Located in Iona, this attractive house for R 5,903 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Nestled in a charming townhouse community, this lovely home offers a prime location near Sanibel Island and Fort Myers Beach. Boasting three spacious bedrooms, it caters to families, friends, and couples. Furry companions are welcome too. Enjoy all the comforts of a well-appointed home, and take a dip in the inviting community pool. Your vacation home has a living room, dining room and outdoor space area downstairs, along with a half bath. All the bedrooms along with the washer and dryer are located on the second level. Beaches, restaurants and shopping locations are located within a short distance and you’re close to Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island. The historic river district of Fort Myers is about a 30 minute drive away. ACCOMMODATION AND AMENITIES TVs The TV comes with news channels and with a large amount of additional programming, some can be added in the Roku app store. Some premium programming require your credentials from your own home TV account provider. It is helpful if you bring that information with you if you want to unlock certain sports or other channels like HBO, Showtime etc. The TV is a smart TV that has Netflix and Hulu capabilities if you have an account with them. There is also a TV in the master bedroom with Roku capabilities FREE WiFi If you like to be online with your own devices, such as your laptop, iPad or Smartphone there is free and unlimited Wi-Fi internet. KITCHEN The kitchen is fully equipped with all kitchen ware, stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer, toaster & coffeemaker. Coffee, filters, creamers and sugar is also provided. This home has a dining room where you can enjoy your home-made meals. BEDDING All three bedrooms have queen-size beds and offer spacious closets for your luggage and clothing. All linens are supplied. The living room sofa bed beddings are found in closets, as well. BATH The guest bath has a tub/shower combination and the master bath has a shower only. Both have a toilet and a regular vanity. Your home includes a hair dryer, shower-towels, beach towels and a small start-supply of toilet paper and hand soap. There is also a set of basic shampoo and body wash. If you want your own or have a preference there is a Super Target and Publix 5 minutes away. AIR-CONDITIONING The living area has central air conditioning with a digital controller located on the upstairs landing, which you can set to your comfort. Even though it is rarely needed in SW-Florida, the rental has also a central heating system. LAUNDRY AND CLEANING There is a washer and dryer located on the 2nd floor in the closet in between the bedrooms. Laundry detergent and dryer sheets are provided. An iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner are also provided. HOUSE RULES Earliest check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and latest check-out time, 10:00 a.m. It is no problem to check-in late at night because we will supply you with the electronic lock code for the entry door. Depending on if there is someone there the night before you may be able to check in early as well. Just check first to see if an early check in is available There is a driveway in front of the unit so parking is no problem. There are guest spots available as well. This unit is one of the two Airbnb units in the complex. The rest of the tenants there are annual tenants and consider their place their home. Please respect their privacy and right to quiet enjoyment. No parties and no loud noises after 10:00 p.m. PETS We love pets and pet owners. We have made our unit pet friendly (although we are sorry - no cats), but the community does restrict dogs to those under 40lbs. Please contact us first if you are planning on bringing your pooch. If you do decide to bring your furry family member, we would appreciate it if you could keep them off the furniture and beds and please keep then on a leash AT ALL TIMES. There will also be a $100 pet fee request sent through a few days prior to your stay. This is a county ordinance as well as a community rule. Also, please pick up after your pets (there is a pet waste station). Guests have access to entire home as well as a one car garage. We are available by phone calls or text anytime during your stay. Please feel free to contact us before your trip to ask any essential questions via the Airbnb app. Bent Palms is a quiet neighbourhood, but ideally located for exploring the nearby beaches and islands. Restaurants There are various restaurants within a short distance from this home. There is a great bar/restaurant just around the corner (just before the Sanibel Causeway) called the Bimini Bait Shack. Rest your cocktails on the aquarium bar and listen to the live bands playing from up above the bar! If you are into alligator meat, you may like to try the restaurant Gatorbites Tail & Ale. The Lighthouse (just before the Sanibel Causeway) is a great spot for dinner and cocktails on the water. Our personal favorite on Fort Myers Beach is Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grill and the Dixie Fish Co next door is also great. The Smokin’ Oyster Brewery is a fun, casual place and for a locals hidden gem, try out the Heavenly Biscuit for breakfast. For a special treat, Azure is a fantastic French restaurant located on McGregor and Iona (bookings recommended). Sanibel & Captiva islands The Sanibel causeway is at the end of your road. Please be aware that it is a toll road ($6 each way) and you will need to pay cash. Traffic can be heavy during season, so allow time to explore these beautiful islands. Once across the causeway you will find the Visitor Information centre on your right. There are plenty of walking trails and bicycle paths, fishing, water sports and local art galleries. The Ding Darling wildlife reserve is one of the top coastal bird habitats and worth a visit. The Island Cow is legendary for its breakfasts and a fabulous place to watch the sunset with a cocktail and your toes in the sand is The Mucky Duck on Captiva. Supermarkets You will find a Publix supermarket, a Super Target and a Walmart, 5 minutes from your vacation home. There is also a fantastic local fresh seafood truck situated a little further up McGregor Blvd (on the right) and a fresh fruit and vegetable stall a little further down that also offers homemade guacamole and salsa! Sanibel Outlet Shopping Center If you are interested in doing some shopping during your vacation, the Sanibel Outlets are 2 minutes away. (currently these outlets are in repair post hurricane Ian. June 2023) Kids activities The Smugglers Cove Mini-Golf, where you get to play mini-golf within a pirate ship, is a 10 minute drive from the house, towards Fort Myers Beach. And if you are felling brave, you can even feed the alligators! Golf The Shell Point Golf Course is a 5 minute drive away. It is a public course and is good for all levels. The “Beach-Trolley” drives back and forth from Summerlin Square to Fort Myers Beach about every 40 minutes and it costs 50 cents per person for a single ride. The Beach-Trolley and all other buses stop next to the Sunflower Cafe, which is the main bus-station. You can park your car there for free and take the trolley or the bus from there. The updated bus-schedule can be found online. The closest bicycle rental is Bike Bistro, a 5 minute drive away on Summerlin Road, just the other side of the Sanibel outlets. There are bike paths next to most roads and you can cycle to places like Fort Myers Beach, Bunche Beach or to Sanibel Island. The community is located on McGregor Blvd, which is a reasonably busy road (particularly at peak hours) and therefore you will be able to hear the traffic noise. We manage 2 Airbnb properties in this community and in 3 years of many, many bookings, we have only had comments from a couple of guests on the traffic noise. However, we want your experience to be exactly, or better than you expect, so we want you to be aware :-) Minimum booking age is 25. If we have approved your pet as a guest (please check first), there is a non-refundable pet fee of $100 which will be sent through to you a few days before your arrival. Please leave your shoes in the entrance. Only sandy toes inside. Please make sure and take the trash out before you leave and place all dishes in the dishwasher prior to leaving and begin wash. Check Out is at 10:00 am unless otherwise agreed upon.