| a patio features thatched-roof sitting areas and lagoon views. relaxed, airy rooms and suites come with kitchenettes or full kitchens, as well as coffeemakers and tvs. other amenities include a private dock, 2 outdoor pools, charcoal bbq grills and free parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. on estero island, this kitschy motel on a lagoon is a 3-minute walk from the beach and a mile from bowditch point park. some have pull-out sofas, flat-screens and/or pirate-themed decor
Southwest Florida International Airport 30 min
Bunche Beach (12 min)
Part of a nature preserve, this beach offers a quiet vibe, shallow water & sunset views. Bowditch Point Park (4 min)
Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach. Koreshan State Park (28 min)
Vast state park with picnic & camping facilities, historic buildings, trails & canoe streams. Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach (2 min)
Catches like cobia & bluefish on a pier with a fishing supplies store, shady benches & sunset views. Lighthouse Beach Park (23 min)
A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier, picnic area & showers. Sanibel Lighthouse (23 min)
The grounds are open to the public to view the exterior of this historic beachfront beacon up close. Lovers Key State Park (15 min)
Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles. J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge (36 min)
A park on the Gulf with over 230 species of birds plus trails, fishing, tours & family activities. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum (27 min)
Museum features interactive exhibits with a focus on local shells & a hands-on space for children. Estero Bay (18 min)
This bay is an aquatic reserve due to its large wetland habitat protected by barrier islands. Bowman's Beach (36 min)
This beach is popular with beachcombers searching for seashells & offers swimming & picnic areas. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (23 min)
3,500-acre park offering wildlife, a butterfly garden & boardwalk trails through the wetlands. Lynn Hall Beach Park (3 min)
Small beach park with a fishing pier, restrooms, showers & parking, plus picnic & grill facilities. Lakes Park (16 min)
Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots. Mound House (8 min)
Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound, with artifacts & cultural programs. | 
