Title: ~Gulf Front Classic~ Old Florida Feel! 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 apartment # ~Gulf Front Classic~ Old Florida Feel! Beachfront apartment for sun and fun ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102342900/102342852/ff516040.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102342900/102342852/026217f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102342900/102342852/fdfd32de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102342900/102342852/74a9676f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102350000/102342900/102342852/e7a1da60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location ~Gulf Front Classic~ Old Florida Feel! provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 8.4 Very good ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61417 sq ft ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### ~Gulf Front Classic~ Old Florida Feel! Welcome to "Castaway Cottage". Where you can experience the stunning beauty of the Gulf of Mexico with this private beach retreat. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets and panoramic ocean views while strolling along pristine, white sandy beaches. This oceanfront two-bedroom, two-bathroom home is conveniently located near Publix. This home located on the ocean's edge is a perfect spot where you, your loved ones, and your friends can cherish moments together, creating unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. Discover this magical place and experience the joy of togetherness like never before! The bedrooms are located on the second floor. The master bedroom has a king size bed and the guest bedroom has a queen and a full size bed. The home is elevated so there are stairs. Book your stay today! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,417 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117300000/117294600/117294548/bd57ba8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vacation Villas #131 - Beach Front "Sunset Villa" Fort Myers Beach - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=117294548&PinnedHotelID=117294548&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/448400/448389/85ff4775.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GullWing Beach Resort South Island - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 930 reviews £376 includes taxes & fees 11 Oct - 12 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=448389&PinnedHotelID=448389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment, Multiple Beds, Partial Ocean View | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11760000/11753200/11753200/fb0b7d7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Edison Beach House Fort Myers Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 1,521 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=11753200&PinnedHotelID=11753200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118050000/118041700/118041602/0b96ea36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaside 404 | Breathtaking Views + Resort Perks Mid Island - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=118041602&PinnedHotelID=118041602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33564400/33564320/4dba7df2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spectacular Beach Cottage, Pet Friendly, Gulf Views, Great for Families Mid Island - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=33564320&PinnedHotelID=33564320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31502300/31502284/ba38a5de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elegant + Spacious Suite with Gorgeous Gulf Views! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 5487 ## About the area ![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%7C26.43258%2C-81.91621&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zcI04KO27TJbNznOTtvrETL5GW4=) Fort Myers Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Estero Boulevard Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Castle Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Lynn Hall Memorial Park - 10 min drive - 3.4 miles - Key West Express - 12 min drive - 4.0 miles - Bunche Beach - 22 min drive - 10.5 miles #### Getting around - Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Parrot Key Caribbean Grill - ‬11 min drive - ‪Junkanoo Below Deck - ‬11 min walk - ‪Cabaña's Beach Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive - ‪Moms Restaurant Fort Myers Beach - ‬6 min drive - ‪Bayfront Bistro - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is ~Gulf Front Classic~ Old Florida Feel! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at ~Gulf Front Classic~ Old Florida Feel!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at ~Gulf Front Classic~ Old Florida Feel!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is ~Gulf Front Classic~ Old Florida Feel! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Mid Island apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Sterling Ave Beach and Estero Bay Preserve State Park. Estero Boulevard Beach and Castle Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## ~Gulf Front Classic~ Old Florida Feel! Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Randy F. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Needed Break! This was a much needed break from life's march.Perfect place to be, right on the ocean front. Steps from the water..Would definitely come again!! ##### Randy F. Stayed 10 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie 14 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication The property was clean, newly renovated, right on the beach, quiet location. I’d definitely go back. ##### Jamie Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cory M. 29 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay The property managers were very responsive and helpful when we had a last minute change to our plans. The property was as advertised. A little dated but clean and beds were comfortable. One shower is a drawback but knew that going in. Overall it was a great experience and the location of the property right on the beach was great. The views and ability to walk back and forth from the beach with small children made for a great stay. ##### Cory M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter O. 15 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and amazing beach We stayed for 6 days wanting the beach front experience. It was exactly what we were looking for, clean beach, tons of sea shells to be found on the beach. During our stay there were three mornings where we watched dolphins swimming within 12 feet of the beach. Three different sea turtles made nests on the beach while we were there and we were able to see the tracks from the turtles on the beach. The water was warm and great for swimming. The pictures are accurate to what the house is like, the parking area and patio are very nice. We had a great time on this vacation. ##### Peter O. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sara F. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location on Ft Myers Beach The property is currently beach front due to the hurricane that devastated FMB...but there are buildings closer to the beach on both sides, so you will not get a panoramic view of the beach.It's a good spot because it is not as busy as further north by all of the big hotels, so the beach is less hectic. It'd definitely what I was looking for with my kids, being able to come and go from house to beach freely. I'm super glad they did the updates in the kitchen and bathroom, ie new countertops and cabinets. If they get rid of the "window treatment" on the windows (scarves), it will update the place a good 15 years It would be good for the owner to take those simple updates into account. Less is better often times. It was clean, minus the sand and stains on the sofa. Management brought me a good broom so I could keep the sand under control each night. It would be nice to have a vacuum on hand, as well, and a few extra garbage bags (as opposed to just the ones in the trash can currently). The lawn chairs and hose below deck were great to have. There is an overabundance of scratched up "nonstick" pots and pans and cheap plastic cooking utensils that are not heat resistant. Owner needs to get rid of all of that and just buy a few stainless steel pots, pans, and utensils. This beach house is good for location and beach, owner needs to do simple easy updates/cleaning/decluttering. It would be great for them to update on the status of beach restoration. ##### Sara F. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### PAM M. 4 Mar 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Outdated with a great view We enjoyed our stay but was disappointed in old decor and dirty counter tops. The only shower in entire house is off from kitchen and looked like it came from a camper. Bathrooms and downstairs is very outdated. Outside furniture was very dirty as well. I wiped things off/down my first hour of our stay. We paid heavty fees (cleaning) for it not to be cleaned thoroughly. I sent pictures to manager and she offered to clean again but at this point after a long day of travel you want to be left alone. She did not offer a refund or check on us the remainder of our stay. ##### PAM M. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dee N. 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Disappointed The area is still recovering from the last major hurricane so very little is open close by. Publix was open which was a blessing. This place is definitely old florida and for the most part was clean and comfortable. My dissatisfaction was with the dishes not always clean, some stuff in those cabinets looked liked they haven't been touched in years! Dishwasher was full of rust. Only 1 very small corner shower in the downstairs bathroom. Bathtub upstairs was an old jetted tub that was very questionable so that was not an option. Both bedrooms are upstairs with bathroom in the hall. Not a big deal but people need to know. Insect traps throughout the house, which might be normal for this area. The path out back to walk to the beach was still covered in debris and had to use the neighbors path to walk to beach. The view to the beach from the house was very pretty and there were lounge chairs and deck chairs available to use, so that was nice. ##### Dee N. 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