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Best Places To Stay In Florida: Charlotte Harbor Holiday Guide
Welcome to the No.1 website for luxury vacation rentals in Charlotte Harbor. Charlotte Harbor is a great place to enjoy Florida's beautiful coastline alongside watersports, outdoor activities and lots of other attractions in relaxing surroundings.
Here's our guide to all the best things to do and see in Charlotte Harbor, from the best beaches to the best attractions and restaurants, read on to plan your perfect holiday on the Florida coast.
Charlotte Harbour is the second largest estuary in Florida. With waters flowing in from the Gulf of Mexico as well as the Peace and Myakka rivers. Counting Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda amongst its' neighbours there is lots to do and see in and around this popular yet peaceful, small traditional harbor town.
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Why choose Charlotte Harbor, Florida?
Charlotte Harbor sits amongst over 165 waterways as well as Gulf Islands so it's the perfect place to enjoy all manner of watersports. Fishing and yachting are much-loved past times but there are lots of other outdoor activities to enjoy such as hikes, bike trails, golf, tennis and more.
Beyond the many parks and forests you'll find all sorts of historical and cultural attractions in the region including: the Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens, Charlotte County Historical Centre, Port Charlotte Cultural Centre, Peace River Wildlife Center, theatres and shopping.
Of course, there also find beautiful beaches to enjoy. In addition to having Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda so close by, you are also within easy reach of Siesta Key, Orlando and Tampa which are only a couple of hours away.
Once a traditional fishing town, Charlotte Harbor has lots of beautiful places to stay where you can relax, unwind and escape from it all. You'll find lots of stunning vacation rentals in Charlotte Harbour with an excellent choice of luxury beachfront vacation rentals, holiday villas by the water's edge and holiday rentals with beautiful views. From private pools to top facilities, these are ideal vacation rentals for families, couples and groups.
For the perfect place to relax and unwind on Florida's sun-drenched coast, Charlotte Harbor is an ideal getaway with plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
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Best things to do in Charlotte Harbour, Florida
Read on for all the best beaches, restaurants and attractions in Charlotte Harbour.
Best things to do in Charlotte Harbour:
Charlotte Harbour is a place where it's easy to stay active during your vacation with all sorts of sports and outdoor pursuits for all ages.
There are lots of outdoor spaces in the region for you to explore. Sitting alongside the coast, Bayshore Live Oak is a picturesque area for you to uncover on foot or by bike. Beyond the many trails, there are also fishing jetties and boat piers.
Take an eco tour through the many ecosystems that make up Babcock Ranch Preserve. From cypress swamps to prairie lands and pinelands, you can expect to see all sorts of animals and plants.
Babcock Ranch Preserve
Babcock Ranch Preserve's huge conservation area is a sanctuary for a vast number of animals including: alligators, birds, quail, deer, cranes, wild boars, panthers and black bears so stay alert as you travel through the reserve.
For more wildlife head to Tippecanoe Environmental Park or Audubon-Pennington Nature Park.
Tippecanoe Environmental Park
At Tippecanoe Environmental Park you'll spot all sorts of endangered wildlife amongst its 380 acres of floodplain forests, coastal vegetation, flatwoods, mangrove swamps and salt marsh habitat. Some of the park's many inhabitants include: bald eagles, eastern indigo snakes, songbirds, gopher tortoises, wading birds, reptiles and birds of prey.
Audubon-Pennington Nature Park's
Audubon-Pennington Nature Park's 7.9 acres contains trails and lot of wildlife for you to uncover. From raccoons to cottontail rabbits, turtles, red shoulder hawks, American kestrels, blue jays and black vultures there are a huge number of animals to see.
Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens
See all sorts of botanicals at Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens. Built at the water's edge, explore 30 acres of wetlands, mangroves, marshlands and a tidal basin to uncover all sorts of contemporary sculptures, palms, local fauna, trees, tropical flowers and more.
Chester Roberts Park
For an Insta-worthy snap, head to Chester Roberts Park. Situated along the coast, it's the perfect place to catch the sun as it rises, dropping its amber glow to the sea below.
Port Charlotte Beach Park
If you like watersports, Port Charlotte Beach Park is equipped for you to enjoy everything from kayaking to scuba diving and canoeing there is also swimming, volleyball, basketball and more.
Charlotte County Historical Centre
For culture, learn the history of Charlotte Harbor at the Charlotte County Historical Centre stretching from the ancient civilisation who fished the local estuaries to later native American tribes and present day preservation. Meanwhile Port Charlotte Cultural Center is a local arts hub with a busy programme of art, music and theatre events, including popular live shows.
Fisherman's Village
Situated by the marina, waterfront shopping at Fisherman's Village delivers hours of entertainment. Between walks along the marina, the many shops and restaurants plus the military museum, there's lots to do. Fisherman's Village has numerous top restaurants so it's a great opportunity to dine whilst enjoying views across Charlotte Harbor.
Best restaurants in Charlotte Harbor Area - Florida
As you would expect there are lots of places to eat in and around Charlotte Harbor. From fine dining to beachside tiki huts, pizzerias, barbecue and local favourites, there's tons of choice.
