About this rental
*Was not flooded or heavily damaged by Ian, all repairs complete*
Our vacation home located in the heart of tropical Cape Coal/Fort Myers Florida.
Our three bedroom two bath pool home provides tranquility, privacy, and all the amenities you expect.
Close to shopping, beaches, golf and nightlife, Villa Paradise Island has been providing exceptional value for the past ten years.
Amenities include large beautiful screened in heated pool, Hot tub, outdoor shower, high-speed Internet access telephone, 4 large flat screens with sports package and movie channels like HBO, DVD’s, Book’s,
PlayStation, board games, bed linen, towels, beach towels, wireless indoor/outdoor speaker, new washer dryer, strong blender, dishwasher, ice maker
modern washer and dryer hair dryers in each bathroom, electronic safe, 4 burner BBQ-Grill,
beach chairs, sun umbrella for the beach, cooler box, float toys for the pool, lots of cooking utensils pots, pans, dishes for eight including outdoor glassware and dishes (unbreakable) ceiling fans, large outdoor dining table, lime tree to pic fresh limes .
Large private backyard and large outside screened area as well as a surfboard hi-top table and stools .
Hurricane proof windows and doors installed in 2018.
Master Bedroom
Villa Paradise Island has a large master that is on the opposite side of the house from the other bedrooms providing exceptional privacy. It includes an on-suite bath with a glass shower, a walk in closet, an electric fireplace, 42 inch TV, room safe a high end bed and mattresses, chez lounge chair and a great view of the pool area through a soundproof hurricane proof window .
Guest bedrooms
Located on the opposite side of the house with a sliding barn door separating the two bedrooms from the living space and providing privacy for that area, a full bath with a tub shower combination provides amenity of the house. Both bedrooms have 32 inch televisions, alarm clocks, comfortable beds, a dresser, nightstand and large closet. Each also have a large soundproof hurricane proof window
Kitchen and Dinning area
A beautiful kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large fridge with an icemaker, toaster, coffee maker and of course a heavy duty blender to make those margaritas are available as are many other kitchen tools.
Three stools at the granite toped island provide a great area for coffee or those morning emails. Seating area is available for four as well as a dinning table for six in front of a panoramic bay window in the open concept dining area with a view of our two beautiful front yard foxtail palm trees
Living Room and Patio
The living room features a Huge 70 inch wall mounted flat screen tv a sectional couch, stereo system gaming system, DVD player, cd player, books, video games, DVD's and board games (for those rare rainy days) Large tinted slider doors open the whole living room up to the outside screened in area doubling the size of the 1600 square feet inside. BBQ, suntan, take a dip in the pool, try out the outdoor shower or just relax in the screened in very private hot-tub under the soft Edison lights above in this tropical paradise.
Other Areas
A private garage with a remote is provided for indoor parking to keep your car out of the heat. The linen closets have lots of towels and spare linens. The backyard is fully fenced in and our landscapers take meticulous care of our beautiful yard front and back. The pool and hot tub are maintained to the highest standards by our pool service and our cleaning staff are second to none. Emergency facilities service is available as needed. We also provide beach towels, chairs a beach umbrella and beach cooler
Unique Benefits
Master bedroom with large walk in closet and on suite, guest side of the house has a sliding door to close off that side of the house for privacy.
Large screened in backyard with complete privacy, surfboard high-top table, outdoor shower.
Uniquely private backyard and great area close to everything.
Why Kids Love It
Great pool and yard area.
Area Information
Close to beaches, nighlife district, shopping and local amenities. This vacation is located in a quiet safe neighborhood that is easy traverse,
Local Golf 5 minutes away
Cape Coral Entertainment District 10 Min
Matlacha Art District 10 Min
Local grocery and gas 3 min
Cape Beach 10 Min
Fort Myers Beach 25 min
Downtown Fort Myers 20 Min
Fort Myers Airport (RSW) 25 min
Favorite Places To Eat
Michellis on the water, Duffy's sports grill, Doc fords boathouse
Inside Scoop
Happy hours are a great way to save money on beverages and food
Amenities
Other Vacation Rental Amenities
Fantastic private Hot tub area that is screened in.
