Birds of Paradise - Glorious Sunsets
- Magical Views
Lush Waterfront Living
Allow Secret Places to introduce you to some very special areas
of Florida's Gulf Coast. We offer an outstanding selection of premium
vacation rental homes, luxury waterfront villas, vacation condos,
and private villa homes, all close to gulf beaches, with private
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Secret Places - Don't You Deserve
Something Special |
| Remember when you were young and time had no meaning,
you could waste most of the day and feel no guilt. Now time is a
precious gift. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to wake up in the morning
and have no plans, no schedule, nothing you had to get done.
At Secret Places we know it’s all about the quality of time. We
understand how much your choice of accommodation can make or break
your vacation experience. All our Gulf Coast properties are carefully
chosen for their superior style and comfort, outstanding views and
prime waterside or golf locations. We strive to ensure that a vacation
spent in one of our homes will feel like a real “home from home”
and not simply “somewhere to stay” - we are committed to helping
you discover your very own “Secret Place” |
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Secret Places was formed in 1997 firmly determined
to develop something exceptional in prestigious accommodation for
the Florida vacation experience. Our properties are either exclusively
owned by Secret Places or privately owned by carefully selected
individual homeowners. They are maintained and managed in partnership
with our locally-based property managers in Florida.
We invite you to book with confidence and to join our growing
list of friends who return to stay with us year after year. If this
is your first visit to Secret Places we thank you for coming to
view our homes. If you are already a Secret Places guest we hope
you continue to find the website informative and enjoy your visit. |
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| Sophisticated Sarasota Bradenton close to the islands
of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Siesta Key
From Tampa and St Petersburg take the great Tamiami Trail and the
dramatic Sunshine Skyway to reach Bradenton and Sarasota. Explore
the string of narrow islands that hug the wonderful stretch of coastline
south of Tampa Bay. Explore the antique shops and bookstalls of
“main street” Spring training home of Baseballs, Pitsburg Pirates
and longtime home to both The David Leadbetter Golf Academy and
The Bollettiere Tennis Academy
Enjoy world class shopping at St Armands Circle, championship golf
courses and magnificent gulf beaches. Bradenton and Sarasota are
located 21/2 hours from Orlando, and Disney theme parks, and 1 hour
from Tampa and Busch Gardens.
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Discover Spectacular Cape Coral Waterfront at South Fort
Myers close to the islands of Matlatcha, Pine Island, Cabbage
Key
One hour south of Sarasota, and Venice on SW Florida’s Gulf Coast,
Explore 400 miles of tropical canals, hire your own private boat
for access to the Gulf of Mexico and nearby Sanibel & Captiva
Islands. Experience the casual atmosphere of “old town” Florida
side by side with the elegant grandeur of million dollar waterfront
estates. Discover the simple magic of nearby Matlatcha with its
quirky artist shops, and tropical Island views. This “Key West,”
style Island has a special atmosphere all of its own. Cape Coral
is located 21/2 hours from Miami, Ft Lauderdale, and Tampa airports.
½ hour from SW Florida airport at Fort Myers. 31/2 hours
from Orlando and Disney theme parks.
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| Historic Fort Myers – “City of Palms” close to
the islands of Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach
With its world famous McGregor boulevard, Fort Myers lies alongside
the beautiful Caloosahatchee river, just across the bay from Cape
Coral. . The Islands of Sanibel, Captiva, and Fort Myers Beach,
famous for their white sandy beaches and tropical Island atmosphere
are minutes away. Lush green landscapes of palms, mangrove and hibiscus
and a year-round tropical climate. Championship golf courses, fine
dining and outlet shopping, Spring training home to The Boston Red
Socks, and home of the Thomas Edison & Henry Ford winter mansions.
South Fort Myers is located ½ hour from Naples, 1 hour from
The Everglades national park, 21/2 hours from Miami and Tampa airports.
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