Waterfall Pool + Kayaks + Quick Gulf Access | Latitude 26° Luxury Retreat

Some homes make you slow down the moment you walk in. Latitude 26° Luxury Retreat is one of them: a fully reimagined waterfront home where clean modern design settles into the sun-and-salt rhythm of Southwest Florida.

Recently renovated from top to bottom, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home sits on a quiet, low-traffic cul-de-sac surrounded by waterfront neighbors, peaceful enough to feel tucked away but close to the area's beaches, boating, and best-known attractions. A wide paver driveway offers plenty of parking, with garage access for added convenience. Inside, vaulted ceilings and a wall of glass open the main living space to the pool, filling the house with light, and small touches like motion-activated toe-kick lighting and lighted mirrors make it feel considered at every turn. Guests consistently call out how well the whole house is planned, and how spotless it is on arrival.

The kitchen is the one guests call the selling point, and it earns it. Professional-grade appliances, custom cabinetry, and quartz counters anchor the space, with island seating for four and a round dining table that seats up to ten and keeps everyone in the same conversation. A 72-inch professional refrigerator and freezer swallows a week of groceries without complaint, and a separate coffee and wine bar with Nespresso and grind-and-brew machines covers the first and last drinks of the day. Outside, the poolside kitchen adds professional grilling and refrigeration, with a pass-through window that makes serving dinner and cocktails effortless.

The primary suite runs the same direction. Its spa-like bath, with a separate soaking tub and a luxury accessible walk-in shower, is the room guests describe as one of the most gorgeous they've stayed with. A built-in Murphy bed makes the suite ideal for families with young children who want to stay close, part of a flexible layout that sleeps up to 10, and the suite opens directly to the pool. Every bedroom has a large HDTV, the family room carries an 85-inch screen with surround sound for movie nights, and quality mattresses, linens, towels, and a range of pillows keep the comfort level high throughout.

Out back is pure Florida. The heated waterfall pool anchors long afternoons, with covered lounging under fans, sun-soaked space on quality loungers, and a convenient outdoor pool bath. Custom lighting on the dock and pool area and café lights strung over the yard keep the space going after dark, and multiple outdoor living, dining, and cooking areas give everyone a spot.

For boaters, the private covered dock offers direct access with minimal no-wake travel before open water, and an optional 30-foot covered boat slip and lift rental is available. The Gulf, nearby islands, waterfront restaurants, and world-class fishing are all within easy reach, and a charter captain can even pick you up straight from the dock. To round out the Florida lifestyle, complimentary bicycles, kayaks, water toys, beach chairs, and a beach wagon come with the home, so exploring the beaches and preserves nearby takes zero extra packing.

Fort Myers Beach, Bunche Beach, and Sanibel Island are all within a 20-minute drive, and Downtown Fort Myers and the Edison & Ford Winter Estates make an easy half-hour outing. Whether the plan is a boat day, a beach day, or no plan at all, Latitude 26° Luxury Retreat makes the slow version of Florida easy to find.

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!

With Gulf beaches, marinas, and nature preserves all within a short drive, this stretch of Fort Myers is built for easy, sun-led days. Bunche Beach and its tidal flats are less than 10 minutes out, Fort Myers Beach is about 12, and the shell-covered sands of Sanibel Island sit roughly 15 minutes away across the causeway — with grocery stores, waterfront dining, shopping, golf, and fishing charters close at hand. Looking to explore further? The Downtown Fort Myers River District brings walkable streets, boutique shopping, live entertainment, and historic charm, while the Edison & Ford Winter Estates open up tropical gardens, museums, and waterfront grounds just minutes from the action.

Local Attractions: Bunche Beach Preserve, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Lighthouse Beach Park, Downtown Fort Myers River District, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Lovers Key State Park, Lakes Regional Park, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Bowditch Point Park, and Manatee Park.

Home Truths:
- Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Guests will have access to dock, but there will be a boat parked there.
- This home comes equipped with beach gear (chairs, umbrella, wagon, roller cooler, beach towels), kayaks, bicycles, and a Pack 'n Play for guest use during your stay.
- Please note that Ring security cameras are installed on the exterior of the home. The cameras view the front door, driveway, and the owner's boat.
- Covered boat slip with lift is available for boats up to 30 ft for an additional $300 per stay. The lift has a 10,000 lb maximum capacity. Guests must contact the owner for access and operating instructions. The existing dock is also available for boat parking at no additional charge.
- A Pack-n-Play and highchair are available in the hallway closet near the kitchen and laundry room.
- Pool heat is available for guests at $25/night. Guests are encouraged to request this 48hrs in advance before they check in.
- A pool alarm is available for guest use. Please note that guests are responsible for placing it in the pool in the event they opt to use it upon their stay.

Parking Details:
- The property offers 3 parking spaces.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.