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Private Pool & Deck: Canalfront St James City Home

Saint James City vacation home with private pool

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A covered balcony with a ceiling fan, a glass door leading to a kitchen, and a view of the marina.
An outdoor pool area with a covered patio, a table, and chairs.
A waterfront property with a dock, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A dock with a covered structure, a calm water body, and palm trees in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a bookshelf, a television, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 52066 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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St James City, FL
  • Place, Phillips Community Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of the Islands
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Matlacha Bridge
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Saint James City

Seaside stay .You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Museum of the Islands and 12 miles (20 km) of Koucky Gardens & Gallery. Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens is within 12 miles (20 km) and Matlacha Bridge is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Phillips Community Park - 16 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Museum of the Islands - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Koucky Gardens & Gallery - 21 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 21 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Matlacha Bridge - 22 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬68 min drive
  • ‪Phuzzy’s Boat Shack - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬70 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Pool & Deck: Canalfront St James City Home

Endless aquatic activities await at this St. James City vacation rental! This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a Gulf Coast escape with room for your loved ones and friends. Start off your days with a swim and an outdoor shower, then gear up for a short boat ride to beautiful sites like the Pine Island preserves, Sanibel Island, and even Captiva! After plenty of fun in the sun, you can opt to shop and dine in Cape Coral or head back to enjoy a home-cooked meal on the patio.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private Boat Slip (Up to 26’ Boat) | 5-Minute Ride to Gulf Access

With a scenic location, ample outdoor features, and convenient comforts like in-unit laundry facilities, this St. James City home is ideal for a Florida family vacation.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Futon | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Pool w/ high powered electric heater (May 2022), private deck & patio w/ outdoor dining areas, boat dock & covered boathouse, gas grill, outdoor shower, charcoal grill, pool toys, outdoor speakers
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, dining table, books
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, coffee maker & coffee grinder, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, Crockpot, blender, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central air conditioning & heating, linens/towels, beach towels, in-unit washer/dryer, ceiling fans, hair dryers, iron/ironing board, laundry detergent, trash bags/paper towels
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story home, access only by stairs
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), RV/trailer parking allowed on-site

-- THE LOCATION --

SAND & SUN: Galt Preserve (2.2 miles), Pine Islands Flatwood Preserve (4.3 miles), Tropical Point Preserve (4.6 miles), Matlacha Pass National Wildlife Refuge (12.4 miles), Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve (24.4 miles), Bunche Beach (34.2 miles), Fort Myers Beach (35.5 miles or 10-min boat ride), Bowditch Point Park (36.4 miles), Sanibel Causeway (37.0 miles or 15-min boat ride), Causeway Islands Park (40.5 miles), Captiva (52.0 miles)
ON THE WATER: Monroe Canal Marina & Boat Rentals (1.0 miles), Bob and Annie’s Boatyard, Inc. (1.3 miles), York Road Marine (1.5 miles), The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina (1.9 miles), Pine Island Commercial Marina (8.3 miles), Port Sanibel Marina (34.3 miles)
AREA ATTRACTIONS: Phillips Community Park (9.0 miles), Sun Splash Family Waterpark (19.6 miles), Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park (20.3 miles), Shell Factory (27.2 miles), Edison & Ford Winter Estates (29.7 miles), Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum (42.6 miles)
AIRPORT: Southwest Florida International Airport (41.4 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 28 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Absolutely no parties of any kind are permitted on-site
- NOTE: Parking is limited to a maximum of 2 vehicles and one boat trailer
- NOTE: The maximum occupancy for this property is strictly set at 5. No more than 5 people are allowed to stay at the property overnight
- NOTE: This 2-story home requires external stairs to access

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water sports equipment
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,066 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

462689

Frequently asked questions

How close is Private Pool & Deck: Canalfront St James City Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 42 mi (64-min drive) away from the Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Private Pool & Deck: Canalfront St James City Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Private Pool & Deck: Canalfront St James City Home to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.3 mi from Woodring Beach.

Does Private Pool & Deck: Canalfront St James City Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private Pool & Deck: Canalfront St James City Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Private Pool & Deck: Canalfront St James City Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Private Pool & Deck: Canalfront St James City Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Private Pool & Deck: Canalfront St James City Home have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Private Pool & Deck: Canalfront St James City Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Private Pool & Deck: Canalfront St James City Home to downtown Saint James City?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Saint James City.

