General
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Beaches, wildlife and beautiful sunsets!
A short drive from Sanctuary villa you can be on one of the many glorious beaches that grace the area. Relax on the beach on the pristine white sand and shells and let the gentle surf wash over your toes, or lose yourself in searching for beautiful shells and sharks teeth. You can relax for hours watching pelicans diving for fish, a pod of dolphins fishing up and down the shallow offshore waters or the sandpipers and other shorebirds dodging the surf as they probe the shoreline. Most evenings bring spectacular sunsets to view from the beaches, when seeing the sun literally appear to inch towards and then dip below the horizon is always magical. Our particular favourite beaches are Stump Pass State Park Beach, Gasparilla Island Beach and Boca Grande State Park Beach. Middle Beach and Stump Pass Beach are the closest, and as is normal in Florida, all are clean, easily accessible and with good restroom and water fountain facilities.
If you would like to explore wildlife in addition to that on view from the pooldeck of Sanctuary Villa, then within a short drive you can find State Parks, wildlife refuges and nature trails. You will see many o
Interior facilities
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Aircon , Clothes dryer , Cooker , Dishwasher , Dvd player , Freezer , Fridge , Heating , Hob , Internet , Ironing board/Iron , Kettle , Linen provided , Microwave , Radio , Satellite/Cable TV , Shower , Stereo , Telephone , Toaster , Towels provided , TV , Vacuum cleaner , Washing Machine
Note's on interior
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Kitchen & utility room
Our home has a spacious, fully equipped fitted kitchen with ceramic floor tiles and a full range of kitchen cabinets., including a centre island. Facilities include fitted oven & hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and garbage disposal.
The adjoining nook area comfortably seats 4 around a separate table, for breakfast or informal meals.
The seperate utility room has a utility sink, washing machine and tumble dryer as well as additional cupboard space and storage area. Iron and ironing board is provided.
Living room and formal dining area
The cathedral ceiling and patio doors make the living room a light and airy space to relax. A music centre is provided for listening to music. The internet router and telephone point are located here.
The formal dining area seats six people in comfort
Family room & nook area
The comfortable and spacious family room is equipped with cable tv offering a wide range of digital and analog channels, and DVD player. A ceiling fan is provided for additional comfort.
The nook dining area has a table and chairs to seat 4, with patio doors offering access to the pool deck
Bedroom Facilities
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Master bedroom with en-suite
The spacious master bedroom has a king size bed, with bed side tables each side. There is a rocker chair and loveseat for relaxing or watching TV. There is a flat screen TV and telephone provided, along with plenty of wardrobe and drawer space. A ceiling fan is provided for additional comfort.
Double bedroom and second shower room.
This comfortable bedroom with double bed shares use of the second bathroom close by. This bedroom has plenty of storage space and flatscreen TV.
Twin bedroom
The light and airy twin bedroom has an attractive 'Seaside' theme with plenty of storage space and shares the second bathroom.
Bathroom Facilities
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Master bedroom with en-suite
The spacious master bedroom has a king size bed, with bed side tables each side. There is a rocker chair and loveseat for relaxing or watching TV. There is a flat screen TV and telephone provided, along with plenty of wardrobe and drawer space. A ceiling fan is provided for additional comfort.
Double bedroom and second shower room.
This comfortable bedroom with double bed shares use of the second bathroom close by. This bedroom has plenty of storage space and flatscreen TV.
Twin bedroom
The light and airy twin bedroom has an attractive 'Seaside' theme with plenty of storage space and shares the second bathroom.
Exterior facilities
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Barbecue , Car Parking , Covered patio , Garden , Private pool
Note's on exterior
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Pool area
The fully screened solar heated pool is south-east facing giving access to the sun almost all day. However, the clever design of the house ensures that shade is always available when you need it. The lionhead water features provide the calming sound of gently trickling water, and together with the view of the scenic canal and visiting wildlife, you are guaranteed outdoor rest and relaxation. There are luxury table, chairs and loungers on the spacious pool deck, where you can relax with a cool drink or dine 'al fresco'. The pool deck is equipped with a pool half-bathroom, consisting of toilet, washbasin and changing area. A ceiling fan on the pooldeck can gently move the air for extra comfort on balmy days. Pool towels are provided.
Breakfast 'al fresco' is an especially lovely way to start the day - you can enjoy your meal while watching the herons fishing for theirs!
The garden is laid mainly to lawn and plants and shrubs and a variety of palms decorate the borders
Local information
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Car recommended , Car required , Family Holiday , Long Term Let
Local Activity
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Water sports , Theme park , Tennis , Shopping centre , Scuba diving , Sailing , Golf , Fishing (sea) , Fishing (fresh water) , Bird watching
Suitability
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Pets Allowed , Family holiday , Eldery/Infirm friendly , Child friendly
Nearest Airport
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Tampa International - 100 Miles
Notes
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Area of outstanding natural beauty
Sanctuary Villa is newly built and was completed in late 2006. The Villa is on the prestigious community of Rotonda West on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Our home has a South East rear aspect bringing sun to the pooldeck from breakfast to teatime and the fresh water canal at the bottom of the lawn attracts a wide variety of wild birds, fish, terrapins and other wildlife.
Rotonda West is one of the small, delightful communities located on the Cape Haze Peninsula in Charlotte County in the southwest Gulf Coast of Florida. This is a tranquil area of unspoiled natural beauty and has a rich history. The closest beach from the villa is about 10 minutes' drive, with a wide variety of different beaches and natural spaces within a 20 minute drive. Cape Haze Peninsula is approximately 100 miles south of Tampa, between the cities of Sarasota and Punta Gorda. It rests on the waters of the Myakka River and Lemon Bay.
The whole area is easily accessible from the Interstate 75. Orlando and its attractions are only a two hour drive away. Fort Myers and the Islands of Sanibel and Captiva lie to the South and are approx. 1 to 1.5 hour's drive.