Villas in Cape Coral
Cape Coral is a Florida canal city across the river from Fort Myers, with over 400 miles of canals and mostly private-pool homes. It has no Gulf beach of its own, and you will need a car.
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About Cape Coral
Cape Coral is a peninsula city with the Caloosahatchee River along its south and east sides and Matlacha Pass to the west. It began in 1958 as a planned community and is now the largest city by area between Tampa and Miami, with over 400 miles of canals, most of them navigable, so boating is a big part of life here. Our homes are spread around the city, mostly with a private pool and a garden, nearly all air-conditioned, and usually sleeping around six. There is no Gulf beach in the city, only a beach on the river at the public Yacht Basin and Club, and the Gulf beaches are a drive away at Fort Myers Beach or Captiva. Distances are large, so expect to drive to shops, restaurants and the coast. The city also has the largest population of burrowing owls in Florida.
Is Cape Coral right for you?
- Best for
- Families wanting a private pool and boating, with Gulf beaches a drive away
- Not for you if
- You want a beach on your doorstep or to walk to restaurants, because the city is vast and car-dependent.
Near Cape Coral
Fort Myers
Across the Caloosahatchee River, with outlet shopping and a mall.
Fort Myers Beach
A Gulf beach with the usual beach activities.
Sanibel
Known for boutiques along Periwinkle Way.
Captiva
Its west-facing beach is known for sunsets.
Cayo Costa State Park
Reachable only by boat or ferry, with manatees and dolphins.
Getting to Cape Coral
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is about 14 miles away and has flights from London Heathrow. Tampa is the other airport people use. A car is practically necessary, with four routes into the city including two tolled bridges and a free road via Pine Island Parkway.
When to go to Cape Coral
The wet season runs from May to October and is hot and humid, with brief, heavy downpours. The dry season, November to April, is pleasantly warm with only sporadic rain, and the city is sunny for most of the year. If you travel in the wet months, keep indoor options such as the shopping malls in Fort Myers in mind.
Villas in Cape Coral
3-Bedroom Home, Cape Coral
Cape Coral, Florida South-West, USA
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3-Bedroom Home, Cape Coral
Cape Coral, Florida South-West, USA
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
5-star property
Cape Coral villa holidays: questions answered
Does Cape Coral have a beach?
Not a Gulf beach. There is a beach on the Caloosahatchee River at the public Yacht Basin and Club. For the Gulf, drive to Fort Myers Beach, or to Captiva for its west-facing sunsets.
How many canals does Cape Coral have?
Over 400 miles, most of them navigable. That is why boating is the big pastime.
Is Cape Coral or Fort Myers better for a villa?
Cape Coral has homes with private pools and gardens, but it is large and car-dependent. Fort Myers lies across the river and has an outlet mall and a shopping mall.
Which airport serves Cape Coral?
Southwest Florida International (RSW), about 14 miles away, with flights from London Heathrow. Tampa International is the other airport visitors use.
Are there burrowing owls in Cape Coral?
Yes. Cape Coral has the largest population of burrowing owls in Florida, which is an unusual draw for wildlife watchers.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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