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🐾 Pet Friendly, Heated Pool, Gorgeous Renovation, Walk to the sugar sand of FMB!

Apartment near Key West Express in Fort Myers Beach

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A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with a central island, dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and coffee table.
A modern living room with a sofa, a teal console table, and a large window overlooking a deck.
A coastal area with buildings, a road, and a beach.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with bar stools, and a view into the adjacent dining area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Fort Myers Beach, FL
  • Place, Sterling Ave Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Estero Boulevard Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Myers Beach

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Mid Island apartment, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sterling Ave Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Castle Beach. Estero Boulevard Beach and Estero Bay Preserve State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sterling Ave Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Castle Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Estero Boulevard Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lynn Hall Memorial Park - 12 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Bunche Beach - 24 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Yucatan Beach Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Leoni's Pizzeria - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Lah De Dah Beach Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

🐾 Pet Friendly, Heated Pool, Gorgeous Renovation, Walk to the sugar sand of FMB!

Fishbowl Lower is a beautifully renovated, ground-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment located in the serene Mid-Island area of Fort Myers Beach. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood and just a short walk between two beach access points, this peaceful retreat offers the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience. A nearby trolley stop provides easy access to the lively downtown area, home to the iconic Times Square, local restaurants, shops, and vibrant entertainment.

Inside, the apartment features a modern, fully equipped kitchen, a dining area that seats six, and a breakfast bar with three stools. The cozy living room offers a comfortable sofa bed, two armchairs, and a TV. Each bedroom also includes a TV, for a total of three throughout the unit. The bathroom has been stylishly upgraded, and the entire apartment has been freshly painted and tiled. For your convenience, a hairdryer and seven ceiling fans are provided.

Guests share a heated pool with the upstairs unit, but enjoy private amenities including a grill, washer and dryer. We also provide hotel-quality linens—professionally laundered for every stay—as well as beach essentials like towels, chairs, an umbrella, and a beach cart. Lastly, a spacious lanai offers a peaceful place to unwind.

Nearby, there are many water activities including fishing charters and snorkeling to parasailing and jet ski rentals. Plus, the close cities of Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Naples offer a wealth of shopping, dining, and sightseeing opportunities, and the Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers is just a short drive away making for easy access to the island.

Come visit and make Fishbowl Lower your next perfect beach getaway!

Sorry no spring break groups allowed except families.

Dog friendly restrictions and fees apply. Dogs are permitted up to 25 lbs and non-aggressive breeds only with pet fee paid in advance. Limit of two. Fee is $20 per night per dog.

STR #R260397

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

Following your booking you will receive a Vacation Rental Agreement that requires your electronic signature and occupancy completion.
You must be 25 years of age to book this property and are required to provide proof with valid driver's license or other ID.
Only dogs 25 lbs or less allowed; no other pets. We have the right to cancel your reservation with no penalties for failure to meet House Rules.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 🐾 Pet Friendly, Heated Pool, Gorgeous Renovation, Walk to the sugar sand of FMB! to the airport?

This apartment is 23.1 mi (37-min drive) away from the Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 🐾 Pet Friendly, Heated Pool, Gorgeous Renovation, Walk to the sugar sand of FMB! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is 🐾 Pet Friendly, Heated Pool, Gorgeous Renovation, Walk to the sugar sand of FMB! to the beach?

This apartment is a short 5-minute walk from Sterling Ave Beach and 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Estero Boulevard Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 🐾 Pet Friendly, Heated Pool, Gorgeous Renovation, Walk to the sugar sand of FMB! offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 🐾 Pet Friendly, Heated Pool, Gorgeous Renovation, Walk to the sugar sand of FMB!?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at 🐾 Pet Friendly, Heated Pool, Gorgeous Renovation, Walk to the sugar sand of FMB!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 🐾 Pet Friendly, Heated Pool, Gorgeous Renovation, Walk to the sugar sand of FMB!?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does 🐾 Pet Friendly, Heated Pool, Gorgeous Renovation, Walk to the sugar sand of FMB! have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does 🐾 Pet Friendly, Heated Pool, Gorgeous Renovation, Walk to the sugar sand of FMB! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is 🐾 Pet Friendly, Heated Pool, Gorgeous Renovation, Walk to the sugar sand of FMB! to downtown Fort Myers Beach?

This apartment is 2.7 mi away from Fort Myers Beach.

