CLOSEST RENTAL HOUSE TO BEACH

We recently returned from a two month stay, and would highly recommend this home. The house is really nice - spacious, comfortable, beautifully decorated and well maintained. Close enough to the beach to be within reasonable walking distance, but far enough away to be relatively quiet. The landscaping is also beautiful.
We really enjoyed the lanai, the fenced back yard, and the heated pool. Very private and relaxing. Prior to our arrival, we didn't think that we would use the pool very often - in fact, we used it almost every day. The amenities also include a nice gas grill in the back yard.
There are something like 500 restaurants in the Naples area. Our recommendations:
Expensive: Campiello's and the Turtle Club. Wonderful food, ambiance and service. During "the season", get reservations well in advance.
Not so expensive: Sushi-Thai and Pastrami Dan's. Leoni's is not fancy (to put it charitably), but the pizza is good. They also deliver.
Randy's Fish House is also excellent, a local institution, and near by. They don't take reservations, so be prepared to wait.
Suggested day trips:
1) Lover's Key State Park. About a 20 minute drive. Beautiful and relatively uncrowded beach. Hiking, bicycle & canoe/kayak rentals.
2) Everglades City & Chokoloskee. About a 1 hour drive. Everglades City includes the western entrance to the Everglades National Park. Large and small boat tours are recommended. This area is referred to as The 10,000 Islands. Beautiful and interesting - a maze of tidal rivers, channels and mangrove islands. Abundant wildlife. Excellent inshore saltwater fishing. If you do go to Chokoloskee, be sure to stop at the Havana Cafe.
Finally, it should be mentioned that Kristy is an excellent landlord - very competent and responsive.