Swimming, sunshine, and sea breezes: You can relish them all—and much more besides—at Ibis at the Beach. Located alongside a canal, the 3-bedroom, pet-friendly home has its own dock and heated swimming pool, as well as a spacious and beautifully furnished screened-in porch. What’s more, it’s less than a 10-minute walk to the white-sand beach and the turquoise Gulf of Mexico.

As you pull up to Ibis at the Beach the first thing, you’ll notice is a porch, screened in to keep buzzing pests out, with a patio table and chairs. This is a lovely spot to start your day with breakfast while looking out onto the lush shrubs and palm trees. There’s a ceiling fan so that you can relax out here even during the hottest days of summer.

This is not Ibis at the Beach’s only porch, however. Spanning the width of the home is a huge screened-in living/dining area. Furnished with a well-cushioned sectional and a dining table that seats 6 with room to spare, this space serves as a 2nd great room (there’s an “official” one inside). Not only do you have a view of the lush landscaping, but there are also leafy plants right in here, adding to the luxe yet laid-back ambience.

The pool area is screened-in as well. Splash about with the kids during the day—or watch them splash about while you laze on a poolside chaise. Then, once they’re tucked into bed for the night, savor a peaceful swim in the moonlight.

Outside the screened-in area is a patio with its own table and chairs, along with a gas grill. If you reel in trout or grouper while surf-fishing or on a charter boat, you can cook it here; the salty breeze is the ideal finishing touch. The yard and patio area, by the way, is fenced in—convenient if you’re bringing your dogs along. Also outside is the private dock, alongside the canal that flows to the bay. You can launch a boat from here, fish, or simply kick back in one of the Adirondack chairs with a frosty drink and watch for dolphins and even manatees playing among the boats sailing by.

The interior of Ibis at the Beach is just as lovely as its alfresco areas. Beneath the lustrous wood-planked and beamed ceiling the living area boasts a pair of leather sofas and additional seating so that everyone can gather to watch a movie on the HDTV with cable or play charades. Like the rest of the house, the great room offers free WiFi. The dining table, which looks out onto the patio, seats 6 with ease. Between this dining area, the screened-in porch, and the patio, you might want to eat all your meals at the house rather than head to the nearby restaurants, even though some are just a walk away. Fortunately Ibis at the Beach’s kitchen can handle just about any recipes you want to whip up. Outfitted with gleaming stainless-steel appliances and bright white cabinets, the kitchen makes cooking a pleasure.

The 3 bedrooms are furnished to the same stellar standard as the rest of house. The master bedroom includes a king-size bed, while the 2nd bedroom features a queen. Both rooms include a flat-screen TV and generous storage. With a pair of twin-over-full bunk beds, the 3rd bedroom makes a fabulous kids’ clubhouse; as many as 6 can sleep in here.

Sleep might be the last thing you’ll be thinking about, however: The beach and the gulf are just a stroll away, as are a number of eateries and shops. In just 5 minutes you can drive to Lovers Key State Park and hike, bike, or kayak among mangroves, marsh rabbits, and manatees. A few miles north of Ibis at the Beach is Times Square, abuzz with restaurants, bars, and street entertainers.

Ibis at the Beach lets you enjoy Gulf Coast living at its finest. The 1-week minimum stay will seem to fly by. Don’t miss out; book your reservation today. Town of Fort Myers Beach Short Term Rental Registration Number 19-0698