🐾 Pet Friendly, Heated Pool, Gorgeous Renovation, Walk to the sugar sand of FMB! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Perfect getaway

My wife and I loved this beautiful place to stay. Clean! And a very nice heated pool. A very short walk to the beach. Easy access to the beach. Close to Publix and many restaurants. We would totally stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Fishbowl

Great place, perfect location, very convenient to everything
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

We loved the Fishbowl!

Our stay was wonderful. Great communication, very clean, all needs were met in the apartment and the swimming pool was wonderful. We especially loved how close the beach was to the property. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya M.

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

Love the Fishbowl

We had a great week at the Fishbowl lower! Highly recommend and can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meghan R.

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

Perfect size and accomodations for our getaway!

Our family of 4 stayed in the lower portion. The size was exactly as expected, spacious and clean. The fridge was spotless and all the kitchen accessories were provided to prepare/store food. The pool was very warm and had some goggles and toys for the kids. There was also a collapsable wagon with chairs flr the short walk to the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and as I write this, I am wishing I was back by that pool!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kiara T.

Fantastic Week in the Sun

I loved my stay at The Fishbowl Lower! Being in the middle of the island was great. I was able to access the attractions on both sides of the island by a short trolly ride that has a stop only a block from the house! The best part was the pool and grill out back. We were able to eat in almost every night and relax in the warm pool at any point during our stay. I also enjoyed being able to watch my favorite shows on the one rainy day we got by logging into my streaming accounts on the smart tvs!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Clean but lack of service/professionalism

The fish bowl lower was a newly renovated clean 2 bedroom. Great location. VRBO/CBVR advertised a full kitchen, but the range/oven died just past halfway through our stay and CBVR passed it off to an electrical contractor who told us we would have to contact the appliance manufacturer regarding the warranty. So we lost a full fridge of food, and didn't have a range/oven to use. Coastal Breeze never addressed. I would recommend elsewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Christopher K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Property management was not good

When the door lock box would not work, I contacted Coastal Breeze Property and was first told that I was entering the wrong code (which I wasn’t). Then the following day when I had a problem again with the lock, I requested a maintenance person to come fix it, they never sent one. And on the third day, I called with the same problem, the girl I spoke with at Coastal Breeze told me to pull the door towards me when entering the code as a solution. I demanded a maintenance person come out and when he arrived, not only did he agree that the bold mechanism of the lock was catching in the door jam (which he had to remove) but that the reason the lock box wasn’t opening properly as well was because the batteries were almost completely dead. After all of this, at the very end of our stay, I contacted Coastal Breeze to ask for a late check out because our flights got delayed over 6hrs and their reply was that they could give me an hour for an additional $75. We checked out at 10am and spent the next few hours on the beach and when we came back well after 1pm, the cleaning crew hadn’t been there nor were there any new guests which were the reasons we were told we had to pay for one additional hour. I am aware when “peak” season is in FL and if there were guests needing to check in right after us, I also would understand BUT this wasn’t the case at all. We will not be recommending or renting with any properties managed by Coastal Breeze again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

Perfect family getaway

My family of four had a great time while staying in fishbowl lower during spring break. Fish Bowl is located a short 5 min walk to the beach and provides all of the beach gear you need to enjoy this part of the island's quieter stretch of beach. We also enjoyed the tranquil pool right outside our patio door. This is a duplex and so you will be sharing the pool with the upstairs renters. The unit was very clean upon arrival and offered all that we needed to enjoy 5 days and nights relaxing on the beach.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Catherine P.

Close to beach

Location is great. The kitchen could be better supplied….We loved having a pool just outside the sliding doors. We rarely saw upstairs people at the pool, probably because they have to walk down stairs, around the side of the house and thru the gate. This is a quiet area of the island which was perfect for us. We rode bikes more than driving b/c traffic could be very bad traveling North. The locals meet at sunset every night to blow conche shells. It was a great way to meet the locals.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great February trip

Great location with everything needed for a sunny and warm winter getaway!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel P.

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

Great stay

Stay was great the only issues were the dryer was broken and the pool after a few days was green.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

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

Fort Myers Fun

Thanks for a wonderful stay. We loved the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

catherine d.

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

Perfect accommodations for a girl's getaway!

Had a great stay at the Fishbowl. Perfect size for the three of us. Close to the beach with all of the things needed to go there (cart, towels, chairs, cooler). Very clean unit with all that was needed to use the kitchen. Shared pool with upper unit which was perfect for our after beach happy hours. Loved it and plan to go back! Great customer service and flexibility with our late flight out as well. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

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