Perfect Beachfront,End Unit facing beach 2nd floor,AWESOME! in Fort Myers Beach

Heaven on Earth!The ultimate in vacation rentals.Our 2nd floor condo
has a beautiful view of the gulf from every window.A great condo
with
of palm trees, flowers and Tiki huts with lawn chairs a few feet
from
the beach."The Shores" is located mid-island at 4750 Estero
Boulevard.Across the street from Publix grocery store. .It is
situated directly on the Gulf of Mexico, We are about 2 miles
from "Times Square" and about 2 miles from Santini's Plaza, in which
there is plenty of shopping, a drug store, a book store, a U.S. Post
Office outlet, a hardware store, a bank, restaurants,and a marina
with boat rentals.Direct access to the 7 mile beach of gleaming
white
sands and the gulf.
Enjoy your island vacation in this tastefully decorated
Florida motif gulf front one bedroom condo.For a truly relaxing
vacation from getting some sun by the ocean, walking on the
beach,the
18 hole golf course about 2 miles away, relaxing under a palm tree
in
the lounge area adjacent to the beach area to eating in some of the
best restaurants, "The Shores" should be your destination.Southwest
Florida enjoys one of the nicest year round climates and offers an
ideal retreat from the harsh Northern winters.Close your eyes and
imagine your Fort Myers Beach vacation made of tropical flowers,
swaying palm trees, sand dollars on the beach and tomorrow will be
just as tough!
Hi Don & Karen,
Returned home yesterday from 'The Shores' to a chilly London @ 30 F
(minus 1 C).
What a shock to the system having enjoyed a Floridian 85 F for
virtually our entire stay, and what a wonderful stay it was in your
lovely condo which is probably the best that we've had in our 25 odd
years of visiting the USA..
If you will have us, all remains OK and God willing, we look forward
to returning about the same time next year.
Thanks again and wishing you both a happy Thanksgiving holiday.
Regards,
Alan & Theresa Mead
London, England
Fort Myers Beach: Welcome to the beautiful barrier islands of Fort
Myers Beach-Estero Island and San Carlos Island  where the sun
shines nearly every day and the average temperature is 74 degrees.
Beaches are probably the No.1 attraction, with the turquoise blue to
bright green waters of the Gulf of Mexico lapping at the silky,
white sands and seashells  for the collector in everyone. Called
the worlds safest beach, its an ideal site for family vacations,
for there are no steep drop-offs, riptides or undertows.
Everywhere you go, wildlife is abundant. Shore birds such as
egrets,pelicans,spoonbills,seagulls and herons are found near every
body of water, from the gulf to the back bay. Sometimes, even the
bald eagle can be spotted soaring over our islands. Fishing and
boating are popular pastimes for residents and visitors alike 
there are even restaurants you can get to by boat for lunch on (or
near) the high seas. Yes, the comforts of civilization are evident
as well. The multitude of fine restaurants provide palate-tempting
menus for every meal of the day.
Fine shops with their unique souvenirs, gifts and apparel offer
delights for every taste and budget  and all are staffed with
friendly, enthusiastic help ready to answer your queries.

Enjoy our newly decorated condo with Florida accents.New appliances
include a dishwasher,and ocean views from every window.We have a
King
size bed and 2 sofa's for.Cable TV,Stereo,DVD,microwave and a
fully equipped kitchen with all the linens and dishes.Gas BBQ
grills,tiki huts with chaise loungers,washer and dryer in on the
main
floor of the building.We are 2 miles from an 18 hole golf,marina and
shopping and restaurants at Villa Santini Plaza.You can leave your
car in the under building parking we offer and ride the trolley the
full length of the island to the fishing pier and Times Square Town
Center. Fort Myers Beach occupies all of what is known as Estero
Island, just 10 miles from both downtown Fort Myers and the
Southwest
Florida International Airport. The island's south side faces the
Gulf
of Mexico and has miles of beaches. However, the best beach in the
area is on Lover's Key in the state park on the island. This is an
excellent place if you are at all interested in nature as there are
many birds living in the mangrove forests here. This also happens to
be a great spot for shelling. The Estero Bay side of the island is
best viewed by boat or kayak, either of which may be rented in the
area. There are many uninhabited keys within the bay that play host
to hundreds of different species of birds, plants and mammals. If
you
are interested in fishing you can simply cast a line from the piers
and docks here in Fort Myers Beach or you can arrange a charter
fishing guide to help you land the big one. If you are interested in
seeing the coastline a bit more some popular day trips include
Sanibel and Captiva Islands to the north or Naples to the south. The
shopping and dining scene on Fort Myers Beach is excellent. There
are
many shopping plazas along the island from Times Square in the north
to Lover's Key in the south. And after a busy day enjoying Estero
Island you can watch the sunset in the western sky from your own
vacation home in Fort Myers Beach.

