Just had an excellent week at this property. Anton is a very good host, and keeps you informed. He is ready to answer any questions you may have. I had the impression that it was important to Anton for us to have an issue free stay and enjoy the property, which we did. The House and grounds were clean throughout. The house is large enough to support 8 to 10, there were 4 of us. The area is very peaceful and quiet, and yes the Manatees were regular visitors in the early evening. The pool was a welcome respite after a day on the water. We rented a boat for the week from Monroe Canal Marina and fished every day in what must be among the best fishing areas in Florida 15 min from the backdoor. We only visited two of the local restaurants, primarily for drinks and appetizers. The Waterfront served a very good Bloody Mary, and Phuzzy`s had the best oysters and key lime pie. The local grocery stores at Pine Island Center (Publix and Winn Dixie) were well stocked. I wholeheartedly recommend this property and would not think twice about renting again.

Great property, awesome pool. Kitchen was very well stocked. Propane grill was able to put a good sear on steaks one evening. Bought fresh sheepshead from the local commercial fishing dock a couple minutes drive south. Incredible location for boating in Pine Island Sound, Sanibel, Captiva and Cayo Costa beaches. Host was extremely helpful in beach destination planning and even detailed navigation tips. Great property, even better host!

Our experience was perfect. The location on the canal was amazing for fishing and watching the manatees. The pool had perfect sun in the mornings and late afternoons was shaded. The host was great at suggesting things to do and made sure our stay was perfect. We plan to return asap!

Great property, awesome pool. Kitchen was very well stocked. Propane grill was able to put a good sear on steaks one evening. Bought fresh sheepshead from the local commercial fishing dock a couple minutes drive south. Incredible location for boating in Pine Island Sound, Sanibel, Captiva and Cayo Costa beaches. Host was extremely helpful in beach destination planning and even detailed navigation tips. Great property, even better host!

We loved staying here! Morning coffee with a book on the second story balcony, watching manatees play and swim around most afternoons, fishing off the dock, swimming in a private pool, watching the pelicans and many other various birds and wildlife; what’s not to love? We didn’t want to leave, and hope to return again. The house was well stocked, VERY CLEAN (Which was huge for me) and had laundry, which was super awesome. Anton checked in with us to be sure we were happy and had everything we needed. We really didn’t know anything about the area before booking, but we’re so glad we chose this place! The little community is awesome, quiet, and has very friendly locals; definitely a place to go with your family if you don’t want crowds or the night life. The beaches are about an hour and a half drive, and some of the roads do have tolls, so be prepared for that. We didn’t mind driving to the beaches; it gave us a chance to explore, but we also really enjoyed the days we just stayed at the house and relaxed outside. You can rent kayaks or boats about a two minute drive away, and we definitely recommend kayaking the canals; it was really neat. There are a few local restaurants close to the house, with really reasonable prices, and some of the best food we’ve ever had on vacation. This is a definite recommend for us! You won’t be sorry you chose this place!

Our experience was perfect. The location on the canal was amazing for fishing and watching the manatees. The pool had perfect sun in the mornings and late afternoons was shaded. The host was great at suggesting things to do and made sure our stay was perfect. We plan to return asap!

We loved staying here! Morning coffee with a book on the second story balcony, watching manatees play and swim around most afternoons, fishing off the dock, swimming in a private pool, watching the pelicans and many other various birds and wildlife; what’s not to love? We didn’t want to leave, and hope to return again. The house was well stocked, VERY CLEAN (Which was huge for me) and had laundry, which was super awesome. Anton checked in with us to be sure we were happy and had everything we needed. We really didn’t know anything about the area before booking, but we’re so glad we chose this place! The little community is awesome, quiet, and has very friendly locals; definitely a place to go with your family if you don’t want crowds or the night life. The beaches are about an hour and a half drive, and some of the roads do have tolls, so be prepared for that. We didn’t mind driving to the beaches; it gave us a chance to explore, but we also really enjoyed the days we just stayed at the house and relaxed outside. You can rent kayaks or boats about a two minute drive away, and we definitely recommend kayaking the canals; it was really neat. There are a few local restaurants close to the house, with really reasonable prices, and some of the best food we’ve ever had on vacation. This is a definite recommend for us! You won’t be sorry you chose this place!

My wife, two kids (girl 10 and boy 5) and I just spent a week here lounging by the pool, watching manatees frolic from the dock, and exploring the canals and mangroves from our paddle board and it was wonderful. The house is beautiful and well stocked with everything that you might need for cooking in the kitchen or on the grill poolside. The pool heater came in handy as we had a couple cool days to start our trip, but also because the pool itself gets shaded by the house in the afternoon. Despite this usually welcome shade, you can still find sun around the pool and deck when you want it during this time. The island itself is very peaceful, which is in contrast to the packed streets and restaurants you find just to the south in Sanibel and Captiva. The tiny shops and art galleries of Matlacha were quaint and fun to explore. The jewel of this property, however, is the host. Anton reached out to me early on when I was still planning to give me tips and recommendations on what to see and do. He maintained an open dialogue throughout the trip to make sure everything was going well. It was very apparent that he wants his guests to enjoy their stay and will do whatever he can to make sure that they do. It is also obvious that he loves the area and he wants to share this special place with his guests. And he manages to do all this without being too intrusive. It's a delicate line to walk, but he did it well. Thank you again for sharing time and knowledge with us! We will be back for sure!

Had a great stay! This was the 4th time we have stayed at the property and as usual the property was clean, well stocked and had everything we needed to enjoy our time on Pine Island. Highly recommend this location.

This place was better than we could have wanted. Already booked for next year. Manatees I’m the canal gave a really good show. The pool was so nice. The house was so nice. We caught fish in the canal. Great house.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Pine Island. The house and location were perfect and the heated pool was fantastic as a cold front moved through during our stay. Anton was a terrific owner and couldn't have been more accommodating!! We will definitely return!!

Anton's property is in a secluded beautiful location for anyone who is looking to quietly get away. Awesome boat slip and canal access! Anton is extremely knowledgeable about the area and was very very helpful.

This house was great we had manatees to watch everyday we were there. They came between 10:00 AM and stayed until 3 or 4 PM. THE NEIGHBOR was great. Quiet and peaceful. I will definitely try and stay here again.

Stayed in this lovely home for two weeks. I was immediately impressed with the cleanliness of the home, spacious layout, and how well stocked it came. The pictures did not do it justice. The pool was sparkling clean and was used several hours a day by our small children. The location was perfect, no traffic, manatees and dolphins and were in the canal every day. Anton was a breeze to do business with, easy communication. Furthermore, it must be noted anton’s graciousness with a late checkout to help with both of my family’s flight cancellations. The house was absolutely perfect for what I wanted. The worst part was leaving. I will undoubtedly be a returning client.

Our seven day stay was better than we could have asked for. Anton, the host was quick to respond with advice and information about things to do and places to go in the area. Two king sized beds was awesome and the house was stocked with all the necessary items. Having the pool on property was a tremendous benefit! Being on a canal allowed us to rent a boat and keep it at the house. The location was in a very peaceful and quiet neighborhood that let us unwind almost instantly. We will come back to this house, and likely stay even longer. Highly recommended!

Everything was perfect ♥️ We will definitely be staying here again.

Fabulous house overlooking a pool and canal with plenty of wildlife to watch (manatee, dolphin, bird life). Anton provided some fantastic pointers to get the most out of the stay re local restaurants, etc and ensured we had the best time possible - even bought me some English tea 🙂. Highly recommend

Wonderful home to stay in that is airy, clean, functional and a fun place to hang out. The host welcomed us with snacks and the kitchen was well stocked with dishes, cookware, spices, etc. we had a convenient place to dock our rental boat and we were thrilled to see manatee in the canal behind the house every day. The pool was maintained and a real plus. Would definitely stay here again!

We loved the location, quite neighborhood, and on a canal. The house was as described, plenty of room, clean, comfortable beds, great pool and awesome view. It is within walking distance of a couple restaurants and the local Marina. Very nice people in Saint James with mostly local businesses. We did some fishing in the canal off the dock and caught some catfish. There were Manatees in the canal every day along with the local ducks. The property manager was quick to respond and always willing to answer our questions. We lucked up with wonderful weather during our stay in FL while our home in TX was getting drenched with rain. Just wished we could have stayed longer than two weeks.

We had so much company this season, we came down from Sarasota for a rest! It was great!

The owner was very thoughtful and considerate. The home was clean and comfortable. The location and fishing were great.

Very peaceful area very enjoyable we will stay again in the future