UPS store is next to Publix and you can buy postage stamps, envelopes, mail letters and parcels.
Golf:
Golfing is 5 minutes away. Many golf courses in the area.
Other Activities:
boating, kayaking, sunbathing, two fully equipped parks with walking paths nearby
