Amazing vacation property and friendly helpful staff. Highly recommended for couples and families.read more

I had a really disappointing experience with this Vrbo rental. When we arrived, the place was…read moreclearly not cleaned properly -- there was dog hair everywhere, on the floors, furniture, and even on the bedding. It made the whole space feel dirty and uncomfortable. On top of that, communication with the rental company was extremely frustrating. It was difficult to get responses, and when we did, they were slow and unhelpful. We reached out about the cleanliness issues and never received a proper resolution during our stay. Overall, this was not the experience we expected or paid for. I would not recommend this property unless significant improvements are made to both cleanliness and customer service.

We really wanted to love Hibiscus House but unfortunately we didn't get there…read more We've stayed at many Bed and Breakfasts and our favorite thing about them is the intimate experience staying in a home-like environment. Staying here felt like a ghost town. Everything was done via email and lock pad the way an Airbnb would. Breakfast was simply put out and removed in the morning. Never saw people working. The room was spacious and the bathroom was immaculate. That part we loved. The house as a whole was very lovely. Only a 15 walk from downtown. The area is very noisy though. Places to sit outside but not quiet enough to enjoy. A train blasts half the night nearby and a the secret kitchen worker is very loud from 8-8:30 even if you can't see her. Overall I'd give it more of a 3.5/5 if i could be more specific. It wasn't for us but i do think a lot of people would love it. Be warned that they market it as a B&B but it's closer to an Airbnb.

Not sure why it isn't listed separately, but there is a coffee shop that is part of this B&B. It…read morefronts on McGregor near Tournament. I noticed it as I was walking and stopped in for an iced coffee. I got a Cuban iced coffee that was excellent! Decent price, as well. It was prepared quickly so I didn't have a lot of time to look around but the coffee shop seemed like a very cute and intimate place to gather for coffee, tea and conversation. The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars is that the counter staff person didn't seem all that interested in greeting me and said barely four words to me. Had she been more personable and welcoming, this definitely would have been a 5-star review.

An updated older motel. The staff is super friendly and eager to help with your needs and wants…read more The breakfast area was clean and well run. The food offered was varied and good quality. We enjoyed our stay.

The "Best" in Best Western Must Be a Joke…read more If you've ever wondered what it's like to check into a hotel that smells like a wet basement had a love child with a bottle of bleach, look no further than the Best Western Fort Myers Inn -- where comfort goes to die and "guest service" is just a rumor. We checked in after a 12-hour drive, dreaming of rest. Silly us! Rest is strictly forbidden here, especially on Sundays. If you value peace, privacy, or basic sanity, you'll love being forced to vacate your room mid-morning so housekeeping can "service" it -- whether you requested it or not. Apparently, your paid space is actually their space, and your plans mean nothing. Kids, homeschooling, fatigue... who cares? Let's talk atmosphere. The hotel smells unmistakably of black mold -- a sort of "Eau de Mildew" that greets you the moment you enter. The carpets? A masterpiece of filth. Take your shoes off for one minute and you'll find your feet magically transformed to charcoal. Who needs a spa treatment when the floor can exfoliate you for free? Now, the front desk staff... where do we begin? Imagine being helped by people who have the enthusiasm of DMV employees but without the knowledge, courtesy, or clue what their own policies are. Each question you ask is like a pop quiz they didn't study for. If intelligence were optional, they'd still be on a waiting list. To make it more exciting, they'll invent new "rules" just for you -- because consistency is overrated. Need to stay longer? Surprise! You'll be handed an undated piece of paper about "new policies" written on what looks like recycled printer paper, sprinkled with words like "Effective Immediately" and "Important Update." Totally official, right? And if you dare question them? Don't worry -- they'll handle it with the grace of a toddler denied candy. You'll be talked down to, pressured, and maybe even have the cops called if you use big scary words like "discrimination" or "policy clarification." In short, this place is a masterclass in how to lose loyal customers. Between the moldy air, filthy floors, clueless staff, and the bold new "We Can Kick You Out Anytime" policy, you'll leave refreshed -- by the realization that anywhere else on Earth would be better.

They list that they are pet friendly, but there's no place on property to walk your dog and not…read morewaste stations. In our first room, the TV did not work, and they did not have anyone on staff that could trouble shoot it, so we moved. After getting back from dinner on our 2nd day, our keys didn't work. The employee at the front desk said that they had noise complaints about us since 3pm and had called us multiple times. We told them that we didn't receive any calls and didn't leave the room until after 5pm, their story changed. We do leave the TV running when we go out during the day to discourage people from breaking in. When we got back into our room the TV was turned off and some of our stuff that was closed was now open. Don't leave any valuables in the room here!

During the 4th of July, the staff pays more attention to customers/ non customers to place chairs…read moreon 4/5th floors and block exits. 2025, they had people show up at 7 pm and proud of it with their chairs blocking exits/ elevators to watch 930 pm fireworks. I called front desk at 8 pm complaining and said they were ok with what was going on. Wow!! Safety doesn't matter anymore or what's right. Dr Robert Larsen Full Bird Colonel, retired 32 years

Breakfast was open until 10 am, which was a real treat for our 2 week stay. And speaking of…read morebreakfast, it comes complete with Kathy. She keeps a spotless food prep and serving area, continuous fresh and good food, and tops it off with the most pleasant greeting and customer care. It truly made our stay here, to say the least, special. Recently updated. Once the carpeting is replaced in various areas, it will feel like new. The website we booked our stay stated that it had laundry available - it did NOT. We had to use a local laundromat. The room was very pleasant and comfortable. This was the issue that brought it down to 4 stars instead of 5. The daily breakfast experience was 5 stars +++. Thanks to Kathy!!

