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Kathy
Yellowbird by the Sea. Beautiful, Comfortable Beachfront Home for up to 8.
| 27 Reviews | |
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 5 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 6 nights |
Overview
Photos and Description of this Naples holiday house
4 bedrooms, each with full bath and private screened terrace.
Off the Grid/Eco-Friendly/Green Home. Use of Boat provided as a Courtesy, at no extra charge. 4-Seater electric golf cart, 2 stand-up paddleboards, 2 surfboards, and 2 sea-kayaks add to the fun and activity. Boogie boards, snorkeling equipment, fishing gear, and sand toys for the kids are already here. Ping Pong table, Foosball, volleyball & beach volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoes, corn hole, and tetherball make for fun on the land, too.
Comfortably accommodate up to 8. Children and pets welcome.
Please note that maximum occupancy for the house is up to 8 people, and this includes children and any overnight guests.
Beachfront home in your own secluded Tropical Paradise -- 30 minutes by boat from Naples or Marco Island. 20' Hurricane Deck Boat is provided for use of guests, at no extra charge, you simply pay for your gas. Or bring your own boat. You can fish, swim, relax, and recharge on the island all week.
Key West style 3 story home features screened deck gathering area on ground floor, with wet bar and bathroom, as well as discrete shower to rinse off sand from the beach. Second floor offers 4 private, comfortable bedroom suites with a/c and private screened terrace. 3 king beds, 1 full bed. Third floor Great Room boasts cathedral ceilings, full kitchen, all appliances, large pass-through kitchen window opening up to a spacious open deck with a to-die-for panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico. Screened outdoor dining area. This is a wonderful place to have your meals and be mesmerized by the soft breezes and gentle surf, and to be awed by one glorious sunset after another. Another full bath here. AC/TV/DVD/Cellular/Wi-Fi (Check email. Surf the Web. Not for live streaming movies, music, games, etc)
The house is off the grid, so you are completely self-sufficient. Solar power with backup generator, ample rainwater, filtered and UV'd for your use (not drinkable, you would need to bring bottled water for drinking and cooking. Gas grill for outdoor cookouts. The house sits on 2+ acres of pristine mangrove forest and natural island flora, with the beach on one side and the deep-water bay on the other. You have your own dock, where you will park your boat, and an electric golf cart at your service.
Keewaydin Island is accessible only by boat, and it forms part of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. It is an 8 mile long barrier island, just off the coast of Naples, between Gordon Pass and Marco Island, with a peaceful, unspoiled white sugar sand beach. Sunshine, gulf beaches, blue skies, fresh air and peace and quiet abound. If you need a break from the mad pace of urban living today...a week of relaxing at Yellowbird may be your perfect rejuvenator.
Wildlife is abundant, including dolphins, manatees, key deer, armadillos, and many osprey nests with fledglings being cared from by doting parents. Keewaydin is a migration stopover for 150 different species of interesting birds on their way North or South, and many who live here year-round, including eagles, pelicans, and the gorgeous large pink roseate spoonbills. If you are ever fortunate enough to see one fly over you, I guarantee your heart will stop.
This is a great place to unwind. You can swim and sun, walk and talk, boogie-board or stand-up paddleboard, go kayaking, collect shells on the beach, fish from dock, boat or beach, read, write, relax and re-connect with your yourself and your loved ones, and with the beauty of nature. And yet you are only 30 minutes from civilization and its benefits, if you want it or need it.
It's not too good to be true.
It's here...waiting for you.
- Suitability:
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- Events Allowed
- Groups
- long term rentals available
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets considered
- not suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
Reviews
5 based on 27 traveller reviews
Totally Awesome!
Wonderful stay! so relaxed, careful, no stress week. Everything is provided, come with your flip flops and bathing suit and leave the hair dryer, make up and worries behind! The owners provide everything! So many games and toys inside and outside to play with the family. Just bring enough food for your whole stay as it is a private island and to get back to main land or Marco Island, shop and back again, will take a good half day of time. Totally worth it though. Highly recommended. We would love to go back again!
awesome week
This is the first time to do a long vacation and to use vrbo to rent a beach house. We were highly impressed and thrilled with our experience. The pictures don't do the house justice it is beautiful and perfect for a secluded island getaway. The boat included in the rental is easy to use and well maintained. The house owners Kathy and Ahmed are amazing and ensure you have everything you need. The also are quick to respond to questions. I will definitely be recommending to family and friends.