Private Pool & Deck: Canalfront St James City Home Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Palmer

No fuss stay..checked all the boxes. Location was great for boating not too far to run to Fort Myers beach, or surrounding islands. Restaurants in close proximity also. Quiet laid back island time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pine Island Retreat

Nice house in a quiet location.
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

location location location

Not fancy but very clean and excellent location for boat access
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and good location

We rented this property for the location and the water access. We found the property very clean, it is more than likely the cleanest we have rented over the years. It had all we needed and we enjoyed our stay. We paddle board so being able to drop the boards off the dock was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in

St. James city

Change of venue was good but not much happening. Restaurants were not to our liking but very friendly people. I did enjoy the pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property was as advertised.

Enjoyed the location. Perfect neighborhood for riding our bikes and walking the dog. Didn’t have an opportunity to use the pool as weather didn’t coooerate but it was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vacation

We had a lovely stay. Our goal was to fish and relax every day which is exactly what we did. The house was perfectly clean with everything we needed. To conserve energy, the AC was off when we arrived. The temperature was 91 degrees inside. It took overnight to cool to 78. We had no issues with anything else. The property owner was extremely responsive and friendly. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Return to Pine Island

It was an honor to stay in the Captain’s comfortable house. Loved the neighbors and the fenced in yard. But attention is needed to details; there wasn’t enough silverware and some other items needed to be purchased. But until the water situation is better and they no longer are draining Lake Okechobee we sadly can’t return to Pine Island.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place, would come back again.

Our family visited in February of 2024. We had an absolutely wonderful time during our stay. First off, the direct acess to Pine Island Sound made getting anywhere by boat very fast. The house is only a 6 min boat ride from open water. Easily our favorite part. We could go anywhere we wanted very quickly. We especially loved seeing the dolphin family at the canal entrance many times. The house was cleaned and maintained very well. It met our needs perfectly. As pictured, the 3rd bedroom is small, but worked perfect for a child looking to have a separate sleeping area. (At the time of our visit, the room did not have a door, but I understand the owner is in the process of replacing it.)We really enjoyed the screened in upper deck, which offers a great view around. The house also has a great sitting area around the swimming pool that we used frequently. The swimming pool heater worked very well in combination with the pool cover. We enjoyed come back from boat rides to a warm swimming pool.We had a couple questions for the owner while there and Roy was very responsive. He took care of everything very quickly. In short, we wouldn’t hesitate to come back here in the future. We loved our time here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location; great pool!

Overall we had an excellent experience. I would give it a 8 and would go back as it is. The house has a great layout and the pool/dock area was wonderful. The kitchen layout was great and had all the right pots/pans/gadgets. The owner was very helpful when we were having trouble getting into the streaming options and getting ahold of a neighbor when they had an alarm going off.Some of the things that dropped my rating:1. AC was set to go no lower than 76. Ceiling fans helped but it would get stuffy at night. Consider a different thermostat that lets you set the temp a little lower at night.2. upgrade the living room seating. Very old and uncomfortable. We would go to bed early bc it was so uncomfortable.3.replace the toaster oven and toaster. Couldn't make toast.4.The mattress in the main bedroom should also be replaced soon, as it sags to the middle.When those issues are resolved, it'll be.a 10. These are minor issues and we'd go back again as is. Just trying to give some helpful feedback. It was a great week!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very clean house. great location.

great set up. pool area was very enjoyable. 3rd. bed room small with only a futon to sleep on.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place!

Home was clean and offered a lot of features for the price. Screened in pool was great for the days we couldn't get to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay and had no complaints.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Emerald Ave

Quiet street and great communication with property manager. Property (kitchen cabinets) could use some repair but fully stocked kitchen & bathroom. Felt like I stepped back in time. Loved the old coast guard feel
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Stay

The Captain's House was absolutely perfect. Very clean, plenty of space and everything you need while away from home. The pool and patio area is wonderful. The kids had a blast. Being on the canal and having a boat lift, is perfect for renting a boat literally around the corner. The neighborhood is beautiful and quiet. The restaurants around town are just another perk. We will absolutely stay here again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019