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Florida & Michigan

Two exceptional destinations. Endless ways to unwind.

Southwest & Southeast Florida

Florida

Year-round sunshine, world-class beaches, and some of the finest dining in the South. From the calm turquoise waters of the Gulf Coast to the vibrant Atlantic shore, our Florida properties put you at the center of it all.

Naples, FL

Naples

Florida’s crown jewel — white sand beaches, world-class dining, and unmatched luxury.

Beaches

Naples Beach & Pier

A wide, sugar-white Gulf beach anchored by the historic Naples Pier — the city's favourite spot for sunsets and people-watching.

Insider Tip

Arrive about 45 minutes before sunset to claim a spot on the pier railing — it fills up fast on clear evenings.

Dining

5th Avenue South

Naples' premier dining and shopping boulevard, lined with sidewalk cafés, galleries and top restaurants like Campiello and Bayside Seafood Grill.

Insider Tip

Many restaurants offer an early “Sunset Menu” before 6pm — a great way to enjoy fine dining at a lower price point.

Shopping & Culture

Third Street South & Waterside Shops

Two refined shopping districts — boutique-lined Third Street South and the luxury open-air Waterside Shops with Nordstrom and Saks.

Insider Tip

Third Street South hosts a farmers market on Saturday mornings in season — go early for local produce and stone-crab claws.

Golf

World-Class Golf

A golfer's paradise with championship courses including Tiburón at the Ritz-Carlton, Pelican's Nest and the historic Naples Beach Hotel.

Insider Tip

Book tee times for after 2pm in season for “twilight” rates — cooler temperatures and softer light make for a better round.

Outdoors

Everglades & Ten Thousand Islands

Wild Florida at the doorstep — kayak mangrove tunnels, take an airboat tour, or fish the maze of the Ten Thousand Islands.

Insider Tip

Book a morning tour — wildlife is far more active before midday, and afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer.

Wellness

Spa & Wellness

World-class relaxation at the Ritz-Carlton and Waldorf Astoria spas, where Gulf-inspired treatments meet understated luxury.

Insider Tip

Booking a spa treatment often grants day access to the resort’s pools and fitness facilities — ask when you reserve.

Naples, FL

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Dining

5th Avenue South

Naples' premier dining and shopping boulevard, lined with sidewalk cafés, galleries and top restaurants like Campiello and Bayside Seafood Grill.

Insider Tip

Many restaurants offer an early “Sunset Menu” before 6pm — a great way to enjoy fine dining at a lower price point.

Shopping & Culture

Third Street South & Waterside Shops

Two refined shopping districts — boutique-lined Third Street South and the luxury open-air Waterside Shops with Nordstrom and Saks.

Insider Tip

Third Street South hosts a farmers market on Saturday mornings in season — go early for local produce and stone-crab claws.

Wellness

Spa & Wellness

World-class relaxation at the Ritz-Carlton and Waldorf Astoria spas, where Gulf-inspired treatments meet understated luxury.

Insider Tip

Booking a spa treatment often grants day access to the resort’s pools and fitness facilities — ask when you reserve.

Bonita Springs, FL

Bonita Springs

Where the Imperial River meets the Gulf — natural beauty at every turn.

Beaches

Bonita Beach

A wide, uncrowded Gulf beach known for calm clear water, excellent shelling and beautifully peaceful sunsets.

Insider Tip

Park at the southern Lovers Key access for the quietest sand — the main beach lots fill quickly on weekends.

Outdoors

Kayaking & Paddleboarding

Calm, sheltered paddling through the mangroves of Lovers Key and the Imperial River, with year-round guided eco-tours.

Insider Tip

Paddle out at high tide for easier access through the mangrove channels — and far better odds of seeing manatees.

Dining

Local Dining Scene

A relaxed, genuinely local food scene — from toes-in-the-sand dining at Doc's Beach House to the lively Old 41 district.

Insider Tip

Doc’s Beach House serves breakfast right on the sand — arrive early to beat the beach-day rush.

Bonita Springs, FL

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Beaches

Bonita Beach

A wide, uncrowded Gulf beach known for calm clear water, excellent shelling and beautifully peaceful sunsets.

Insider Tip

Park at the southern Lovers Key access for the quietest sand — the main beach lots fill quickly on weekends.

