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Dolphin Run | Heated Pool, 3-Min Walk to Beach! provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Dolphin Run | Heated Pool, 3-Min Walk to Beach!

  • Relax & Reunite with your favorite people at Dolphin Run — our fully renovated Mid-Island beach home built for families and friend groups. Private backyard oasis with heated & screened pool sits out back; 3-Min walk to Gulf sugar-sand beaches. Beach& pool gear, baby gear, pet-friendly, and a fully stocked kitchen are ready for your next group getaway. 3 BR, 2.5 BA with real beds for 6, plus a queen sleeper sofa. Gather your people, bring swimsuits & groceries - we`ve got the rest!

    Welcome to Dolphin Run
    This is a beach house for the trips you`ll remember. Fully renovated, comfortably designed, and tuned for the kind of vacation where everyone - kids, grandparents, your best friends, and even the dogs - actually get what they came for...sunshine, beach days, and good times! Hang out by our private heated pool out back, walk to the Gulf just 5-minutes down the street, sleep in real beds, and a kitchen & front porch that pull everyone together at the end of the day.

    What guests love most:
    • A private, heated, screened pool to swim year-round, swim safely with the kids, swim without sharing it with anyone but your people.
    •3 minutes to the beach — Dakota & Sterling Avenue Beach Access points are just a short walk away. Leave the car parked all week.
    • Real beds for everyone — no air mattresses, no fighting over the comfy bed. Eight people, three bedrooms, one sleeper sofa, all genuinely comfortable.
    • Beach gear, baby gear, and a stocked kitchen — chairs, umbrellas, cooler, beach toys, pack-n-plays, high chair, and everything you need to cook for a crowd. Show up empty-handed.
    • Pet-friendly — the dog is welcome too.
    • Professionally managed by Coast & Range Vacations — a local Florida team, responsive and on call, here before, during and after your stay.

    OUR SPACES:
    Pool & Outdoor Lanai
    • Heated private pool — screened/caged for safety and bug-free swims
    • Lounge chairs and shaded seating around the deck
    • Outdoor dining for the whole house
    • Gas grill for sunset dinners
    • Rinse-off outdoor shower for the post-beach sand

    Upstairs Great Room & Screened Porch
    • Open great room with comfortable seating for everyone
    • Smart TV with streaming, board games stocked
    • Queen sleeper sofa for extra guests
    • Screened porch off the great room — morning coffee, evening drinks, Gulf breezes the whole time

    Kitchen & Dining
    • Full chef`s kitchen with stainless appliances and generous counter space
    • Stocked for 8 — cookware, dishes, glassware, coffee bar, the works

    Primary Bedroom
    • King bed with quality linens
    • Private en-suite full bathroom
    • Smart TV, ample space, sleep-in ready

    Bedroom 2
    • Queen bed with quality linens
    • Smart TV, ample storage
    • Full bath right Nextdoor

    Bedroom 3
    • Two twin beds — perfect for kids or two friends
    • Smart TV
    • Hall bath right next door

    Stocked for families
    • For the beach: chairs, umbrellas, cooler, beach toys
    • For the littles: pack-n-play, high chair, baby gate
    • For the home: fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, hair dryers, fresh linens & towels
    • For connectivity: high-speed Wi-Fi throughout, smart TVs in every room, smart-lock self check-in
    • For the car: free attached garage parking

    Where you`ll be
    Mid-Island Fort Myers Beach — close enough to walk to Times Square for dinner and live music, far enough that the pool deck is quiet at sunset. Publix, Lover`s Key State Park, Bowditch Point, and Snook Bight Marina are short drives. RSW airport is under an hour.

    Pack light. Arrive happy.

    Things to Know
    * Minimum rental age: 28 (rare exceptions may be considered)
    * Two exterior cameras for guest safety: no indoor cameras
    * Up to 2 dogs welcome with $125 pet fee
    * Non-smoking home
    *Guests are required to complete Coast & Range`s online check in form and e-sign our rental agreement - link to complete these items will be provided in booking confirmation message sent immediately following booking in AirBnB`s messaging system. Guest access to property will not be provided until these items are completed.

    Dolphin Run is locally & professionally managed by Coast & Range. Our digital concierge is available from booking to checkout for restaurant recommendations, charter bookings, or anything else you need during your stay.

    Guests will have full access to the entire home, the private backyard with heated pool, and parking for up to 2 vehicles (1 covered space and 1 additional spot in the driveway).

    Dolphin Run is locally & professionally managed by Coast & Range, ensuring every guest receives the utmost care and personal service. Communication is simple and convenient — we’re available through the Airbnb messaging system or by phone/text once your reservation is confirmed.

