* Pet Friendly for Dogs Under 30lbs (For an Additional Fee)
* 518 Yards to Beach Access #24
* 1.3 Miles to Times Square
* Professionally Managed
Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, Great Escape 5 overlooks the Mantanzas Pass Preserve. This 5 bed, 5 bath home features a 3-bedroom upstairs two-story unit and a 2-bedroom pool level unit. There is not an interior connection for these two units, making it perfect for multiple families that are vacationing together. On the main level, two story vaulted ceilings are accented by wooden beams that soar above the open concept great room and a dining table that seats 8. A beautiful kitchen overlooks the dining and living area and provides a breakfast bar and stainless-steel appliances. The balcony off the main level offers a huge table that seats 12 plus an additional lounge space. There is a guest bedroom with a Queen bed off the living room and there is a guest bath just off the kitchen. Upstairs the grand staircase is the primary bedroom with a king bed with vaulted ceilings and wooden beams. The primary en suite offers a walk-in shower and large closet. There is an additional guest bedroom on this level that offers a Queen and twin bed and en suite with a tub/shower combo. The first floor of the house offers ground level entry to a 2-bedroom suite with a full kitchen, living area with sleeper sofa, and private patio. There is a full bedroom with pool access and en suite with walk-in shower. The other guest bedroom features a twin-over-Queen bunk bed with additional sleeping available in the living area on a sleeper sofa. There is also a full bathroom accessible from the living area with a tub/shower combo. This home sleeps up to 16 guests comfortably. Outside features a screened-in pool and hot tub overlooking the Mantanzas Pass Preserve offering great privacy. Lots of lounge furniture and spaces to relax in the sun or shade, outdoor TV, corn hole, and outdoor shower complete the outdoor area.
**If you are traveling with a pet, please call the reservations team within 24 hours of placing your reservation. Guests are responsible for paying a non-refundable pet fee for dogs under 30lbs is $200 per dog.”
*No Interior Connection between Ground Floor and Upper Two Floors.
*This property does not allow parties of adults under the age of 25.*
The Bed Set-Up:
Ground Level:
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed with En Suite
Guest Bedroom: Twin-Over-Queen Bunk
Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
Main Level:
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Third Level:
Primary Bedroom: King Bed with En Suite
Guest Bedroom: Queen and Twin Bed with En Suite
Area Activities:
Welcome to Fort Myers Beach! There are multiple state parks nearby that are waiting for your adventures. Jump on the trolley to take you south to the secluded Lover's Key State Park or go north to Bowditch Point Park. The Fish Tale Marina offers boat rentals and dockage for those wanting to get out on the water. Travel around the island in style in a rented Moke or golf cart. Trolley service is also available from Estero Boulevard to the Times Square area, the central hub of Fort Myers Beach. Several restaurants, shops, and bars have come back since the hurricane. If a day trip is what you are looking for check out the Key West Express for an unforgettable trip to Key West. Don’t forget to see Sanibel Lighthouse which is less than 15 miles away! Please note that the area is currently rebuilding after Hurricane Ian. Despite the changes, the island continues to get better and better, inviting you to bask in the sun, sand, and amazing sunsets once again. As local restaurants continue to reopen, you'll have lots of opportunities for entertainment and dining experiences. We're excited to welcome you back.
Private PoolTimes Square AreaShort Walk to BeachDogs Under 30lbLive and UpdatedShort Stays
Room Arrangements
Main Level Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Main Level Queen Bed
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
Primary Bedroom, 3rd Level, King Bed
3rd Level Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 Twin Bed
3rd Level Guest Bedroom Queen and Twin Bed
1st Level Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1st Level Guest Bedroom with Queen Bed
1st Level Guest Bedroom
1 Full over Queen Bunk Bed
1st Level Guest Bedroom Queen over Full Bunk
1st Level Common Area
1 Sofa Sleeper Bed
1st Level Living Room Sleeper Sofa
Upper Sleeping Sofa
1 Sofa Sleeper Bed
Main Level Guest Bathroom
Main Floor Bathroom with Walk-In Shower
Primary Bathroom
3rd Level- Primary En Suite- Walk-In Shower
3rd Level Guest Bathroom
3rd Level Guest En Suite with Tub/Shower Combo
1st Level Guest Bathroom
1st Level En Suite with Walk-In Shower
Guest Bathroom
1st Level Guest Bath with Tub/Shower Combo
Availability
This date is not available for check-in.
