Family-friendly holiday rentals in Matlacha

Mojito Island Cottage

Update: In September 2022 we were affected by Hurricane Ian. We had just over 5 feet of flooding in our treasured cottage. We have worked tirelessly to put everything back together. All new tile, walls, electric, lighting, furniture, and we even improved the bathroom! Spacious tropical home with water view from our back yard lanai. Boat Dock with Cleaning Fish Station, BBQ beautiful sunsets with fish jumping in our canal. New large kitchen and one block from art galleries, restaurants and bars.

Charming Waterfront Cottage on peaceful Matlacha!

Escape to a fisherman’s paradise in picturesque Matlacha. This charming vacation rental offers a cozy retreat for guests. With 2 bedrooms, including a queen bed and 2 twin beds, it's perfect for a small group or family. The additional living room space features a comfortable sofa bed. Enjoy reliable WiFi, and the convenience of our amenities…water & dock access for our kayaks or your watercraft, local eateries and shops less than a 5 min. walk into town along with a boat ramp at our commun. park

Spacious 3/2 50’ Dock-HotTub-Walk 2 restaurants

So much love is put into this home you will see and feel it. Can sleep up to 10. 50’ of dock to Tie up multiple boats. This close to town home is in a quiet neighborhood with Gulf access. You can drink your coffee and mimosas overlooking the tranquil water. Don’t want to cook breakfast? You can walk to town in 10 min or ride one of the bikes to the Perfect Cup or have lunch at another Matlacha restaurant. Your family will enjoy fishing off the dock, corn hole, board games, bbq, and Pac-Man.

Romantic Getaway “Waterside” Dockage~Canal front

Also available: airbnb.com/h/aframeausable Minutes to open water and Jug Creek Marina! Wait till you see this freshly updated cottage! Bring your boat, or rent one nearby. There is a dock available here. Tarpon capital of the world, and Charlotte Harbor moments away! Boca Grande, Cayo Costa, Useppa, North Captiva, Sanibel and Cabbage Key, etc. a short boat ride away! The golf carts/kayaks/boats/bikes are available to rent at local resources! Jug Creek Marina is steps away with food & music!

The White Egret On Matlacha

Island home with direct access to Matlacha Pass. A 2-story property equipped with a pool and spa, high-speed internet, smart TV's, and smart home applications. Enjoy the balconies with sunrise and sunset views. Kayak directly off the back dock from the properties private kayak launch . You can fish right off the back dock, bike, or walk to the local shops/restaurants and the world famous Matlacha bridge, which is less than half a mile away. 2 Kayaks and 2 bicycles are included in the rental.

Key West Style Home w/ Hot Tub & Boat Lift

KEY WEST style stilted waterfront home in the heart of Matlacha! Visit all there is offer - walking distance to Blue Dog and Perfect Cup. Take a boat ride to Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa or Boca Grande! Upstairs and downstairs are screened in. The second floor is peaceful and tranquil overlooking the water and treetops. Home is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, with additional bonus space with trundle bed. Home is perfect for boaters with double driveway, complimentary boat lift and cleaning station.

Sunset POOL Waterfront Kayak bikes fish from dock

New POOL Gulf access waterfront oasis. Downstairs unit 1 bedroom, 1 full bath with bathtub, washer/dryer, kitchen, BBQ grill. Sleeps 6 comfortably. 1 bedroom with pillow top queen bed, memory foam pull out sofa, futon style bed & pack /play crib. In the heart of Matlacha tucked away yet walking distance to town. Bring your boat, use the boat dock, kayak, canoe, bicycles and fishing rods. Jump in the pool after a hot days! Only 9 walking blocks away to restaurants, shops and boat ramp.

Moon Shell Hideaway

Private entrance to your one bedroom plus den (with queen size sleeper/sofa) apartment attached to main house. Direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Bedroom has a queen size bed and the den has a queen size sleeper/sofa. The den doubles as your kitchenette and sitting area with double sliding glass doors that open up to the shared pool and dock area. Gas grill and microwave for cooking (no stove). Boat to restaurants. Visit the Matlacha Art Galleries. Fish off the dock. WELCOME!

Matlacha Paradise! NEW Waterfront Home-Free Kayak

Matlacha is for LOVERS! Lovers of relaxation, fishing, art, friends, social scenes and enjoying Life in a beautiful location ON THE WATER! There could be occasional Post Hurricane construction noise on surrounding properties during February and March. Should there be any issues we will work with you in resolving them. Enjoy the water in Matlacha & the Barrier Islands. Fish, Sun and Kayak from our 8'X22' FUN & SUN deck docked in the back canal with picnic table & loungers.

Pet-Friendly Tropical Oasis

Your tropical oasis awaits! Bring the whole family to this pet-friendly vacation home with lots of room to play and relax on our canal waterfront. You will find all the comforts of home, a heated pool, and many amenities to enhance your stay. Our boat lift is available for use (max 8500 lbs and not a pontoon boat), as well as 2 jet ski docks and a kayak launch. 1 kayak and several fishing poles are also available for use.

Matlacha Waterfront Home | Gulf Access & Pool

Experience Matlacha from this stunning waterfront home with direct Gulf access, a heated private pool, a spacious dock, and a boat lift. Bright, refined, and deeply relaxing, it’s the perfect coastal escape for families and friends. Wake up to still waters, enjoy warm swims under the sun, and end each day with the kind of peaceful, unforgettable evenings that make you never want to leave.

Matlacha Hideaway. Renovated in 2025. Heated pool!

Completely renovated waterfront mid-century modern home with a rare full size and salt water pool in Matlacha. This spacious and stylish home is less than a ten minute walk from the main road with restaurants and shopping. Brand new landscaping, patio, dock and boat lift to help make your time on island memorable.