About this rental
***HURRICANE IAN UPDATE 09/29/2022 - With the exception of needing to get the privacy fence replaced and a new boat lift canopy, our home is ready for the upcoming 2023 season. Many of the nearby beaches and businesses have received significant damage. Check online to receive updates about what is and is not available around the area. Reach out if you have any questions. Thank you***
Modern & contemporary living at it's best! In a nutshell, this home offers a superb location, gulf access boating, beautiful new decor, clean accommodations, a relaxing atmosphere & lots of included amenities; all at the best value! Book your vacation now and get ready to relax, enjoy & make new memories!
Your next vacation will have something for you, your friends and the whole family to experience! Whether it is the ability to dock the boat(bring-your-own or rent) during your stay, fish from the large captain's dock, kayak in the canals, enjoy the heated pool or visit multiple nearby beaches, there is literally something for everyone. You will only be 12 minutes from the Cape Coral Yacht Club that has a small beach area and awesome restaurant called The Boat House. The larger beaches like Ft. Myers Beach & Bunche Beach are only 20 to 25 minutes from the home. Other nearby beaches include Sanibel Beach, Naples Beach & Captiva Beach which are anywhere from 35 to 55 minutes away.
The home is spacious with over 1,850 sq. ft. and includes 4 beds, 2 bathrooms & 2 large living rooms. The separate living spaces are great because everyone can spread out and enjoy a vacation without being cramped. The home accommodates a maximum of 8 guests with the use of the queen sofa sleeper sofa in the front living room.
Just step outside one of the 2 sliding patio doors to bask in the sun or swim in the heated pool that is fully screen enclosed! The pool(solar & electric) is heated between 86 to 88 degrees year-round without needing to pay additional pool heating fees. The Eastern and Southern sun exposures on the pool will get you that glowing tan throughout the day. When you are wanting relief from the sun, retreat to the wonderful shaded area under the large lanai to stay cool. Take some time to walk around the outside of the property to appreciate the colorful plantings & white sea shell beds. Also, try to discover which palm trees inspired the name Palms Over Water.
The inside of the home was redone and refurnished in 2021 to give Palms Over Water its modern, coastal contemporary vibe. A sense of Florida relaxation will welcome you as soon as you enter the property. And if relaxing for you involves staying connected online or watching TV, we have you covered with high-speed fiber optic internet (750 mbps) & 4 Smart TV's...including a 70" Smart TV and outdoor TV on the lanai.
Palms Over Water Villa has been equipped with everything you need to feel at home during your stay. The fully stocked kitchen is fresh and clean with new sparkling quartz countertops and white tile backsplash. Coffee is provided along with all the pots and pans needed for cooking a homemade meal. There is a pass-through window to the outside lanai bar countertop. The inside kitchen counter also has a breakfast bar. No need to worry about bringing beach gear as the home offers complimentary beach towels, beach chairs, hard-sided and soft sided coolers, beach umbrellas and beach toys! See photos or inquire for amenities that may not be photographed.
It is important to us that you are comfortable! We want you to have the best night's sleep possible during your stay. The primary bedroom has a king-size bed and it has been appointed with a brand new iComfort by Serta hybrid cooling mattress. The 2nd bedroom has a Sealy Queen Mattress and the 3rd bedroom has a new ZINUS Green Team Cooling Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress w/Pocket Inner Springs. The new sofa queen sleeper in the living room has an upgraded, gel, memory foam mattress. Enjoy your vacation even when you are sleeping!
IT WILL BE OUR PLEASURE TO HOST YOU:
Before your arrival and at check-in, we will be in communication with you to ensure everything is ready for your stay. It will be our pleasure to recommend the best restaurants and attractions that will suit your needs while on your vacation. Our goal is to make sure you are well taken care of and that we earn the ability to ask for your repeat reservations. We want you to have an experience that you and your family will remember for a lifetime!
Check-in time: 15:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Unique Benefits
• Gulf access via boat to the Caloosahatchee River that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Only a 25 minute boat ride.
• 3 kayaks (2) single person - up to 200 lbs. and (1) tandem kayak - up to 400 lbs. at no additional charge!
• Rent or bring your own boat or jet skis (Ask us for boat rental company recommendations)
• Boat to nearby Cape Coral Yacht Club and Beach on the river(Dine at the Boathouse and listen to nightly live bands)
• Large heated pool and lanai area with an outdoor Roku tv. Watch tv or listen to music while enjoying the outdoors.
• Free use of gas grill($50 extra charge if not cleaned before departure)
• Large Captain's Boat dock for fishing, hanging out and wildlife watching
• Life jackets (6+ jackets with a variety of sizes)
• Fishing rods and basic tackle
• The pool is heated with solar and electric heat, which means a warm pool all year round and low electrical costs. Very seldom does anyone go over the allotted $5 per day electrical usage.
• Your bookings come with a useful online guide that will share with you all of the unique spots in the area, along with the best restaurants and hidden gem beach spots.
• Free use of beach gear that includes beach chairs, beach umbrellas, coolers and toys.
• If you enjoy playing games, you are going to love the classic island hook and ring game w/beer bottle opener on the lanai. It will provide endless fun for your family and friends. Multiple board games are also available like Monopoly, Sorry, Decks of Cards and more!
• 3 Smart TV's in the home (one-70" and two-43") with live streaming TV channels(over 200 channels)
• All Smart TV's offer apps such as Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and others(login to your accounts)
• FREE/Wifi Fiber optic internet
MORE DETAILS:
OUTDOOR LIVING: Lanai, furnished patio w/ outdoor dining area, captain's dock, outdoor ceiling fan, pass through cocktail window, gas grill, beach chairs & umbrella, canal views
INDOOR LIVING: 3 Smart TVs(one-70" and two-43") with live streaming TV channels(over 200 channels), ceiling fans, 2 dining tables, multiple living areas, new washer and dryer
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, breakfast bar w/ seating, coffee maker with coffee included, blender, toaster, dish ware/flatware/serving ware
GENERAL: Free High Speed Fiber WiFi (750Mbps), air conditioning, new washer & dryer, linens, towels, beach towels, hair dryer
FAQ: Step-free access, direct water access, pools toys and games, pet-friendly with approval
PARKING: Garage stall space (1 vehicle), driveway (4 vehicles), street parking (first-come, first-served)
Why Kids Love It
Fishing from the dock is a great experience for the whole family. There are opportunities to feed the ducks and turtles.
Kayaking through the canals
If you are lucky, during the day, you might see a family of ‘Manatees’ ( native sea-cows ) swim by
Area Information
Located in the desirable area of Cape Coral because of convenient driving and boating distances to all of the best beaches nearby. Getting to Palms Over Water Villa could not be easier, it is a short drive(20-25 minutes) to both Ft. Meyers Airport(RSW) and Punta Gorda Airport(PGD). Spend your time vacationing and less time driving!
You will only be 12 minutes from the Cape Coral Yacht Club that has a small beach. Bigger beaches like Ft. Myers Beach & Bunche Beach are only 20 to 25 minutes from the home. Other nearby beaches include Sanibel Beach, Naples Beach & Captiva Beach which are 40 to 55 minutes away.
Cape Coral is a laid-back boater’s community that offers 300+ days of sunshine annually. It is also known as the "Venice" of America. There are over 400 miles of canals; making it the city with the most navigable waterways in the world. You will be able to boat to local restaurants for food and drinks while on your way to the Caloosahatchee River and the Gulf of Mexico! Boat lovers will not get enough of Cape Coral. You are just a short 20-30 minute car ride or 45-90 minute boat ride to some of the most beautiful beaches in SW Florida.
• Less than 1 mile to Wal•Mart
• 1.2 miles to Twisted Lobster Seafood Restaurant and many other top restaurants
• 2.0 miles to Coralwood Mall (Starbucks, Aldi, HomeGoods, Beall's Outlet, Elite Nails & More)
• 4.5 miles to Sun Splash Family Waterpark
• 5.0 miles to Dolphin Marina
• 6.1 miles to Gator Mike's Family Fun Park
• 7.3 miles to Cape Coral's Yacht Club & Beach
• 8.5 miles to the World's Largest Shell Factory and Nature Park
Favorite Places To Eat
The Boat House at the Cape Coral Yacht Club
5819 Driftwood Parkway
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Ariani Ristorante Italiano(4 to 5 blocks from Palms Over Water Villa)
1529 SE 15th Terrace
Cape Coral, FL 33990
Love Boat Ice Cream
16475 San Carlos Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Twisted Lobster(Less than a mile from Palms Over Water Villa)
1341 Del Prado Blvd S #1
Cape Coral, FL 33990
Lobster Lady Seafood Market
1715 Cape Coral Pkwy W
Cape Coral, FL 33914
Urban Buzz Coffee
4413 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Inside Scoop
The "Boat House" restaurant at the Cape Coral Yacht Club & Beach has just been completely updated and is open 365 days a year!
The "Tiki Bar & Grill" at the Dolphin Key Resort is close by and has live bands on the weekends. They're always running specials and have reasonably priced drinks all the time. (1502 Miramar St.)
There are boat rental companies that will let you keep the boat in the canal at the property which makes getting to the beaches and canal cruising even more enjoyable!
Amenities
Other Vacation Rental Amenities
Dining Room
Living Room
Swimming
Car Recommended
Bird Watching
Eco Tourism
Nearby Activities:
Bicycling
Boating
Deep Sea Fishing
Fishing
Golf
Jet Skiing
Kayaking
Ocean
Parasailing
Sailing
Shopping Area
Water Park
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Rates
Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
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Mar 29 - Mar 29 2023 | $257 | 5 nights | |||
Mar 30 - Mar 30 2023 | $262 | 5 nights | |||
Mar 31 - Apr 30 2023 | $297 | 5 nights | |||
May 01 - May 31 2023 | $198 | 5 nights | |||
Jun 01 - Jun 30 2023 | $237 | 5 nights |
Fees:
Cleaning Fee: $175
Electricity Fee ($8 Per Night): $8
Tax Rate: 11.5%
Cancellation policy
Availability
Last updated March 28, 2023
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Hosted by Brad Lacher
Member since 2021
Year Purchased: 2021
About the owner: Hi, my name is Brad! My wife and I live in Lakeville, MN with our two boys and two Yorkie dogs. I have been a licensed Real Estate Agent in Minnesota for the past 20 years. My wife Jill has been a special education school teacher her whole career.
For over a year we were looking for a new opportunity for our next real estate adventure that included the dream of a vacation spot. Jill researched to find the perfect city that our family would enjoy a few times a year and would also be an attractive vacation spot that others would enjoy. There were a lot of great options in different parts of the country but we kept coming back to Cape Coral. It offered a variety of beautiful beaches and warm weather...sign us up! What stood out most to us about Cape Coral was everything we kept hearing and reading about the fun, laid-back, boating life that Cape Coral had to offer. At that point, we knew that we had to find a home on a gulf access canal in Cape Coral, FL. It has been an amazing experience and we are loving every minute of it!
Why this property? MISSION:
Our mission is to offer our guests an attractive, comfortable, and clean stay while vacationing in Cape Coral and at our vacation rental. With our home, you will find a peaceful retreat without the clutter but still have all the amenities of being at your own home. We have weekly services pre-scheduled for the pool and lawn. We also want to make sure we limit any potential for pests and bugs and we have a quarterly service for that as well.
We enjoy the process of working with people directly. We like meeting new people and talking with people on a more personal level. We have met and connected with so many wonderful people already just by taking this leap of faith. Florida truly has some of the nicest and most welcoming people around.
We find value in the efficiencies of today's technology like texting, emails, and websites like this, but we also enjoy getting on the phone with you to truly get to know you and what you are looking for from your next vacation rental. Thank you for considering booking with us. We sincerely appreciate it and are grateful for the opportunity to host your next vacation!
~ Brad & Jill Lacher
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Everything you need!
We recently stayed at Brad’s vacation home and were very happy with all it had to offer. Decor is very tasteful, Florida beach theme. House is very spacious with a lovely pool and sitting area down on the canal. Brad has anything you would possibly need at his rental. The only thing I missed was a more spacious lanai for lounge chairs around the pool. Brad was very attentive and always ensuring we were happy. We would most definitely rent from him in the future.
Stayed: November 2022 Submitted: November 13, 2022
Owner response
It was awesome to host you and your group! You were easy to accommodate and were very kind and respectful. Thank you so much for staying at our vacation home! Palms Over Water Villa ~ Brad & Jill Lacher
Our second home! Best stay ever!
We stayed here for 45 days (June-July) and Brad went go beyond taking care of us! The place is immaculately clean with all the stuff we need. It’s very accessible to Fort Myers and is located in the sought after Del Prado blvd. The water access in the backyard with a well maintained pool was very relaxing. Every week a pool guy cleans and a mower cuts the grass. We were a party of 7 and we were comfortable. Brad, was very quick to respond if we need anything. Thank you Brad for an amazing stay!
Stayed: June 2021 Submitted: February 10, 2022
Owner response
Thank you, Vinay for taking the time to write such a wonderful review!
Beautiful Vacation Home and Great Location!
Spacious, open, modern home with a huge pool. This was the perfect getaway for our girls trip. Brad is a very attentive and accommodating host. Answers questions or concerns almost immediately. Property is very clean and well maintained. Three bedrooms and two baths were more than enough room for all of us. Ample closet or storage space. It would also be a great place to bring the family. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. The kitchen was fully stocked. Pool toys galore and paddle boards for water activities. Enjoyed drinking coffee out on the dock overlooking the canal. Lots of wildlife! Just a short drive to many of the beaches that FL has to offer. Overall POW was the perfect place to relax with great friends! We'll definitely be back!
Stayed: October 2021 Submitted: October 29, 2021
Owner response
Thank you for taking the time to provide us a great review. We appreciate it very much!
Fabulous stay
Palms Over Water is a wonderful property. It’s beautifully decorated and meticulously cared for. I appreciated the convenient location to the airport, beaches, shopping and restaurants. And sound the hosts to be very responsive and easy to work with. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed: October 2021 Submitted: October 28, 2021
Owner response
Thank you so much Sara for taking the time to write us a review for our home. Come back soon!
