FORT MYERS BEACH VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA

Fort Myers Beach vacation rentals are some of the best accommodations that you can book for your upcoming Florida beach vacation. Ideally located either right on the beach or just a few blocks away from the beach, the gulf front Fort Myers Beach vacation homes make your beach vacation more pleasurable than ever. Just imagine waking up to spectacular ocean views… walking through your backdoor to the sun-kissed sands of the beach… enjoying long, romantic walks on the moonlit beach with no one around to disturb you on your rendezvous – can your beach break get better?

While the majority of the Fort Myers Beach vacation rentals are beachfront or oceanfront condos or condominiums, you can find apartments, cottages, houses, and an occasional villa as well. Couples, small families, and a small party of vacationers can choose 2 – 4 BR Fort Myers Beach condo rentals which can sleep up to six people. Larger parties can choose from the numerous Fort Myers Beach house rentals which can feature as many as 6 BR and sleep up to 14 guests. And, vacationers seeking more spacious accommodations and easy access to the beach can choose a 2 BR, 3 BR, or a 4 BR Fort Myers Beach cottage as per their requirements.

Staying in a Fort Myers Beach vacation rental has its advantages. You get more amenities, privacy, and space, and it costs you much lower than a couple of rooms in a good hotel. Vacationers can enjoy amenities such as swimming pool, which is offered by the majority of the vacation homes in Fort Myers Beach as well as other modern conveniences such as a fully equipped kitchen, entertainment facilities such as cable TV, laundry facilities, and much more. Some vacation homes in offer luxury amenities such as hot tub and beach equipments such as beach chairs and beach umbrella as well. Besides offering all these facilities, the Fort Myers Beach vacation homes are fully furnished and well-equipped to make your vacation memorable and enjoyable. So, what are you waiting for? Book your Fort Myers Beach vacation rental now! 

While booking a vacation rental in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, there are some points to be kept in consideration. Many vacation rental property owners in Fort Myers Beach require a 50% deposit to secure a reservation and a refundable security deposit to be paid on check-in. Additional charges may include charges for pool heating and cleaning fees. Other points to be kept in mind include whether the vacation rental is pet-friendly or not.

If you are a pet lover and can’t think of vacationing without your four footed friend, then you need to choose a pet-friendly Fort Myers Beach vacation rental. Only a few of the vacation homes in Fort Myers Beach are pet-friendly and these too may require an additional deposit which may vary depending upon the size and weight of your dog. Also, if you are a smoker, then you will need to choose your vacation home carefully as the majority of the Fort Myers Beach vacation rentals are no-smoking accommodations.

While the beaches are the main attractions of Fort Myers Beach, it is not just the heavenly combination of abundant sun, sand, and the sea that makes this vacation destination popular. Lush state parks that give us an insight into Florida’s rich natural resources; museums and science centers that aim to educate us on nature and wildlife and their past and the present scenarios; and the scenic beaches that make us forget all our worries – all await you here. Besides the sights and attractions of Fort Myers Beach, we have also listed the attractions of nearby cities such as Sanibel Island and Bonita Springs which you can easily visit from the majority of the vacation rentals in the city. For more details on each attraction, simply click on the attraction name.

• Beach activities
• Fishing
• Water sports
• Tours, cruises, and excursions
• Lovers Key State Park

Golfing in Fort Myers Beach can be a pleasure with many golf courses to choose from in and around the city. Though, the city is home to just two golf courses - the Fort Myers Beach Golf Club & the Bay Beach Golf Course, vacationers staying in the Fort Myers Beach vacation rentals can easily access the countless golf courses in nearby areas such as Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Sanibel, and Cape Coral. 

At the Fort Myers Beach Golf Club, you can enjoy teeing off at an 18-hole par 60 public course designed by Gordon Lewis. A course that caters to golfers of all levels, the Bay Beach golf course is beautifully landscaped and offers many challenges. Another challenging golf course in Fort Myers Beach is the Bay Beach Golf Course, an executive 18-hole par 61 golf course that was redesigned by Gordon Lewis.

