| there also are multi-level decks, and a courtyard with a gas grill and seating. this laid-back hotel is a 6-minute walk from the fort myers beach fishing pier, 8 miles from the boardwalk at lovers key state park and 16 miles from the j. minimum-stay rules may apply. n. some have full kitchens and/or private balconies or patios with scenic views. free perks include beach towels and chairs, as well as limited parking. casual, individually decorated rooms, studios, and 1- to 3-bedroom apartments offer complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. ding darling national wildlife refuge. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Southwest Florida International Airport 29 min
Gulfside City Park Beach (Algiers) (24 min)
Public beach offering picnic areas & BBQ grills, plus bike racks,noutdoor showers & restrooms. Lighthouse Beach Park (22 min)
A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier, picnic area & showers. Lovers Key State Park (15 min)
Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles. Bowditch Point Park (5 min)
Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach. Bunche Beach (12 min)
Part of a nature preserve, this beach offers a quiet vibe, shallow water & sunset views. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (22 min)
3,500-acre park offering wildlife, a butterfly garden & boardwalk trails through the wetlands. Mound House (8 min)
Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound, with artifacts & cultural programs. Lynn Hall Beach Park (6 min)
Small beach park with a fishing pier, restrooms, showers & parking, plus picnic & grill facilities. Lakes Park (15 min)
Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots. Koreshan State Park (28 min)
Vast state park with picnic & camping facilities, historic buildings, trails & canoe streams. Estero Bay (17 min)
This bay is an aquatic reserve due to its large wetland habitat protected by barrier islands. J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge (35 min)
A park on the Gulf with over 230 species of birds plus trails, fishing, tours & family activities. Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach (6 min)
Catches like cobia & bluefish on a pier with a fishing supplies store, shady benches & sunset views. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum (26 min)
Museum features interactive exhibits with a focus on local shells & a hands-on space for children. Sanibel Lighthouse (22 min)
The grounds are open to the public to view the exterior of this historic beachfront beacon up close. | 