Our second home! Best stay ever!
We stayed here for 45 days (June-July) and Brad went go beyond taking care of us! The place is immaculately clean with all the stuff we need. It’s very accessible to Fort Myers and is located in the sought after Del Prado blvd. The water access in the backyard with a well maintained pool was very relaxing. Every week a pool guy cleans and a mower cuts the grass. We were a party of 7 and we were comfortable. Brad, was very quick to respond if we need anything. Thank you Brad for an amazing stay!
Stayed: June 2021 Submitted: July 21, 2021
Owner response
Thank you Vinay! It was a pleasure to have your family stay with us while you waited for your home to be completed in Ft. Myers. Welcome to the Ft. Myers/Cape Coral area and we hope you continue to enjoy your own slice of paradise in SW Florida for many years to come!
Excellent Stay at a Beautiful Cape House!
We can not say enough great things about this gorgeous vacation home! The home was incredibly clean, the layout was great, the beds were extremely comfortable and the home was very well stocked with towels, dishes, pool toys etc. We really loved the modern decor and "beachy" colors. We traveled with our two kids who really enjoyed the sunshine and teal rooms, they LOVED the pool (we could hardly get them out:) and they really enjoyed calming down at night in the comfy living room with the Smart TV. Which was awesome to log into our Netflix and Amazon. My husband and I loved relaxing on the outdoor sectional watching the kids swim and having a cocktail at night. We spent most our time around the pool! We also had so much fun with the ring/string game by the pool! Hours of laughs and entertainment! The location is excellent. We rented a car and could get to any restaurant or shop with ease. We also rented a boat one day and cruised to Fort Myers Beach. We would stay at this home time and time again! The owners are also very responsive and wonderful, ensuring our stay was perfect. Thank you Palms over Water for an unforgettable vacation!
Stayed: May 2021 Submitted: June 02, 2021
Owner response
It sounds like you and your family had a wonderful vacation. It makes us happy that our home brought you so much relaxation and memories during your stay. You were wonderful guests and we hope to see you again real soon! Brad & Jill ~ Owners of Palms Over Water
Relaxing Getaway
Such a lovely home in a very quiet neighborhood. The home had all the amenities you could want at your disposal. Being on the canal, allowed us to bring our boat and not have to fuss at the boat ramps. Having the screened in pool was delightful for the whole family, especially the kids. We will definitely be back. Loved the home! Loved the town!
Stayed: May 2021 Submitted: June 01, 2021
Owner response
Thank you for the wonderful review, Julie! It was our pleasure to have you stay at our home during the Memorial Day Weekend Holiday! We are so glad that the home and location delivered everything you were expecting and more! Let us know when you are ready for your next relaxing getaway, we would love to have you and your family come back. Brad and Jill - Owners of Palms Over Water Villa
Top-notch home for your Florida vacation
The first thing you notice walking through the door is how clean and well decorated this home is. It is the perfect place for a couple, a family, or a group of friends, as it very spacious, with all the amenities you would need for a Florida vacation. The pool is an excellent place to start and finish the day, after visiting the many locations that Cape Coral has to offer. With so many restaurants and stores near by, you will not go hungry. Cooking at the house was easy, as the owners have thought of everything that you would need. We spent some time kayaking the canal system with the provided kayaks, which made for some great sightseeing right from the dock.I will come back to Palms Over Water Villa without a doubt! It is an amazing home away from home.
Stayed: May 2021 Submitted: May 24, 2021
Owner response
Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We appreciate that you left the home in such great condition before you left. We would love to have you back so please keep Palms Over Water in mind for your next getaway!
WOW!!!
If you’re looking for a great place to stay while visiting southwest Florida, Palms Over Water Villa is awesome!! It’s newly renovated with brand new furnishings, private swimming pool, boat dock and all the amenities you need! The perfect place to relax, we loved it!!
Stayed: May 2021 Submitted: May 22, 2021
Owner response
It was wonderful having you as guests! Thank you for choosing to relax at Palms Over Water Villa! Brad & Jill ~ Owners of Palms Over Water Villa
Beautiful Property & Amazing House!!!
We had a great time at POW Villa. Beautiful property. This house was really amazing: new, modern, clean, great lay out, and has everything you could want. The beds were super comfortable, bathroom had plenty of towels, and the shower pressure was very good! The pool was very spacious and overlooked the canal. We spent hours per day in the pool. The kitchen was well stocked. Property owners were super responsive and easy to communicate with. We absolutely loved staying here and would rent here again!
Stayed: May 2021 Submitted: May 19, 2021
Owner response
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Palms Over Water Villa! Thank you for taking the time to write a review and provide details about what you liked most about the property and your stay, this helps us continue to provide the absolute best experience to all of our guests. We look forward to having you come back for your next vacation. Palms Over Water Villa ~ Brad & Jill ~ Owners
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