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KEY WEST STYLE HOME ON PRISTINE 2.5 ACRES - DOGS WELCOME

 
 
 
Fort Myers house rental - Key West Style, two story home
Key West Style, two story home
  • Fort Myers house rental - Key West Style, two story home
    Front Porch
  • Fort Myers house rental
  • Fort Myers house rental
  • Fort Myers house rental
    "Scooter" our Maltese/Poodle Therapy Dog
 
Fort Myers house rental - Key West Style, two story home

Key West Style, two story home

Front Porch

Front Porch

"Scooter" our Maltese/Poodle Therapy Dog

"Scooter" our Maltese/Poodle Therapy Dog

  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps2
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of the Fort Myers vacation house rental

We have an 800 square foot 'lock off' apartment on the first floor of our Estate Home. Share breathtaking views from the second floor 1100 square foot wraparound porch overlooking a manicured park like setting. Join a multitude of birds and squirrels who also share the front porch providing endless entertainment for nature lovers. Move to the back porch to cook out on the gas grill or sit in the hot tub and watch the herons, hawks and the occasional eagle fly through the 2 acre back yard complete with a bass pond which is sought out by the local otters from time to time. Cigar aficionados will love these covered spaces and views to relax by. Plenty of room for your boat or RV.

The property is covered with numerous palms, pine, oak and moss covered cypress trees, to name just a few, providing the perfect backdrop to beautiful sunsets. The Six Mile Cypress Slough is a few minutes walk from the house.

The first bedroom is nicely furnished with a Dual Control Sleep Number Queen bed, dresser, DVD player and a view of the fountain in the Florida Room.

The second bedroom is set up as a comfortable sitting room complete with a leather rocker/recliner, sitting chair, day bed and a 32 inch flat screen TV equipped with High Definition Century Link Prism which also provides high speed internet.

The efficiency kitchen is admittedly small but has an 18 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer, microwave, sink and a small oven with two burners. Sorry, but there is no dishwasher. Baby boomers should still remember how to wash dishes by hand.

The laundry room is shared with the owner and has a Duet front loading washer and dryer as well as a closet for pantry items, etc. There is one full bathroom with a shower/tub.

The Florida room features a wall of glass windows overlooking the gorgeous front yard. The circular dining table/chairs and two rockers take full advantage of the views and sounds emanating from the water fountain surrounded by plants...a calming atmosphere.

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About Daniel Grahl

Paula and I have always loved two story Key West Style homes with their wraparound porches but didn't want to move to the Islands where they are prevalent. We finally found this beautiful 2.5 acres in 1993 and knew it would be perfect for our dream home. We completed the home the following year and as our children are grown and gone, would like to share it's beauty with others.

Daniel Grahl purchased this house in 1994
What makes this house unique

We love to sit on the second story porches and visit with friends, swapping jokes and stories. As we have lived in Fort Myers since 1979, coming from Indiana, we can offer insights to the Gold Coast of Florida. My best friend calls our home, Shangra La, for good reason. We are also Dog lovers and welcome any visitor with canines under 25 pounds.

Fort Myers house rental - Key West Style, two story home

Key West Style, two story home

Front Porch

Front Porch

"Scooter" our Maltese/Poodle Therapy Dog

"Scooter" our Maltese/Poodle Therapy Dog

1 mile to the Six Mile Cypress Slough

3 miles to the Twin's Baseball Stadium

7 miles to the new Red Sox Baseball Stadium

Easy drive to Ft. Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva

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Jun 16, 2013
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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Fort Myers, Florida

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency () unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • $250/wk - $1800/mo
  • US dollars
  • 50% due at Reservation, the remaining 50% 30 Days prior to arrival.
  • $250 Security Deposit - Refundable. Checks are also acceptable.
  • Dec - April $1800 per month, $550 per week
  • May - Nov $900 per month, $250 per week
  • Rate includes all utilities, cable TV, High Speed internet and cleaning fee
  • Sorry...no cats because of allergies.
  • No Smoking inside the house, including the Florida Room.
  • The 11% State and County Taxes will be added