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Rates
| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 01 - Dec 31 2024 | $180 | $1,250 | $3,600 | 14 nights | |
Jan 01 - Apr 30 2025 | $4,500 | 28 nights | |||
May 01 - Aug 31 2025 | $250 | $1,600 | $3,360 | 14 nights | |
Sep 01 - Oct 31 2025 | $35,600 | 30 nights |
Fees:
Cleaning Fee: $175
Check in and Out Fee: $60
Tax Rate: 11.5%
Notes:
Rate includes four guests, additional guest is 15 dollars per guest nightly. Cleaning fee is for onetime cleaning upon checkout. electricity is included at six dollars per day, over usage is chartered per KW used. (this hardly ever happens)
300 USD deposit security is to be paid in cash upon arrival, refunded in cash when you leave.
All rental details are available on our website or just reach out to us with any questions.
We ask that at least one renter is over the age of 25, proof of ID is required with the rental contract and the person who signs the contract must be one of the renters.
We are sorry but this is not a large pet friendly home.
This is a non-smoking non-vaping home, but you can smoke in the screened in Lanai area.
This house if for a maximum of six people and we do have a high chair and playpen for infants.
We do not accept bachelors/bachelorette parties or spring breakers.
We do not allow glassware in the pool area but we supply a large amount of non-breakable dishes, plates, cocktail and wine glasses and much more for outside use.
Rental Contract
The rental contract must be adhered to and the deposit payment schedule must be respected in order to assure your rental.
Contracted Services
Outdoor services including landscaper's and the pool/Hot-tub technician will visit the home on a weekly basis during daylight hours. They will not enter the home or bother you and their stay is very short. Cleaners will arrive before your rental as well as the property manager to ensure everything is in order. The cleaners will not return until you check out unless you request at your expense additional cleaning.
Property Manager
We have professional property manager that will check you in and check you out of Villa Paradise Island. They will take the time to explain the features of the home such as the pool heater, AC system and anything else you need to know including thigs about the local area. They will also read the electrical meter with you
Availability
Last updated on August 28, 2024
Location
Hosted by James Shepheard
Member since 2021
Year purchased: 2011
About the host: Just a real hard working husband and wife team that take great pride in our rental
We know Florida as well as near anyone and can help you plan a great vacation and avoid a few pitfalls as well.
Why this property? This is also our home away from home, we love it, look after it and ensure it has everything you will need for your perfect vacation. I hope you will consider our home and reach out if you have any questions at all
Frequently Asked Questions
IS the pool heated?
The pool has a large new pool heater that works great and is very efficient electricty wise
How long have you been renting this property?
We have owned and rented this property since 2012
Why must I leave a security deposit ?
We take a small security deposit to ensure the home is taken care of and the guests meet all of the checkout requirements. We have returned every penny deposited upon checkout in the last eight years.
IS this a safe area?
South west Cape Coral is one of the safest and friendliest areas in South West Florida
What are you terms during Hurricanes and Coved for cancelations?
Our terns are very liberal and in 2020 we refunded all guests who decided not to travel regardless of what the agreement
stated.
Hurricanes however will cause to need to evacuate so we can prepare the home for the storm. This is a lot of work and can take days. In the past there has been no power for weeks and all amenities closed. Food water gas etc. Yoo will be required to leave at your own expense and will not be able to return until the are and home are safe for use. It is your responsibility to purchase Hurricane insurance as no refund for lost days will be provided.
Is this a popular home ?
We near sell out every year, so book early
Storm protection?
This house unlike many in the Cape has hurricane glass and sliding doors (installed in 2018) a hurricane garage door and is on high ground.
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Reviews
Bob and Vicki H.Perfect, stayed Jan and Feb 2024.
