There's pros and cons to this house- as there is with any rental house. This house is great for longer stays; but for a 1 week stay for those wanting to take in Sanibel I wouldn't recommend it... for the simple reason that it takes about 45 minutes of drive time to get to Sanibel. Cape Coral is loaded with red light cameras, and you really can't go fast going into Sanibel. Now, staying for the restaurant scene and entertainment (bars) scene of Cape Coral and Pine Island- this house is located nicely for that. The landscaping is struggling... the garage side and backyard of the house needed some attention, and the house struck us as a project in the sense that there's improvements here and there throughout the house. With that said- the interior of the house and the Lania *enclosed back porch* were very nice... Actually the kitchen and living room as you walk in the front door really create a WoW factor. The grill needed attention as it didn't want to light that easily. The cooler, beach stuff and fishing gear were a nice touch and helpful. The games on the back patio *Lania, were a nice touch as well. I'd stay here again if I wasn't planning on Sanibel beach trips. This house is very close to Pine Island which has a lot to offer... except beaches. Fishing charters and rental boats abound on Pine Island though. We are a family of 5 with 3 boys- this house is... borderline for kids, as the upholstery is very nice. That's pretty much it.
James was excellent with communicating. The property is ok, the interior of the house is excellent and really surprising. The pool doesn't have much sitting space around it. The pool filter should be set to stay on longer into the evening hours.