Title: Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~ Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=74626009&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches\~ ## Photo gallery for Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches\~ ![Terrace/patio - Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~ (Saint James City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74630000/74626100/74626009/5d7c3d7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~ (Saint James City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74630000/74626100/74626009/2b6f9e8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~ (Saint James City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74630000/74626100/74626009/f670bb0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~ (Saint James City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74630000/74626100/74626009/732c51f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~ (Saint James City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74630000/74626100/74626009/21531e91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience Old Florida living at its finest with this unique Key West style piling home. Enjoy the natural landscape and peaceful surroundings, perfect for kayaking and fishing just minutes away. Relax on the screened porch or unwind in the outdoor shower, surrounded by pine ceilings, wood floors, and plentiful cabinets. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71291 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches\~ Unique custom-built Key West style piling home with outdoor shower, plentiful parking underneath as well as long driveway, all new appliances (including washer and dryer), and welcoming porches in front, and screened porch in back. Old Florida living at its best with natural landscape, peaceful surroundings, and within minutes to water for kayaking and fishing. Open floor plan with lots of natural light. Pine ceilings in the kitchen-living area and wood floors throughout. Main bedroom with queen bed, walk-in closet, and private tiled bath with glass surround. Second tiled bath is accessible to hallway as well as pocket door to the second bedroom with two double beds and closet. Third small bedroom has bunk beds and shelving with games, books, and puzzles to enjoy! Trex decking on both the front porch and the screened back porch that is accessible through the master bedroom and overlooks the backyard's natural setting and outdoor shower. Plentiful cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms, large kitchen island as well as table which provides seating for eight in total. Right around the corner is a county park with one of the only beaches on Pine Island and a boat ramp to launch your kayaks and small boats. Fun restaurants on the canals within a few miles, island shopping in Matlacha so close by, and several preserves easily reachable by bike to enjoy the natural wildlife\~from eagles to alligators and more. Less pine trees now since Ian, however have added palms and fruit trees, I hope you appreciate the natural environment as much I do! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,291 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17300000/17298900/17298818/f97bdde8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sanibel Island Beach Resort Mid Island - 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21 ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules Please keep noise level to a minimum after 10pm. Please do not light any candles or use the chiminea on site. Please move grill onto patio and away from under house when using. Be sure to turn off propane when done. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Note from host: $100 fee ### 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 Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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 ## About the area Located in Saint James City, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Captiva Chapel By the Sea and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Calusa Heritage Trail and Royal Tee Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dunes Golf and Tennis Club or FastTrax Fort Myers. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Saint James City travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-James-City.dx6355652) [View more Holiday homes in Saint James City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-James-City-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6355652-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%7C26.54045%2C-82.08775&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CnywDyXUvt9KWFYnR7SrxzbQP7E=) Saint James City, FL ### What's nearby - Phillips Community Park 11 min drive \- 6.2 miles - Museum of the Islands 11 min drive \- 6.4 miles - Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens 15 min drive \- 9.7 miles - Koucky Gardens & Gallery 15 min drive \- 9.0 miles - Matlacha Bridge 15 min drive \- 10.1 miles ### Getting around - Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) 56 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 30 min drive - Circle K 30 min drive - J&P Asian Fusion 30 min drive - 7-Eleven 11 min drive - Lobster Lady Seafood Market & Bistro 30 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~ have a pool? ### Is Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~ pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~? ### What time is check-in at Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~? ### What time is check-out at Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~? ### Where is Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches~ located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Island Home within the Pines and Palms; Kayaks, Bikes, and Inviting Porches\~ Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 17 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa T. 10 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Loved this property. It felt like home away from home. Clean, well equipped and quiet. The only downside was the bridge construction causing delays to get on and off the island. ##### Lisa T. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kerry M. 27 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pine Island Paradise The house and neighborhood were lovely. Rooms were well- appointed and spacious. The host provided all the condiments and kitchen supplies you would ever need! The proximity to a great kayak launch pad was so nice. Plus getting up to the research center and museum was only minutes away. ##### kerry M. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce B. 2 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Can’t Beat It Kim’s home is a small price of paradise on Pine Island. Can’t beat the location and the good vibes one gets while being there. Very well equipped with an excellent outdoor shower to boot! This property is a winner! Would not hesitate to return. ##### Bruce B. Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kailee K. 12 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and Cozy The property manager Kim was so kind. She responded quickly and provided tons of helpful information about the local area for us! The kayaks and bikes were also lots of fun! We utilized the outside shower nearly daily after long mornings at the beach. This VRBO was very clean and we would definitely love to stay here again! ##### Kailee K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey J. 4 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place in a laid back paradise!! Kim has an absolutly beautiful home, the color outside is what attracted us, (our favorite color) and the way it is decorated and the colors inside makes this a little taste of old style Key West and I would give this a 10 plus! This home was very clean and well stocked with everything you could possibly need for your vacation! We loved the quiet neighborhood and the island with its laid back atmosphere and the good eateries! This was our first time to the island and we will definately be back! Thank you Kim for letting us enjoy your beautiful home on the island !! ##### Jeffrey J. Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth V. 2 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### THE BEST VRBO Our 2nd. stay for 2 weeks & hope to return again next yr. The home has everything you need. It is spacious with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, large front porch & large screened back porch. Washer & Dryer inside. Note: you need to be able to manage stairs. Only downside is that the bridge is still being rebuilt due to a hurricane, so plan on 20-30 minutes to get on & off Pine Island. Many restaurants. ##### Kenneth V. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth V. 16 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### THE BEST VRBO WE EVER STAYED AT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG, the place is just gorgeous !!! Everything you could want was there. Crock Pot, clam steamer etc. ....................... Loved this rental.We already have booked it for a month next year. Neighborhood was very quiet with no property behind the rental. Limited places to eat but you are on an island that is just repairing the damage from hurricane Ian. Our 2 rescue dogs loved watching the chickens next door. ##### Kenneth V. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina D. 6 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing FL Get-Away!! The Pineapple Treehouse was just lovely. The home is so adorable & comfortable! Kim has literally thought of everything! 1000/10!! My 2 little FYI’s for other travelers would be: 1\. It’s pretty far from anything “to do”. Even though mileage wise, things seem fairly close, b/c of traffic, it takes quite a while to get anywhere (or at least that was our experience). 2\. The community pool is about a 10 min drive away. It’s my fault for not asking specifically, but for some reason, I thought it was right IN the neighborhood. Other than that, our vacation here was perfect & we would 100% stay again!! ##### Christina D. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie T. 29 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This was a perfect vacation house every thing you could need and more It was fabulous ##### Leslie T. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### patrick O. 2 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful bliss This was an amazing property just wish I had booked it for our entire stay ##### patrick O. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce B. 2 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pine Island Paradise Kim has a lovely home on Pine Island. It is comfortable and very well equipped. The outdoor shower is a wonderful bonus! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your piece of paradise!! ##### Bruce B. Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joey J. 3 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing The house was full of character and had everything we needed. ##### Joey J. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony A. 27 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place for family This property would be a great rental for a family with kids. Good location & as with all elevated houses, the parking & storage for gear can't be beat. House was clean & we encountered no problems. Home has all the amenities of home & the screened back porch makes for a nice sitting area. ##### Anthony A. Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcia P. 5 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Well Designed House in an Appealing Location--Pine Island If you like a rural, noncommercialized feel this location is ideal. This place was our base for active days of walking and bird watching. We enjoyed the critters that appear--mostly at night--an armadillo, Witch Moth, tree frogs, anoles and lizards. We liked the functionality of the kitchen and the living room. And the attention paid to design and decor. Got to be able to climb steps but no problem for me at 80 yrs old. We got take out from Pfuzzys and Berts. Good food. We went to Galt Preserve twice. We highly recommend this place. Marcia Pursley June 18-23, 2022 ##### Marcia P. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 26 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kim is awesome Kim very nice, polite and her property is amazing I will book it again ##### John S. Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 29 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice, quite comfortable Very nice house, clean and comfortable. Great porches to sit outside. ##### John S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ---