Category: Comfort

  • Hot Tub Control

    The hot tub can be turned on and off with the touch of a button. The button is located on the post, in the lanai. You can see the button panel from the hot tub. The only button that controls the hot tub, or anything else, is the top button, the upsidedown number one. The…

  • Ceiling Fan and Light Controls

    Ceiling fan and light controls are located throughout 244 Flamingo. The bottom on/off switch must be in the on position to operate the fan and light. The “8” shaped button at the top of the switch operates the light. One press turns the light “on” or “off”. Pressing and holding the button will cause the…

  • Social Media@244Flamingo

    Please visit 244 Flamingo and post your beautiful pictures Facebook, 244 Flamingo (The FLouse) Instagram, 244flamingo. Local happenings and specials can also be found on: Facebook. Details, amenities, availability calendar, and rates can be found on: TripAdvisor. Or email direct: Vacation@244Flamingo.com If you loved your vacation, please consider leaving a review on TripAdvisor or Google. If you did not…

  • Beach toys, chairs, coolers, and fishing gear

    There is usually a collection of beach toys, chairs, coolers and fishing gear in the garage. These are things that previous renters have brought to the house, used on their vacation, and left in the garage. I can not guarantee the condition or quantity of these things. Please enjoy them, add to them, and dispose…

  • Where to go and what to do at the South end of Fort Myers Beach

    Places to See, Things to Be! In no particular order, here are just some of the many fun things you can do while visiting Fort Myers Beach. Santini Marina Plaza 7205 Estero Blvd. FMB, FL 33931 Boutique shops, book store, liqueur store, restaurants, bars, etc. Santini plaza is approximately 1 mile away. You can walk…

  • Enjoy Fresh Gulf Shrimp!

    Where to purchase, and how to clean, cook, and enjoy! Locally caught gulf shrimp are delicious, pink, and a real treat. There are several shrimping boats and stores located on the north side of the Mantanzas Pass Bridge. I usually end up purchasing from Trico Shrimp and Seafood Market. The shrimp boats go out at…

  • The Convenience of 7-11

    The closest 7-11 store is located at the corner of Driftwood and is a short 5-minute walk from the FLouse.  The store is always open and is clean, friendly and well stocked. They carry a selection of wine and beer, sodas, snacks, milk, eggs, deli salads and sandwiches, bakery sweets, ice cream, pizza, simple groceries,…

  • Restaurant Dinning on FMB

    There are so many wonderful places to enjoy a meal or snack on Fort Myers Beach. Some are within walking distance and some require wheels. Choices range from beach or marina side, dark and quiet, classically breaded, or gourmet sea food, steaks or burgers. The Outrigger Tiki Bar and Deck side Cafe This is the…

  • Express to Key West

    The Key West Express is a fast passenger ferry that travels between Fort Myers Beach and Key West, and Marco Island and Key West. I have taken the Key West Express from and to Fort Myers Beach several times. The trip is approximately 4 hours, but can vary based on weather in the Gulf. If…

  • You have arrived in the Key West Marina!

    The Key West Express docks at a lovely terminal in the Key West Harbor. We arrived around noon and happily paid some porters to transport out luggage to the hotel we would be checking into later that afternoon. There are so many places to eat, drink, shop and play in Key West. I can’t even…