| there's a waterfront terrace with bbq facilities. in a colorful building on the matlacha pass waterfront, this snug, down-to-earth all-suite hotel along state route 78 is 11 minutes' walk from the leoma lovegrove gallery & gardens. minimum-stay rules may apply. parking and use of a dock are free. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the 4 relaxed suites come with flat-screen tvs, kitchenettes and fish fry stations; some add living areas and/or sofabeds. upgraded suites offer balconies and water views
Southwest Florida International Airport 40 min
Cabbage Key (1 min)
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