Outdoors

Kayaking & Paddleboarding

Calm, sheltered paddling through the mangroves of Lovers Key and the Imperial River, with year-round guided eco-tours.

Insider Tip

Paddle out at high tide for easier access through the mangrove channels — and far better odds of seeing manatees.

Dining

Local Dining Scene

A relaxed, genuinely local food scene — from toes-in-the-sand dining at Doc's Beach House to the lively Old 41 district.

Insider Tip

Doc’s Beach House serves breakfast right on the sand — arrive early to beat the beach-day rush.

Fort Myers, FL

Fort Myers

The City of Palms — a vibrant riverfront scene with deep roots in Florida history.

Arts & Culture

Downtown River District

A walkable historic waterfront of galleries, live music and restaurants, with the Edison & Ford Winter Estates close by.

Insider Tip

Visit on the first Friday of the month for the Art Walk, when galleries stay open late and the streets come alive.

Sports

Spring Training Capital

A baseball-lover's spring pilgrimage — catch the Red Sox at JetBlue Park and the Twins at Hammond Stadium in the Grapefruit League.

Insider Tip

Buy lawn or berm seats for the most relaxed (and affordable) way to watch — bring a blanket and arrive early for autographs.

Dining

Dining & Nightlife

Contemporary dining and a lively after-dark scene in the River District, anchored by Slate and The Twisted Vine wine bar.

Insider Tip

The Twisted Vine’s rooftop is the spot for golden-hour drinks over the river — go before the dinner crowd arrives.

Fort Myers, FL

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Arts & Culture

Downtown River District

A walkable historic waterfront of galleries, live music and restaurants, with the Edison & Ford Winter Estates close by.

Insider Tip

Visit on the first Friday of the month for the Art Walk, when galleries stay open late and the streets come alive.

Sports

Spring Training Capital

A baseball-lover's spring pilgrimage — catch the Red Sox at JetBlue Park and the Twins at Hammond Stadium in the Grapefruit League.

Insider Tip

Buy lawn or berm seats for the most relaxed (and affordable) way to watch — bring a blanket and arrive early for autographs.

Dining

Dining & Nightlife

Contemporary dining and a lively after-dark scene in the River District, anchored by Slate and The Twisted Vine wine bar.

Insider Tip

The Twisted Vine’s rooftop is the spot for golden-hour drinks over the river — go before the dinner crowd arrives.

Sanibel Island, FL

Sanibel Island

The world’s premier shelling destination — a protected paradise of wildlife refuge and unhurried luxury.

Shelling

World-Class Shelling

One of the world's great shelling beaches — over 400 species wash ashore, with Bowman's and Blind Pass the richest spots.

Insider Tip

Go shelling at low tide, ideally the morning after a storm — that’s when the best and rarest shells appear.

Wildlife

J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge

A vast protected mangrove ecosystem with a scenic Wildlife Drive — explore by car, bike or kayak amid spoonbills, herons and gators.

Insider Tip

Visit within an hour or two of low tide, when wading birds gather to feed on the exposed flats.

Dining

Island Dining

No chains here — just genuine Gulf Coast cooking at island favourites like Cielo, The Mad Hatter and Gramma Dot's Seaside Saloon.

Insider Tip

Sanibel restaurants book up fast in season — reserve a sunset table a day or two ahead, especially at The Mad Hatter.

Sanibel Island, FL

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Shelling

World-Class Shelling

One of the world's great shelling beaches — over 400 species wash ashore, with Bowman's and Blind Pass the richest spots.

Insider Tip

Go shelling at low tide, ideally the morning after a storm — that’s when the best and rarest shells appear.

Wildlife

J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge

A vast protected mangrove ecosystem with a scenic Wildlife Drive — explore by car, bike or kayak amid spoonbills, herons and gators.

Insider Tip

Visit within an hour or two of low tide, when wading birds gather to feed on the exposed flats.

Dining

Island Dining

No chains here — just genuine Gulf Coast cooking at island favourites like Cielo, The Mad Hatter and Gramma Dot's Seaside Saloon.

Insider Tip

Sanibel restaurants book up fast in season — reserve a sunset table a day or two ahead, especially at The Mad Hatter.

