Holiday apartments and houses in Fort Myers & surrounding area

Fort Myers: 230 Sunny Days a Year

Many holiday accommodations, apartments, and houses in the area have a beautiful pool where you can cool off during the hot season. The Sunshine State of Florida is located on the Atlantic Ocean, which influences the climate. Throughout the year, the climate is mild to warm. Spring is the driest season, summer is rainy, and the state is occasionally hit by strong winds. The average temperatures in the summer months are around 30 degrees Celsius, but it rains more frequently during this period. Therefore, the most popular travel time for a beach holiday in Fort Myers is from November to May. During these months, there is very little rain and temperatures range between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.

Vacation in Paradise

The USA is a wonderful travel destination. Renting a private apartment directly on the beach or a private holiday home with a pool for a stay in Fort Myers promises an unforgettable USA experience, which you can tailor flexibly and individually. Fort Myers is also known as the "City of Palms." If you drive along the 25 km long main street, McGregor Boulevard, you will pass more than 2000 palms. These were planted by the famous inventor Thomas Alva Edison, who created the street for his winter quarters. Alongside him, the car manufacturer Henry Ford also had his winter residence here. Today, both houses are popular attractions. At the Edison estate, the former laboratory and the botanical garden are particularly worth seeing. The Edison and Ford Winter Estates feature a historical museum and a 21-acre botanical garden on the adjacent sites of the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford next to the Caloosahatchee River in Southwest Florida. Car enthusiasts will be thrilled in Henry Ford's Vintage Car Garage. If you continue on the boulevard, you will reach Estero Island, better known as Fort Myers Beach. The seven-kilometer-long coastal strip with its beautiful sandy beach invites you to swim and relax. In the evening, you can enjoy an exciting nightlife here.

Of course, Fort Myers on the Gulf Coast has many more attractions to offer. These include about 100 beautifully located islands such as Sanibel and Cape Coral Island. Sanibel has the most beautiful shell beach in the United States. After a breathtaking sunset, you can observe nocturnal opossums, alligators, raccoons, and armadillos on the protected island. The city of Naples is located in the Southwest region, south of Fort Myers on the Caloosahatchee River. Over 130 golf courses offer ideal conditions for a beautiful golf holiday in Fort Myers. Here too, you have the choice between cozy apartments, modern holiday homes, and private villas with pools. As you can see, Florida has everything a vacationer's heart desires: beach, sea, and sun, impressive nature, museums, an interesting wildlife, a varied night and day program, and numerous cultural attractions.

Art and Culture in the Sunshine State

Fort Myers is located in Lee County, Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico. Many tourists and locals come for a short stay from Cape Coral to Fort Myers, as there are more recreational opportunities here. In addition to beautiful beaches, such as Fort Myers Beach, there is also plenty to discover in the areas of culture, art, and history. Small museums describe the hard life of the pioneers, trace the search of the Spanish explorers, and show the transformation from small fishing villages into elegant resorts. The MOTI (Museum of the Islands) is located on Pine Island and reports on the history, as well as the fishing and agriculture of the island. At the Black History Museum, you can learn all about the African American community. Displayed are household items, autobiographies, and a classroom from the 1940s. Venues like the Florida Rep, Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, and The Schoolhouse Theater attract top talents from around the world. The Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers offers a nice change from the cultural program. In the beautiful park, you will find water features, playgrounds, pedal boats, and a miniature train. In the River District, you can stroll and shop among beautifully renovated houses.

Fresh and Exotic Cuisine

When you rent an accommodation, an apartment, or a holiday home with a pool in Fort Myers, a delicious, varied cuisine awaits you. Primarily fish, fruits, and meat are used. Fried, spicy dishes are very popular. Potatoes are usually served as hush puppies. Grits are a breakfast specialty, a porridge made from cornmeal, which is occasionally replaced by potatoes. Lemongrass, coconut, and ginger are indispensable in Florida's cuisine, with papaya and mango served as fresh side dishes. Of course, you should also try a dish with alligator meat. The kitchens in the holiday homes and private villas in Fort Myers have everything you need to prepare a traditional dish. Many restaurants in the area are waiting to be tested by you.

Fort Myers Offers Plenty of Activities for the Whole Family

Fort Myers Beach, with its gently sloping waters, is ideal for a stay with children. An absolute highlight for the whole family is a trip to the Everglades. This vast swamp area in southern Florida is home to numerous animals, such as flamingos, pelicans, pumas, raccoons, and of course alligators. The area extends from the Ten Thousand Islands to Lake Okeechobee. In the national park, you can book a boat trip with a canoe, ride an airboat, or go hiking. At the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center, you can view an educational exhibition. A manatee snorkeling tour in Crystal River is also very popular. The large manatees are a symbol of Florida and can be found in many waters around Fort Myers. Getting a kiss from a manatee or touching the gentle giants – what could be more beautiful?

If you rent a private apartment near a beach, an affordable holiday home with a pool, or a quiet villa in Port Charlotte, you will find numerous nature reserves where you can observe river inhabitants, such as otters, by canoe. Water sports activities, such as surfing, sailing, and jet skiing, also provide plenty of fun for young and old. In Cape Coral, you have access to the most beautiful beaches and unparalleled natural beauty. Due to its many canals, Cape Coral is also known as the "Venice of Florida." From here, you can reach the offshore islands of Captiva and Sanibel from your apartment or villa for a family-friendly holiday in Fort Myers in no time. Cape has 30 recreational parks where you and your children can be active in sports. In a few hours from your holiday home, you can also visit Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. Visit the zoo in Miami, the Universal Studios, the Islands of Adventure in Orlando, or Disney World.

Fort Myers Beach is considered the most beautiful beach in the holiday resort of Florida. Here, you not only get a beautiful beach but also a large pedestrian zone with many restaurants and shops. If you leave Fort Myers Beach to the south, you will come to Estero Boulevard, lined with colorful houses and bridges. A must-visit is the island of Sanibel. Here, you can relax on the secluded sandy beaches while your children frolic in the water. The famous Bowman’s Beach has the highest shell occurrence in the USA. Visit numerous cities in the area on unforgettable excursions along the Gulf Coast.

Beautiful Beaches and Plenty of Recreational Opportunities

In Fort Myers in the holiday resort of Southwest Florida, you are greeted with the breathtaking Fort Myers Beach, and many other white sandy beaches, Cape Coral, Sanibel, and many attractions for an unforgettable holiday. For all vacationers who like to spend a lot of time to themselves, a villa, a holiday home with a swimming pool, or a private apartment is the ideal place to feel at home. The rooms are fully equipped, allowing everyone to retreat when needed. In our extensive offer, you will surely find suitable accommodation that meets your requirements. A private swimming pool is included with almost all apartments and houses. From some holiday homes, you have a breathtaking view of the sea. Rent a wonderful accommodation or a residence with air conditioning and internet and enjoy a relaxing holiday tailored to your personal wishes. Choose from numerous offers to make your dream of a stay in the beautiful surroundings come true!