Waterfront Vacation Rentals on Pine Island Florida

"Unique" only begins to describe the Bridgewater Inn experience. "On the water" takes on its true meaning here.

Most rooms have a fabulous view of open water and the historic Matlacha fishing village. Come by land or by sea and dock your boat room-side. Fish, birds, dolphins and manatees share these waters with an "Old Florida" fishing and crabbing fleet. We are proud to have been selected as one of Lee County's Superior Small Lodgings and our Florida Green Lodging Certification has been submitted.

Our awards iinclude:

• Best Motel/Inn in Pine Island
• Green Lodging Designation - State of Florida
• 10 year Superior Small Lodging

You will relax to the soft call of the birds, the lapping of the waves outside your door and an ambiance that can only be experienced, not described. Enjoy the best dolphin and manatee watching in the area from the decks surrounding the Inn or from your waterfront room. Take a picturesque walk to Island-inspired shops. You will discover a community of characters, artists and craftsmen who own and display a wide variety of their handiwork. Chat with friendly and colorful Islanders, sit in on live music jams, enjoy a fresh seafood snack or dinner, or just "cocoon" and hang out in the hammock. Very close neighbors Cape Coral and Ft. Myers offer all the small city amenities including pro baseball spring training.
 

Friendly year round island folk and visitors alike have discovered that Matlacha and Pine Island are very special places.  In order to preserve the nature of the Islands, a historical designation and growth regulation are in place. These foresighted plans make travel to the Islands a great experience now and guarantees the same for future generations.

Legendary Florida weather is even better here on the islands as the surrounding waters moderate the temperatures. Winter days are 5 degrees (F) warmer while summers are 5 degrees cooler than inland.

Tropical fruits not found elsewhere in the continental USA grow in the Pine Island area. In season you can find papaya, pineapple, orange, grapefruit, star fruit and prized Pine Island mangos. There is even a Mango Mania Festival in the summer where the world's largest mango was recorded.