Punta Gorda, FL

Punta Gorda

A charming waterfront city on Charlotte Harbor — Florida’s best-kept secret.

Boating & Fishing

Charlotte Harbor

A premier fishing estuary famous for tarpon, snook and redfish — and superb for sailing, kayaking and dolphin watching.

Insider Tip

Hire a local fishing guide for your first trip — the harbour is huge, and they know exactly where the fish are running that week.

Arts & Culture

Historic Downtown

A charming, walkable downtown of independent restaurants, galleries, murals and a lively weekly farmers' market.

Insider Tip

Time your visit for the Saturday farmers’ market on Taylor Street — it’s the best morning to experience the town.

Outdoors

Peace River & Babcock Ranch

Canoe the wild Peace River through cypress wilderness, then visit Babcock Ranch — America's first solar-powered town.

Insider Tip

On the Peace River, keep an eye on the sandbars at low water — they’re prime spots for finding fossilised shark teeth.

Punta Gorda, FL

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Carefully curated by the Mike Z Rentals team — places we genuinely love and send every guest to.

Boating & Fishing

Charlotte Harbor

A premier fishing estuary famous for tarpon, snook and redfish — and superb for sailing, kayaking and dolphin watching.

Insider Tip

Hire a local fishing guide for your first trip — the harbour is huge, and they know exactly where the fish are running that week.

Arts & Culture

Historic Downtown

A charming, walkable downtown of independent restaurants, galleries, murals and a lively weekly farmers' market.

Insider Tip

Time your visit for the Saturday farmers’ market on Taylor Street — it’s the best morning to experience the town.

Outdoors

Peace River & Babcock Ranch

Canoe the wild Peace River through cypress wilderness, then visit Babcock Ranch — America's first solar-powered town.

Insider Tip

On the Peace River, keep an eye on the sandbars at low water — they’re prime spots for finding fossilised shark teeth.

Port St. Lucie, FL

Port St. Lucie

The Treasure Coast — Florida’s Atlantic side with pristine beaches and a laid-back pace.

Beaches

Treasure Coast Beaches

Broad Atlantic beaches on Hutchinson Island — Stuart and Jensen Beach — and a major sea-turtle nesting ground from May to October.

Insider Tip

Book a permitted turtle walk in June or July for the best chance of seeing a nesting loggerhead — spots sell out early.

Sports

Mets Spring Training & PGA Village

A sports base with Mets spring training at Clover Park and three championship courses at the renowned PGA Village.

Insider Tip

Combine a morning Mets game with an afternoon tee time at PGA Village — both are minutes apart off I-95.

Outdoors

St. Lucie River & Savannas Preserve

Paddle the gentle St. Lucie River and explore Savannas Preserve — one of Florida's largest freshwater marshes.

Insider Tip

The Savannas trails are best in the cooler morning hours — bring water and insect repellent in the warmer months.

Sanibel Island, FL

Local Recommendations

Carefully curated by the Mike Z Rentals team — places we genuinely love and send every guest to

Beaches

Treasure Coast Beaches

Broad Atlantic beaches on Hutchinson Island — Stuart and Jensen Beach — and a major sea-turtle nesting ground from May to October.

Insider Tip

Book a permitted turtle walk in June or July for the best chance of seeing a nesting loggerhead — spots sell out early.

Sports

Mets Spring Training & PGA Village

A sports base with Mets spring training at Clover Park and three championship courses at the renowned PGA Village.

Insider Tip

Combine a morning Mets game with an afternoon tee time at PGA Village — both are minutes apart off I-95.

Outdoors

St. Lucie River & Savannas Preserve

Paddle the gentle St. Lucie River and explore Savannas Preserve — one of Florida's largest freshwater marshes.

Insider Tip

The Savannas trails are best in the cooler morning hours — bring water and insect repellent in the warmer months.

Plan Your Visit

Florida, Season by Season

Winter

November – February

Peak season — and for good reason. Perfect weather, world-class sunsets, and the unforgettable experience of Christmas at the beach. Warm Gulf breezes replace cold winters, and the holiday lights along 5th Avenue South are something special.

Spring

March – May

Shoulder season at its finest. Weather is ideal, crowds begin to thin after spring break, and the Gulf water is warming up. Baseball spring training runs through March in Fort Myers and Port St. Lucie — a bonus worth planning around.