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Fort Myers, Florida

Property Type:
  • house
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 800 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Lake View ...
    Enjoy the view across our small private lake from the hot tub located on the second floor deck. Floater golf balls are available so you can practice your wedge and short iron clubs.
  • Water View ...
    The back yard and porch overlook a private Bass Pond which attracts an assortment of wildlife.
Theme:
  • Away From It All
General:
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Hair Dryer
  • Wireless Internet
  • Broadband Access
  • Internet
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Parking
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Linens Provided
Kitchen:
  • Kitchen ...
    While we have a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, small oven with two burners, a coffee maker and sink, their is no dishwasher and very limited counter space.
  • Refrigerator ...
    18 cubic foot Whirlpool Refrigerator/Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
Dining:
  • Dining Area
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 -
  • 1
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2
  • Queen size Beds (1) The bedroom has a Queen bed with memory foam mattress., Twin or Single Beds (1) An extra day bed is in the Sitting Room
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Video Library
  • Television ...
    32 inch flat screen high Def
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    Century Link Prism
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Balcony ...
    On second floor.
  • Golf ...
    While several golf courses are located within five miles, we also have a thousand Floater Golf Balls which you can use to practice your wedge and short iron play over and into the pond.
  • Deck / Patio ...
    The second floor features an 1100 square foot covered wrap around porch overlooking the 2.5 acres.
  • Lanai / Gazebo ...
    A covered lanai is just off the private entrance for the 'lock off' unit.
  • 4 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • smoking allowed ...
    Smoking on the covered lanai is fine. No smoking in the house.
  • pets considered ...
    Dogs Only. My wife is allergic to cats.
Pool / Spa:
  • Shared Hot Tub
  • Hot Tub
Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • library
  • museums
  • playground
  • theme parks
  • live theater
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • scenic drives
  • miniature golf
  • shelling
  • shopping
  • wildlife viewing
  • outlet shopping
  • sight seeing
  • bird watching
  • eco tourism
  • walking
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • snorkeling/diving
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • deepsea fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • jet skiing
  • snorkeling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • surf fishing
  • pier fishing

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Fort Myers, Florida

Key West Style Home on Pristine 2.5 Acres - Dogs Welcome
average rating of 4.75 based on 4 reviews
business
Key West Style Home on Pristine 2.5 Acres - Dogs Welcome
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p424626vb
239-940-5183
Private Homes Fort Myers
Peoria, IL
5

Absolutely Wonderful

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 29, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2013
What a wonderful place to stay! We were there for five days and were greeted by Dan and Paula and Scooter. We had breakfast in the sun room and enjoyed visiting with Dan and Paula on the upper deck. The view was spectacular and the accommodations were very nice. The photos were accurate and the description exact. Dan and Paula assisted us in finding good restaurants and helped in our hunt for property. The hospitality and kindness was greatly appreciated and I would definitely recommend this property.
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly
business
Key West Style Home on Pristine 2.5 Acres - Dogs Welcome
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p424626vb
239-940-5183
Private Homes Fort Myers
5

Great time

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 15, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
Accommodations were excellent and Dan, Paula as well as scooter did everything possible to make us welcome and have an enjoyable stay. Property is as described and tranquil place to get away from it all. Close to stores and activities as well as beaches. We would recommend this to our friends
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly
business
Key West Style Home on Pristine 2.5 Acres - Dogs Welcome
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p424626vb
239-940-5183
Private Homes Fort Myers
New York State
5

A pleasant place to stay

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Feb 4, 2013
  • Stayed: Jan 2013
We found the property and apartment to be just as we saw them in the photos. The grounds were
just lovely and wonderfully landscaped. There were chairs down by a pond where we sat and read
and it was very relaxing. The apartment was very clean and roomy and the bed was very comfortable.
We are avid birdwatchers and we found this rental to be very accessible to many of the locations
we went to explore. The owners were very friendly and informational. We would most certainly stay
there again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
business
Key West Style Home on Pristine 2.5 Acres - Dogs Welcome
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p424626vb
239-940-5183
Private Homes Fort Myers
Markham Ontario
4

Peaceful Paradise

  • 4 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 4, 2013
  • Stayed: Nov 2012
My husband and I stayed here for two months. This was a great little place and suited our needs quite comfortably. We are both computer power users and the WiFi never failed us. The place was clean and tastefully decorated, none of this tacky pink flamingo stuff. We loved the location and setting off the beaten path, yet close enough to all amenities and a short drive to the beaches. I would give this a higher rating if the property had a full kitchen, however, with a little ingenuity and creativity, we conquered this small inconvenience quite well. I made jambalaya and a full roast beef dinner in the slow cooker! You’ll never meet two nicer and sincere people than Dan and Paula. We have actually rebooked for a visit next year!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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