Nellie's Nest in Pine Island

Nellie's Nest is named after the previous owner & long time Bokeelia creative personality, Miss Nellie. Now owned by her nephew, this home is cozy, well loved and beautifully remodeled. Reminders of Miss Nellie exist in her original art work, lush gardens, and historic memorabilia.
Located on the northern tip of Pine Island, it is a mere 5 minutes to open water. The home is on a quiet, dead end street with water on both sides of the road, and is 2 streets away from the public boat ramp. Pine Island has a 15 mile long public bike path which runs the full length of the island but the real focus of this quiet fishing village is gorgeous Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico, and fantastic fishing for all ages. Cayo Costa State Park can be reached by private boat or ferry. Boca Grande Pass is the location of annual tarpon tournaments every June and is a brief 20 minute run by boat. You have to drive through Matlacha to get to Bokeelia so you already noticed all the art galleries and restaurants (including Great Licks with home made ice cream!). Sit by your dock and watch the mullet jump in the canal while the egrets, herons, bald eagles and osprey go fishing!

2 BR/2 BA newly remodeled & fully furnished, single level home which sleeps 4-6.  Canal front home with dockage for up to 24 foot boat.  Central heat/cooling & several ceiling fans.  Master BR has queen size bed, 2nd BR with 2 twin beds, den with full size pillow top futon.  All linens & towels included.  Fully appointed kitchen with all new appliances including microwave & dishwasher, as well as coffee maker/blender/ toaster/mixer/all utensils.  Laundry area with washer, dryer, ironing board & iron.  Radio/CD/IPod charger. Cable TV & internet access.  Gas grille for outdoors on the shaded lanai.  Kayak with accessories. Boat trailer parking on site.

Outstanding salt water fishing - flats, inshore & offshore, kayaking, sailing, boating, scuba diving. Tennis. Bike riding. Nature preserves & walks. Boat tours. Randell Research Center for Calusa Indian history & archeology. Bird watching. Shelling & swimming on barrier islands. Sunset cruises on the Gulf. Mangoes, key limes & other tropical fruit grown on the island. Museum of the
Islands. Golf course 2 miles away with 20+ other courses in the area. Many restaurants accessible by boat or car. Art galleries. One block away at the end of the street is Costal Connection which rents kayaks and paddle boats. Climb in and you are the The Great Calusa Blueway paddling trail. Marina nearby for boat rentals. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. Edison Winter Estates in Fort Myers. Cheeseburger in Paradise?? No further than Cabbage Key!

(Double click on "availability calender" above "contact information" to see if your desired dates are available)

2008-2009 Rates in US dollars
$135/night with 3 night minimum
$900/week
Monthly & seasonal rates available, please call
50% of total fee due at time of booking with remainder 15 days before
$250 refundable security deposit at booking
Cancellation up to 30 days before arrival date with refund
Rates include taxes & cleaning fees
Check in time is 4 pm, check out time is 11 am
Renters must be a minimum of 21 years of age & provide identification (driver's license, credit card or passport)
No smoking. No pets.