Title: Private Cottage Getaway. Close to the River & downtown River District. 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 # Private Cottage Getaway. Close to the River & downtown River District. ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19540000/19538300/19538252/471eb8ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19540000/19538300/19538252/af9840c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19540000/19538300/19538252/dc77e4bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19540000/19538300/19538252/bcb05e7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19540000/19538300/19538252/2cfc9146.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in a quiet neighborhood near downtown Fort Myers, this apartment offers the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience. Unwind on the lanai or patio, take a stroll along the Caloosahatchee River, or visit nearby attractions like Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Museum & Estates. With easy access to I-75 and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), you're just minutes from world-renowned beaches like Sanibel and Captiva. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4770 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Cottage Getaway. Close to the River & downtown River District. Quiet location. One bedroom/one bath, 700 Sq Ft apartment.Car port, lanai and patio. Fully furnished kitchen. Sleeps 4 Easy access to interstate 75. Watch the Twins or Red Sox play ball, shop at least 5 malls, delight yourself with Norman Love chocolate and ice cream, and don't forget all the eateries located in downtown Fort Myers. Close to the river that makes for nice walk in the neighbor hood. Conveniently located only minutes from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW, Fort Myers), day and night entertainment, dining, shopping, golfing and the world renowned beaches of Sanibel and Captiva. Leave your stress behind and put yourself in the most quiet and relaxing place possible. A variety of incredible activities like shopping (Miromar Outlets, Coconut Point Mall, and Bell Towers Shops), restaurants, museums, cinemas and live theater are all conveniently located for the most amazing vacations! The downtown contains many restaurants, cafes, shops, bars & clubs for your enjoyment. There also are two parks downtown along the Caloosahatchee River & yacht basin, which is lovely for both children & adults. Downtown holds many special events, especially in the winter months for guests & residents. February brings a huge art exhibit downtown as well as the Edison Pageant of Light Parade, and other events. Downtown also has a new public library, located at the east end of First Street. The famous Thomas Edison, Henry Ford Museum & Estates not far away ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing 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 - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 770 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 3 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Private Cottage Getaway. Caloosahatchee River 1 Bath Fort Meyers Private Cottage Getaway. Caloosahatchee River 1 Bath Private Getaway. Caloosahatchee River 1 Bath Fort Meyers Private Getaway. Caloosahatchee River 1 Bath Private Cottage Getaway. Caloosahatchee River 1 Bath Fort Meyers Private Cottage Getaway. Caloosahatchee River 1 Bath Private Getaway. Caloosahatchee River 1 Bath Fort Meyers Private Cottage Getaway. Caloosahatchee River 1 Bath Private Getaway. Caloosahatchee River 1 Bath Fort Meyers Private Getaway. Caloosahatchee River 1 Bath ## About the area Located on a river, this cottage is in Broadview Manor, a neighbourhood in Fort Myers. Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium and Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Manatee World and Manatee Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at JetBlue Park at Fenway South or Terry Park Ball Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Fort Myers travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers.dx602729) [View more Cottages in Fort Myers](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Cottages.d602729-aaCottages.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%7C26.68586%2C-81.80948&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=D3g7ItZplpJDpu0-XhQJLKi_gI8=) Fort Meyers, FL ### What's nearby - Manatee Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles - Terry Park Ball Field - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles - Edison and Ford Winter Estates - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles - Edison Mall - 16 min drive - 9.3 miles - JetBlue Park at Fenway South - 18 min drive - 15.1 miles ### Getting around - Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 20 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk - ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dunkin - ‬16 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Cottage Getaway. Close to the River & downtown River District. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Private Cottage Getaway. Close to the River & downtown River District.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private Cottage Getaway. Close to the River & downtown River District.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Private Cottage Getaway. Close to the River & downtown River District. located? > Located in Broadview Manor, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Morse Shores Shopping Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Manatee World and Manatee Park. Terry Park Ball Field and Fleamasters Fleamarket 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 ## Private Cottage Getaway. Close to the River & downtown River District. 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 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 76 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel G. 12 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely perfect Not only was the stay perfect, but the owners were amazing and helped us in a great time of need! ##### Daniel G. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kevin V. 23 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Enjoyed our vidit. ##### Kevin V. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William S. 30 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful. Loved it. Planning to go back next year. Everything was very nice. ##### William S. Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David P. 23 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### River view Quiet neighborhood. Very clean accommodations. ##### David P. Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcia R. 15 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden gem We are Twins Spring Training season ticket holders and the location of this property is very convenient for getting back and forth to the games. It is well kept and always very clean. ##### Marcia R. Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liubov P. 5 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great quiet spot Enjoyed our family New Year celebration. Wonderful and comfortable place. ##### Liubov P. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Duong T. 29 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property. Location is perfect for me, in the neighbor hood that l love. The property has all I need and the price is right. ##### Duong T. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Bungalow Such a well furnished bungalow in a quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed our stay!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David P. 18 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet getaway... Third time staying at this property. Quiet, clean and everything I needed for my two week stay. ##### David P. Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah S. 14 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was great. Loved the property and the area. My stay was very comfortable. And I loved the area. Great people great food and lovely little Guatemalan markets. So close to down town too. ##### Deborah S. Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hugh S. 23 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home Away from Home Really enjoyed our stay here while participating in a baseball tournament at Lee County Player Development Complex. ##### Hugh S. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret W. 11 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Neighborhood off the river Comfortable, well-outfitted rental. Especially close to Manatee Park, but also convenient for downtown ft. Myers. Great food truck on main road. We felt safe here and often took walks. ##### Margaret W. Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda P. 20 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful rental All around great experience! Quiet location not far from everything! Clean and had a lot of extras! Would rent again! ##### Linda P. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn F. 14 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Final Leg of our Month Long stay in Florida This home was in a nice quiet neighborhood close to the Manatee Park and the Boathouse Tiki Bar and Grill and a short drive to Fort Myers Beach and downtown Fort Myers. The outdoor space was awesome and the inside space was clean and spacious. The grill was nice to have to cook meals. ##### Dawn F. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen C. 28 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fort Myers home Very clean, comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood close to I-75. About 10 minutes from downtown Fort Myers. Russ and Lynda were very helpful and responsive. There is a nice patio as well. I would definitely stay there again. ##### Maureen C. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet B., Joliet, USA 25 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly as listed Although we would have liked to be closer to beach this was a very reasonable alternative. Neighborhood is safe and friendly. Lots of areas to walk and play wuth our dog. Short drive to river district where there are so many options. ##### Janet B. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephannie R. 18 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5 star stay We loved the location, very close to the water and a nice park area right behind the property. All we needed in every way. Just a short trip to get groceries and could cook a meal no problem. Highly recommend!! ##### Stephannie R. Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Nancy F. 27 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice rental space for a short-term trip. This area was hit hard by hurricane Ian and still shows it. The neighborhood is a bit sketchy but we never felt unsafe. The property itself served us well. The communication with the property manager was fantastic! ##### Nancy F. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn G. 6 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Russ and Lynda went above and beyond expectations getting this cottage ready for us after IAN ravaged this property. Absolutely no sigh of damage in our unit. It was clean, well equipped and they were very friendly, responsive to our needs. Thank you so very much Russ and Lynda. ##### Carolyn G. Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcia R., Sartell, MN 1 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Caloosahatchee River Cottage The cottage is a one bedroom, one bath duplex. It has been recently redone and is very clean and updated. It was the perfect size for the two of us. The carport is setup as a patio & there is room for outdoor dining and sunning. Even though the neighborhood looks somewhat run down, many of the nearby homes had extensive damage during Hurricane Ian, and are working on getting them repaired. We enjoyed our time here with our dog and plan to go back next year. ##### Marcia R. Stayed 36 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David P. 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### David P. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger C. 11 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A very quiet place, easy to find attraction near the 75. We found the place very good. All the commodities was there. The appartement was enough big for 2 persons. ##### Roger C. Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen S. 22 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute little cottage! We enjoyed our stay and will be back. Only drawback was the TV was difficult to manage. ##### Karen S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Durees N. 12 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and quaint Very clean and quiet place. All the amenities of home including a washer and dryer! ##### Durees N. Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom B. 7 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting the Grand Twins The property was in an old neighborhood. It was very clean and only a short drive to see our grandchildren. ##### Tom B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022