Our group of six enjoyed our Covid-19 getaway stay in Cape Coral at the Villa Harriet. This is a lovely house in a really nice location. The house is outfitted with all the modern amenities, kitchen supplies, as well as a pool table, beach chairs, 3 kayaks, and of course a pool. We rented a boat through Cape Coral Charter Boats who delivered the 20’ Yamaha Jet Boat to the dock in advance, making it easy for us. We made our way through the canals to the Caloosahatchee River and out to Sanibel Island beach one day and North Captiva Island the next. While most aspects of our visit were positive, there were a few little things that bothered us and one bigger thing. First the little things. We were disappointed to find that there was no dish soap and only one dishwasher pod supplied. We were also surprised to find that there were no bath soaps or shampoos supplied – not always provided by all Vrbo’s and AirBnBs of course - but a nice touch when these little touches are considered. A quick trip to the local Publix around the corner easily fixed these things.
Now the bigger issue. The morning after our arrival, the property manager came to the house to orient us and was not wearing a face covering. We were, out of respect for him, but he was not. This, mind you, is in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic in Florida where cases are spiking. Offering self-check-in and keyless entry as Vrbo recommends would have been an easy way to remedy this, but at the very least, the manager should have respected us enough as guests to wear a mask when entering the house. When he returned for the check out on our last day, he was again not wearing a face covering even though we were.
Our less-than-perfect experience with the property manager aside, we had a great stay and appreciated the spacious accommodations, amenities, and easy access to the outdoor activities.