South Facing on the water, Watch the beautiful sunrises & stunning sunsets! | Villa in rotonda

Why choose Heron's Rest?
There are hundreds of luxury villas to choose from, most offering the same high standards of accommodation.
We have been having guests here since 2007.
It is not just a 'Rental' it's our home too in Rotonda, that we willingly share with you.
These are just a few of the things which make this villa that bit special:
* South facing, large pool and enclosed patio/lanai.
* Relax with beautiful sunrises and stunning sunsets.
* Additional outside sundeck / patio sun trap area.
* Enclosed private, pretty rear garden.
* Fishing / boating dock.
* Great position for waterway views, watch wildlife such as alligators, turtles, herons and numerous birdlife.
We feel our home here is an excellent choice for families as well as for couples who want to get away from it all.
The villa is open-plan with a bright and spacious feel throughout. Well equipped with everyday, modern conveniences.
This delightful sunny villa, boasts a large patio area looking out onto a 23x13ft swimming pool. Beyond this is a lovely view of the inland waterway. The wall-to-wall patio doors in the living room and dining area overlook the screened patio and pool, where you can breakfast as the sun rises or enjoy evening dining as it sets!
The whole villa is yours to use!
South-facing and backing onto the internal waterways of Rotonda, Heron’s Rest is the perfect home to return to after a day at the beach, playing golf, exploring the beauty of the Gulf Coast or just stay home to enjoy the sun and relax!
The open plan interior is a of a modern, spacious villa furnished as our home. The accommodation is open-plan and fully air conditioned. It has a large living room with a separate dining area. The kitchen has a breakfast bar and all the every modern conveniences you could need.
The wall-to-wall patio doors in the living room and dining area overlook the screened patio and pool, where you can enjoy breakfast as the sun rises or evening dining as it sets!
A further sundeck leads to the waterway dock, where you can fish or just relax in the sun. Ample sun loungers and chairs are provided. The villa has fencing around the perimeter, which creates a private garden that incorporates the separate sun-bathing area.
The south-facing pool and deck provide a constant sun-trap from sunrise to sunset.
The master bedroom has a king-sized bed and en-suite bathroom complete with “his and hers” wash basins, a separate toilet and large walk-in rain shower. Bedroom two with a queen-sized bed, and the third bedroom with its two single beds, share a second bathroom with a bath and overhead shower. Most bedrooms have their own televisions. The master and second bedrooms have their own patio door access to the pool area.
The villa contains a washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board and hair dryers.
A small alcove houses a desk, free wireless, broadband internet, telephone with free local calls. Lots of local info, maps, what to do etc
Exercise? We have a tread mill, spinning bike and weight bench you can use.
Inside we have a Pool table and soccer table.
Baby / Child- Friendly
Travel cot and high chair provided free-of-charge.
Pool alarm on outside doors.
Garden is enclosed by fence.
We want you to use and enjoy all we provide there to make your stay that little bit more special.
Whether families or a couple you will find everything you need!
The local area:
Heron’s Rest is situated in a charming, peaceful community with homes and recreation carefully placed amid nature preserves spanning thousands of acres.
Rotonda is an area that caters for many interests and pursuits. With its relaxed atmosphere and abundant wildlife, there is something for everyone, from the renowned golf courses on your doorstep to the local white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.
On Rotonda itself there are local, free tennis courts and cycling trails and the villa is equipped with sets of golf clubs, bicycles and tennis racquets.
Fishing rods and gear are provided for use off the villa’s own dock. For a day at the beach there are deck chairs/loungers and beach gear for the kids! We even provide coolers. We leave much of our own personal stuff for you to use.
Things to Do:
Rotonda is a Golfers’ paradise! There are no less than six local golf courses, including four operated by Rotonda Golf and Country Club. For non-golfers, there is freshwater or deep-sea fishing with some of the best fishing in the world at nearby Charlotte Harbour. Other water sports, including boat hire, Jet Ski, kayak’s take you out into the Gulf. Air boat rides.
Wildlife:
Bring your binoculars! As you will see (depending on season) from our own deck, every kind of bird, alligators, otters, turtles and so on.
A photographers paradise! It really is a pleasure just to watch the wildlife in your own back yard.
Beaches:
There are several gorgeous, white beaches within a ten- to fifteen-minute drive. Quiet and remote, they attract lots of bird life, dolphins, turtles and other wildlife. There are no big crowds, just plenty of white sand with wonderful shells being lapped by gentle waves. You must stay on to see one of the stunning sunsets.
Rotonda: is a unique circular development built around golf courses and waterways in the Englewood area of Charlotte County.
You soon discover a part of Florida that is off the beaten path - unhurried, unspoiled and uncrowded.
This region is often called the “gem of the sun coast”, and you will soon see why.
On the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in southwest Florida, Rotonda/Englewood is located mid-way between Tampa and Fort Myers. Wildlife is abundant: Rotonda is a bird sanctuary, where you can expect to spot many varieties. Its many miles of waterways - including the waterway that runs along the bottom of the garden – include otters, turtles and a variety of fish. You might even spot nocturnal residents such as raccoons, armadillos and bobcats. Most mornings, a great grey heron relaxes on our fishing dock, hence the name “Heron’s Rest”. From our own dock we have seen alligators, turtles, many kinds of birds.
When at the beach, for one of the glorious sunsets, look out, you may catch sight of dolphins alongside the numerous birdlife.
It is peaceful here, but, if you fancy visiting somewhere designed for higher-energy thrills, there are plenty of tourist attractions nearby. Rotonda is an “away from it all” location, yet is the perfect base for trips to the larger tourist resorts of Fort Myers, Tampa, Miami, Sarasota or Venice.
Finally, there are many major attractions and places of interest, including Disney, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens and the Everglades, all within driving distance. Charlotte Harbour Area:
The wider surrounding area of Charlotte Harbour and the Gulf Islands is a collection of nine charming coastal communities surrounding the state’s second largest harbour. It is known for its expansive, unspoiled beauty.
Restaurants:
The area boasts numerous styles of restaurants, either locally-owned or larger chains. Renowned for fresh, local-caught seafood, many restaurants are at located on the water’s edge.
Shopping:
Local supermarkets provide a vast range of food and wine and deliciously inviting delicatessens. Inland to Port Charlotte, around fifteen minutes’ drive, is an extensive shopping area and mall with major stores, a large range of restaurants and multi plex cinema. Further afield are huge outlet malls.
Theme Parks and Attractions:
Orlando and the Disney/Universal/Sea world theme parks is about a 2.5 hour drive. It can be a long day trip, but a stopover at a budget motel means a two- to three-day visit is within easy reach and the journey is very straightforward.
A closer attraction is Busch Gardens, Tampa - a fantastic theme park offering thrilling rides as well as one of the country's premier zoos featuring more than 2,700 animals. It has something for all ages. Being just two hours’ journey away, Busch Gardens is a fun day trip.
Miami, with its famous South Beach, is a three-hour drive away.
The Everglades, where you can experience air boat rides and see alligators, are within easy reach.
That is South West Florida!

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