Vacation rentals in Villas

Situated in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metropolitan Area, Villas is a small city with pristine coastline, pine forests, and world-renowned island havens for eco-tourism, including Sanibel. Thanks to its temperate Florida weather, this natural wonderland draws an active crowd to its year-round outdoor activities, such as fishing, snorkeling, golfing, and biking. Villas is also a historical site for the Calusa people, who once lived along its sandy shores.

In addition, the region can also lay claim to being a getaway for renowned inventors and businessmen in the early 20th century, many of whom traveled south to avoid the cold northern winters. Nowadays the area’s vibrant past can be taken in at the many galleries and museums in Villas. Above all, this community is a fantastic location for summertime relaxation near some of the best attractions and natural beaches on the Florida Gulf Coast.

Temperatures in Villas are warm and balmy most of the year. During the summer, it gets hot and wet, with afternoon showers being a frequent occurrence. This meteorological fact doesn’t stop visitors from enjoying MangoMania, the annual summer tropical fruit fair in Pine Island. Winter is the most popular season in Villas to experience Florida’s classic white-sand beaches and the ever-present sunshine, plus super-fun events like the Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair. Fall, when the rains have subsided, and spring are also great times to rent a house in Villas. You’ll even get to enjoy the Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival & Parade if you happen to be there in March.

The Railroad Museum of South Florida

To really understand Florida you have to understand the impact the railroad made on the region. In 1878, a famous Gilded Age tycoon moved to Jacksonville for his wife’s health. Upon setting up in the Panhandle State, he envisioned what Florida could become, and built luxury hotels and railroads that drew the tourists. The Railroad Museum of South Florida informs visitors about the state’s unique rail history, with displays of artifacts, pictures, and model railroads.

Sanibel Island

Sanibel is a tiny barrier island just off the coast of Fort Myers, renowned as a nature lover’s paradise, with a 6,400-acre National Wildlife Refuge and shell-packed beaches. While here, you might find yourself doing the Sanibel Stoop — the position you assume while picking up nature’s bounty that has washed up on the island’s white-sand shores.

Birding at Lakes Park

Lakes Park is a manmade park where outdoor enthusiasts can exercise and explore many miles of trails and water activities like canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. The park is also home to one of the most important nesting rookeries for migrating birds in the country, at 1,000 nests strong.