Dakota Beach Access #16
The public beach access at the end of Dakota Ave, listed by the Town of Fort Myers Beach as Access #16. About a two-minute walk from the front door.
Plan your visit — Town of Fort Myers BeachFort Myers Beach local guide
Things to do on Fort Myers Beach.
Docked at Dakota sits at 240/244 Dakota Ave, Fort Myers Beach, FL, a couple of minutes on foot from Beach Access #16. Here is what is worth doing within easy reach — beach days, a state park, a bit of island history, and somewhere to eat when nobody wants to cook.
Three ways to spend a day
Most weeks here settle into some mix of these three. Pick a tab to see how each one usually goes from Dakota Ave.
Beach day
Beach in the morning, pool in the afternoon, dinner out.
Walk down Dakota Ave to Beach Access #16 with the chairs and cooler from the house, come back for the heated pool when the sun gets heavy, then either fire up the grill or drive a few minutes for dinner. This is the day most guests repeat all week.
Family exploring
Mound House in the morning, Times Square in the evening.
Mound House is a museum and historic site on the island preserving close to 2,000 years of cultural and environmental history — a good rainy-morning or too-hot-for-the-beach option with kids. Times Square at the north end is the busier stretch for shops, restaurants, and a walk out onto the pier after dinner.
Nature day
Lovers Key or Bowditch Point for a quieter stretch of sand.
Lovers Key State Park sits just south of the island with mangroves, paddling, and a much quieter beach. Bowditch Point is at the northern tip, where the Gulf meets the back bay — good for bird watching and fishing. Both are an easy drive and both work as a change of scene mid-week.
Places worth the trip
Everything here is within easy reach of 240/244 Dakota Ave, Fort Myers Beach, FL. Follow the links for opening hours and current conditions before you set off.
Fort Myers Beach
Seven miles of Gulf beach on Estero Island, with beach parks, restaurants, and plenty to do without leaving the island.
Plan your visit — Visit Fort MyersMound House
A museum and historic site on the island preserving close to 2,000 years of cultural and environmental history. A good option on a hot or rainy day.
Plan your visit — Mound HouseLovers Key State Park
A Florida state park just south of the island with a quieter beach, mangroves, paddling, and wildlife. An easy change of scene mid-week.
Plan your visit — Florida State ParksBowditch Point Park
A county park at the northern tip of the island where the Gulf meets the back bay, with conservation land, beach access, fishing, and bird watching.
Plan your visit — Lee County ParksTimes Square and the north end
The busier north end of the island: restaurants, shops, and a walk out onto the pier after dinner when you want a livelier evening.
Plan your visit — Visit Fort MyersSantini Plaza and south-island dining
A south-island stop for meals, groceries, and shops — the low-key alternative to the north end during a longer family stay.
Plan your visit — Visit Fort MyersWhere you would be staying
The short version, for anyone comparing Fort Myers Beach rentals on beach access, pool, bedroom count, and parking.
240/244 Dakota Ave
A residential mid-island street, easy to find and easy to share with your group before you arrive.
Beach Access #16
About a two-minute walk from the front door, straight down Dakota Ave to the Gulf.
3 bedrooms or 6 bedrooms
Book one private 3-bedroom side for up to 6 guests, or both mirrored sides for up to 12.
Heated pool
Beside the house and heated, so it stays usable well outside the middle of summer.
Questions about staying here.
The practical things guests ask before booking a week on Fort Myers Beach.
How far is the beach?
Dakota Beach Access #16 is about a 2-minute walk from the house at 240/244 Dakota Ave, so you can walk to the sand and back without moving the car.
Is beach gear included?
Beach chairs, a cooler, and a beach cart are provided, so you do not need to pack or rent them for the week.
How many parking spaces are there?
The whole house includes four parking spaces. Each individual side, Sunset or Sunrise, includes two spaces. Parking is free and on site.
How much does it cost to stay?
Rates change with the season and with how long you stay, so there is no single nightly price. Enter your dates on the Sea Gypsy booking page or the Airbnb listing for an exact total, or call 239-463-0078 and we will price it with you.
How do we book?
Book direct through Sea Gypsy Vacation Rentals using the booking links on this site, or call 239-463-0078 if you would rather talk through dates. The same stays are also listed on Airbnb if you prefer to book there.
Make it your base for the week.
A heated pool, beach gear ready to go, and Beach Access #16 a two-minute walk from the door.
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