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Waterfront Private Retreat - Spacious, Pool, Hot Tub, Minutes to the Beach

Riverfront guesthouse with an outdoor pool and a hot tub

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This Key West style home sits along the Imperial River, embodying Florida's relaxed charm. Travelers enjoy the private heated pool and spa, while the spacious lanai provides multiple seating areas for outdoor relaxation. Bonita Springs and its attractions are just minutes away.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Map
Bonita Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Alessi Family Care - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Riverside Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bonita Springs Public Beach - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Vanderbilt Beach - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Key West Express - 36 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Iguana Mia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪DeRomo's Italian Market & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Waterfront Private Retreat - Spacious, Pool, Hot Tub, Minutes to the Beach

Guesthouse near Barefoot Beach
Consider a stay at Waterfront Private Retreat - Spacious, Pool, Hot Tub, Minutes to the Beach and take advantage of a firepit, laundry facilities, and a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A bike on site, beach towels, and games
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Waterfront Private Retreat - Spacious, Pool, Hot Tub, Minutes to the Beach have comforts such as private pools and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like dining tables and kitchen islands.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Games
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private pool
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Private Retreat - Spacious, Pool, Hot Tub, Minutes to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Waterfront Private Retreat - Spacious, Pool, Hot Tub, Minutes to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Private Retreat - Spacious, Pool, Hot Tub, Minutes to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Private Retreat - Spacious, Pool, Hot Tub, Minutes to the Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Private Retreat - Spacious, Pool, Hot Tub, Minutes to the Beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Riverside Park, Alessi Family Care, and Bonita Springs Historical Society. Bonita Springs Dog Park and Everglades Wonder Gardens are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Waterfront Private Retreat - Spacious, Pool, Hot Tub, Minutes to the Beach Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bonita Springs Getaway

My husband and I travel to Florida quite a bit in the winter. We really enjoyed this property. The weather was fantastic so we got to enjoy the pool and hot tub everyday. The house is very bright and has a nice open concept feel to it. The kitchen was really stocked well for meal preparation. Thanks for a nice stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, quiet, relaxing getaway

This property was just as expected. Clean, quiet, easy to find and close to everything we wanted to see in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The place is perfect

Host was great, pool, hot tub great, place is clean, well equipped, quick access to everything, yet private and quiet
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nels B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

The property was very clean and had everything that we needed. Our kids loved the pool and hot tub! We are definitely considering coming back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew B., Fishers, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owners were great, communicate very quick.

Great place, very peaceful. Kitchen is very beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Bonita Springs

Had a lovely time in the beautifully furnished and supplied property. Property owners were extremely helpful and always responded quickly to any requests we had.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean property! So many modern updates. The location was very accessible to everything we wanted to do. Host was quick to respond to any questions we had. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emarie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Omg this place was awesome, everything was just how the pictures were it was very clean, and well put together. The host was amazing, reachable, very helpful. Rate 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bonita Springs

Very clean and very convenient location. The hosts were very responsive. The area is nice and quiet and seems to be going through some rebuilding and transition. It’s nice that you can walk to the historic part of town.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

It was great
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Beautiful & peaceful accommodations! Super clean -everything was perfect and exactly as described pictured! Hosts super responsive-thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couples Getaway

The property was as advertised on the website. Very clean and comfortable for the two us. Storage was minimal. Communication with the owner and property manager was great.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jolly Roger Retreat

My husband and I were lucky enough to spend the month of February. The space is very well appointed, clean and comfortable with plenty of room. Michael and Caroline were very responsive to an inquiries we had. We loved the location, the private pool and just a couple miles from the beach. Hope to return in the future.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana A., Hastings, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our own private paradise! We didn’t want to leave!

As soon as I booked, I started sharing property photos with friends & relatives because I was so excited about our stay! The rental did not disappoint! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL & a pleasure to stay at! They have thought of everything and the roominess inside & the pool & Lanai outside are just AWESOME!!! You will not regret making this booking, but don’t tell too many people, because we’d love to come for 2 weeks next time! Thank you for a fabulous stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Modern, Clean and Nice Layout

This property is just as it says, a waterfront retreat. Compared to a few other homes in the same general area, this property has an additional advantage – there is a decent amount of privacy in on the back patio or when you open the blinds from inside due to some trees and the fact that directly across the canal, it is a vacant lot. The owner(s) were very responsive during my stay, from the day I check in and throughout my stay. Very friendly and quick to respond. The amount of modern lighting in the property is really nice. Very bright (if desired) and warm. I enjoyed the neighborhood, great for taking a walk or jog, not far from downtown Bonita Springs. Inside is very conformable, from the bed to the chairs and the sofas. Although my schedule did not allow much cooking, for those who do, you will really like the kitchen setup! All new appliances, open kitchen format. Really nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cortney S., Richfield, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property!