DAY 1...Went to Cape Coral to charter a fishing boat and did catch 13 Snook 2 Mangrove Snapper, it…read morewas the perfect day. The Hampton Inn was right in the center of everything and for a great nightly price of $100.00 including a Free breakfast. Plenty of free parking out front. The front staff was very friendly and provided us with some great local food places. The rooms are modern and clean. They do offer a full candy and soft drink area in the lobby including a coffee bar. Day 2...Woke up early and went to the lobby for the FREE breakfast. Light Roast Coffee, Fruit, Capt Crunch Cereal, Chocolate Waffles with Strawberries and Almonds, Eggs and Potatoes and a cold Cranberry Juice.

We rented with Exclusive Florida Rental Agency and worked with Ingrid. She was great but…read moreunfortunately the house we rented was owned by some very unprofessional people. So sad for her that her company has to be a part of something so awful. Renter beware of the amount of electric that you use during your stay. I recommend turning the air way down while out on excursions to the beach, shopping, or when going out to dinner. Don't use the washer/dryer anymore than once and NEVER heat the pool even in the cooler months. Although renting a home my be cheaper in the beginning sometimes things are not as they appear. Be ready to have your security deposit taken with no actual proof of electric used from the electric company. Do yourself a favor read over all the small print before signing with any rental company in Cape Coral.

As a fan of 1920's architect Addison Mizner's designs in Boca Raton, I was delighted to discover…read morethis historic Spanish Colonial Revival estate that he designed located within walking distance from downtown Fort Myers. Mizner designed Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House. The Kennedy's and John Lennon have owned homes designed by him. Addison Mizner is known for his Mediterranean and Spanish influenced architecture that uses stucco, coquina stone, terra cotta tiles, wood beam ceilings, fountains, towers, columns, wrought iron, and tropical landscaping. Most of the homes he designed were in Palm Beach County but he designed four homes in Naples of which two remain today and this home in Fort Myers, This Fort Myers one acre estate was built in 1924 for banker Fred Alderman, President of Fort Myers First National Bank in 1921. He would entertain illustrious Fort Myers winter residents Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and Thomas Edison. Many society events were held in the grand ballroom with its 14 foot high ceilings, elaborate mantel, and wood burning fireplace. On December 1, 1988 the house was added to the US National Register of Historic Places. More recently the grand home was used as an office for 30 years. Doreen Lehrer who was in the marines for 25 years fell in love with the house after seeing an internet posting from where she was stationed in North Korea. She purchased it sight unseen in 2016 and began the restoration. Lehrer added a kitchen and guest rooms which she rented out to guests. In 2021 the house went on the market for 1,499 million dollars. The new owners are still using it as an Airbnb for $400 a night plus cleaning and Airbnb fees. It can also be rented for weddings.

The estate grounds are beautiful. And that's it. The building is in disrepair. Dirty. Mismanaged…read more The owners of the property also run the catering company that they "highly recommend" but don't let you know they are both under the same owner. My daughter's wedding was grossly understaffed and the "wedding coordinator" was a rude, lazy, unprepared and unprofessional on all levels. They took no care in saving her flowers, desserts or the hand painted wedding favors that were left behind. Please find another venue or at the least a professional catering and wedding coordinator company.

Met with Sea Star today to decide if I wanted to use them to help manage my vacation rental…read moreproperty. As we walked the house, they were extremely friendly, inquisitive and educated me all along the way on how the business operates, level set expectations and made suggestions to improve the rent-ability of my Property. They answered my extremely long list of questions and made me feel very comfortable about allowing them to manage my home. The cost and commission are reasonable for the services provided. Looking forward to working with them going forward!

If I could write a 6-star review, this would be it…read more There are a lot of scams in South Florida with rental properties -- we were *almost* a victim of one and decided to step away. On a whim, we found Sea Star Property Management and they had a spectacular rental available for our stay in Cape Coral. All of our communication with Sea Star was via e-mail. We booked, paid our initial deposit, and balance prior to arrival all online. About a week before our trip, we received a confirmation e-mail with detailed directions to the home and instructions on how to open the lock box. When we arrived at the home, we found the home in pristine condition and exactly as pictured. There was a set of instructions on pool usage, and some other info about the home. Our rental property was everything you would want in a rental home -- very good appliances, some kitchen utensils, along with dishes and glasses. The home also included high speed internet and cable TV package from Comcast. We had a few questions about how the control panel for the pool worked and after we called Sea Star, the owner of Sea Star stopped by the next day to show us how it worked. It was nice that he was available and was very professional about everything. Our only wish was that the electric allowance that was given was a bit more than what they allowed us -- we totally understand that some renters could run the pool heater 24/7 and jack up the electric bill, but we felt that we were paying close to prime rental rates and we could have received a slightly larger electric allowance. All in though, we were very pleased with Sea Star Property and will be condsidering them for a longer rental next year! We can't wait.