The closest check-in date is February 11.
Location
41 Reviews
4.8
Stayed October 2025
5/5
"We had a great family vacation! Plenty of space for all to enjoy. Beach was close by and the pool was a great relaxing spot as well! House kept up and decorated nicely! Will be vacationing there again in the future!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you, Mike! So glad your family had a great vacation and that the home offered plenty of space. Happy the nearby beach and relaxing pool were highlights, and you appreciated the upkeep and decor. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sun Palace Vacation Homes.
Stayed August 2025
5/5
"Excelente lugar para disfrutar la localización perfecta fácil acceso a la playa . Como recomendación sugeriría en refrigerador en el área de la piscina y una cocinita para no tener q entrar a la casa"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you, Elian! Glad you enjoyed the perfect location and easy beach access. We appreciate the suggestion of a pool-area fridge and a small kitchenette and will share it with our team. Hope to welcome you back to Sun Palace Vacation Homes soon!
Stayed July 2025
5/5
"Loved this place"
Stayed May 2025
5/5
"The house was really amazing and comfortable for my party of 14. Very clean and very well equipped. Highly recommended. "
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you, Victoria! We're glad to hear that the house was amazing and comfortable for your group of 14. It's great to know you found it clean and well-equipped. We appreciate your high recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another wonderful stay! Sun Palace Vacations
Stayed April 2025
5/5
"Absolutely loved our stay here everything was as advertised except they do have beach towels which was a pleasant surprise. Sun palace and the owner were helpful and responsive and made our stay perfect!"
Stayed March 2025
5/5
"We had an amazing stay at Sun Palace 5BD GreatScape 5, from March 27 to 31! The house was exactly what we needed – spacious, clean, and beautifully set up for relaxation and fun. The bedrooms were perfect for our group, offering comfort and privacy for everyone. The pool and hot tub were definite highlights – warm, clean, and well-maintained. We spent a lot of time lounging by the pool during the day and relaxing in the hot tub at night under the stars. The kitchen was fully stocked and made cooking easy, and the common areas were great for gathering. The property felt private and peaceful, yet still close enough to shops and restaurants when we needed anything. Overall, this was the perfect escape – everything was as described, and even better in person. Would absolutely stay here again!"
Stayed January 2025
5/5
"Great house and great location!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you, Beth! We’re glad you enjoyed the house and its location. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Stayed January 2025
5/5
"Wonderful getaway in a great house by the beach. The pool and hot tub were awesome!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you, Beth! We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed your getaway and had a great time at the pool and hot tub. We hope to see you again for another beach escape! Sun Palace Vacations
Stayed August 2024
5/5
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Stayed August 2024
5/5
"Mi estadía fue perfecta todo maravilloso los atardeceres hermosos y la casa super cómoda y espaciosa"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
¡Muchas gracias por la maravillosa reseña de MT Beach Nik! ¡Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutó de su estadía! ¡Hasta la próxima!<br/>Sun Palace Vacations
Stayed August 2024
5/5
"We had a wonderful family reunion at the Great Escape on Fort Myers Beach. The house was spotless clean and had the perfect layout. Peaceful neighborhood and short walk to the beach. Thank you Sun Palace Vacation Homes!"
Stayed June 2024
5/5
"Great house"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thanks Heidi, glad you enjoyed Great Escape !<br/>Sun Palace Vacations
Stayed May 2024
5/5
"The place was outstanding!! We loved the TV by the pool! Look foreword to coming back again!!"
