Welcome to Manatee Lookout Cottages- Our cute cottage is a brand NEW BUILD! We offer direct Gulf Access right in our backyard with a private dock, Old Florida Vibes, peaceful natural environment, wildlife & manatee watching. Gorgeous beaches are a short boat ride away - we are surrounded by Sanibel/Captiva/Boca Grande/Cayo Costa/Cabbage Key! Great dock to tie up your boat/kayaks. The best fishing! Made a Mini beach for you to enjoy. Soothing outdoor tropical shower! Free kayaks & manual bikes, amazing heated resort pool & jet spa & private boat launch steps from the home. Golf cart available for extra fee. Plenty of free boat trailer parking. All about relaxation here!

Please ask us about our sister properties - 1 cottage called Purple House/Island Time- next driveway over. It has been a short term rental for 5 years now. 4 beds (2 bedrooms) 2 bath cottage (space for 6) if you need more room for your group. we have created a newly combined listing to feature both houses together in one big booking. Please look at my host profile to see that one. It’s called Manatee sisters.
*We also have a brand new rental called Turtle Calm on the water in Cape Coral - 4 bedroom, 6 beds, 2 baths and a full Turtle immersion experience. Available now! You can click on my host profile to see the 3 listings available https://vrbo.onelink.me/ItNz/jyl1yvxf

***We have free and easy boat trailer parking at the house***
Private boat launch on our street
Heated Resort pool and spa. Free Resort passes cover the heated pool, spa, clubhouse and boat launch on our street within our 3-street waterfront oasis community. Guest tags need to be on you at all times to use amenities. In season there are numerous clubhouse activities you can participate in (cards, bingo, exercise, dinners etc…).

Please note our community is Flamingo Bay and is set up with 2 houses on the waterside and 2 houses across street on non waterside. Our home is located on a waterfront lot and is the back house with our path down to our dock and a beautiful water view. Please look at pics and location on map provided to see exactly the set up. Thank you.

What’s not to love about Pine Island? Our place is the perfect getaway with gulf access canal in our backyard, access to dock, a great heated pool and jet tub! You will see adorable manatees at our dock and up and down our canal! There is an awesome osprey nest near the house. Really cool tropical wildlife all around. We are across from a huge open preserve and next to a farm - can you say relaxing! Ability to rent the golf cart right at the house is a bonus! Please make sure to research Pine Island before you book to make sure it meets your expectations of where you want to explore on your vacation. Thank you

Kids and Family Friendly- I have lots of pool toys/floats, bikes, umbrella stroller, a high chair, kids books, puddle jumper, sand toys for the beach, boogie boards, fishing rods, beach umbrella, beach chairs, corn hole, life jackets, a cooler, some snorkel gear and much more!

*3 single seat kayaks and 4 manual bikes free for you to use as well!

Guest access
You will see Biking, golf carts and electric bikes around the Island. Many people are out walking. Parking is right in front of our blue patio on the rocks.
House is on a cul-de-sac/dead end which makes for a wonderful and safe street!
Our private boat/kayak launch is also right on our street, which makes it extremely convenient and easy

Other things to note
Feel free to bring your pets! Please note there is a $65 fee per pet per stay. To be paid before check in. If bringing more than one pet, Please make sure to add the correct number into your reservation. Pets must be potty trained and cleaned up after.

* I have some dog treats, pet bowls, a pet bed and toys available*

COOL Stuff-
*We have no traffic lights on the entire island
*There are numerous food trucks throughout the island which are so fun!
*Right next to our community every Thursday afternoon in the church parking lot (in season, usually starts Jan 1st - April) there is an amazing Farmers Market with fresh fruits, veggies and specials! Check it out!

Pine Island will feel like a different world. It's so unbelievably laid back filled with palm tree nurseries, farms and nature. We boat or take the ferry over to secluded island barrier beaches which is the quickest. You can take a car to some of them like Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, Captiva etc...which would be about an hour plus of a drive. We do have a very small beach on the island as well called Tropical Point. Important Island Environment Note:
Because our home is located in a delicate island ecosystem, guests are required to follow the daily pest-prevention guidelines posted on the refrigerator during their stay. This includes keeping exterior doors/screens closed at all times, loading the dishwasher daily, and properly disposing of all food and pet waste in the designated outdoor bins.