Fort Myers Beach Florida
An Island off the Gulf Coast of Florida
About
Update 14th May 2025
On the South end of the Island there is very little open at Santini Plaza yet, no bars/restaurants. The nearest is at Snook Bight Marina behind Publix which is around a mile away which has a bar/restaurant the Junkanoo & a ‘posh’ restaurant the Fresh Catch Bistro.
If you are going to Times Square there is plenty of parking, best value is parking behind Wahoo Willies, near Nervous Nellies, afternoon/evening parking is usually $10, all day is $20. Those are both open as is the Snug Harbor between them where the food is excellent. The Upper Deck, above Matanzas is open with a limited menu, as are the SOB & Yucatan which we like for its selection of beers and food and casual atmosphere. In the Square itself La Ola is open and behind it a new bar Waves, be warned it is a Karaoke bar and is quite bad. The Italian Pizza/Pasta place is open. Margaritaville is open, upstairs bar is nice, and there is a downstairs bar on the beachfront. There is a new beachfront bar at Lani Kai, its fine. If you want late night then The Lighthouse is the place to go, open until 2am. Friday is usually a live band or Karaoke (generally very good).
There is a trolley on the Island, you catch it between Flamingo and Driftwood, you will see the bus stop & layby. At this time of year it is every 90 minutes (roughly). So 4:30pm & 6pm. You can get live times on the Transit app, I’ll send you a WhatsApp with a photo of it. The last bus back from outside La Ola is 9:20pm. The trolley cost 75c per person and no change is given. The trolley is the 410N to Bowditch Park. There are taxis available, UBER can cost between $12-$20. Local taxi firm is Peake Island Taxis 239-744-8293.
When you leave the condo, make sure that the bins are emptied and anything you brought with you be sure to take away. If anything is left that the cleaner has to deal with there is an additional charge over and above the $200 cleaning fee!!!
Update 28th December 2024
Hurricane Ian - Hit Fort Myers Beach on 28th September 2022. It had a devastating effect on the island and many estimate it will be 5 years until fully recovered. An update on my condos, power was restored to both my condos on 18th April 2024. We were then awaiting Fire Service inspection to get Certificate of Occupancy, when obtained we can start internal repairs. Certificate of Occupancy granted mid-July, since then we have been carrying out repairs and as of end of October 2024, both are fully repaired and liveable. Although the elevators are still out of service, expected February 2025, as are the tennis courts.
After registering with the Town of Fort Myers Beach we are putting both units up for rental from January 2025.
This website is intended to describe Fort Myers Beach, it's amenities, how to get there and to show the two condos we have there. The website will be used to share this information with family and friends.
You cannot book to rent here, to rent accommodation on Fort Myers Beach I recommend https://www.itrip.net/vacation-rentals/usa/fl/fort-myers-beach
On the South end of the Island there is very little open at Santini Plaza yet, no bars/restaurants. The nearest is at Snook Bight Marina behind Publix which is around a mile away which has a bar/restaurant the Junkanoo & a ‘posh’ restaurant the Fresh Catch Bistro.
If you are going to Times Square there is plenty of parking, best value is parking behind Wahoo Willies, near Nervous Nellies, afternoon/evening parking is usually $10, all day is $20. Those are both open as is the Snug Harbor between them where the food is excellent. The Upper Deck, above Matanzas is open with a limited menu, as are the SOB & Yucatan which we like for its selection of beers and food and casual atmosphere. In the Square itself La Ola is open and behind it a new bar Waves, be warned it is a Karaoke bar and is quite bad. The Italian Pizza/Pasta place is open. Margaritaville is open, upstairs bar is nice, and there is a downstairs bar on the beachfront. There is a new beachfront bar at Lani Kai, its fine. If you want late night then The Lighthouse is the place to go, open until 2am. Friday is usually a live band or Karaoke (generally very good).
There is a trolley on the Island, you catch it between Flamingo and Driftwood, you will see the bus stop & layby. At this time of year it is every 90 minutes (roughly). So 4:30pm & 6pm. You can get live times on the Transit app, I’ll send you a WhatsApp with a photo of it. The last bus back from outside La Ola is 9:20pm. The trolley cost 75c per person and no change is given. The trolley is the 410N to Bowditch Park. There are taxis available, UBER can cost between $12-$20. Local taxi firm is Peake Island Taxis 239-744-8293.
