As soon as you step into the backyard of Dolphin Lane (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) , you’ll know that this is the Fort Myers Beach rental of your dreams. From the private heated pool to the palm-tree-framed view of Matanzas Pass, it’s pure perfection. Just in case that’s not enough, however, the 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home also offers a boat dock and a huge wraparound deck—and you can walk to the beach and the Gulf of Mexico in less than 5 minutes. Located on a quiet street, Dolphin Lane (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) accommodates 2 couples as comfortably as it does a family. Its primary bedroom boasts a king-size bed; the 2nd bedroom features a queen. Each bedroom includes an HDTV and doors that open directly onto the deck so that you can indulge in a romantic late-night drink or a spot of stargazing before calling it a night. What’s more, one of the living area’s sofas opens into a queen-size bed, enabling as many as 6 people to spend the night. Open, sunny, and decorated in serene pastels, the open-plan living/dining/kitchen area makes it easy for everyone to spend time together—and isn’t that what vacations are all about? Sprawl out on a couch and watch a movie on the large flat-screen TV, surf the web via the free WiFi, play a game with the kids, or catch up with old friends over cheese and crackers… in other words, make yourself right at home. The dining table seats 4 in wonderfully cushioned chairs, and there’s an adjacent breakfast bar that can accommodate 3 more. Then again, weather permitting (and in Fort Myers Beach that’s most of the time!), you’ll probably want to dine out on Dolphin Lane (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) ’s deck. The deck’s table looks out directly onto the water, and the salt-laced sea breezes are an ideal garnish to any meal. Dolphin Lane (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) ’s kitchen has just about every appliance, gadget, pot, and pan you could possibly need, whether you’re whipping up pancakes for breakfast or a Thanksgiving feast. You can cook alfresco too, on the patio’s gas grill. If you reel in any redfish or snook, grill it up right here. Of course, steaks or veggies you buy at the supermarket less than a block away will also taste fabulous barbecued! Both the deck and the patio are furnished with plenty of chairs, chaises, and tables. The centerpiece of the patio is the private heated in-ground pool. When the gulf waters are a bit too chilly or when you want to float and laze in privacy, you’ll love having a pool to yourself. Beside the pool is a spa where you can pamper your muscles after a day of biking, canoeing, or fishing—or any other time. Just beyond the patio is Dolphin Lane (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) ’s dock on Matanzas Pass. If you’re bringing or renting a boat, this is the ultimate convenience. You don’t need a boat to enjoy the dock, however. Stretch out on one of the dock’s chaises and watch dolphins and manatees play in the waters as boats parade past. In fact, if you’re visiting in December, you’ll have a front-row seat to a true parade: the annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade. The sunrises over Matanzas Pass are beautiful, and for spectacular sunsets walk down to the beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Because Dolphin Lane (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) is less than a 5-minute walk away, you can stroll to and from the beach throughout the day: canoe or kayak in the morning, paddleboard or parasail in the afternoon, collect seashells just before sunset. There’s plenty more to do nearby as well. In just 10 minutes, you can drive south to Lovers Key State Park or north to the restaurants, shops, and bars of the island’s Times Square. Or take a day trip off the island: Drive to the Everglades or hop the daily ferry to Key West. Then again, you could easily have a fabulous time simply swimming and lounging at Dolphin Lane (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) itself. Book your stay today and get ready to vacation in paradise. Town of Fort Myers Beach Short Term Rental Registration Numb (Phone number hidden by Airbnb)