Town of Fort Myers Beach Registration 19-0665 Welcome to Gateway Villas #794, the perfect gated beachfront vacation address in paradise! Located in the quieter North end of Estero Island, this large 7th floor condo has a 180 degree view of the Gulf of Mexico, and is an easy 10-12 minute walk to Times Square and the numerous boutiques, restaurants, and night life afforded at this end of the island. A beach trolley service is available as well that runs the entire length of the island, all the way to Lovers Key State Park. Its close proximity to the Sky Bridge offers easier ingress and egress, making Sanibel Island, the downtown Fort Myers River District and Edison Winter Home, as well as Southwest Florida Regional Airport all within a 20-40 minute drive. A short drive to mid-island takes you to the Publix supermarket and upscale Bistro on the Bay restaurant, and a little further south is the Santini Marina Plaza with many other restaurants and shops. Just off the south end of the island is Lovers Key State Park, and further south lies Bonita Beach and Naples. An added feature to the north end, however, is that Bowditch Point Regional Park is literally just short walk away and is a beach to bay nature preserve with walking trails and bike rentals. Upon entering the gated resort, your arrival and settling in will be a breeze with the use of bellman's trolley and carts available on the ground floor level. Ample parking is also available. You may catch a glimpse of the over-sized heated beachfront pool and lounging area while unloading, as well as the shaded outdoor dining area with BBQ grills, and last but not least, the beach itself! An elevator will swiftly take you to the seventh floor to unpack for your adventure in your tropical gulfside paradise. This venue is equipped with all the amenities you are accustomed to at home, PLUS the tropical setting. Gateway Villas #794 is a bright, cheerful Southwest Florida style beachfront condo, truly exuding a sophisticated beach scene, with two bedrooms, two full baths, and two balconies. Everything is available that you would need to cook daily multicourse dinners, or simply make a pot of coffee in the morning. And for those barbecue enthusiasts, there is a beachside gas grill area. Entry is into a tiled foyer, with the master bedroom to the left. Furnishings include two double beds, night stands and lamps, dresser and chest with flat screen TV for your viewing pleasure, clothes closet, and overstuffed chair. Sliding glass doors open to the furnished private balcony complete with views of the gulf and back bay. The en suite bathroom has a tub/shower combination, as well as vanity and lavatory with ample storage space. Next down the hall is the guest bedroom and adjacent full bathroom. The laundry area is located in the master closet. The guest room has two twin beds, night stand and lamp, chest of drawers with flat screen TV, and closet. This bathroom also has a tub/shower combination, as well as vanity and lavatory with storage space. Upon entering the kitchen, dining, and living room areas, immediately you will be swept away by the expansive views, the peacefulness of the Gulf waters and the sugar-white sand beach in front of you. Open the sliding glass doors to the balcony and let the island breezes transport you to that perfect, calm vacation feel. There are Gulf or Bay views from every room. The kitchen is equipped with everything needed for meal preparation. The cabinets are fully stocked with all the food preparation essentials. All appliances are stainless steel, including refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, glasstop range, and built-in above range microwave. Counter tops are granite, with tile backsplash. There is a countertop peninsula adjacent to the dining area, with table seating 6. A large flat screen TV in the well-furnished living room lets you keep up with your favorite show or the evening news. Also for your comfort is a leather sofa with coffee and end tables with lamps, and recliner and an overstuffed chair. Whether cooking in the kitchen, enjoying a gourmet meal at the formal dining table, relaxing on the balconies or in the living room, the sound of the Gulf waters and daily happenings on the beach will call your name. Pelicans will be diving for fish, flying fish will be leaping out of the water, and dolphins will be catching those flying fish in mid-air! All this happens along an expanse of seven miles of white sugar-sand beach right outside your door. Take in the gorgeous nightly sunsets with someone special. For the adventurous, Jet Ski and parasailing rentals are just a short walk away. As noted, Times Square, The Pier, shopping, countless restaurants and nightlife are only a 10-12 minute walk from your door. Pamper yourself at the luxurious Aquagene Spa at the Pink Shell Resort just steps away. Our rental properties are all outfitted with high tech features such as remote entry locks and high speed wireless internet, etc. Come and experience Gateway Villas #794, with sunsets that will ignite a flame inside you and help you remember the special times in your life, all while creating priceless moments for you and your loved ones to share. If this sounds like something you would like to experience, then give us a call or book online today! Two in party must be 30 or older, staying full duration & signed contract must be in name of the 30 or older party. Contract requires credit card be provided as a requirement of our rental insurance.