Private getaway on Pine Island. Full kitchen, lanai, deck. Beautiful yard.

Bokeelia, Florida
$91 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Explore Pine Island and the Florida Gulf Coast from this retro two-room cottage set in a pretty back yard. 45 min from Ft. Myers Beach/Sanibel. Wi-fi, A/C, kitchen, v small bathroom w/shower, 1 bedroom, cozy private deck, screened lanai. Perfect for 1 or 2. Avoid the motel feel and enjoy your privacy. Discounts for weekly/monthly bookings. No beaches on PIne Island, but enjoy kayaking, birding, biking, tennis, boating, and of course, fishing. May 2023: Pine Island is still recovering from Hurricane Ian.

It is a tradition in Florida to throw up a fisherman's shack in the back yard for guests and annoying relatives. That's how Susie's Cottage began, many years ago. And the funky construction quirks of the original can still be seen in today's renovated version. Don't expect the walls to be plumb or the layout to make sense! But paint and funky furnishings have done wonders. A/C, ceiling fans, full kitchen, and a cute (but very small!!!) bathroom (shower only). The cottage is the February retreat of Susie, my sister, a retired opera singer (she painted the heron bathroom door). Off season (April through January), it is available to vacationers who want privacy and some Old Florida charm.

My street is a short, unpaved road off Stringfellow Rd. (the road on Pine Island, which runs 18 miles from north to south. The Cottage is at the back of the property, behind the main house and separated from it by a trellis upon which Carolina jessamine grows. Guests have sole occupancy of the cottage, including the little lanai and the secret back deck, as well as a parking space. My goal is to make you feel that Susie's Old-Florida Cottage is your home during your stay.

Susie's Cottage is tucked in behind Seagrape Escape (the park-model trailer where I live in winter. It is invisible from the road. Gail, my manager, lives a few streets away and is there to help you should you have questions or run into problems. The garden comes every other Sunday.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 364 Sq Ft (34 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near The Sea
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Please, No Smoking. Susie Is Allergic! Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Kes F.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    The cottage is perfect for 2 people. Our hostess was very sweet and friendly. We enjoyed our stay! My favorite thing was watching the osprey in the morning!

  • William B.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 12, 2025

    All good

  • Diana D.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Loved the cottage! Old Florida at its best!

  • Kyla D.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    Property was more awesome than advertised!! Very quaint, quiet, peaceful, and excellent location. Fantastic communication from owner and such a unique experience on Pine Island! Looking forward to booking this over and over again!

  • Carylon L.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    Working on island just needed place to sleep and shower.

  • Jared S.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    This little cottage suited me perfectly for my situation. The host was amazing. Very helpful and professional. She went out of her way to accommodate my needs.

  • Devon C.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2025

    Stayed Apr 3, 2025

    The property and cottage were amazing like always! Its the perfect size for solo travel or if youre traveling with a friend or partner!!

  • John L.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2025

    Stayed Mar 5, 2025

    Cozy FL cottage slowly recovering from the recent hurricanes.You should be aware that the Pine Island bridge repair affects ingress and egress.

  • Jill A.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2025

    Stayed Feb 18, 2025

    Awesome, great host, beautiful garden

  • shelley C.

    Submitted Feb 27, 2025

    Stayed Feb 9, 2025

    It was ok for what it was. It wasn’t the cleanest. The bed was hard but we dealt with it. But We love pine Island ..

  • Cheryl D.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 10, 2024

    This was my 3rd or 4th stay at Suzie's Cottage. It is perfect for me and has everything I need to be comfortable and feel at home. The location is convenient to the grocery stores, shops at the center and the bike path. Quiet and secluded, the gardens are peaceful and relaxing. Inside the cottage, funky, colorful and artistic decor mimic the style of the Matlacha community.

  • Charlotte R.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    We just wanted a quiet place to escape life for a little bit. We were hoping for a more artsy eclectic area but the quiet fishing town was good enough for our needs. The town was pretty quiet and the area was still rebuilding from a hurricane a few years ago. The property was super comfy and quaint. Very homey feel. Owner was very accommodating and stayed in communication well.

  • Doyle J I.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed May 28, 2024

    quiet quaint and very enjoyable

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