    🚭 This is a non-smoking home.
    🐾 Up to 2 dogs welcome with $125 pet fee
    🔞 Minimum rental age is 28 (please reach out if younger — rare exceptions may be considered).
    📹 For safety and security, exterior cameras are in place.
    *Guests are required to complete Coast & Range`s online check in form and e-sign our rental agreement - link to complete these items will be provided in booking confirmation message sent immediately following booking in AirBnB`s messaging system. Guest access to property will not be provided until these items are completed.
    *The minimum age to rent is 28 years old. If you`re younger than 28 please reach out to discuss your scenario - rare exceptions may be granted.
    *This is a non smoking residence.
    *For guest safety and property security, cameras are located on the exterior of our property and will collect information at arrival and throughout your stay.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

*Guests are required to complete Coast & Range`s online check in form and e-sign our rental agreement - link to complete these items will be provided

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Myers Beach. Hertz Arena is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Estero Boulevard Beach and Bonita Springs Public Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Lee Health Sports Complex or JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Visit our Fort Myers Beach travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A beach with a calm sea, a clear sky, and buildings in the background.
    Estero Boulevard Beach
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A beach with people, chairs, and seagulls flying overhead.
    Castle Beach
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A boardwalk with palm trees, beachside shops, and a pier.
    Lynn Hall Memorial Park
    12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and palm trees.
    Bunche Beach
    24 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Sterling Ave Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Parrot Key Caribbean Grill
    12 min drive
  • Junkanoo Below Deck
    15 min walk
  • Marina Cantina
    12 min drive
  • Shamrock Irish Pub
    7 min drive
  • MoJoe's
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Run | Heated Pool, 3-Min Walk to Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dolphin Run | Heated Pool, 3-Min Walk to Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dolphin Run | Heated Pool, 3-Min Walk to Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Run | Heated Pool, 3-Min Walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Run | Heated Pool, 3-Min Walk to Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin Run | Heated Pool, 3-Min Walk to Beach! located?

Located in Mid Island, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sterling Ave Beach and Estero Boulevard Beach. Estero Bay Preserve State Park and Castle Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Dolphin Run | Heated Pool, 3-Min Walk to Beach! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the house, screened in porch, covered pool, and close beach access. Jeff was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nice peaceful area with a short walk to the beach! Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for the lovely home close to the beach and your quick communication!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with everything a family needs for a vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super nice house and a very short walk to the beach and the neighborhood was very quiet!
Sunset at the beach just across the street from the rental house! We had the beach to ourselves it was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit

This house is in a wonderful location. Communication with the owner was excellent and it's a perfect place to stay for a family.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall it was a great stay. We had a couple of issues but nothing that wasn't addressed immediately. The beds are comfortable. The home was clean and had plenty of supplies.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Petr Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We had great time during our stay. Beach was short walk away.House had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pool was amazing. Perfect location to beach

We had the best trip at this location. The pool was great for our kids and adults in our group. The beach was such a short walk and Jeff had all the beach items and wagon that made the trips to and from so easy. We are already planning on staying here next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Casey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BIRTHDAY GETAWAY

Highly recommend, absolutely beautiful place right across from the beach. Pool is perfect for relaxing after a long day at the beach or for night swim. Publix is close by as well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

We had a great stay. The host and the house were great! Our kids loved the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach

We loved the house. Location to the beach was great!Jeff was great to work with. He was quick to respond. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jeff is fantastic

Property was great, loved the 2nd floor screened porch off the kitchen and living room, pool was great to cool off in. Location from the beach was great, accommodations included were wonderful, beach chairs, beach buggy wagon, would definitely stay here again. Jeff is amazing, super accommodating, 5 star host for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick & Valerie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review of stay

Property looks exactly as pictured. New kitchen appliances. Very easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Beach Vacation Home

Jeff’s property was perfect for our family. We loved the pool, especially for the kids. The location to beach was great! Just a short walk away. Jeff was an outstanding host. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we have stayed at Jeff's property. It is always a very joyous occasion for our family as we spend the holidays and an entire month on the beach! Jeff has everything you need including chairs, a wagon toys for the beach and pool towels for the heated pool. The house is perfect. The outdoor screened in porch is one of our favorite areas where we spend many evenings watching the sunset and enjoying a glass of wine. Morning, coffee is also very enjoyable on the porch. The neighborhood is very clean and peaceful. We enjoy many walks around the neighborhood. The beach is a short distance from the house which we always pack up the wagon with our stuff and spend the day at. Publix is half a mile from the house and is an easy walk if you are just picking up a few things. Our favorite places to eat are fresh catch by Publix and flippers in lovers key. We cannot wait to return next year!
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Place