When you leave the condo, make sure that the bins are emptied and anything you brought with you be sure to take away. If anything is left that the cleaner has to deal with there is an additional charge over and above the $200 cleaning fee!!!
Update 28th December 2024
Hurricane Ian - Hit Fort Myers Beach on 28th September 2022. It had a devastating effect on the island and many estimate it will be 5 years until fully recovered. An update on my condos, power was restored to both my condos on 18th April 2024. We were then awaiting Fire Service inspection to get Certificate of Occupancy, when obtained we can start internal repairs. Certificate of Occupancy granted mid-July, since then we have been carrying out repairs and as of end of October 2024, both are fully repaired and liveable. Although the elevators are still out of service, expected February 2025, as are the tennis courts.
After registering with the Town of Fort Myers Beach we are putting both units up for rental from January 2025.
This website is intended to describe Fort Myers Beach, it's amenities, how to get there and to show the two condos we have there. The website will be used to share this information with family and friends.
You cannot book to rent here, to rent accommodation on Fort Myers Beach I recommend https://www.itrip.net/vacation-rentals/usa/fl/fort-myers-beach
What's Around
Condominiums
Both condos are situated on a small, well maintained estate with a shared swimming pool; sauna; tennis courts and shuffle-board courts. Both are on the second floor and can be accessed by elevator.
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Bars & Restaurants
The after effects of Hurricane Ian are still being felt and many bars and restaurants were destroyed. Repair work goes on and as each week goes by more and more businesses on the island are re-opening, some in temporary or mobile premises. The businesses in Santini Plaza started to open October 2024, although it is expected to be late 2025 before there are bars/restaurants open. There are bars and restaurants throughout the island and off island both North & South. The main area on island is Times Square in the North which is around 3.5 miles from the condos, around 1 mile from the condos going North at Snook Bight Marina, behind Publix, there is a waterfront bar, the Junkanoo and a restaurant the Fresh Catch Bistro.
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Florida Attractions
Fort Myers Beach can be a base to explore the many attractions that Florida has to offer, the theme parks, Disney World; Universal; Sea World & Busch Gardens. Visit its cities, including Miami; Tampa; Orlando & Jacksonville for concerts or sports.
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Condominium
Located in Fort Myers Beach, on Estero Island, where the favourite pastime is strolling leisurely and barefooted along the beach collecting shells.
Treat yourself and your family to the space available in these re-furbished and well-appointed, fully air conditioned apartments, with views of the Estero Bay waterway; each apartment consists of two spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms; an open plan fully fitted kitchen, dining room & living room. In apartment #204, there is an integrated, screened in balcony with overhead fan.
The apartments are situated on a small, well maintained estate with a shared swimming pool; sauna; tennis courts and shuffle-board courts, it is on the second floor and can be accessed by elevator.
Both condos have a full YouTube TV package with local news; movie & sports and there is high-speed Wi-Fi throughout.
Bars & Restaurants
The condominiums are situated mid-island, closest amenities are at Santini Plaza , 7205 Estero Blvd, which is around 1 mile, 20 minutes’ walk away.
Around 4 miles north is the Fort Myers Beach Pier and the commercial area known as Times Square, which again has been impacted by Hurricane Ian and many are yet to reopen or are in temporary accommodation. If you don’t want to drive, it is an easy journey on the Fort Myers Beach Trolley, the cost is $0.75c per person. A taxi costs around $15 each way. The taxis I use are Peake Island Taxi 239-744-8293 there is also Uber & Lyft available on the island. Be sure to tell the Taxi company that you are in building 1 at Bay Village situated behind the Catholic Church.
There are a number of restaurants in Times Square, including, La Ola Surfside Restaurant (Tex-Mex) with live music; Mr. Waves Island Bar; Bella Mozzarella Pizza and a number of food trucks and temporary bars.
