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What Makes a Naples Getaway Feel Complete? 🌴
Cast your vote, then keep reading for this week’s Naples recap and a featured stay that brings several of these vacation essentials together.
Friends and neighbors,
This week gave us several good reasons to make plans. On Tuesday, we rounded up Naples’ best Wine Wednesday deals and a Bonita restaurant worth the drive.
Thursday brought six ways to spend the weekend, from Italian wine and live comedy to dog-friendly outings, muscle cars, and the World Cup Final.
Then Friday added one more reservation to consider: a collaborative dinner from Bicyclette Cookshop and Tong Yin, two of the first Naples restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide.
After a week filled with places to go, today is about finding somewhere worth slowing down.
The Stay That Changes the Afternoon
Most vacation rentals do their job at the end of the day.
This one starts earning its place in the trip much earlier.
You can spend the morning at the beach, wander through downtown, stop for lunch near 5th Avenue South, or explore the Gordon River.
Then you come home, and the next plan starts to feel much less urgent.
The private heated pool and covered outdoor dining area after sunset.
Begin the Day on the Water
The property includes two paddleboards and one kayak for guests, with a neighborhood launch providing access to the Gordon River.
That gives you an easy way to start the morning: paddle beneath the trees, spend a little time fishing, or simply explore a quieter side of Naples from the water.
When everyone is ready to come back, there is no crowded hotel lobby or long drive waiting.
The pool is at home.
Then Let the Backyard Take Over
A large heated pool sits among tropical landscaping, complete with a waterfall, covered seating, outdoor dining, a BBQ grill, and a fire pit.
Seasonal mango trees add another distinctly Florida touch. When the fruit is ready, guests may even be able to pick fresh mangos from the backyard. 🥭
It is easy to imagine how the afternoon unfolds.
Someone goes for another swim. Someone starts dinner on the grill. The towels stay draped over the chairs, drinks come outside, and evening arrives before anyone has thought about leaving again.
The backyard is not simply an amenity you use between plans.
It can become the plan.
Room to Bring Everyone Together
4 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · Sleeps 5–8 guests
The sleeping arrangements include:
👑 Two king beds
🌙 One queen bed
🛏️ Two twin beds
That makes the home a comfortable fit for a family vacation, visiting relatives, a getaway with friends, or a small group that wants to stay together without squeezing into adjoining hotel rooms.
Separate bedrooms give everyone privacy when they need it, while the living room, dining space, and backyard make it easy to gather again.
The home is also pet-friendly, so the dog can come along too. 🐾
The bright, coastal-inspired living room gives everyone another comfortable place to gather.
Close When You Feel Like Going Out
The home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street but keeps you close to many of the Naples experiences visitors come for.
Downtown Naples, 5th Avenue South, beaches, restaurants, shopping, and waterfront dining are all conveniently nearby.
The surrounding neighborhood also offers tennis, pickleball, playgrounds, fishing, and Gordon River access.
You can build a full itinerary when the mood strikes.
You can also leave an afternoon open and trust that nobody will be bored at home.
The Details at a Glance
✓ Four bedrooms and two bathrooms
✓ Sleeps five to eight guests
✓ Two king beds, one queen, and two twins
✓ Large private heated pool with a waterfall
✓ Two paddleboards and one kayak for guests
✓ Neighborhood launch with Gordon River access
✓ Covered outdoor seating and dining
✓ BBQ grill and fire pit
✓ Tropical backyard with seasonal mango trees
✓ Pet-friendly accommodations
✓ Close to downtown, 5th Avenue South, and the beach
Curious what the home feels like beyond the photos?
Why It Matters
The best Naples trips do not force you to choose between seeing everything and slowing down.
You can spend the morning on the water, make a lunch reservation, walk through downtown, and still leave room for a long swim and dinner outside.
Sometimes the moments people remember most happen between the official plans: an extra hour in the pool, fresh mangos from the backyard, or the evening when everyone agreed to stay home.
I hope this week gives you somewhere new to explore and enough time to enjoy the place you return to.
See you next edition,
Elizabeth Bellotti
Editor-In-Chief
Naples, Florida
The Naples Florida Review