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Black Brindle Bungalow, Downtown Ft. Myers: Walk to Best Eats and Shops!

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
In the heart of downtown Ft. Myers, Cracker Cow Cottages offer a charming retreat with historic significance. Nestled near McGregor Blvd., these cottages blend modern amenities with nods to old Florida's rich past, walking distance to restaurants and shopping as well as the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford homes.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Black Brindle Bungalow, Downtown Ft. Myers: Walk to Best Eats and Shops!

"Welcome to The Cracker Cow Cottage Collection -a boutique retreat in the heart of the River District! Perfect for couples or solo travelers, this cozy escape blends historic charm with modern comfort. Enjoy premium amenities, & a tranquil atmosphere ensuring a personal & relaxing experience. Just steps from the best dining, shopping, & entertainment in the River District, or a short drive to Southwest Florida's most stunning beaches. Whether you're here for business or leisure, your ideal stay awaits!" The Black Brindle Bungalow  is street side. If you enjoy people watching this cottage is for you! 

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 400 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

605915

About the neighborhood

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Fort Myers River District, a neighborhood in Fort Myers. Burroughs Home and Gardens and Butterfly Estates are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Fowler Street Shopping Center and Boca Grande Railroad Depot Shopping Center. IMAG History & Science Center and Shell Factory and Nature Park are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Centennial Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Edison and Ford Winter Estates - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fowler Street Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Edison Mall - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Terry Park Ball Field - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bay Street Yard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ford's Garage - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪City Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cabos Cantina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hideaway Sports Bar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Brindle Bungalow, Downtown Ft. Myers: Walk to Best Eats and Shops! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Brindle Bungalow, Downtown Ft. Myers: Walk to Best Eats and Shops!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Brindle Bungalow, Downtown Ft. Myers: Walk to Best Eats and Shops!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Black Brindle Bungalow, Downtown Ft. Myers: Walk to Best Eats and Shops! located?

Located in Fort Myers River District, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Centennial Park and Florida Repertory Theater. Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and Edison and Ford Winter Estates are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Black Brindle Bungalow, Downtown Ft. Myers: Walk to Best Eats and Shops! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a super clean and nice property, includes every detail needed for a relaxing and fun time visiting this area. I will definitely be staying again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James & Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

comfortable place

We enjoyed out stay here. It was very clean and cute. It was in easy walking distance to restaurants. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

We had the best time at Cracker Cow Cottage! The amenities were perfect for our stay and the bed was wonderful. We were able to walk downtown and it was centrally located from anywhere we had to drive to. Thanks, Cracker Cow! Hope to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

irene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Made the chilly week fantastic

Stayed a week during a little cold spell. We got to enjoy relaxing by a fireplace. Read a couple of quick read books about this area. Enjoyed the exquisite decorated details. All our needs with supplies were met. Easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and Cozy

This place did not disappoint. It was absolutely perfect for my husband and I to enjoy while in town for a wedding. We had everything we needed including both an iron and a garment steamer. The bed was incredibly comfortable, the couch was too and the blankets provided allowed for snuggling up and watching the tv more comfortably. I would absolutely stay here again for many reasons, including how helpful the host Michelle was!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cracker Cow Cottage A at Ft. Myers

My wife and I booked our Cracker Cow Cottage in Ft. Myers, FL, for a 3 day, 2 night getaway vacation. We were interested in seeing the changes in the area after Hurricane Ian a year or two ago. We were very pleased with our cottage. It had everything we needed and so much more. The host really knows how to take care of every need a guest might have. We enjoyed our visit to Ft. Myers Beach where we observed things had been cleaned up extensively and demo and restoration work was being done on some of the buildings and even high rise hotels. Very interesting. (We had been to the area some 34 years ago in 1990 when our children were small on a vacation from our then Missouri home.) We walked beach at sunset on Thursday evening and it was beautiful. We also had a great meal on Friday for lunch with friends from Naples at Nervous Nellies. So delicious. We anticipated going to the Edison Museum, but we enjoyed the comforts of our cottage so much, that we decided to hang out at Cracker Cow Cottage A instead. This is a beautiful vacation rental and we highly recommend it to all. We did walk to historic downtown Ft. Myers and a fascinating and huge street festival was going on that we did not even know about. So many interesting booths and artists and street performers. It was very entertaining. We are now back at home in Tampa, a 2 hour drive from Ft. Myers, with many pleasant memories of our relaxing stay at Cracker Cow Cottages.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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