You can also enjoy golfing at the Shell Point Golf Club in Fort Myers, West Bay Club in Estero, and the Raptor Bay Golf Club in Bonita Springs. While the Shell Point Golf Course at the Shell Point Golf Club is a relatively new 18-hole par 72 public golf course with a slope rating of 133, the West Bay Course at the West Bay Club is an 18-hole par 72 Private Equity Golf Course with a slope rating of 139. The Raptor Bay 1 Course at the Raptor Bay Golf Club on the other hand is an award winning 18-hole par 71 golf course with a slope rating of 129. Besides these golf courses there are numerous other golf courses within a 13 mile radius of Fort Myers Beach. 

Vacationers staying in Fort Myers Beach condos and other vacation rentals can also enjoy the numerous fairs and festivals that reveal the city’s charming culture. Partake in the many events that are held throughout the year, be it a food festival, a film festival, or a sailing event and enjoy yourself to the hilt. As the majority of these festivals and events attract vacationers and participants from all over the nation, it would be best if you booked your Fort Myers Beach vacation rental well in advance.

A destination that is famous for its seafood and actually hosts an Annual Shrimp Festival, Fort Myers Beach offers the food lover amazing opportunities for fulfilling his heart’s desires. You can enjoy a wide range of seafood delicacies as well as cuisines from all around the world, and the American standard diet of steaks and burgers are also available in plenty, which makes dining in Fort Myers Beach a pleasure.

You can enjoy a casual dinner at the Beached Whale which offers live entertainment as well as rooftop dining for a spectacular view of the island and its surroundings. Other popular choices are the Beach Pierside Grill where you can dine right on the beach to the accompaniment of live entertainment and the Bridge Restaurant where you can watch the dolphins frolicking in the waters while enjoying Reggae parties.

For a more formal setting, you can head to the Channel Mark, a waterfront fine dining restaurant which offers cuisines varying from Italian to contemporary. Want to combine food and fun, just head to the Junkanoo Beach Bar and Dance Club where you can dance to the beats of some trendy music and then relax and enjoy a delicious meal. A not to be missed dining experience, while you are at Fort Myers Beach, is offered by the sunset dining cruises that take you to a totally different world with their ambience. 

Vacationers wanting to party long after the sun has set can visit the Beach Theater which offers dining and movies in a combination. You can watch popular movies on a big screen and enjoy great food and drinks as well. Another favorite pastime is watching the stunning sunsets either from the beach or from a sunset cruise ship. You can also enjoy the nightlife in Fort Myers Beach which is mainly concentrated around the Times Square with dance clubs, pubs, and ice cream parlors abound and entertainers by the dozen strive to make you laugh and dance.

A vacation in Fort Myers Beach seems incomplete till you have explored all that this beach town has to offer including its charming shops. While the popular Times Square is the hub of shopping in the city, another option is the Seafarer’s Village especially if you are looking forward to taking back a souvenir home. At the Seafarer’s Village, you can enjoy browsing through the many items which can range from seashells to wooden sculptures and more.

A must-visit for serious shoppers is the Shell Factory and Nature Park in North Fort Myers which has over 5 million seashells and shell applications in its 189 acre premises. You can also visit the Edison Mall in nearby Fort Myers, which is Southwest Florida’s largest shopping mall and houses over 150 specialty stores. Bell Tower Shops and the Tanger Outlet Mall are the other shopping options. Vacationers can also visit the Periwinkle Place at Sanibel Island for a unique shopping experience in a park-like setting. 

Fort Myers Beach can be easily reached by taking a flight to any of the three major airports near the city which include the Fort Myers Southwest Florida Regional Airport, the Tampa International Airport, and the Miami International Airport. The closest airport is the Fort Myers Southwest Florida Regional Airport and the Sarasota Bradenton Airport is the second closest to Fort Myers Beach. From the airport, you can rent a car and drive to the Fort Myers Beach vacation rental of your choice.

Within the city, vacationers can hire a cab, rent bikes or cars, or if just visiting the beach, take the trolley. The Beach Trolley runs daily from 6.30 AM to 9.30 PM in the winters and from 7.00 AM to 9.30 pm in the summers. As the trolley runs in a frequency of every 15 minutes, you will not have to wait long to get to the beach.