Moonlight Bay Cottages are situated in the center of Matlacha
Village in a quaint tropical setting much like the old time Key
West. With the bay on both sides of the only road that leads to Pine
Island, in walking distance to many good restaurants, art galleries,
boat rentals, bait shops and "The Fishingest Bridge"-a name given by
the Guiness book of records because no matter what time day or night
there is always someone fishing on it. You can also fish right from
our own dock where there is always great fishing.
So many areas like Matlacha are disappearing in the name of progress
but Matlacha has been deemed historical so as to preserve its unique
qualities.
There is a story that Matlacha was made famous by Elvis Presley, the
movie "Follow that Dream"which was based on the book Pioneers Go
Home, written from the experiences of the first people to settle in
Matlacha,but we understand that it was actually filmed on the
Sanible Causeway.

Matlacha pronouced MAT-LA-CHAY is an Indian name meaning "Water to
the waist". Matlacha is a very popular fishing village. You can book
a deep sea fishing trip or rent a boat yourself.
Matlacha is a very popular area for kayaking. People come from all
over Florida to kayak in our calm tranquill waters.Matlacha and Pine
Island are surrounded by a magnificent mangrove forest. This is
Floridas rain forest providing sustence for its huge variety of
marine life.
Matlacha is 30 minutes by boat to Sanibel,Ft. Myers Beach, Boca
Grande,Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa, 1 hour to Venice Beach famous for
its prehistoric sharks teeth you can find on the beach,30 minutes
from Cape Coral Beach situated in the Yacht Club area, 45 minutes
from Ft. Myers International Airport(RSW), and 30 minutes from Cape
Coral and Ft. Myers

There are 4 units available. 2 detached cottages and a 2 story
duplex. All sleep at least 4 and 1 will sleep 6. Perfect for great
Fishing,Kayaking,Boating, a Honeymoon or just to relax watching the
Osprey flying overhead or Dolphins, Otters and Manatees in the bay,
or just sitting by the solar heated pool which overlooks the bay.

We have a kayak, a canoe and a peddle boat that you may use free of
charge at your own risk. We supply life jackets that we require you
to use, Also a couple of bicycles. A dock which you may use free of
charge, Your boat has to be shallow draft up to a maximum of 3 ft.
This is on a 1st come 1st serve basis as are the other freebies.

Everyone who has stayed at Moonlight Bay Cottages has loved it and
have returned numerous times.