With a stay at this vacation home in Port Charlotte (South Gulf Cove), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Park and Gasparilla Marina. .This family-friendly vacation home is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Englewood Beach and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Tails and Scales Charters.
Port Charlotte Beach Park - 33 min drive - 33.8 km
Fishermen's Village - 39 min drive - 41.5 km
Getting around
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
White Rabbit Saloon - 7 min drive
Los Mariachi’s Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
Bean Depot Cafe - 12 min drive
Smokin Jerry’s - 13 min drive
Gulf Cove Little Moose - 13 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
LUXURY WATERFRONT! WARM PRIVATE POOL! MIN TO BEACHES! WIFI! GRILL! BABY SUPPLIES
This lovely, contemporary, pool home offers expansive views from an oversized tip lot (two intersecting canals) with 160 feet of concrete seawall, a Dock and only 1 bridge out to the Gulf of Mexico, the Myakka River and the Port Charlotte Harbor. Our Third Ray of Sun is located in the Waterfront Boating Community of SOUTH GULF COVE which offers parks, a boat ramp and marinas and is only minutes away from beautiful Southwest Florida Beaches in Boca Grande and Manasota Key . You will love this well cared for 3/2/2 pool home with it's many special features such as split floor plan, formal living and dining rooms, a kitchen with lot's of space, hardwood cabinets and Corian countertops, breakfast area and large pass through to the Lanai. The attached large Great room has a charming electric fireplace and big screened TV. The huge Lanai is at the heart of the home with big sliders leading from the Master, the formal dining, the great room and the third bedroom. The Lanai offers a large solor heated, very warm pool, breakfast bar, large area for dining and entertaining as well as views of the canal. You will feel like you are in a park in your large fenced in back yard that overlooks two intersecting canals. The master suite offers a large slider to the Lanai, a new king size bed, 2 walk in closets and bath with walk in shower and large soaking tub. The second bedroom is across the hall from the second bath and has two twin size beds, two dressers and a walk in closet. The third bedroom has a new king bed, matching dresser, large sliding door to the Lanai and a walk in closet. The home offers new, tasteful and comfortable furnishings for your vacation pleasure.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private lanai. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Dock
Garden
Lanai
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Heated pool
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,851 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Luxury Waterfront Warm MIN Beaches Wifi Grill Baby Supplies
Luxury Waterfront Warm MIN Beaches Wifi Grill Baby Supplies
LUXURY WATERFRONT! WARM PRIVATE POOL! MIN TO BEACHES! WIFI! GRILL! BABY SUPPLIES Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 162 reviews
10 - Excellent
134
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 162 reviews
8 - Good
23
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 162 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 162 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
marty m.
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful clean comfortable
This house has plenty of dishes, bikes, beach supplies including small cooler, chairs, etc.. Beds were comfortable. Very pleased with our stay and would stay here again.
marty m.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yelena R., Miami, Fl
31 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
South Gulf Coast
It is our second time at Linda's house, excellent location for a relax vacation, near the beach, quite neighborhood, amazing view from the lanai.
Yelena R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
jeffery g.
28 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
jeffery g.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica g.
9 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway
Nice, clean home. Had everything you would need and very comfortable beds. Fishing was decent. Would definitely rent from them again just next time Ill be more prepared for the mosquitoes/ no-see-ums!!
Jessica g.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christina B.
24 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back!
This is our 2nd stay and we absolutely love it. Great house, perfect location, and wonderful owners. I highly recommend
Christina B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Isabel N.
7 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vacation
Very comfortable house, very clean , kitchen well stocked Owner very responsive
Isabel N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ray C., Huntington
3 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful andpeaceful location
This is our 5 visit to the property. It was a beautiful as ever. Very quiet location. The pool is warm and inviting. The owners take great careof the property.
Ray C.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
James M., Hillsboro
3 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2025
Great home we all had a great time. The pool was great
James M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
4/10 Poor
Jean H.
28 Apr 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Potential Paradise
Architecture of home amazing! We understand how hurricanes can take a toll on properties though home cleanliness has nothing to do with a hurricane. Daytime living areas clean and decorated nicely. Bathrooms dirty, felt as though some sheets not changed for our stay. Dust bunnies in bedrooms, and one bedroom smelled like dog. Arm of living room chair broken, should probably be repaired before a guest is injured. Owner promptly sent manager to attend to the leaking dishwasher. Owner promptly attended to a question we had with the pool that turned out to be no concern. When owner told about cleanliness of house a verbal apology was given though issues were not addressed while we were there. Enjoyed the use of fishing poles in the garage and the BBQ! Loved seeing nature and animals in the area!
