House in St James City, FL
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Discover the beauty of Saint James City from this modern, updated 3-bedroom house in the Manatee Bay subdivision. Inside you'll find tile floors throughout the three bedrooms, two bathrooms, large living room, and a formal dining room. The hub of activity is a recently renovated kitchen with all new appliances, tons of storage, an eating area, and a wall of doors that open to the lanai.
Once outside, you'll find more seating which faces the heated pool and canal. You can put your boat in via the private boat ramp when you arrive and use the covered dock and lift to keep your boat secure during your stay. If you don't have a boat, abundant fish can be caught or observed from the yard and dock. Catch a keeper? Use the dockside cleaning station to prepare your fish, then throw it on the grill once you're inside the protected lanai.
There's plenty of parking, including space for your boat trailer and/or RV across the street in the dedicated parking area. Ride about 100 feet to the island multi-use path and ride your bike down to Froggy's for a beer or Phuzzy's for some stone crab. You can ride almost the entire 17-miles from south to north on this path.
For those that aren't familiar with Pine Island, it's one of the last remaining areas of Florida that retains the "old Florida" character and CHARACTERS. You'll meet people, "mild to wild", from artists to bikers, and with opinions you'll agree and disagree with. And you'll have fun along the way. Nature trails are abundant as are wildlife such as eagles, gopher tortoises, manatees. We even have a one-finned dolphin named "uno".
In the summer, Pine Island is a mango wonderland with more varieties than you can imagine growing and being sold on the island. During the winter, the population increases and traffic slows a bit, but it's nothing compared to the overrun tourist centers you've been to before. There are festivals and markets weekly and many outdoor activities for the whole family. The one thing you won't find are beaches, but we have some great ferries that will drop you on white sand beaches that are private, quiet, and just a stone's throw away from Bokeelia (the north end of the island).
Whether you rent for a month or the whole season, lawn and garden service is included and a bi-weekly cleaning service can be added for a fee. Internet, water, and electricity are included in the price quoted by Vrbo.
Once outside, you'll find more seating which faces the heated pool and canal. You can put your boat in via the private boat ramp when you arrive and use the covered dock and lift to keep your boat secure during your stay. If you don't have a boat, abundant fish can be caught or observed from the yard and dock. Catch a keeper? Use the dockside cleaning station to prepare your fish, then throw it on the grill once you're inside the protected lanai.
There's plenty of parking, including space for your boat trailer and/or RV across the street in the dedicated parking area. Ride about 100 feet to the island multi-use path and ride your bike down to Froggy's for a beer or Phuzzy's for some stone crab. You can ride almost the entire 17-miles from south to north on this path.
For those that aren't familiar with Pine Island, it's one of the last remaining areas of Florida that retains the "old Florida" character and CHARACTERS. You'll meet people, "mild to wild", from artists to bikers, and with opinions you'll agree and disagree with. And you'll have fun along the way. Nature trails are abundant as are wildlife such as eagles, gopher tortoises, manatees. We even have a one-finned dolphin named "uno".
In the summer, Pine Island is a mango wonderland with more varieties than you can imagine growing and being sold on the island. During the winter, the population increases and traffic slows a bit, but it's nothing compared to the overrun tourist centers you've been to before. There are festivals and markets weekly and many outdoor activities for the whole family. The one thing you won't find are beaches, but we have some great ferries that will drop you on white sand beaches that are private, quiet, and just a stone's throw away from Bokeelia (the north end of the island).
Whether you rent for a month or the whole season, lawn and garden service is included and a bi-weekly cleaning service can be added for a fee. Internet, water, and electricity are included in the price quoted by Vrbo.
Amenities at 3-bedroom waterfront pool house in Manatee Bay. BYOB: Bring your own boat
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Garden
Kettle
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Bath or shower
Towels
Hairdryer
Map of St James City, FL
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Check in was easy and host gave clear instructions. Kitchen is new, perfectly supplied, lots of extras. Strong WiFi. This is a smart home and we were impressed with the preloaded detergent in the washing machine. The home is very clean and had everything you would need to cook. The grill is new. The pool was a great addition to our stay. We enjoyed the screened in area around the pool. This is a split level home. The master is private with a beautiful newly remodeled master bathroom. We were unable to use the boat lift as our boat was too large at 26ft. The community boat ramp is directly across from the home. Although we love this location for the easy access, we were unable to put our boat there. There isn’t enough room outside of the lift to tie up to the sea wall. This did not deter us from staying as we have relatives on the island and could dock at their home. Thank you Brian for being a wonderful host and sharing your home with us.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2025
We have been renting vacation homes for years and this is the best I’ve ever stayed at. The home was even better than what the pictures showed. The house was immaculate and very well stocked with everything we needed. The owner was very attentive to anything we might need, and very quick to respond with any questions. The fishing off the dock was really good, we caught a large variety of fish including snook. We could watch manatees all day, there were so many. We will definitely be returning to this home in the future.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Mar 2025
Overall the home was exactly as portrayed on the vrbo sight. Very nice home with all the amenities. Any minor problems were quickly taken care of by Brian and Dane.This home is in a nice neighborhood, with nice neighbors. We would definitely recommend this home to anyone considering renting it.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Feb 2025
We found our happy place! The house is big, clean and gorgeous with premium everything. Beautiful Floors, appliances, fixtures, countertops, bidets, linens, TVs, Washer and Dryer, furniture and decor are all top of the line at this home. The pool is warm and wonderful, we used it everyday in January! I can't say enough about this place. It was perfect for us. The neighborhood is safe and quiet. The neighbors are so nice and friendly. We walked the whole neighborhood, with no worries. The dock and canal were great. We caught snook and watched manatees, saw a dolphin and a lot of other fish and birds. A very relaxing place to stay, but also very close to loads of things to do and entertainment and great places to eat. Our hosts were the best we've ever had! Brian and Dane went out of their way to make sure we had a wonderful stay. The home and hosts are outstanding, in every way. Thank you for everything! We can't wait to come back!
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(7 Ratings)
"Check in was easy and host gave clear instructions. Kitchen is new, perfectly supplied, lots of extras. Strong WiFi. This is a smart home and we were impressed with the preloaded detergent in the wash..."
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