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Port Charlotte Vacation Home Rental

Port Charlotte is small city located on Florida’s Southwest Gulf Coast, between Sarasota and Naples, about 80 miles south of Tampa 35 miles north of Fort Myers. The city enjoys a subtropical climate year round. Considered as a tranquil getaway on Florida's Southwest Gulf Coast, the city offers abundant opportunities to explore numerous upland and aquatic preserve areas. It is one of the emerging vacation destinations of Florida where you can enjoy the beachfront views and visit different recreational and historic sites in any season. For those who like to enjoy the comforts of home while on vacation, our Port Charlotte vacation rental would be perfect for your needs.

Port Charlotte is situated near serene coastal areas and offer perfect opportunities to enjoy a range of outdoor activities including jet skiing, boating, surfing and boogie boarding. Your stay at our Port Charlotte rental also provide the best gateway to explore the closely located areas such as Peace River, Myakka River, the Gulf of Mexico and Charlotte Harbor where you can enjoy other outdoor activities like sun worshiping, fishing, boating, kayaking, and jet-skiing. This cozy Port Charlotte house is just few steps away from the Gulf Islands, where you can spot some of your favorite Florida bird species,dolphins and other water life. If you are in need of white sand and gentle waves the house is in close proximity to beaches and other attractions such as in Boca Grande Venice,Englewood and Sarasota.

Port Charlotte has a beautiful setting with vast choice of dinning outlets and restaurants.as well as local bars located in close proximity to the rental that boast waterfront views, a charming atmosphere and some live music. At Port Charlotte, you can also find multitudes of shopping centers such as waterfront boutiques, malls, antique fairs and flea markets.

Port Charlotte has numerous parks that are exceptional and distinctive. Port Charlotte Beach Park is one of the few well known parks where you can enjoy basketball, tennis or volley ball. Besides this, you can canoe and kayak at this harbor-front park, which is also a favorite location for sunset viewing. Famous for its rich flora and fauna, Don Pedro Island State Park is yet another famous park that features one-mile beach and is perfect for fossil hunting, swimming and sunbathing. In addition to this, Stump Pass Beach State Park and Kiwanis Park are other famous parks that features well marked trails where you can enjoy walking or view a wide variety of wildlife.
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Miami Port Cruises

Here are some pictures from the top of a cruise Liner from the Miami Port....Miami is located approximately a two and half drive fromthe rental home in Port Charlotte Florida

Miami is one of the youngest cities in the U.S....founded in 1896.
Greater Miami has miles and miles of beaches calling all sun seekers.... nearby parks for nature lovers to discover a fascinating variety of flora and fauna.
Miami is the only place in the U.S. with two national parks.Everglades National Park is an untamed ecosystem unlike any other on earth, whileBiscayne National Park is the only living tropical reef within the continental U.S

Some sites for more info on Cruises out of Miami
Carnival Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
Norwegian Cruise Line
Discovery Cruise Lines
South Beach Cruises

Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands 5miles away from the Rental

Welcome to Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, a tranquil getaway on Florida's Southwest Gulf Coast. As Florida’s premier eco-tourism destination, we are off the beaten path and away from the crowds.

Charlotte Harbor offers world-class boating, fishing, and sailing in one of SAIL Magazine’s “10 Greatest Places to Sail.” Abundant natural adventures include paddling on hundreds of miles of Blueways trails, exploring five National Wildllife Refuges and discovering prime birding opportunities. Relax on our uncrowded beaches and enjoy unique shopping and dining and a thriving arts community.

Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands – Come take advantage of our good nature.

Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands includes the areas of Boca Grande,
Don Pedro Island, El Jobean, Englewood-Cape Haze, Little Gasparilla Island, Manasota Key, Palm Island, Placida, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. for More on Charlotte Harbor Beach Park click Here

Florida Home rental

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GOLFING in Southwest Florida

GOLFING

The Port Charlotte area is a golfer's dream. This is just a partial list of the golf courses within a 30 mile range included are 7 championship Golf Courses in the immediate area!

Long Marsh Golf Club - Rotonda, Wildflower Country Club - Englewood, FL Lemon Bay Golf Club - Englewood, FL Oyster Creek Golf & Country Club - Englewood, FL Myakka Pines Golf Club Blue/ Red - Englewood, FL Myakka Pines Golf Club Red/white - Englewood, FL Myakka Pines Golf Club White/blue - Englewood, FL Riverwood Golf Club - Port Charlotte, FL Gasparilla Inn & Golf Club - Boca Grande, FL Sabal Trace Golf & Country Club - North Port, FL Woodhaven Golf Center, The - North Port, FL Chip Shot Par 3 Golf Course - Punta Gorda, FL Port Charlotte Golf Club - Port Charlotte, FL Bobcat Trail Golf & Country Club - North Port, FL Venice East Golf Club - Venice, FL Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club - Venice, FL Victoria Estates - Port Charlotte, FL Seminole Lakes - Punta Gorda, FL Eagle Point Golf Club - Port Charlotte, FL Burnt Store Marina & Country Club H - Punta Gorda, FL Burnt Store Marina & Country Club H