Golf,shopping,restaurants,fishing,theater,boating,sailing,
parasailing,live theater, biking, deep sea fishing, museums,nature
preserves,hiking and air boat rides in the Everglades.Jet-
skiing,charters,cruises,shelling,swimming,scooter rental,trolley
rides,bike rentals. Fort Myers Beach is fun,joy,electric and
energetic.It is an ideal spot for vacationers. "Times Square is a
casual beach village with shops and restaurants for all tastes.You
may also enjoy the Edison-Ford Museum,Casino boat gambling,miniature
golf,or the large flea market.Grab a picnic lunch and head for
Lovers
Key,named one of Florida's top 10 beaches by The Travel Channel.The
large but little-used island park has some of the most unique views
of the Gulf framed through the trees.Enjoy 2 miles of pristine white
sand beaches,world class shelling,bridge and back bay fishing,bird
watching and excursions to observe loggerhead sea turtles during
active periods,as well as endangered West Indian manatees.The
Beaches
of Fort Myers is recognized and consistently ranked as one of the
nation's top destinations for beach combing,shelling,kayaking and
bird watching.Shower your loved one with confections from Norman
Love
Confections, handmade in Fort Myers by 2 chocolatiers with a passion
for artful morsels.Love Connections was named as one of the 10 best
artisan chocolate makers in the country by USA today. Our white
sandy
beaches have captured the imaginations of visitors from near and
far.Boating,fishing and spectacular Lovers Key State Park make this
island a real recreational playground.Add to that Old Florida charm,
restaurants serving fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico and an
annual Shrimp Festival, and it a beach vacation paradise.Nightlife
gleams along the northern tip of the island around shopping-and-
dining destination Times Square, and sunset watching is a favored
pastime.Natural sand beaches provide a backdrop for
relaxing,reading,shelling or making castles in the sand.One of the
most popular beachside activities on The Beaches of Fort Myers is
shelling.Find the best shell specimens early in the morning, before
the selection is picked over.Shellers share the beach with nature
lovers, as beaches on these barrier islands are groomed only by
nature, so wildlife feels right at home.
The Thomas A. Edison & Henry Ford Winter Homes - Located on McGregor
Boulevard, near downtown Ft Myers, don't miss the opportunity to
visit the homes of these two remarkable inventors. Opens at 9:00 am -
The Shell Factory & Nature Park - Located on US 41 in North Fort
Myers, it's a real site to see, thousands and thousands of shells
beyond our wildest imagination. Opens at 9:00am Monday - Saturday
and 10:00am on Sunday
Florida Everglades - See what Florida has to offer, from birds and
fish to alligators. Spend the day in a nature reserve or on an air
boat tour or walk through the swamps or see a little alligator
wrestling. Open all year from 8:30 am to 6:00pm
Key West Express - Spend the day on beautiful Key West. Departing
from Salty Sam's Marina in Ft Myers Beach, the M/V Big Cat Express
is 155 feet long, featuring two enclosed cabins, sun deck, satellite
TV, slot machines and full galley and bar. Also departing from Ft
Myers Beach, at the Fisherman's Wharf, under the Ft Myers Beach
bridge, the 140 foot Atlantic, which features two enclosed cabins,
sun deck, satellite TV and full galley and bar -
Sanibel and Captiva Islands - Just a short drive from Fort Myers
Beach, from wildlife refuges and bike riding to shopping at
Periwinkle Shops and eating at the famous Bubble Room -
The Big "M" Casino - Las Vegas Style Casino Gambling aboard
Southwest Florida's most luxurious 162 foot gaming yacht. Enjoy
Blackjack, Roulette, Let-It-Ride, 3 Card Poker and the Newest and
Loosest Slots, including Wheel of Fortune, Video Poker and more -
Bonita Dog Trak - On Bonita Beach Road, just west of I-75 in Bonita
Springs, the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track offers year-round dog
racing. Live racing is held daily in season and 5-6 times per week
in the off-season -
Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Center - Offers a variety of
different shows, from Peter Pan to the world-renowned Cats
J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Sanibel Island - A
5,000 acre wildlife refuge, dedicated to the protection and
management of wildlife and its habitat. A five-mile drive winds
through the mangrove swamp to bring you into close contact with an
environment of unique importance. Located on Sanibel-Captiva Road on
Sanibel Island
Island Historical Museum - Funded and maintained by the City of