We returned to our Happy Place to get away from the Nebraska cold. My review from 2023 is a ditto for 2024. We really like quiet safe location; the neighbors are friendly, and it is only minutes away from dining/shopping. The outdoor pool, hot tub, pool and screened lanai is great, we grilled out dinner outdoors most of the days. Again, we would like to thank James and Fran for letting us rent their Florida home.
Stayed: January 2024 Submitted: April 04, 2024
Owner response
Always a pleasure to have you guys stay in our home. Glad you had a good time and your support for the entire area after Ian is certainly appreciated by all of us down here.See you next winter!!Janes and Fran.
Debbie M.Great getaway!
This is an absolutely perfect getaway!The house is very well equipped with everything you need especially the kitchen very well thought out and is a great layout.Our favourite place was outside in the lanai it is so spacious with nice sitting areas we had all or meals out there and enjoyed the lovely pool.The house is in a wonderful area close to shopping terrific restaurants and golf courses. The owners Fran and James are so accommodating and just a pleasure to deal with!
Stayed: November 2023 Submitted: February 18, 2024
Owner response
Thanks so much Debbie. We are blessed with great guests and you and your fellow guests are some of the best. You are always welcome back and thanks for the great review.Janes and Fran
Bob H.Great 3 month vacation at the perfect home.
We stayed at the house January, February and March of 2023. I have read the past reviews and totally agree that this is the perfect place to snowbird or get away in the spring, summer and fall for a week or two. The central location in Cape Coral is ideal to travel a short distance to restaurants, tiki bar/grills, shopping and so much that is continually going on in Cape Coral. Cape Coral is not a sleepy community, there is so much to do there and in Ft. Myers. The heated pool, hot tub, large back patio with lanai was so nice to relax outdoors, enjoy grilling, dining and a cold drink. Having a garage to park our car inside was nice. The owners James and Fran were so accommodating, my wife and I consider them to be good friends. We will return for sure.
Stayed: January 2023 Submitted: April 13, 2023
Owner response
Thanks so much for the great review and being exceptional guests. Leaving us flowers and a card was a very welcome thank you as well. See you next year. Your friend. James and Fran.
Catharine F.Perfect house, perfect location.
Wishing we could stay longer, was our only problem!! ha The house is modern, comfortable, has everything you will need and want. Kitchen has all the gadgets and updated appliances, although we used the gas grill when cooking, and only cooked some breakfasts on the stove. Lots of nice outdoor plastic plates, cups, beer and wine glasses etc for using outdoors, which we really appreciated. Bedrooms are very comfortable and spacious, esp primary bedroom, is very large wi. Living room is also spacious and comfortable. We never used the indoor dining, as we loved to sit outside for every meal, and there is a large outdoor table and chairs with pads. Would have loved an outdoor conversation set, as I admit I am a bit old to sit at a table and chairs over long periods!!! ha!. There are 6 lounge chairs and bar/stools but we did not use. This brings us to the large covered lanai and fantastic pool. We spent every afternoon and evening in the pool, and 90% of our time in the house was spent in the outdoor area. The gardens around the enclosed (caged) pool is so serene and beautifully planted, it was heaven to be outside as much as we could (we are from cold Ontario!). The back yard/pool is very secluded and private. For us this was the best part of our vacation, being at home with a pool. Although the Southwest of Florida has been devastated by Hurricane Ian, and many local businesses are starting to open up once again. The owner has the house in perfect repair. We found the house location to be perfect for a quick trip into Fort Myers for Costco runs and other shopping, and location was great for being central for touring the area. We visited local eateries and patios for sunsets and happy hours to support local businesses opening up once again. You can find lots of local news and information on-line. The community of Cape Coral is very friendly and interactive on-line. We found Cape Coral an easy location for venturing out to explore other communities: Marco Island, Naples, Siesta Key, Venice, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, North Fort Myers, Sarasota. We even got the high speed ferry from Fort Myers to Key West, it had been on hold since the hurricane (Key West Express, about 1/2 hour from house). One of the best convieniences for us was the easy interaction with the house rental company and the rental home owner. We did have a few questions, and they were quick, responsive and helpful. Thank you all. I hope I will have the opportunity to rent again.
Stayed: November 2022 Submitted: December 18, 2022
Owner response
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and information on the recovery. I was in the house during Hurricane Ian and did most of the repairs afterwards, so having your review means a lot to us and our efforts to get the house back to a normal state.Hope yo see you again, you are welcome anytime!James and Fran
Suzanne R.Fantastic place
What a great villa! Everything is in tip-top shape and modern. The villa is spacious with a beautiful garden and a swimming pool. There is plenty of space to relax and sit in the sun. The hot tub completes it!If you get up early you can admire the owls. From Cape Coral it is a good drive to the Ever Glades, Fort Meijers and the outlet mall. These are some of the places we went to.Do you want a carefree holiday and maximum enjoyment. Then look no further. This villa makes your holiday complete.
Stayed: July 2022 Submitted: August 01, 2022
Owner response
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we are always thrilled when our guests enjoy our home. Fran and I work very hard to make it as enjoyable as possible and hearing your kind words makes it all worth while. You were fantastic guests and we look forward to seeing you again someday.Ail the best James and Fran
Jennifer D.Wonderful Gulf stay!
We would definitely recommend and stay here again! James was wonderful to work with, fast and clear communication. The property managers Manuel and Sue were excellent, polite, and fast to respond to the few issues we had. The house was clean, as pictured, and had everything you could need. The screened lanai was fabulous with the large pool, nice hot tub, plenty of seating, grill, lighting, outdoor shower and hook game. It was nice having a garage to keep the car cool, and a garden hose for cleaning sand off of shoes and beach gear. Very close to Ft Myers Beach and Sanibel Island. We really enjoyed watching the neighborhood endangered burrowing owls, too!
Stayed: June 2022 Submitted: July 07, 2022
Owner response
Thank you Jennifer for the kind words, we do our best for every guest and really enjoy hearing about our guests stay. We were especially happy to hear about our team that help with the property they are true gems and we are lucky to have them. You guys were wonderful and of course welcome back anytime in the future.
Jeff K.Simply The Best
20 out of 10 rating!!! My family and I stayed at this house for 10 days and cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect! From booking to departure we were so happy with our choice. The house is super clean and equipped with everything needed for a comfortable relaxing vacation. The backyard pool area is the best! Very private and the pool and hotub are set at the perfect temperatures. This house is close enough to the beach for easy quick and access yet far enough from the noisy, tourist areas. In addition to the house the owners were great at communicating and giving insight on local activities, restaurants, golf courses etc. If you are looking for a vacation spot in the Fort Myers/Cape coral area look no further than Villa Paradise! It is the spot!!!
Stayed: June 2022 Submitted: June 16, 2022
Owner response
Thank you Jeff and family for the wonderful review. You guys were a pleasure to deal with and we hope to see you back again sometime in the future. We are delighted you enjoyed the home and Cape Coral. Take care. James and Fran
Wanda H.A lovely vacation home
Felt like home enjoy the area Very clean and everything was supplied private was great Will tell people and hope to rent again.
Stayed: December 2021 Submitted: February 06, 2022
Owner response
Hi Wanda. We are so happy you enjoyed our home. Thank you for the kind words and taking great care of our vacation home. Would be a pleasure to have you back. Janes and Fran.
Jerry Van O.Villa Paradise Island property located in South West Cape Coral
We stayed at Villa Paradise Island located in South West Cape Coral in mid-April 2021. The pictures of this home do not do it justice! it is simply beautiful and very well equipped. Outside is a tropical private paradise with a lovely pool and relaxing hot tub that lights up with Edison bulbs at night.The entrainment center features a giant TV, around 75 inch’s perfect for sports and movies, all three bedrooms also have their own televisions. One feature that was very much appreciated was the workstation and extremely fast internet in front of the bay window, it was a great place to catch up on emails and a few things back home.The master bedroom is separated from the rest of the house with a fireplace and nice attached bath, the bed was also very comfortable. The two other bedrooms are located across the house with its own bath and a sliding door to close off that area from the main living area that makes a great privacy addition for additional guests.James and Fran the owners made everything flow well from check in to check out and made sure we were satisfied with our stay. The property managers and other staff (landscapers, cleaners, pool service) were all friendly and did a fantastic job.Everything you need from essentials like groceries and gas is nearby and local attractions from golf to beaches and nightlife are only a few minutes away. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend this property!