Stayed April 2024
5/5
"CLEAN WELL STOCKED LOVED THE POOL GREAT BEDROOMS BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE LOVED THE PATIOS BEAUTIFUL DECOR BEACH WAS CLOSE GREAT COMMUNICATION "
Stayed January 2024
5/5
"Great time! We were able to relax around pool, go soak in the hot tub and had great time competing in fuse-ball all at our place!! Will be back forsure!!"
Stayed November 2023
5/5
"House was very well appointed and clean! It worked great for our family. Great location and nice privacy!"
Stayed July 2022
3/5
"Good house, horrible sleeping conditions - Great house and pool, horrible beds. While the house is great, the beds are the worse I have ever experienced. All guests (there was 8) all complained about how extremely bad the beds were, as well as how rough the sheets were. You would expect with this price point better sleeping amenities."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thanks so much for taking the time to review your stay with us.
We value and appreciate your feedback.
I will pass along your feedback to the owners of the house so they are aware.
Stayed July 2022
5/5
"The Perfect Vacation Home - Our family of 10 stayed in this beautiful 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home. There was plenty of room for everyone. We could all gather together or go to our rooms for privacy. The open concept made this home very appealing! The pool was AMAZING! And the house is literally a four minute walk, less then two blocks from the beach which made this the perfect location. The house is on a cul-de-sac so there was no traffic and it was very peaceful. The house is located Mid-Island in a central location to everything the island has to offer, and the beach access led to a very private beach experience. It was never too crowded and it was always clean and beautiful. We had an issue with the WiFi the first couple of days but the owners/managers worked hard to resolve the issue as quick as possible! Their service and communication was excellent. We loved this house and will definitely return in the future!"
Robert F.
3/5Stayed April 2022
"Overall the house was great. Some TLC is needed on the bottom floor as floor tiles are cracked and loose. We did encounter a few issues and almost all were addressed. We had some drain issues and they were addressed the same day. Unfortunately the hot tub didn’t work, really wish this was known before hand as this a reason we rented the property."
James D
4/5Stayed March 2022
"We have always enjoyed this home, and hopefully will continue to do so. Just a few comments--definitely could use new mattresses everywhere. Also, it\'s definitely time for a new oven/stove, as well as sharpened knives. The oven takes forever to properly cook, and the knives are very dull."
Monica M
4.5/5Stayed December 2021
"Family Trip
Very easy to book, communications with property management were excellent. The house was large enough for 11, and all of us were all able to sit together at the large outdoor dining area! The kids enjoyed playing games and of course the pool! The house suited our needs perfectly. I would not recommend for small children or the elderly due to the open staircases.
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Stayed August 2021
5/5
"Family Trip - Very easy to book, communications with property management were excellent. The house was large enough for 11, and all of us were all able to sit together at the large outdoor dining area! The kids enjoyed playing games and of course the pool! The house suited our needs perfectly. I would not recommend for small children or the elderly due to the open staircases."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review on your stay with us.
We value and appreciate your feedback and are so glad you had a great stay with us.
Chris
5/5Stayed July 2021
"Could not have found a better escape than the Great Escape! Beautiful home with all the amenities & spectacular private enclosed pool, hot tub & wonderful patio area & deck for family gathering, games & just hanging out. Location is also ideal! Quiet cul de sac that is an easy two block walk to beautiful Ft. Myers Beach. The sunsets & dolphins are amazing & everyone is so friendly. What a wonderful family spot. We will definitely be back!! Thank you for a fabulous vacation!"