Sanibel, the Museum is tucked away on a quiet lagoon on Dunlop road
that shows how the early settlers lived. Artifacts of clothing, tin-
types and antiques are on display. Opens at 10:00 am to 4:00pm
Thursday and Saturday
Barrier Island Center for the Arts - Art classes, lectures, concerns
and exhibitions throughout the year
Spend the day at the Beach !!!! There are plenty of things to do
right on Ft Myers Beach - Jet Skiing, Parasailing - Shell Hunting -
Tanning - Rent a Moped or Harley - Shopping - Dining - Running -
Boating, Bird Watching and Fishing
Area Churches -
Ft Myers
St Peter Lutheran Church Beach United Methodist Church Chapel by
the Sea Presbyterian Monastery of Saint Claire (Catholic)
Church of the Acension Church Hall (Catholic) First Baptist Church
of Fort Myers Beach
St Raphaels Episcopal Church
Transportation
Fun Rentals/Scooters
Olde Thyme Limo
The Trolley ($.25 per ride)
Local Motion Taxi Service
Spa, Hair and Gyms -
Aquagene Spa
Armandos Day Spa
Hammerhead Beach Gym
Water Sports & Boat Rentals
Adventure Water Sports
Holiday Water Sports
Behind Pink Shell
Best Western
Mid-Island Water Sports
Wind & Wate Sports
Attractions / Things To Do
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum Beach Theatre Lover's Key State Park -
Mound Key State Park (Access only by water)
Ostego Bay Marine Foundation
Golf
(There are over 119 Golf Courses in the area, for tee times and
hours of operation, check the local phone book)
Bay Beach Golf Club
Summerlin Ridge Golf Course
Groceries & Supplies
CVS Drugs
2545 Estero Blvd (Near Nations Bank)
Villa Santini Plaza Publix Grocery
Topps Grocery
Restaurants - Dress at most island restaurants is reasonable casual
during most of the year. During season, reservations are a must at
most places
Rosie's Island Market & Deli
Barney's Incredible Edibles
Dairy Queen of Sanibel
Huxter's Market
The Green Flash
Lazy Flamingo
Bubble Room
Mucky Duck Island Pizza
Portofino's
Chloe's Seafood & Steaks
Channel Mark Waterfront Restaurant
Flippers on the Bay at Lover's Key Resort
Jojo's on the Beach Matanzas Inn Restaurant
Perky's Pizza (Delivers)
Olde Thyme Subs & Pizza (Delivers)
Rib City Grill
South Beach Grille Split Rail Family Restaurant
Sunflower Cafe
The Fish Monger Seafood Restaurant Timbers
Mc T's Shrimp House & Tavern The Jacaranda
Jean-Paul's French Corner
East End Deli
Hungry Heron
The Mermaid Kitchen
Matzaluna
Sanibel Grill Doc Ford's
Cheeburger Cheeburger
Ellington's Jazz Bar & RestaurantIsland Trivia
Matanzas Inn Waterfront Restaurant and Inn, Voted best
waterfront&best seafood restaurant.416
Crescent Street.
SOB; Smoking' Oyster Brewery; featuring the best raw bar, freshest
seafood, delicious lunch and
dinner items. Votes best raw bar again and again.340 Old San Carlos
Blvd.
The Beach Pierside Grill. Voted Best Family Dining and Best Place to
watch the Sunset. 1000 Estero
Blvd, next to the public pier.
Beach Theater is a locally owned Movie Theater that is dedicated to
showing only the best movies, in
a clean and comfortable environment. All of the dinner menu items
are made fresh to order, using
only the best ingredients and professionally prepared by the expert
staff. 6425 Estero
Blvd.
Terra Nostra Traditional Italian Cuisine, salad, pasta, chicke,
veal, steak, seafood. Take out
available.
Things to Do for the Whole Family
Everglades Wonder Gardens, View tropical gardens with native
wildlife and plants. Florida
Crocodiles, alligators, Florida panthers, and Everglades black
bears. Native and exotic birds plus
displays of rattle snakes and other reptiles.
Golf Safari, The kids will love trying their skill at this 18 hole
miniature golf facility in Bonita
Springs.
Thomas Edison & Henry Ford's Estates. In 1885 Thomas Edison built a
home and laboratory in Fort
Myers. Henry Ford purchased a home next to his good friend in 1916.
Visit the homes of these
remarkable inventors. Tour the hisoric homes, laboratory, gardens
and museum.
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium; Natural History Museum, nature
trails, planetarium,aviary and
gift shop on 105 acres.
Boat rentals, shopping centers and golf also available.

 August 1-September 25,2009; $650/week.
September 26-November 20,2009; $700/week.
November 21-December 18,2009;$900/week.
December 19-January 22,2010;$1000/week.
January 23-April 9,2010;$1200/week.
April 10-July 30; 2010;$700/week.
July 31-October 1,2010;$650/week.
October 2-November 19, 2010; $700/week.
November 20, 2010-December 24, 2010; $800/week.
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Add $65 cleaning charge and 11% taxes.
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