Stayed: April 2021 Submitted: December 18, 2021
Mike R."An absolute pleasure to stay in this superb home"
A wonderfully clean home that is full of everything you need for a great holiday. A superb in-house entertainment system, a terrific pool and a magical hot tub experience are just three of the highlights you can enjoy in this house, all in a quiet location that is close to all the local amenities with the local beaches just a short drive away. The owners, James and Fran are an absolute pleasure to deal with and I will defintely be recommending them to all my friends and family in the future. Thx for a great time.
Stayed: November 2021 Submitted: December 09, 2021
Owner response
Hi Mike, thank you for the wonderful review. We are always happy that our guests enjoy the home, as you know we work very hard to make it standout and provide the best vacation experience possible. You were a wonderful guest and always welcome back !
Kevin U.Spectacular Vacation Home!
My fiancé and I stayed in this rental for 2.5 months while visiting family in the area. We absolutely loved having a private pool in the backyard where we could cool off in the summer heat. The kitchen is incredibly well stocked with cookware and plenty of dishes and silverware. We spent many evenings playing board games and doing puzzles on the giant dining room table. The JUMBO TV was extremely awesome in the living room when we just wanted some quiet TV time.The area is about 15 minutes North of Ft. Myers, and there is no shortage of things to do around the house. From this house you can get to multiple grocery stores, Target, Pharmacies within minutes. There are some very amazing restaurants as well as quick fast food options in Cape Coral all within a short drive.The neighbors were all extremely quiet, and aside from the fireworks on the 4th of July, it felt like we were the only ones around. We are definitely going to try to come back next summer again! The rental company and owner are incredibly nice, and quick to respond!
Stayed: May 2021 Submitted: September 13, 2021
Owner response
Thank you for being wonderful guests and the kind review. Hopecto see you guys and again. Take care. Janes and Fran.
Eric B.Beautiful Location
Not new to the Fort Myers/ Cape Coral area but it was my first time staying at this Villa. Beautiful place. Couldn’t get over how well maintained it was and the attention to detail with things like the little information booklet about the bars and restaurants in the area down to the bar and games in the pool area. It felt like staying at a resort. This Villa is close to everything. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our next vacation here has already been reserved
Stayed: October 2020 Submitted: March 30, 2021
Kaisha R.Great Vacation Home
Amazing vacation home!!! Not only is it close to absolutely everything you need but you’ll actually never want to leave!! This place has it all, tons of room, pool, hot tub and plenty more amenities. I will be going every year with my family, there’s more then enough room for all of us and more!! Very clean and one of my favourite parts was being able to fully open the house to the back yard. Highly recommend to anybody!
Stayed: March 2020 Submitted: March 29, 2021
Brian R.Great Retreat
Nice well kept home! Screened in pool area was a great spot to hang out in the late afternoon to evening. Close to tons of great restaurants... loved Duffy’s for Sunday afternoon sports and finger foods. Not far to beaches that we could always find a spot to park for a few bucks. Another plus of the home is well equipped kitchen to have those simple dinners you seek on lazy evenings. We are definitely looking to return.
Stayed: April 2020 Submitted: March 29, 2021
Mark T.Tropical Getaway
A perfect home for a getaway to Florida to relax. This house was incredibly clean and and well furnished. The bedrooms are very spacious and comfortable. Everything needed for cooking onsite. Awesome location (grocery store, restaurants and bars a short distance away). The patio/pool area was amazing with an outdoor grilling area. Wonderful pool and hot tub! Central to not one but two benches. Not one issue throughout our weeks stay. We would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed: February 2021 Submitted: March 27, 2021
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Sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1700 sq. ft.
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