A Holiday where you can Relax and Explore | | Cape Coral has an extensive range of excellent restaurants, catering to every taste. Shopping malls in every direction. The islands of Sanibel and Captiva, which are famous for their miles of empty white sandy beaches and Tropical Island atmosphere, are just across the bay. The historical town of Fort Myers is five minutes away across the river, while the exclusive town of Naples is a short drive to the South. | |  | | Local Attractions & Amenities include | |  | Yacht Club Community  | The Yacht Club Community Park is located directly on the Caloosahatchee River in a beautifully landscaped setting. The public beach offers visitors 634 feet of pristine beach with picnic shelters, BBQ grills, restrooms, fishing pier, playground area and restaurant. | | |  | Tarpon Point Marina  | Tarpon Point Marina, Cape Coral, feature magnificent water and preserve views that provide an unrivaled vantage point from which to bask in the glorious sunsets of Florida's west coast. Once you've experienced this unspoiled emerald paradise, you'll know you've come home. | | |  | Fort Myers Beach  | Located just off the coast of Fort Myers, Florida is a seven mile stretch of sugar-white sandy beach that is ranked by FamilyFun Magazine as the best "family friendly" beach in the southeast United States. Year after year, this quiet, unspoiled area of Southwest Florida earns its ranking as a Top-10 U.S. travel destination. | | |  | Sanibel & Captiva Islands  | Sanibel & Captiva Islands are in the heart of Southwest Florida with over 15 miles of beautiful Florida shelling beaches. The islands offer many attractions including wildlife, seashells, and many outdoor activities - biking, fishing, boating, golfing, and snorkeling just to name a few. | | |  | Naples  | Located on Florida's Southwest Gulf coast, Naples offers a luxurious and relaxing lifestyle that one would expect from this truly unique destination. Naples is renowned for its miles of sugar-white beaches, dazzling sunsets, art galleries, historical attractions, haute-bistro dining, a world-caliber philharmonic orchestra, championship golf and a shopping district that rivals Palm Beach. | Distance / Travel Time (Car): | 37 miles - 60 mins | | |  | Everglades National Park  | The Everglades National Park, the third largest park in the nation covers more than 2,000 square miles and holds a beauty incomparable to any other place in the world. Serving as home to nearly 300 varieties of birds, 600 kinds of fish and more than 40 indigenous species of plants, the Everglades is a nature lover's paradise. | Distance / Travel Time (Car): | 80 miles - 1.75 Hours | | | Slightly further afield . . . . . . | | |  | Busch Gardens - Tampa Bay  | Busch GardensTampa Bay is a 335 acre African themed adventure park, where you'll travel across exotic terrain to explore wildlife, wild rides and wondrous live shows. Visit unique animal habitats, including Myombe Reserve, where you can see gorillas up close. Experience world-class coasters, like Gwazi, Kumba, Montu and floorless SheiKra. When you're feet are back on the ground, there's the stunning Broadway style show KaTonga. Explore Jungala, this new interactive habitat is home to Bengal tigers and orangutans. | Distance / Travel Time (Car): | 140 miles - 2.5 Hours | | |  | Sea World - Orlando  | Sea World Orlando is a giant marine education and performance center, an amusement park and a beer garden all rolled into one. It's a great place for all round family fun and a more peaceful and leisurely alternative to other hectic Florida theme parks. If leaping dolphins, clapping sea lions and wobbly penguins are just your thing, you'll love it here. | Distance / Travel Time (Car): | 180 miles - 3 Hours | | |  | Walt Disney World - Orlando  | World-famous resort consists of four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom), three water parks, more than 20 hotels, eight golf courses and a myriad of attractions. | Distance / Travel Time (Car): | 190 miles - 3.25 Hours | | |  | Universal Studios - Orlando  | Enjoy epic thrills of legendary proportions at Universal Studios. Experience cutting edge rides, shows and amazing attractions. Get chased by dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, come face-to-face with The Cat in the Hat at Seuss Landing, fight crime with Spiderman at Marvel Super Hero Island, or scream your lungs out riding the extreme Hulk roller coaster. | Distance / Travel Time (Car): | 200 miles - 3.5 Hours | | |  | Kennedy Space Centre  | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Cape Canaveral in Florida find a mix of space-age technology and nature. The attraction is primarily known as the home of the Space Shuttle, where spectacular launches can be viewed from a safe distance. The centre has been pioneering space exploration since the success of the Apollo lunar programme in the late 1960s. Visitors can also tour the Apollo/Saturn Visitor Center to see an actual Saturn V moon rocket, which stands a staggering 111m (363ft) high, and experience Astronaut Encounter, an interactive show hosted by real astronauts. | Distance / Travel Time (Car): | 250 miles - 4.5 Hours |
| | | | The Perfect Choice | | | |  | | | | Our aim is to make your visit to Florida a memorable and very special occasion. | | | | Our villa is ideally situated for discovering Florida. | | | | Play golf on the sun drenched courses, visit Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studio's, Kennedy Space Centre, the beautiful Gulf & Atlantic coasts, visit the numerous shopping malls and much, much more! | | | | Whether you are looking for a base with easy access to the many attractions of Florida, or want a hideaway for a relaxing sun and beach holiday, this villa is the perfect choice for those seeking the best in Florida self catering holidays | | | |  | | | | Gulf Coast Beaches | | | | The Gulf Coast shoreline is blessed with balmy waters which stay warm all through the summer. | | | | An ideal holiday destination for sunbathing, you’ll find long tantalising stretches of white sandy beach from Bradenton in the north down to Naples and Marco Island in the south. | | | | Swimming, boating, fantastic fishing and diving are all popular along the sun-drenched Gulf Coast - a shoreline dotted with excellent facilities including great restaurants, picnic areas and beachside volleyball. | | | |  | | | | Gulf Coast Evenings | | | | Visitors and locals alike gather every evening to experience the famous Gulf Coast sunset. | | | | Enjoy the spectacular scenery from a bayside restaurant, or take one of the popular sunset cruises and dance to live music as you watch the beautiful skyline change. A wonderful choice of restaurants and bars can be found along the shoreline, some lively and others more tranquil and relaxing. | | | |  | | | | Gulf Coast Outdoor Pursuits | | | | Leisure meets pleasure on the Gulf Coast to create a relaxing holiday environment filled with activities to suit every taste. | | | | Whether you choose a round of golf (there’s over 100 challenging courses to pick from) cycling, windsurfing or sailing, you’ll find a fantastic variety of sports facilities here. | | | | The Gulf Coast also gives you the chance to get up close to nature with its endless waterways and wetland reserves. Sunset boat trips, deep sea-fishing and island tours are all on offer. | | | | Children will love a day at the world famous Ringling circus museum and the hands-on Science museum in Sarasota. | | | |  | | | | Gulf Coast Retail Therapy | | | | From big bustling malls to unique little boutiques, Florida’s Gulf Coast has it all. | | | | Offering everything from the latest fashions to discounted designer seconds, shopping on the Gulf Coast can be fun - ensuring that time is forgotten and shopping is savoured! |
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