Title: Waterfront Cottage! Kayaking, birdwatching, fishing in quiet bay access setting Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront Cottage! Kayaking, birdwatching, fishing in quiet bay access setting ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69870000/69864100/69864019/4c1f4be5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69870000/69864100/69864019/9aff4a4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69870000/69864100/69864019/050ca73f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69870000/69864100/69864019/747423a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69870000/69864100/69864019/3f128c02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this tropical Bonita Springs haven, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers. Enjoy the serene views of the bay access canal from a spacious screened-in porch or take a refreshing dip in the stock tank dipping pool. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 61212 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterfront Cottage! Kayaking, birdwatching, fishing in quiet bay access setting Completely remodeled after hurricane Ian! Enjoy this tropical location overflowing with palm, fruit and flowering trees overlooking a bay access canal in a quiet Bonita Springs neighborhood. Large windows and a screened in porch are perfect for viewing this lush back yard. Large backyard deck and canal front dock. This is a perfect location for kayaking up and down the canals or out to Estero Bay. View dolphins, manatees, turtles, fish and birds. Inside you'll find a cozy space with an open living room, kitchen, and sunroom with lots of windows to brighten the space. Both bedrooms feature queen size beds with new memory foam mattresses. The bathroom has a step in shower for easy access. \*\*Please note that the mileage given by google in the "what's nearby" section is not accurate. For example the property is 11 miles to Bonita Beach, not 2 miles as the map says. I have submitted a request to google to correct this.\*\* ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,212 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Take out the rubbish Turn off the lights and lock the doors Leave the AC on 78. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as House ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Estero Bay Shores, a neighbourhood in Bonita Springs. While the natural beauty of Barefoot Beach and Bonita Springs Public Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Hertz Arena or JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Bonita Springs travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bonita-Springs.dx6403) [View more Holiday homes in Bonita Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bonita-Springs-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6403-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C26.38176%2C-81.83309&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BlYOD6SOLhF612-Z7vJ8xHuQmsI=) Bonita Springs, FL ### What's nearby - Coconut Point Mall - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles - Bonita Beach Park - 17 min drive - 9.2 miles - Bonita Springs Public Beach - 20 min drive - 11.5 miles - Little Hickory Island Beach Park - 21 min drive - 11.9 miles - Bonita Beach Dog Park - 25 min drive - 14.2 miles ### Getting around - Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 26 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Lansdowne Street - ‬7 min drive - ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cool Beans Hyatt Regency Coconut Point - ‬5 min drive - ‪Tokyo Bay Bonita Springs - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Cottage! Kayaking, birdwatching, fishing in quiet bay access setting pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage! Kayaking, birdwatching, fishing in quiet bay access setting? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage! Kayaking, birdwatching, fishing in quiet bay access setting? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Waterfront Cottage! Kayaking, birdwatching, fishing in quiet bay access setting located? > Located in Estero Bay Shores, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Raptor Bay Golf Club, Coconut Point Mall and Estero Bay Preserve State Park. Koreshan State Park and Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterfront Cottage! Kayaking, birdwatching, fishing in quiet bay access setting Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Mike S. 4 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay in quiet neighbor House was clean and comfortable ##### Mike S. Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike B. 12 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and convenient The neighborhood was very quiet out of traffic stream along the gulf coast yet convenient to places ##### Mike B. Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette W. 22 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant peaceful getaway My husband and I escaped a wintery three weeks in lovely surroundings. Everything in the home looked brand new with comfortable beds and furnishings. My husband enjoyed biking around the neighborhood and kayaking from the dock. I highly recommend this property! ##### Annette W. Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith B. 29 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing This stay was amazing from beginning to end. ##### Judith B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori M. 29 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet, Refreshing Get-Away This rental was on a peaceful channel in a beautiful safe neighborhood. The home was perfectly clean in every way and she supplied many extras. She was great to work with and the rental was exactly as pictured online. There were many great places to visit that made for fun day trips and many yummy places to eat. We especially loved visiting Fort Myers Beach and the Florida Everglades National Park. Thank you! I would definitely rent again!! ##### Lori M. Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sandy r. 21 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful! Our stay was wonderful! The house was very clean and everything was new. The kitchen was well supplied with all we needed-top notch dishes and pans. Our favorite area was the backyard. We spent every evening outdoors on the deck enjoying the peaceful neighborhood and watching the moon and stars. The green fish light in the canal attracted many big fish every night that were fun to watch. We spent many afternoons on the deck and cooling off in the stock tank. There are so many nice beaches in the area to visit. Barefoot Beach was our favorite and also Delnor Wiggins. The half price happy hour restaurants on 5th Avenue in Naples were so much fun for an early dinner. There were lots of great walking trails nearby and there were always friendly neighbors out walking in the evening. The sunroom was perfect for breakfast and just enjoying the great view. We absolutely loved our 7 week vacation here! ##### sandy r. Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette B. 2 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Great Spot for a Family This was a great spot for my family and I for our spring break trip. The host did an amazing job setting up the house for comfort and hospitality. It’s a modest place but will more than meet all your needs. The kitchen was extremely well stocked with cookware and other utensil so if you’re a cook and looking for a place that will adequately cater to having meals in the house then this is a great place. The only thing I didn’t realize when I booked it was that there isn’t an actual oven, rather just a large toaster oven. But we could still make pizzas in it and toast baguettes and bake cinnamon rolls and things like that. Some of the best memories from the trip were made in that kitchen. The family room was great and comfortable and the tv had all the amenities we needed to watch The Final Four and our favorite movies and entertainment. The “pool” in the backyard was so simple but we found it so relaxing to go sit by it after a full day at the beach and just unwind and chat about all the adventures of the day. At night, after the sun went down, it was great to go out and see the different fish swim by the green light in the channel and look out at the stars. The screened in porch was a great option for being outdoors, too, if we needed to take refuge from the outdoor elements. The beds were extremely comfortable and the rooms were decorated so cute and like I said, made us feel very at home. The bathroom is simple but will serve your needs without any problems. And getting in late at night from the airport was a bit of a worry but all that was for not b/c it was so easy to get into the house when we got there. It was a bit of a hike to get to get to our favorite beaches like Bonita and Barefoot but that didn’t bother us too much and it all worked out perfectly. We also mini golfed at Golf Safari which was an A+ and spent a wonderful day in downtown Naples, shopping and walking the beach and had a wonderful sushi dinner at Thai Sushi by KJ. All in all it was a wonderful place to stay and we all were sad when it was all over. I highly recommend this home and this host. ##### Annette B. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer D. 17 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! It was great! Loved the kitchen! Provided all kinds of extras for your home needs. Met some critter friends (iguanas) while there they were fun to watch. Great neighborhood to walk and watch the sunset. ##### Jennifer D. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole H. 10 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay We really enjoyed the house and the surrounding area. The inside of the home was beautiful! Home was comfortable and spacious. We particularly enjoyed the screened patio and dock. We fished frequently, but the tide and winds were a little wierd so we only caught fish 2 days. When we caught fish it was with live shrimp. Owner communicated promptly. I would recommend this property to someone for a future stay! ##### Nicole H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher F. 5 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bonita springs Great little house, fishing was good use live bait or artificial. Goliath grouper, snook tarpon. Close to barefoot beach. ##### Christopher F. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Greg C. 25 May 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay in Bonita Springs! Kingfish Cottage is in a central location, with short driving distance to nice beaches, many activities in Fort Myers and Naples, and numerous restaurants. Our only disappointment was the cleanliness of the floors. There were dozens of dead flies and bugs on the floor when we arrived. The property manager sent someone out to sweep them up while we were away, but the floor still could have used a thorough vacuuming and mopping. This left us with the impression it had been a while since the last rental, and the property was not inspected before our arrival. The rest of the place (kitchen counters, appliances, and bathroom) were clean. Despite this disappointment, we enjoyed our stay in Bonita Springs! ##### Greg C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey G., West Michigan 4 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our time The location was convenient and the house was very comfortable. We enjoyed the deck the most! ##### Stacey G. 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