We had so much fun at Dolphin Run Retreat. The house had everything we needed for a great family vacation. It came equipped with umbrellas, chairs, and a wagon for the beach in the morning and a pool for the afternoon. It was so close to the beach we also went to star gaze a few nights. The rooms were also nice with enough room for everyone to spread out and have a little space too. Overall, we would definitely stay here again next time through.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

May 1 Thru May 7, 2025

Very nice house and only a 5-minute walk to the beach. Screened in front porch was very nice and relaxing. The house came with everything you needed for the beach; however, we had our own chairs so didn't need to use them. Pool was a nice addition but only used it once or twice as we spent our time on the beach. Will stay at this house again when we come back to Ft Myers Beach.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day vacation

Amazing home, within walking distance of the beach. We really enjoyed the outdoor space and pool. Jeffrey is a wonderful host. He is a quick text away from any question. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Vacay

Jeffrey is an excellent host. He responded to our needs quickly. The home is located near the beach and a short drive to Publix grocery store. We enjoyed the beach daily with beach chairs and umbrella. Wonderful home to relax and enjoy family time. Thank you for sharing your house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lindsey r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay for family of 5!

This house was absolutely fantastic. It offered all the amenities we were hoping for — from a beautiful pool area to very clean and well-stocked everything, just bring your suit case! The location couldn’t be better; it’s just a short walk to the beach, which made it easy to catch both sunrise and sunset every day, and easy for our 3 kids to walk. The rooms were spacious, modern, and spotlessly clean - LOVED the primary bathroom! We also appreciated the little touches — “party lights” and Bluetooth speaker by the pool, plenty of comfortable seating in the screened in porch, all the things you’d need for the beach, and incredibly comfortable bedding. Jeff was very helpful and very responsive for any questions we had. Our family has stayed in many places, but this one truly stood out. We would absolutely stay here again without hesitation!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

We had a wonderful time at Dolphin Run Retreat. Easy short walk to the beach where we were practically alone. Wonderful sunsets every evening with a nice group of locals and their dogs. The shuttle stop on the corner is quite convenient. We really didn't need a car. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. The house was clean and the beds were very comfortable. Loved having the private pool and patio. Appreciated the wagon, chairs, umbrella and coolers for use at the beach. We would love to stay here again. It was everything we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat family vacation

This was our second stay at the property and it was wonderful, again! The house is large enough for our group of 6 and the pool was wonderful. Very relaxing and a short few minute walk to the beach. The walk is super easy. We used the grill this time and that was nice. We used the beach buggy and took chairs, an umbrella, sand tools all provided in the house. A couple of the things we enjoyed in the area: We also did a sight-sea-r cruise from fort Myers beach for the first time and loved it. We chose the shelling and eco tour because it gave us the chance to snorkel off big hickory key and look for shells. We played mini golf at pirates cove. We loved our dinners at Doc Fords, Dixie fish company, Love Boat ice cream. Thanks for sharing your wonderful beach house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal beach house for a family in a great location.

We recently spent 5 nights at this property in Fort Myers Beach, FL and had a fantastic trip. The house was exactly as described on the VRBO listing and was ideal for our family of 5. My children very much enjoyed the pool. Everything was clean and all the listed amenities were available. The owner responded immediately via text message to a few simple questions I had during our stay. You can actually see the ocean from the house for now at least until they finish rebuilding the whole neighborhood and the walk from the house until your feet are in the ocean is literally less than 5 minutes. There is a beach ready wagon at the property which makes getting chairs, umbrellas, coolers, etc. to the beach very easy. Publix, a supermarket, is now open and is about a 3 minute drive from the house. The town of Fort Myers Beach is very much still rebuilding however the beaches were all open and are beautiful. The town itself seems to be coming back to life. Several restraunts have opened back up recently most towards the top of the island and we very much enjoyed eating at waterfront tables when dining out.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Beach Christmas Vacation

My family had an amazing time at Jeff's property. Jeff was very responsive to any questions that we had during our stay. The house was in a great location. It was walking distance to a couple of restaurants and the grocery store. The beach is a short one and a half block walk. Sometimes we use the wagon that Jeff provided and other times we just carried our chairs. The beach is absolutely gorgeous easy to walk on and not crowded over Christmas time. The house was in pristine condition. Upon our arrival. There were plenty of blankets and bedding for our family. Jeff has some games, but now there are many puzzles waiting for anyone to tackle them. We left several there because we plan on returning again next year to visit. The pool was in beautiful condition and was warm on the cold days that we experienced, which were few. This was one of our favorite Christmas vacation trips that we have taken, which is shown by our willingness to return to the property next year. The convenience of Fort Myers airport and Punta Gorda airport allowed our adult children to come visit us while we stayed for a month. I would highly recommend the property to anyone who is looking for a relaxing fun and comfortable vacation.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2024