The grand foyer is framed with decorative columns opening up into the great room. Large sliding glass panels open for a seamless transition to the outdoors.

Enjoy sun all day long on the spacious, fully screened, South facing, and landscaped lanai. Rejuvenate yourself in the six person spillover spa. Cool yourself in the 14 by 28 feet heated pool, highlighted by the sure to be favorite swim-up bar!!

The spacious pool deck is complete with a peaceful canal view, an outdoor hot/cold shower, a convenient and separate pool bathroom, quality patio furniture and a high end gas BBQ grill.

FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES:Shell Factory and Nature Park: The world's largest collection of rate shells, sponges, coral, fossils and sea life specimens are for sale and viewing. www.theshellfactory.com

Imaginarium Hands-On Museum: Enjoy over 60 hands-on exhibits for children and adults, including an outdoor lagoon, reptile retreat, animal lab and more. www.cityftmyers.com/attractions/imaginarium.htm

Four Mile Cove Ecological Park and Preserve: A 4,200-foot walking trail meanders through 365 acres of wetland preserve that includes an observation pier, visitor center, rest rooms and picnic tables. The Kayak Shack, open weekends only October - May rents kayaks to explore tidal pools and creeks.

Mike Greenwell's Bat-A-Ball and Family Fun Park: Go-cart tracks, mini-golf, batting cages, huge arcade room, mega maze, and much more.

Sun Splash Family Waterpark: More than two dozen wet and dry attractions on 15 lush tropical acres.www.sunsplashwaterpark.com

BOATS - RENTAL / CHARTERS / CRUISES / FISHINGCape Coral Boat RentalsDay Rentals from Cape Coral Yacht Club. www.capecoralboatrentals.com

Mid-Island MarinaBoat Rentals - Half day or full day rentals. Up to 25% discount on weekly rentals.(239) 549 2636 www.midisland.com

Fish with Captain Tony: Choose from half-day excursion, night fishing or take a private charter. www.capttonys.com

Captiva Cruises, South Seas Resort, Captiva: Day cruises to Cabbage Key, Useppa, Boca Grande, Cayo Costa. Dolphin Watch, Sunset, Shelling and Sailboat cruises. www.captivacruises.com

Cape Coral Family FishingFamily Fishing Or Pleasure Cruising. www.fishstixcharters.com

AREA BEACHES WE LIKE TO GO TO:There are quite a few nice beaches to choose from, all within 20 minutes of driving distance.The ones we like to go to are:The Yacht Club Community Park, Cape Coral

The Yacht Club Community Park is located directly on the Caloosahatchee River in a beautifully landscaped setting. The public beach offers visitors 634 feet of pristine beach with picnic shelters, BBQ grills, restrooms, fishing pier, playground area and restaurant. Other on site amenities include free racquetball courts, shuffleboard courts, and horseshoe pits.

Lynn Hall Memorial Park, Fort Myers Beach

A family affair. There's a huge parking lot. Cost is 75 cents for hour.Features a playground for the kids, fishing pier, picnic huts, benches, information kiosk and loads of shops and restaurants..The bathrooms are being kept clean throughout the day and lockers are also availableTarpon Bay Road Beach, Sanibel Island

Features lots of parking - even for large vehicles -Great large and wide beach. High sand quality, good shelling. New restrooms. You will need to bring your own picnic basket and cooler. There are no restaurants or kiosks at this beach.