Really lovely, homely villa. Open-plan with a bright and spacious feel. All you need for families or couples. South-facing and backing onto a waterway. Large pool, sun trap decks. Comes with FREE beautiful sunrises and stunning sunsets! Why choose Heron's Rest? There are hundreds of luxury villas to choose from, most offering the same high standards of accommodation. We have been having guests here since 2007. It is not just a 'Rental' it's our home too, that we willingly share with you. The whole villa is yours to use! Our villa is just the place, whether for a family holiday or for couples who want to get away from it all. South-facing and backing onto the internal waterways of Rotonda. Heron’s Rest is the perfect home to return to after a day at the beach, playing golf, exploring the beauty of the Gulf Coast or just stay home to enjoy the sun and relax! With three bedrooms (sleeping six people) this delightful, open plan, sunny villa, boasts a large patio area looking out onto a 23ft x 13ft swimming pool. Beyond this is a lovely view of the inland waterway with our own fishing/boating dock, where you can watch the sun rise, spot local wildlife and then watch the stunning sunsets as evening falls. Heron’s Rest is situated in a charming, peaceful community with homes and recreation carefully placed amid nature preserves spanning thousands of acres. Rotonda is an area that caters for many interests and pursuits. With its relaxed atmosphere and abundant wildlife, there is something for everyone, from the renowned golf courses on your doorstep to the local white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. On Rotonda itself there are local, free tennis courts and cycling trails and the villa is equipped with sets of golf clubs, bicycles and tennis racquets. You can even keep fit with our spinning execrise bike and weight bench. Fishing rods and gear are provided for use off the villa’s own dock. For a day at the beach there are deck chairs/loungers and beach gear for the kids! We even provide coolers. We leave much of our own personal stuff for you to use. The interior is a of a modern, spacious villa furnished as our home. The accommodation is open-plan and fully air conditioned. It has a large living room with a separate dining area. The kitchen has a breakfast bar and all the every modern conveniences you could need. The wall-to-wall patio doors in the living room and dining area overlook the screened patio and pool, where you can enjoy breakfast as the sun rises or evening dining as it sets! A further sundeck leads to the waterway dock, where you can fish or just relax in the sun. Ample sun loungers and chairs are provided. The villa has fencing around the perimeter, which creates a private garden that incorporates the separate sun-bathing area. The south-facing pool and deck provide a constant sun-trap from sunrise to sunset. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed and en-suite bathroom complete with “his and hers” wash basins, a separate toilet and large walk-in rain shower. Bedroom two with a queen-sized bed, and the third bedroom with its two single beds, share a second bathroom with a bath and overhead shower. Most bedrooms have their own televisions. The master and second bedrooms have their own patio door access to the pool area. The villa contains a washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board and hair dryers. A small alcove houses a desk, free wireless, broadband internet, telephone with free local calls. Lots of local info, maps, what to do etc The double garage has a Full size Pool table and a soccer table. Exercise? We have a 'gym standard' spinning bike for you to keep fit with. Weight bench and dumbbells Baby / Child- Friendly Travel cot and high chair provided free-of-charge. Garden is enclosed by fence. You have the whole villa and waterway to enjoy! We live in UK, so not local! Any questions or help needed on your stay we have a local manager looking after you. Things to Do Rotonda is a Golfers’ paradise! There are no less than six local golf courses, including four operated by Rotonda Golf and Country Club. For non-golfers, there is freshwater or deep-sea fishing with some of the best fishing in the world at nearby Charlotte Harbour. Other water sports, including boat hire, Jet Ski, kayak’s take you out into the Gulf and another world! Air boats rides! Wildlife: Bring your binoculars! As you will see (depending on season) from our own deck, every kind of bird, alligators, otters, turtles and so on. A Photographers paradise! It really is a pleasure just to watch the wildlife in your own back yard. Few villas will offer the sights we see every day. Beaches: There are several breathtaking, white beaches within a ten- to fifteen-minute drive. Quiet and remote, they attract lots of bird life, dolphins, turtles and other wildlife. There are no big crowds, just plenty of white sand with wonderful shells being lapped by gentle waves. You must stay on to see one of the stunning sunsets. Rotonda/Englewood: Rotonda is a unique circular development built around golf courses and waterways in the Englewood area of Charlotte County. You soon discover a part of Florida that is off the beaten path - unhurried, unspoiled and uncrowded. This region is often called the “gem of the sun coast”, and you will soon see why.   On the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in southwest Florida, Rotonda/Englewood is located mid-way between Tampa and Fort Myers. Wildlife is abundant: Rotonda is a bird sanctuary, where you can expect to spot many varieties. Its many miles of waterways - including the waterway that runs along the bottom of the garden – include otters, turtles and a variety of fish. You might even spot nocturnal residents such as raccoons, armadillos and bobcats. Most mornings, a great grey heron relaxes on our fishing dock, hence the name “Heron’s Rest”. From our own dock we have seen alligators, turtles, every kind of bird, and more recently a family of otters has been seen. It is a sight, to watch a mother catching fish for her young as we sit and eat breakfast! When at the beach, for one of the glorious sunsets, look out, you may catch sight of dolphins alongside the numerous birdlife. It is peaceful here, but, if you fancy visiting somewhere designed for higher-energy thrills, there are plenty of tourist attractions nearby. Rotonda is an “away form it all” location, yet is the perfect base for trips to the larger tourist resorts of Fort Myers, Tampa, Miami, Sarasota or Venice. Finally, there are many major attractions and places of interest, including Disney, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens and the Everglades, all within driving distance. We can help with any advice or information you want on these. Charlotte Harbour Area: The wider surrounding area of Charlotte Harbour and the Gulf Islands is a collection of nine charming coastal communities surrounding the state’s second largest harbour. Restaurants: The area boasts numerous styles of restaurants, either locally-owned or larger chains. Renowned for fresh, local-caught seafood, many restaurants are at the water’s edge. Local supermarkets provide a vast range of food and wine and deliciously inviting delicatessens. Inland to Port Charlotte, around fifteen minutes’ drive, is an extensive shopping area and mall with major stores including, a large range of restaurants and multi plex cinema. Further afield are huge outlet malls. Theme Parks and Attractions: Orlando and the Disney/Universal/Sea world theme parks is about a 2.5 hour drive. It can be a long day trip, but a stopover at a budget motel means a two- to three-day visit is within easy reach and the journey is very straightforward. A closer attraction is Busch Gardens, Tampa - a fantastic theme park offering thrilling rides as well as one of the country's premier zoos. Being just two hours’ journey away, Busch Gardens is a fun day trip. The Everglades, where you can experience air boat rides and see alligators, are within easy reach. Parking on site. Rotonda/Englewood: Rotonda is a unique circular development built around golf courses and waterways in the Englewood area of Charlotte County. You soon discover a part of Florida that is off the beaten path - unhurried, unspoiled and uncrowded. This region is often called the “gem of the sun coast”, and you will soon see why. On the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in southwest Florida, Rotonda/Englewood is located mid-way between Tampa and Fort Myers. Wildlife is abundant: Rotonda is a bird sanctuary, where you can expect to spot many varieties. Its many miles of waterways - including the waterway that runs along the bottom of the garden – include otters, turtles and a variety of fish. You might even spot nocturnal residents such as raccoons, armadillos and bobcats. Most mornings, a great grey heron relaxes on our fishing dock, hence the name “Heron’s Rest”. From our own dock we have seen alligators, turtles, every kind of bird, and a family of otters has been seen. It is a sight, to watch a mother catching fish for her young as we sit and eat breakfast! A photographers paradise! It really is a pleasure just to watch the wildlife in your own back yard.