Just a few yards away is Old San Carlos Blvd where you will find the Yucatan Beach Stand Bar & Grill; Smokin’ Oyster Brewery (for the best seafood on the beach); Snug Harbor Waterfont Restaurant, Nervous Nellie’s Crazy Waterfront Eatery with great views of the harbour and the shrimp fishing fleet Wahoo WIllie's Tiki Bar & Grill and The Upper Deck Bar with live music every night. Walking back down Crescent Street, opposite Margaritaville there is The Lighthouse Island Resort which is open until 2am and has live music at the weekends. Bayside Park, between Snug Harbor & Nervous Nellie's has a live concert on a Sunday between 4pm and 7pm with some of the best local bands. Across the bridge you will find Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grill; Bonita Bill's Bar & Fishouse and Parrot Key Caribbean Grill all of which have waterfront dining and views back to the Island.
Walking south along Estero Blvd, you will come to Margaitaville Beach Resort which has a number of bars and restaurants with live music nightly.
Also on the island, behind Publix, and worth a visit are Junkanoo Below Deck and the Fresh Catch Bistro.
Getting There
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) which is 22 miles from the condominium, driving time is around 30 minutes. There are no direct flights from the United Kingdom, but it is serviced by United Airlines (via Newark); Virgin Atlantic (via Atlanta) & American Airlines (via Philadelphia)
You can fly direct from the United Kingdom to Miami International Airport (MIA) which is around 140 miles from Fort Myers Beach, approximate driving time is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Also within easy travelling distance is Tampa International Airport (TPA) which is around 150 miles from FMB, approximately 2 hours 30 minutes driving time.
You can also fly to Orlando airport (MCO) which is around 180 miles from Fort Myers Beach and approximately 3 hours 30 minutes driving time.
You can fly direct from the United Kingdom to Miami International Airport (MIA) which is around 140 miles from Fort Myers Beach, approximate driving time is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Also within easy travelling distance is Tampa International Airport (TPA) which is around 150 miles from FMB, approximately 2 hours 30 minutes driving time.
You can also fly to Orlando airport (MCO) which is around 180 miles from Fort Myers Beach and approximately 3 hours 30 minutes driving time.
Beaches
Lynn Hall Memorial Park:
This is the main public beach on Fort Myers Beach, and located beside Times Square. Here you'll find a playground area for the kids, fishing pier, picnic huts, benches, information kiosk, shops and restaurants.
Bowditch Point Park:
To the North of Lynn Hall Memorial Park you'll find Bowditche Point Park. An unspoiled, natural beach area with native vegetation. The beach wraps around the Bay and Gulf of Mexico.
Mound House:
Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound, with artifacts & cultural programs.
Matanzas Pass Preserve:
Matanzas Pass Preserve is a 60-acre area of protected land in Lee County, Florida, located one mile south of Matanzas Pass Bridge off Estero Boulevard on Estero Island in Fort Myers Beach. The preserve has trails and a paddle craft landing.
Beach Access Points along Estero Blvd.:
There are numerous beach access points all along Estero Blvd, most with parking. These allow access to the full 7 miles of white sugar sand beach to everyone. The north end of the island by Times Square tends to be the busiest, while the far north, middle of the island and south end beach areas are generally quiet.
Lover's Key State Park:
The most remote beaches can be found here. On Lover's Key State Park you may find yourself alone on a secluded beach. Here you can bike ride through trails, canoe and kayak, watch dolphins and manatees play.
This is the main public beach on Fort Myers Beach, and located beside Times Square. Here you'll find a playground area for the kids, fishing pier, picnic huts, benches, information kiosk, shops and restaurants.
Bowditch Point Park:
To the North of Lynn Hall Memorial Park you'll find Bowditche Point Park. An unspoiled, natural beach area with native vegetation. The beach wraps around the Bay and Gulf of Mexico.
Mound House:
Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound, with artifacts & cultural programs.
Matanzas Pass Preserve:
Matanzas Pass Preserve is a 60-acre area of protected land in Lee County, Florida, located one mile south of Matanzas Pass Bridge off Estero Boulevard on Estero Island in Fort Myers Beach. The preserve has trails and a paddle craft landing.
Beach Access Points along Estero Blvd.:
There are numerous beach access points all along Estero Blvd, most with parking. These allow access to the full 7 miles of white sugar sand beach to everyone. The north end of the island by Times Square tends to be the busiest, while the far north, middle of the island and south end beach areas are generally quiet.
Lover's Key State Park:
The most remote beaches can be found here. On Lover's Key State Park you may find yourself alone on a secluded beach. Here you can bike ride through trails, canoe and kayak, watch dolphins and manatees play.
