With miles of Gulf of Mexico coastline that encompasses the popular beaches on Sanibel Island, Fort Myers is a beachgoer's paradise. It’s also a popular destination for anyone seeking a Florida vacation home, and each year families, couples, retirees, and seasonal residents seek abundant sunshine and laid-back living in Southwest Florida.
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Yes, 101 of our Fort Myers homes allow dogs—so feel free to bring Fido along. (Just make sure to check individual home listings for any limits on the number and size of dogs they allow).
Browse dog-friendly homes >Yes. 294 of our Fort Myers vacation rentals have internet access, so you can stay connected throughout your trip.
Browse homes with internet access >Absolutely. Our local Fort Myers team includes professional housekeepers who care for all our homes here. They’ll clean thoroughly and restock amenities, so everything is ready for your arrival—and all you have to do is settle in and relax.
Learn more about Vacasa Premium Clean >Pack your bags - and don’t forget to include a swimsuit - when you book a stay in one of our Fort Myers vacation rentals!
Fort Myers is a mid-size city on the Caloosahatchee River that boasts year-round tropical weather and beautiful white sand beaches nearby. Come during any season to experience its tranquil beaches and warm Gulf waters.
Sunbathe on Fort Myers Beach or Bonita Beach while your kids play in the aquamarine ocean and collect seashells deposited by the surf. Or take a romantic stroll with your spouse down the boardwalk and over tidal pools at Lovers Key State Park. If you can't imagine leaving your furry friend behind, we offer many pet-friendly Fort Myers vacation rentals that welcome both you and your dog.
When the sun sets, head downtown to the River District where there's great dining, shopping, and bar-hopping to keep you entertained throughout the night. If you're in the mood to dance, nightclubs like Celsius and Club 1527 often feature deejays that spin a variety of records and keep the dance floor going into the early hours of the morning.
Our vacation rentals will also give you quick access to the city's wonderful museums including the Southwest Florida Museum of History. Bring the whole family or a group of friends here to learn about the area's rich history through interactive exhibits showcasing the Paleo and Seminole Indians, Spanish explorers, early settlers, and more.
If you've come seeking fun in the sand and surf, you'll find just that on the beaches of Sanibel Island, a 24-mile drive southwest. Soft white sand, numerous colorful shells brought in by the tides, and abundant sea life will greet you on beaches like Lighthouse Beach, Tarpon Bay Beach, Bowman’s Beach, and others.
Sanibel Island is known for some of the best shelling in the world, thanks to the multitude of shells that wash up on its shores daily. Kids will love collecting these shells and might even end up on the front page of the local newspaper if they find the prized Junonia, which is a rare polka-dot shell known to wash up on the island’s beaches.
Fort Myers also boasts many other activities to get up close to the area's aquatic wildlife, including bird-watching on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, spotting alligators in the water, and taking a leisurely stroll along a boardwalk at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, which is just nine miles south of town.
Take a drive about 10 miles northeast to the Lee County Manatee Park, where you'll have a chance to kayak and spot resident manatees that call this park home in the cooler winter months. There's a reason to come any time of year, though, between the extensive butterfly garden, beautiful landscape, picnic and playground area, and fishing off the pier.
Whether it's relaxation or action you’re seeking in your Southwest Florida getaway, rest assured our Fort Myers vacation rentals will give you access to it all.