Jean H.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary N.
4 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nezbeth Trip
Our stay was very nice and relaxing. We enjoyed the pool. The air conditioner temperature was always comfortable. We walked around the neighborhood and also went to Ollie’s Pond.
Mary N.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan P.
12 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful quiet neighborhood with a well appointed home
Love the house! Love the neighborhood! Great walking location with wide sidewalks. House has everything you might need.
Susan P.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura D.
3 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Port Charlotte for 1st timers
Clean property wirh everything running properly...food and grocery nearby
Laura D.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Patty J.
27 Jan 2025
Nice place
We enjoyed our stay, the private pool, and the convenience of the available high chair and pack-n-play. Location is pretty remote - need to drive everywhere. Could have used more detailed directions on TV usage, location of restaurants and beaches, etc.
Patty J.
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Derek V.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional stay
Very clean, very quiet. Nice location. Perfect getaway
Derek V.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim F.
21 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Had a wonderful time at this property! Absolutely beautiful house. Huge! Great lanai. Really nice view of the canal but also very private. Garage was stuffed full of things to use. Coolers, shell sifters, bikes, etc. Already planning next trip but will bring more people to fill the house. Owners were great to work with!! All thumbs up for us on this property!!
Tim F.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
David C.
8 Dec 2024
Relaxed November stay in South Gulf Cove
This is a comfortable, well-equipped property with a warm outdoor pool. Towels and bedding were generously supplied and various bicycles and beach items were available. Some of the fittings and equipment are dated, but generally function ok. The owners are very welcoming and were responsive to the feedback we provided on a couple of issues. It should be noted that we visited not long after Hurricanes Helene and Milton passed through and that the owners and the region as a whole were still in a clean-up/recovery phase.
David C.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara T.
16 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Extra accommodations for our family gathering.
I rented the property for our son and his 4 children because we did not have room for everyone to sleep at our home. We live nearby, so they had their meals at our place. They were pleased with the accommodations. Linda was quick to respond to my questions and made the process seamless. Very happy with our choice.
Barbara T.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Malinda B.
29 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Southwest FL vacation
The property was as described!
Malinda B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandra Y.
2 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!!
It is absolutely beautiful! Having a private pool is amazing. Very well stocked home with lots of extras. Nothing negative to say at all!! We will be back!
Sandra Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
21 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Revisit Even Better Than The First
We enjoyed celebrating my husband’s birthday at this nice home. The listing accurately describes the property, we had no problems or issues. The weather was nice enough that we were able to enjoy the pool every day. We will likely book this location again if it’s available on our next trip to FL.
Karen M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Karen S. S.
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and clean home
The house was clean and the amenities were great. The pool was very well maintained and towels were provided as stated. However, I recommend the owners replace the mattress in the master bedroom. It was very uncomfortable.
Karen S. S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Yelena R., Miami, Fl
31 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peace of Heaven
Perfect house, perfect location, ideal for relaxation. Markets are near, nice beach is also close. You can enjoy your time at the pool if you don't want to drive to the beach. Comunication with Linda is excellent!
Yelena R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
ANDREW S.
27 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Our family stayed at this rental from August 17 to 24, 2024.
I traveled with my husband, daughter and son inlaw and 2 young granddaughters.
This house is absolutely beautiful!! So much room to stretch out and not be on top of one another. We spent sun up to sun down in the pool. The lanai was definitely the highlight of our family vacation. The rental overlooks the canal and we enjoyed fishing from the dock. Every need was met and the house was fully stocked. Our hosts were very accomodating and answered all of our questions prior to our arrival. They even checked in with us during our stay to make sure everything was satisfactory. If I could give more than a 5 star review, I would.
Thank you for your hospitality and for sharing your piece of paradise with our family. It truly made our family vacation all the more sweeter.
Rachel and Andrew S.
ANDREW S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Julie M., Oconomowoc, WI
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
SGC stay
It was easy to find The owner was very communicative It was a nice home with many amenities foe the pool and neighborhood Well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds
Julie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susie W.
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
We so much enjoyed the house it was so roomie and relaxing. That we actually used the house more this year on the vacation. Loved the pool . We had everything we needed for the week. Everything was nice and clean. Would recommend this house to all my friends and family. The water in the back was nice did a little fishing. Didn't catch anything but had fun trying.thank you for allowing us to use your beautiful home.