Summer

June – August

Florida’s best-kept secret. Snowbirds are gone, prices drop significantly, and the beaches are far less crowded. Yes, it’s hot — but afternoon thunderstorms cool things off daily, and mornings on the Gulf are absolutely stunning.

Fall

September – November

The sweet spot for value. Crowds are at their lowest, rates are the most affordable of the year, and by October the humidity breaks. Shelling is exceptional in fall, and the sunsets on the Gulf Coast arguably peak this time of year.

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West Michigan

Michigan

Sugar-sand dunes, crystal-clear freshwater lakes, and a thriving arts and culinary scene. The Lake Michigan shoreline of West Michigan is one of the Midwest’s most breathtaking — and most underrated — destinations.

Saugatuck, MI

Saugatuck & Douglas

Michigan’s art coast — a charming twin-village retreat on the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan.

Beaches

Oval Beach

Repeatedly ranked among the world's best freshwater beaches — towering dunes, soft white sand and clear Lake Michigan water.

Insider Tip

Take the historic chain ferry across the river and walk up over the dune for the most scenic — and parking-free — approach.

Arts & Culture

Galleries & Arts Scene

A century-old artists' colony with 30-plus galleries and the historic Ox-Bow School of Art, affiliated with the Art Institute of Chicago.

Insider Tip

Plan around one of the summer gallery strolls, when studios open late and many host the artists in person.

Outdoors

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

Over 2.5 miles of pristine, foot-access-only Lake Michigan shoreline backed by towering dunes and forested hiking trails.

Insider Tip

The hike to the beach is about a mile over sand — wear proper shoes and carry water, as there are no concessions inside the park.

Dining

Farm-to-Table Dining

Genuine farm-to-table cooking from West Michigan farms, at favourites like Everyday People Café, Marro's and Saugatuck Brewing Co.

Insider Tip

Visit in late summer for the height of the local harvest — that’s when the seasonal menus are at their very best.

Local Experiences

The Saugatuck Chain Ferry

One of the last hand-cranked chain ferries in the US, crossing the Kalamazoo River since 1838 — and the prettiest route to Mount Baldhead.

Insider Tip

Ride across, then climb the Mount Baldhead stairs for a panoramic view over the river, the dunes and Lake Michigan.

Wine & Cider

Wine Trail & Cideries

An emerging cool-climate wine region led by Fenn Valley Vineyards in Fennville, with tastings, tours and a growing crop of cideries.

Insider Tip

Build a relaxed afternoon loop of two or three nearby tasting rooms — and arrange a driver, as they’re spread along country roads.

Sanibel Island, FL

Local Recommendations

Carefully curated by the Mike Z Rentals team — places we genuinely love and send every guest to.

Dining

Farm-to-Table Dining

Genuine farm-to-table cooking from West Michigan farms, at favourites like Everyday People Café, Marro's and Saugatuck Brewing Co.

Insider Tip

Visit in late summer for the height of the local harvest — that’s when the seasonal menus are at their very best.

Local Experiences

The Saugatuck Chain Ferry

One of the last hand-cranked chain ferries in the US, crossing the Kalamazoo River since 1838 — and the prettiest route to Mount Baldhead.

Insider Tip

Ride across, then climb the Mount Baldhead stairs for a panoramic view over the river, the dunes and Lake Michigan.

Wine & Cider

Wine Trail & Cideries

An emerging cool-climate wine region led by Fenn Valley Vineyards in Fennville, with tastings, tours and a growing crop of cideries.

Insider Tip

Build a relaxed afternoon loop of two or three nearby tasting rooms — and arrange a driver, as they’re spread along country roads.

Plan Your Visit

West Michigan, Season by Season

Winter

November – February

Dramatic frozen dunes, quiet village charm, and cozy lakeside cabins. A truly special experience for those who seek it.

Spring

March – May

Cherry blossoms, wildflowers, and the freshness of a new season. Excellent value and uncrowded beaches before summer hits.

Summer

June – August

Peak season. Beach days, boat rentals, art fairs, and warm Lake Michigan water. Book early — properties fill fast.

Fall

Fall September – October

A local favorite. Smaller crowds, stunning fall color, apple orchards, and cider mills in full swing. One of the best times to visit.

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