Rita Furino
5/5Stayed March 2021
"My family stayed at the Great Escape in Fort Myers Beach and it was wonderful! The house was spotless with all the amenities needed for a wonderful relaxing week at the Beach. We enjoyed the screened in pool and hottub as well as the outdoor couches and huge family dining table. The games and cards provided were used in the evenings after our fun at the beach. There were plenty of bath towels and even beach towels provided to us. We used the wagon and beach chairs provided for our trips to the beach which was a quick easy 5 minute walk. The beach is white sand and not very crowded! The restaurants were close and we used the trolley to travel into Times Square for dinner several nights. My family will definitely be back to the Great Escape!"
Marcie C
5/5Stayed March 2021
"I would highly recommend The Great Escape rental house! The location is perfect. It is located on a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood. The house is a short walk to the Fort Myers beach, shops and restaurants. There is even a park close by to play pickle ball. The house has a beautiful screened in heated pool and large hot tub. The back of the house where the pool & hot tub are located is very private. There are no homes behind the house just nice tropical trees and plants. The house was larger than I expected. The bedrooms are very spacious, and the basement even has a separate kitchen. The upstairs kitchen/family room is open concept with high vaulted ceilings. The house was very clean and decorated nicely. It had everything we needed and more. I will definitely be coming back!"
Tiffany Syverson
5/5Stayed February 2021
"Great space for family or 4 couples. —everyone has their own space and bathroom. Pool and hot tub are great. Nice location, easy walking distance and access to the beach. Quick response by property managers. "
Jason Price
5/5Stayed December 2020
"We have stayed in the ‘Great Escape’ for two consecutive years and it has been truly a great escape! The house is a great getaway for large families or a big group. There are so many amenities that added to the fun and entertainment- amazing private pool, bikes, beach chairs and toys, and a relaxing hot tub. Plus, the beaches are a short walk from the house where you can enjoy the sun and surf during the day and the beautiful Gulf sunsets in the evening. Inside the house is an open floor concept that allows for easy gathering and hanging out on a multi level patio and screened in deck. Highly recommend this vacation home - you will love it!"
Richard Brdicko
4/5Stayed July 2020
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Rebecca Brill
5/5Stayed March 2020
"Beautiful, large, well maintained home! Had a wonderful relaxing week. "
Kim Bauer
5/5Stayed December 2019
"Somerset was beautiful and spacious. The pool/hot tub area was perfect. The place had plenty of seating and the kitchen was well stocked with items needed. We loved all of the bathrooms so that guests had their own. The place is well kept and in a great neighborhood- close to the beach! Thank you Kathy for helping to make our stay a great experience! "
Cheryl Fails
5/5Stayed November 2019
"Loved the home, was perfect for our large family of 7 adults, 2 kids and a dog! Sun Palace made everything so easy! Great location, full kitchen and plenty of towels and toys...loved the beach buggy...life saver with all the beach stuff we had. LOVED OUR VACATION AND THIS HOME!"
Heather Hall
4.5/5Stayed November 2019
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Scott Sladek
4.5/5Stayed November 2019
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Michael Ryan
3.5/5Stayed November 2019
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John Swardson
5/5Stayed November 2019
"we enjoyed it and would stay there again - great family house"
Anne Marie Corrigan
5/5Stayed November 2019
"Fantastic!"
Ralph Matheny
4/5Stayed November 2019
"Loved everything about our place except the sheets that would not stay on every night!"
Leah Barton
3/5Stayed August 2019
"Wont rent this one again, but would rent with Sun Palace again. "
Tammy Stuyfzand
4/5Stayed April 2019
"I mentioned a few things in #4 regarding some things that would make the stay better. The raccoons were the most significant problem and it may be good to speak with the neighbor so he doesn't come by at the beginning of everyone's week to tell them not to be loud as it is a rental property with a large pool. "
Stephanie Vandevere
5/5Stayed December 2018
"It was an very relaxing stay, and we plan to return!"
Karla Laverty
4.5/5Stayed June 2017
" Beautifully remodeled home perfect for family vacations. Large kitchen with new appliances. Huge second-floor master bedroom with gorgeous walk in shower. Easy access to the beach. Beautiful pool on the property. Quiet location."