From the spacious enclosed balcony of Mystic Dolphin 2, you’ll have a stunning view of palm trees, mangroves, and an inlet of Estero Bay. In fact, you can stroll along a private walkway to the tranquil waters in less time than it takes to read this. If you’ve longed to see manatees in their natural habitat, and maybe reel in some trout or snook while you do so, here’s your chance. What’s more, the sunrises are definitely worth getting up early for.

The sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico are must-see sights as well—and because Mystic Dolphin 2 is just a 10-minute walk from the Gulf and the pristine white beach, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to relish those as well. And the rest of the day you can swim, canoe, kayak, paddleboard, parasail, collect seashells, fly kites, race jet skis, and watch dolphins frolic among the waves.

The 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit is as special as its setting. Located on the upper floor of a duplex, Mystic Dolphin 2 sits on a quiet residential street. Each of its bedrooms has a queen-size bed, generous storage, and plenty of room to spread out and make yourself at home. There’s a full bathroom for each bedroom, which will make getting out of the house in the morning much easier—no waiting on line to take a shower! Extra guests can make themselves at home in the living room: One of the sofas opens into yet another bed for 2, enabling Mystic Dolphin 2 to sleep up to 6 people. And did we mention that up to 2 pets are allowed to stay with you too? Well, they are!

The large, sunny living room is decorated in perfect coastal fashion, with well-cushioned couches and tiled floors that will feel so refreshing underfoot after a day at the beach. There’s room for the whole gang to gather and watch a movie on the flat-screen TV with cable or to play Pictionary. Sliding doors connect the living room to the balcony, which has plenty of seating as well. The balcony also has a ceiling fan, so you can sit in the sunshine and read or surf the web via the free WiFi during even the hottest summer days.

Mystic Dolphin 2’s dining table seats 4. There’s room for 2 more at the breakfast bar, which doubles as kitchen counter space. With its gleaming stainless-steel appliances, sleek cabinets, and a bevy of cookware and tableware, the kitchen may spur you to new culinary heights. Even if you eat your main meals out at the numerous nearby restaurants, you’ll appreciate the convenience of having a refrigerator to keep wine and juice cold, a coffeemaker for brewing your wake-me-up cup, and a microwave for reheating any leftovers. And while we’re on the subject of convenience, Mystic Dolphin 2 has its own washer and dryer. After all, why waste time at a Laundromat when you could be relaxing on the beach?

The beach and the bay aren’t the only recreations at hand. When you stay at Mystic Dolphin 2, for a small fee you will have access to the Bay Oaks Recreational Campus, which has a pool, a gym, and tennis and basketball courts. You’ll also want to make time to explore Lovers Key State Park, where you’re apt to see not only dolphins and manatees but bald eagles, marsh rabbits, and maybe even alligators as well. From Lovers Key you can boat to Mound Key Archaeological State Park—by boat is the only way to access this island, believed to have been a ceremonial center of the Calusa. For a different sort of fun, head to the restaurants, nightspots, and street performers of Fort Myers Beach’s Times Square, just a 10-minute drive from Mystic Dolphin 2.

When you vacation at Mystic Dolphin 2, you have a wealth of ways to while away your days, all practically at your doorstep. So what are you waiting for? Book your stay today—before somebody beats you to it! Town of Fort Myers Beach Short Term Rental Registration Number 19-0688