The Perfect Caper or Artur's Restaurant
For delicious seafood dishes head to The Perfect Caper or Artur's Restaurant. Alternatively, JD's serves up steaks, seafood and cocktails to the rhythmic beats of live jazz. If you like your steak, check out Prime Serious Steak for juicy steaks and burgers with all sorts of on-trend accompaniments like mac and cheese.
Italian restaurants are popular in the area with Donato's Pasta Plus, Pioneers Pizza and Bella Napoli Pizzeria and Restaurant particularly popular.
John Ski's House of Breakfast and Lunch
Local favourites include John Ski's House of Breakfast and Lunch where you can order breakfast dishes at any time of the day, The Celtic Ray for the perfect place to savour hearty Irish pub food in a lively setting and Leroy's Southern Kitchen where southern classics are updated with a clever culinary twist.
Best places to stay in Charlotte Harbor:
With its many waterways and golden coastline, you'll find lots of stunning vacation rentals in Charlotte Harbor with something to suit every type of group.
From house rentals to condos, pet -friendly holiday rentals, villas with private pools and holiday rentals by the water's edge, you'll find a top accommodation with all the superb facilities you want.
Popular with families and groups, uncover superb, luxury Charlotte Harbor holiday rentals for families, large groups and couples, handpicked by us.
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Holidays in Charlotte Harbour: Why go?
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Nearest airport to Charlotte Harbour:
The nearest airport to Charlotte Harbour is Punta Gorda Airport. Alternatively, you could travel in Fort Mayers or Sarasota Airport.
When is the best time to visit Charlotte Harbor?
The best time to visit Charlotte Harbour is between March and September.
Charlotte Harbour is a popular choice for summer vacations so if you arrive between June and August you can expect the area to be very busy. Temperatures are at their hottest, with highs of around 30°C so you may choose to visit the area when it is less busy and the weather is a little cooler.
In the spring, from March to May and autumn, between September and October, Charlotte Harbour is much quieter and temperatures are in the more agreeable twenties. In September and May you can look forward to highs of around 27°C, dropping to around 22°C in October and April.
Where is Charlotte Harbor, Florida?
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John Paul Donnelly
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John Paul's deep love for travel inspired him to turn his passion into a business and 5 Star Villa Holidays was founded in 2011. He is one of eight children and loves spending quality time with his larger-than-life family. In his spare time he loves immersing himself in different sporting activities around the world; skiing, surfing and football. He is always seeking new adventures and his philosophy is simple; love the journey of life.
Helena Doyle
Marketing Manager
Currently travelling the world and working remotely, it's no surprise that Helena is the author of 5 Star Villa Holidays' collection of travel guides. She loves exploring new countries and experiencing new cultures. If you need some holiday tips, look no further! In her spare time she loves going to the gym, compiling her 'Living the Dream' travel blog and enjoying fine wines!
Joe Donnelly
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Living in Ireland, Joe is a family man with 2 beautiful daughters and a mischievous dog called Bruno. He is a very skilled chef who loves hosting dinner parties for family and friends. He is passionate about sport and boating. Joe is a keen golfer and loves nothing more than playing 18 holes on the best golf courses Europe has to offer. Joe has worked in the travel industry since 2005 and prides himself and his team as trustworthy travel experts.
Suzanne Pilcher
Creative Director
Born and raised by the beach in sunny Australia, Suzanne carries a deep-seeded affinity with the ocean and loves nothing more than exploring beautiful seaside destinations around the globe. As our travelling Creative, she is currently doing her best to experience and capture all that this incredible world has to offer, while living on a steady diet of coffee and art gallery visits.
Wilter Franceschi
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Wilter's desire to see and experience the world took him from his home country of Brazil all the way to Vancouver, Canada, where he now lives and works for 5 Star Villa Holidays. He is an avid lover of the great outdoors and volunteers for the Canadian boat race committee. Wilter is a man of many talents, with a persevering passion for technology, programming (of course!) and science, as well as being a talented musician who likes to unwind by playing the bass and piano in his spare time.
Our Story
In 2005, John Paul Donnelly, began his luxury villa journey. He spent three years building resorts and holiday apartments in Alanya, Turkey, along with his brother, Joe. The concept was to create the most luxurious villas on the Turkish coastline and provide clients, along with their family and friends, the opportunity to enjoy exclusive holidays together.
By 2008, after the successful development of 3 resorts, JP had well and truly fallen into the world of villa rentals. With a portfolio of 6 villas and a desire to explore new places, he decided it was time to take the villa rental business outside of Turkey. He wanted to give his clients access to beautiful holiday rentals in destinations across the globe.
The expanding villa rental company was rebranded in 2011 to 5 Star Villa Holidays, and today 5 Star Villa Holidays offers over 10,000 luxury villas around the world.
JP and his partner, Helena are currently travelling the globe, devoted to hand selecting the best villas and property management companies, and giving them their stamp of approval! 5 Star Villa Holidays' ambition goes beyond being an ordinary holiday rental company. It is a marketplace for luxurious and exclusive villas around the world.
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