PORT CHARLOTTE VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Why Vacation in Port Charlotte? |
| Located on the west coast Florida, south of Sarasota, Port Charlotte is a beautiful county offering luxurious Port Charlotte vacation rentals and the most picturesque views of the surroundings, picnic spots, yacht clubs, parks, sandy gulf beaches and recreational activities. |
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Port Charlotte Vacation Rental Information |
| Located at the North of the Peace River, Port Charlotte offers a huge range of accommodations such as Port Charlotte condos, villas, cottages, and single family homes to suit all budgets. Usually 2 to 3 bedroom homes are abundant in this area that can easily accommodate up to 6 to 8 people. Various amenities provided in the accommodations include TV, VCR, stereo, CD player, jacuzzi, full kitchen, linens, private hot tub, private pool, phone, air conditioning, garage, gas grill, and lots more. Port Charlotte is famous for its widespread challenging golf courses and golf enthusiasts can even take up a Port Charlotte vacation rental home overlooking the golf course. |
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FEATURED VACATION RENTALS - PORT CHARLOTTE, FL |
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Beautifully furnished with a screened lanai, this 3BR Port Charlotte vacation rental is an ideal vacation retreat.More Info > | |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Port Charlotte |
The peak season is between December and March and therefore it is advisable you book your Port Charlotte vacation rental well in advance. April to November is the off-season. You might get discounts in off-season but rentals are high during the peak time. The rates shoot up during New Year and Christmas. The rentals usually charge extra for storage, cleaning, administration and also sometimes for air conditioners. Some lodgings provide discount to their customers if the booking is for more than 3 weeks. |
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Must See in Port Charlotte |
| There’s much to explore and discover in the beautiful county of Port Charlotte. The beaches at Port Charlotte are not overcrowded and a beachfront Port Charlotte vacation rental or condo makes it ideal for enjoying a range of water sport activities including jet skiing, boating, fishing, sailing, surfing and boogie boarding. Explore the unique wildlife in a 90-minute buggy tour or go sailing on a small boat cruise. Located in eastern Charlotte County, the Babcock Wilderness Adventures is a 90,000-acre Crescent B Ranch that gives you an opportunity to discover the Port Charlotte County’s - “the best kept secrets”. You can get a glimpse of panthers, turkeys, alligators, deers, bisons and many more. Enjoy the 90-minute eco tour in a comfortable swamp buggy. Highly experienced naturists are also available for your guidance. Take a 3-hour eco-bike tour on the trails and see the splendid scenic roads. Located at Punta Gorda, this 90,000-acre ranch is open from November though May. The admission price for adults is $17.95 and $10.95 for children. |
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Sights and Attractions in Port Charlotte |
Endowed with immense natural beauty and splendor, Port Charlotte proudly flaunts its places of interest that are unique and distinctive in every sense and your own little Port Charlotte vacation rental home makes the vacation all the more memorable.
• Kidstar Park
• Port Charlotte Beach Park
• Florida Bat Center
• Cultural Center of Charlotte County
• Kiwanis Park |
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Outdoor Recreation in Port Charlotte |
| Port Charlotte is a perfect playground for recreational activities ranging from hiking, biking to camping and lots more. Stay at one of the beautiful Port Charlotte vacation rentals to enjoy the many gifts of this paradise.
• Bowling
• Fishing and water sports
• Bird Watching
• Hiking |
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Golfing in Port Charlotte |
| Port Charlotte is a paradise for all golf enthusiasts and as an avid golfer a Port Charlotte vacation rental house overlooking the greens is a perfect retreat. The 9 well-maintained golf courses in and around the city provide stunning views of lush landscaping pine forests, salt marshes and lakes.
• Deep Creek Golf Club
• Riverwood Golf Club
• Maple Leaf Golf and Country Club
• Fish Cove Adventure Golf |
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Port Charlotte Fairs and Festivals |
Port Charlotte plays host to a number of popular festivals and events through out the year that may stem from different streams but share one common thread and that is their uniqueness and ability to offer something new each year. Rent out a Port Charlotte vacation rental in advance to take part in one of its many vibrant festivals.
• Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival
• Sarosta Jazz Festival
• Ski-A-Rees Water-Ski Shows
• Sarosta Opera Association
• Edison Festival of Light
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Dining and Nightlife in Port Charlotte |
| Have a romantic dinner or spend an evening with your partner at the restaurants or bars of Port Charlotte and nearby areas. You will find various flavors of seafood at fine restaurants in this region. Relax with the jazz concerts, dance, and music at Fishermen's Village. Bean Depot Café, situated in El Jobean’s historic train depot is famous for jam sessions held every Wednesday night. Have fruity tropical drinks, cold brews at Harpoon Harry's and the Harbor Ale House. The romantic Chantalle’s Restaurant is famous for fancy French cuisine served in silver platters. Taste the sizzling hot steaks with excellent texture at Whiskey Creek Steakhouse. The steaks have a quite unique flavor and are perfectly grilled. After all this lovely food allow the cozy confines of your Port Charlotte vacation rental home engulf you in its warm comforts. |
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FEATURED VACATION RENTALS - PORT CHARLOTTE, FL |
A secluded retreat, this luxurious 4BR Port Charlotte vacation rental home features private heated pool.
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New and luxurious 4BR waterfront Port Charlotte villa comes equipped with latest comforts, a private pool and a spa.
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Situated close by to the shopping malls and restaurants, this 3BR luxurious Port Charlotte villa is an ideal secluded hideaway.
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Shopping in Port Charlotte |
| A complete stop shop complex, Fishermen’s Village plaza in Punta Gorda, offers a wide array of entertaining restaurants, boutiques, superb dining and lots more. The shops are opened from Monday to Saturday between 10AM to 6PM and on Sunday between 12 noon to 5PM. Port Charlotte Town Center, located in Charlotte County is the largest enclosed mall featuring 100 specialty stores and 16-screen cinemas and fabulous eateries. The mall also offers a wide variety of fine department stores for the visitors. Situated on the waterfront, the Harbour Inn Antique Mall & Tea Room is famous for art pottery, dolls, furniture, books, tools, silver, lace, postcards and lots more. It is opened from Monday to Saturday between 9AM to 3PM. Explore a number of shops at the historic shopping area at Dearborn Street featuring apparels for men and women, jewelry, candles, artwork, antiques, pottery and musical instruments. This place is located in downtown Englewood. A special event ‘Saturday Night Live’ is organized on every Saturday between 6PM to 8PM. |
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Best Times to Visit Port Charlotte |
| You can visit Port Charlotte anytime round the year. Located at 5 to25 feet above sea level, this place enjoys a sub-tropic climate. The area receives an annual rainfall of 52.55 inches. The average of yearly temperature is 73.9 degrees. The average temperature in the month of August is as high as 82.8’s and low month is 63’s.The cooling effect during hot summer days is because of rains. Port Charlotte draws the maximum tourists from April to December and it is recommended you book your Port Charlotte vacation rental well in advance. With a wide variety of beaches, restaurants, parks, recreational areas and a wonderful climate the county is a perfect destination for a holiday any time of the year. |
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Time Zone for Port Charlotte |
| Eastern Standard Time |
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Getting To and Around Port Charlotte |
Southwest Florida International is the nearest airport and is located around 38 miles of Port Charlotte. It is served by almost all the major airlines. Other airports include the Sarasota-Bradenton International airport (39 miles), Lakeland Regional airport (69miles) and Tampa International airport is at a distance of about 73 miles. Other airports include Shell Creek Airpark (15 miles; Punta Gorda), Buchan (19 miles, Englewood) and Arcadia Muni (24 miles, Arcadia).
If you are driving down from north, move towards I-75 South to Exit167. Drive for around 2 miles in west direction on Harborview road and take a left to Melbourne Street. After half a mile, you will find Harbor Pointe on the right side. In case you are traveling from south, move towards I-75 north to Exit167. Drive for around 2 miles in the east direction on Harborview road and take a left to Melbourne Street. After half a mile, you will find Harbor Pointe on the right side. |
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