My husband and I planned this trip as a getaway for the two of us. The property was wonderful! It was newly decorated with a large open kitchen and living room. The one bedroom opened out into the main area allowing a lot of light throughout the whole unit. It is the first floor of a home with private access to the pool and hot tub. We loved sitting outside in the morning near the pool and looking out onto the canal. The lot is close to the Empire river and we enjoyed watching boats, kayaks and birds. While there are homes next door and across the canal, we did not see anyone while we were outside and it felt like a private oasis. The only potential drawback was the queen size bed. This was on the description but we weren't sure if it would work for us. It was fine! The washer and dryer in the garage were very convenient and there were plenty of pool towels available along with kitchen furnishings. Finally, the hosts were incredibly responsive. Texts were answered immediately and they were so helpful. We had a wonderful time and we would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is very nice but when we arrived on a Wednesday, the HVAC unit was not working properly and the temperature in the home was 84 degrees. We immediately notified the property manager and were told a technician would come the next morning. The next day we were told the HVAC unit would need to be replaced. We left the home and were out all day arriving back around 5:00 pm and the technician was still working. The temperature never reached a comfortable level that evening. On Friday, we left early and came back to the home at around 4:30 pm to 81 degrees. We immediately contacted the property manager again who showed up with the technician. We were at this point on day three with uncomfortable temperatures and asked the owners for a refund of our remaining days. We wished to leave. The owners refused telling us we could leave but that we would not be refunded any money. The owners were rather rude via messages telling us that they had spent $5000 on a HVAC unit and mentioning that we had visitors that exceeded the 6 guest limit. We did have our adult kids over to visit for a few hours (making us have 7 people at the pool) but at no time did anyone other than my husband and myself spend the night in this residence. After the technician left on Friday, the system seemed to work better. We ended up staying because we had no other option, having spent $2800 for the week to stay there. The owners refunded $150 cleaning fee for our inconvenience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect find!

Owners have considered everything at this property and the attention to detail from decor to supplies was a 10/10. One bedroom for parents and pullout couches for kids (which my daughter loved) was perfect. Exclusive access to the pool and beautiful outdoor area was amazing! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ryan c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Stay!

The property was clean and up to date. All of the linens were of high quality. We enjoyed our time in Bonita Springs!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely home, beautifully appointed!

I only had a 3night stay but enjoyed my visit. I loved the openess of the living space and the kitchen is beautiful and had everything I needed to prepare meals. I especially enjoyed having my evening cocktail outdoors in the pool area - quite lovely. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property and wonderful hosts!

The property was spotless, the owners and manager were both easily accessible. It was one of the nicest places we have ever stayed. Close to the beach, and it has everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maura O., Bradley Beach, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Setting and dream vacation place!

We found this beautiful and spotlessly clean vacation first floor home to be exactly as described. The temp. for the first floor cannot be lowered to a lower temp. than 74 F. so that could be a concern if someone requires colder a/c. The place is absolutely stunning. The pool, the dock and the view are perfect along with everything that you may need is supplied. It’s a quick drive to Bonita beach and limitless shopping and Naples. Highly recommend this vrbo and hope to return ASAP. The property manager responded whenever needed for questions. Thank you to the owners! Maura
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation stay

Beautiful place, really clean. Pool is great. Very nice central location. Easy check-in/ check out. Hosts were super nice and helpful. Thanks for the great trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mallory D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, convenient and beautiful pool!

My family had the best week here! There was plenty of space for my family of 5, and we enjoyed having the pool and hot tub right out our back door. We actually got to meet the hosts, Caroline and Michael, and they are good, kind people who really care about their guests. They were attentive and responsive to us, although we didn’t need much since the property is well appointed and just easy to live in. Thank you for a wonderful week, we hope to come back soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, safe neighborhood!

This home and the photos provided matched perfectly! It was very clean and welcoming! We would definitely recommend to anyone with kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022