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Secret Places – style with a point of view  

Affordable Luxury Homes -  Distinctive Lifestyle Homes - Exclusive Villa Retreats

Your playground is ready – savor the pleasures, shimmering white beaches, crystal blue waters,
magical sunsets, exotic beauty by land, sea and sky, a place to soak up the sun
a place to play in the sand - a trendy restaurant – a sea of calm – a wish fulfilled
relax, unwind and indulge yourself - everything is waiting for your perfect vacation in paradise.

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, so all our Gulf Coast Florida properties are carefully chosen for their superior style and comfort, outstanding views and prime waterside locations. We do not compromise quality for cost and we strive to ensure that a vacation spent in one of our homes will be a special experience with lasting memories and not simply just "somewhere to stay."

Spend a few moments with us and we will help you to discover your very own "secret place".

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.


Secret Places - Private florida vacation rentals, villas along the Gulf Coast of FloridaSophisticated 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” Sarasota and the magnificent gulf beaches of Anna Marie island & Siesta Key.

Spring training home of Baseballs, Pittsburg 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 gourmet dining.

Bradenton and Sarasota are located 21/2 hours from Orlando, and Disney theme parks, and 1 hour from Tampa and Busch Gardens.


Secret Places - Private florida vacation rentals, villas along the Gulf Coast of FloridaDiscover Spectacular Cape Coral Waterfront at South Fort Myers close to Naples, Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach and the un-spoilt islands of Matlatcha & Pine Island.

One hour south of Sarasota, and just minutes from Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island on SW Florida’s magnificent Gulf Coast. Cape Coral has a unique water culture that makes every moment a pleasure, with over 400 miles of tropical waterways and canals yours to explore. So escape and enjoy a welcome change of pace. Your playground is ready. Fort Myers the  “City of Palms,”  and the islands of Sanibel and Captiva are just across the bay. The exclusive city of Naples, Marco Island, the Everglades State Park and vibrant Miami are all within easy reach.

Experience the casual atmosphere of “old town” Florida side by side with the elegant grandeur of million dollar waterfront estates. World class marinas, waterfront dining and shopping, the simple magic of nearby Matlatcha with its quirky artist shops, and tropical Island views, make Cape Coral THE destination for a memorable vacation.

Less than 1 hrs drive from Naples and the world famous Florida Everglades and a convenient 2 1/2 hours from Miami’s famous South Beach. Tampa, Miami and Ft Lauderdale airports can all be reached in less than 2 1/2 hours. SW Florida airport at Fort Myers is 30 minutes and the Orlando and Disney theme parks are 3 1/2 hours.

Secret-Places, luxury Gulf Coast vacation rentalsHistoric Fort Myers – “City of Palms” close to Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach and Naples

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 Baseballs, Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Socks, and home of the Thomas Edison & Henry Ford winter mansions.

South Fort Myers is located less than 1 hour from Naples and The Florida Everglades. A daily high-speed passenger ferry service connects Fort Myers and Key West – convenient for day trips or overnight visits. Miami & Tampa airports can be reached in less than 2 1/2 hours.


Florida stretches more than 400 miles from its state line with Georgia to the Florida Keys.

It's famous for its coastline, its Everglades, and its colorful coral reefs.

South Florida is an area of incredible natural beauty... from warm, salty, emerald green waters dotted with thousands of tiny islands in the Gulf of Mexico... to miles of white sand beaches with high-rise condominiums, hotels and trendy clubs along the Atlantic Ocean... with a dash of The Everglades cypress swamps, wetland praries and pine forests home to a variety of wildlife...

South Florida has something for everyone!

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Welcome to Secret Places - Holiday Homes on the Florida Gulf Coast - Luxury for your Florida vacation
Established in 1997 our website contains photographs and details of beautiful waterfront vacation home rentals, vacation villas and condos in select areas of the Florida Gulf Coast. All our Florida Gulf Coast accommodation is near to beach and boat rentals, make your reservation online, we offer a refreshing alternative to the Disney theme park attractions of Orlando and Central Florida.

Secret Places offers an outstanding choice of vacation homes in Bradenton, and lakeside villas in Bradenton, close to gulf beaches at Anna Maria Island and Sarasota. On SW Florida’s gulf coast we offer waterfront villas in Cape Coral, luxury vacation homes in south Cape Coral with boats, and vacation condos in Cape Coral, close to the tropical gulf beaches of Sanibel Island and Captiva Island. For other gulf coast rentals, we offer lakeside villas in Fort Myers, vacation homes in Fort Myers, and vacation condos in Fort Myers, all vacation homes, holiday villas, and rental homes have private pools.

A Florida Vacation Rentals Home, part of your Florida vacation package
All our Gulf Coast Florida vacation rentals homes, private vacation villas and condo accommodation are individually owned and located in select areas close to beachfront, water sports, fishing and golf. No constant special offers and cheap deals. We offer luxury vacation homes to rent, for a truly memorable holiday inn Bradenton, Sarasota, Cape Coral & Fort Myers.

Holiday Homes in Bradenton Sarasota
Holiday vacation villas in Bradenton Sarasota are ideally located for your two-center Florida Gulf Coast vacation. Just two hours from your Disney vacation home and located in the waterfront communities of Riverpoint, West Glenn, Glenn Lakes, Sable Harbour & Regal Oaks – these Sarasota rental homes offer Florida villa rental with lakeside views close to championship golf courses and Gulf Coast beaches at Anna Maria Island, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and St Petersburg. These private villas and vacation rental homes and are just 50 minutes from Tampa, Tropicana Field Baseball Stadium and Busch Gardens, and a comfortable drive from Disney and Orlando.

Villa Homes in Cape Coral
Luxury Gulf Coast vacation rental homes, private villas, and pool homes at Cape Coral in South West Florida are located on tropical waterways and canals, many with private boat dock and gulf access. Miles of tropical waterways make Cape Coral a boating paradise. Cape Coral waterfront villas are a luxury alternative to Naples holiday homes or a Sanibel vacation rental home. Close to championship golf courses and the Gulf Coast beaches at Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach, Estero Beach and Naples. Your Florida Gulf Coast vacation home or Cape Coral villa is just 30 minutes from SW Florida International airport, and 3 hours from Miami, Tampa and Orlando

Vacation Rental Homes in Fort Myers
Florida rental homes, rental villas and Florida vacation rentals in Fort Myers are all close to Gulf Coast beaches, with private pools and waterfront views. Located in the communities of Wellington lakes and Beachwalk Isles, these Fort Myers vacation homes offer a more affordable alternative to Naples villas and Florida vacation rentals in Naples. Located just minutes from Fort Myers beach and Sanibel Island. Rental homes in Fort Myers offer many more options for your Florida Gulf Coast vacation than a vacation rental home in Sanibel.