AMAZING GET AWAY!
I don't even know where to start! The house, wildlife, beach, ocean, views.... EVERYTHING WAS SPECTACULAR! The home has everything you could ever need, so don't over pack! Ahmed and Kathy were amazing and were just a phone call away for any and all questions or needs. We saw gopher turtles, iguanas, HUGE manta ray, Dolphins, manatees, baby sharks, sand dollars, starfish, the list is endless. It was like having a tropical island all to your self. Would we come back?? Absolutely without a doubt! Best vacation ever! If you're considering this home, stop considering it and book it! Trust me you won't regret it! Thanks Kathy and Ahmed for sharing your little piece of paradise!
It's a private oasis!
This place is truly amazing! Quiet, serene and beautiful. The house has everything you would ever need. Just bring food and your flip flops and you are good to go! There was so much to do at the house that we ran out of time before we could experience everything. At the beach, the dolphins came up so close we could almost touch them. We loved the paddle boards and kayaks! The owners, Kathy and Ahmed were very attentive hosts. They are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. They saw to every minor detail and made sure our trip was memorable. We were sad to see our adventure come to end! Can't wait till next year! Yes, we have already booked our dates for next year!
Best Vacation Ever!
I have spent 30 years with the military and also worked with the Department of State; so I have been fortunate enough to meet many terrific people. Over the past 10 years, I have also rented a number of beach houses around Florida to include the Keys, North Captiva, and Cayo Costa. My wife and I have found no people more amenable or helpful than Ahmed and Kathy. They will attend to your needs and make you feel like part of the family and not just anther customer. Ahmed is attentive and much like that fun uncle you had or wish you had while growing up. Kathy is extremely efficient and responsive. Together they are an unbeatable pair.
Unlike other rentals, the photos actually and accurately depict what you get. All rooms, furniture, appliances and beach equipment is first class. We were also there in mid June and the A/C worked fine with no complaints.
I've been shelling, fishing and swimming on many Florida beaches and could surpass this place. I've never seen so many shells in pristine condition. I caught snook off the beach and my wife literally swam with a dolphin.
No. I'm not related or being paid to write such a review. In fact, I really don't like writing and have never taken the time to write a review before. Yellowbird by the Sea is a first class operation.
A Fantastic Getaway!
Yellowbird, and hosts, Kathy and Ahmed, are a treasure! 4 siblings with friends/partners, we all had plenty of space and seclusion, as well as wonderfully connected family time. Ahmed and Kathy have thought of everything, and were incredibly accommodating to our needs, especially around arrival and departure. The house is exactly as described. Although it is possible to get to Marco Island for groceries, or Naples to have a look around, the wonder of Keewaydin Island is staying put, enjoying the miles of sandy beach, shelling, soaking up the natural beauty.
The kitchen is well appointed and the pleasures of cooking and dining were certainly an enjoyable part of our stay. Plan shopping carefully, as there is no grocery store "next door"! I had planned on baking and forgot to pick up any baking soda/powder (found some later) so enjoyed learning about baking with beer instead! Ah, the things one can learn on vacation!
If the availability of Yellowbird coincides with your dates, if you are a lover of nature and beauty, if shopping (or at least limited shopping) is not your thing, then do not hesitate to book. We will definitely keep this gem on our radar for a possible return trip.
Thanks so much, Kathy and Ahmed! Wishing you the best always.
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Keewaydin is a barrier island that hugs the coast of Naples. It is a 30 minute boat ride through beautiful Naples Bay. The island is a nature preserve, part of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. 8 mile long pristine white sugar sand beach, unspoiled flora and fascinating wildlife abound. Back to nature - but not too far - and in comfort!
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Rates & Availability
Rental Rates for this holiday house in Naples, Florida
- Rental Basis:
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- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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My Standard Rate
6 night minimum stay
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Additional information about rental rates
| Housekeeping | A$459 + Tax |
| Tax Rate | 10.0% |
Maximum occupancy is 8 guests for the week, including children and any overnight visitors.
Water and power are limited, so guests are asked to conserve both these resources.
Use of boat is included in house rental fee, guests pay only for gas.
There is a $350 housekeeping fee. We are also required to add 6% sales tax and 4% tourist tax.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- Available arrival
- Available stay (no arrival)
- Unavailable
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