| its 20 miles from southwest florida international airport. . overlooking the gulf of mexico, this laid-back guesthouse in modest cottages on fort myers beach is an 11-minute walk from lynn hall beach park, a downtown park with a fishing pier. simply furnished accommodations range from studios with pull-out sofas and gardens, to 2-bedroom apartments, which sleep up to 8, and offer balconies and sea views. all feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, kitchenettes and en suite bathrooms; some have direct beach access. pets are welcome; pet-sitting and babysitting services are available for a fee, as is an airport shuttle
Southwest Florida International Airport 30 min
Lynn Hall Beach Park (12 min)
Small beach park with a fishing pier, restrooms, showers & parking, plus picnic & grill facilities. Lovers Key State Park (13 min)
Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles. Bowditch Point Park (6 min)
Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach. Gulfside City Park Beach (Algiers) (25 min)
Public beach offering picnic areas & BBQ grills, plus bike racks,noutdoor showers & restrooms. 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. Mound House (6 min)
Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound, with artifacts & cultural programs. Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach (10 min)
Catches like cobia & bluefish on a pier with a fishing supplies store, shady benches & sunset views. Estero Bay (15 min)
This bay is an aquatic reserve due to its large wetland habitat protected by barrier islands. Bunche Beach (13 min)
Part of a nature preserve, this beach offers a quiet vibe, shallow water & sunset views. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (23 min)
3,500-acre park offering wildlife, a butterfly garden & boardwalk trails through the wetlands. Sanibel Lighthouse (24 min)
The grounds are open to the public to view the exterior of this historic beachfront beacon up close. Lakes Park (17 min)
Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots. Koreshan State Park (29 min)
Vast state park with picnic & camping facilities, historic buildings, trails & canoe streams. Lighthouse Beach Park (24 min)
A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier, picnic area & showers. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum (27 min)
Museum features interactive exhibits with a focus on local shells & a hands-on space for children. | 
