Luis was great to work with, the property was spotless and clean. Having the 2 kayaks available was nice, just got to be careful getting on them from the ladder. The paddle boat was ok- but heavy and not easy moving back out of the water. The pool was great though and having the TV out there was nice. The kids loved it! The outside freezer is perfect for bait and end extra frozen food. The kitchen layout is superb! The beds were extremely comfortable as was the couches. There were nice chairs on the dock and a table with chairs too... and at night time the underwater fish lights make it really cool. The water pressure is great inside and out! Not much grass in the area for dogs, since much of the neighborhood is garden rock, concrete and/or blacktop pavement... but if you like to fish and/or have a boat- you are in "paradise"... And if you want to rent a boat, Monroe Canal, their Marina is nice. The kids loved the 3 wheeler at the house. The golf cart is really good for 1 or 2 people, so for our group of 6 we didn't use it but a couple times with 2 or 3 people. The house worked out well for our group of 6- with 2 adults and 4 kids we all had a place to sleep nicely. The view out the living room is awesome! The Pine Island Tackle shop nearby is good too. Froggies has the pool tables. Use the kayaks at the house to explore and fish the mangroves, even at the dock we were reeling in grouper, snook, and snapper. We took our own tackle, but having the extra rod and reels at the house made it so everyone can fish. It's about an hour drive to Sanibel, however by a boat you can be there in much less time. There's lots of small mom and pop restaurants on Pine Island. Get your groceries on the way in at Publix or Winn Dixie- there's no gas stations by the house either- you don't need them. St James City is a "small drinking town with a fishing problem".
Great place and friendly locals!
We thoroughly enjoyed it and its worth the stay and visit.
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