Friends and neighbors,
This week in Naples was full of good reasons to get out. On Tuesday, we covered Naples’ best martinis, Watermark Grille’s 2-pound lobster special, and reader thoughts on Sails brunch. Read that edition here.
On Thursday, we shared Memorial Day weekend plans, from bonsai and BBQs to a community 5K, comedy, and a wine dinner at BALEEN. Read that edition here.
On Friday, we highlighted NOSH on Naples Bay’s extended summer happy hour. Read that edition here.
All of it comes back to what Naples does best: easy plans, good food, warm evenings, and places that make you want to stay a little longer. That is why this week’s sponsor fits so naturally.
The House You Book Before the Itinerary 🌴
Some rentals are just where everyone sleeps.
This one is where the group ends up spending half the trip.
A quiet, canopy-lined street. A 4-bedroom coastal retreat. Minutes from downtown Naples, 5th Avenue South, and the beach. And then, the part that makes people cancel loose plans:
The backyard.
A heated pool with a waterfall. Tropical landscaping. Outdoor dining. BBQ space. Mango trees in season. 🥭 The kind of setup made for slow coffee, post-beach swims, dinner outside, and one more hour by the pool because nobody is ready to leave.
The quick read:
Best for: Family visits, friend trips, small groups, and pet-friendly Naples stays 🏡
Sleeps: 5 to 8 guests 🛏️
Layout: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 🚪
Beds: Two kings, one queen, and two twins 💤
Backyard: Heated pool, waterfall, outdoor dining, BBQ, and tropical landscaping 🌴
Nearby: 5th Avenue South, downtown Naples, beaches, shopping, dining, and Gordon River kayak and paddleboard access 🚣♀️
If you have family visiting, friends planning a weekend, or a summer trip you keep meaning to book, this is the kind of house worth grabbing before the best dates disappear.
Why It Matters
The best stays make the day simpler: the beach is close, dinner is easy, the pool is waiting, the dog can come, and everyone has enough room to relax. That is the difference between finding a place to stay and finding a place people remember.
See you next edition,
Elizabeth Bellotti
Editor-In-Chief
Naples, Florida
The Naples Florida Review