We've been visiting Ft. Myers for years and love it. In fact, we just
returned last Sunday. My parents relocated to Ft Myers and lived in
their RV at the Red Coconut for a couple years until recently buying a
house inland at N.Ft.Myers. They continue to keep their RV at the Red
Coconut during the "winter" months. I'm not an RV'er but I cannot
imagine a more beautiful location to camp. You are parked in the sand
and literally step out you door to the beach. Located mid-island, the
beach is always quiet with room for volleyball (net is always up) or
tossing footballs, hitting sand wedges, etc. Bathhouse on the gulf side
is OK ... nothing to brage about but they keep it clean. The bayside
bathhouse is nicer. We also rented the Red Coconut apartment a year ago
(it's above the main office on the bayside). It's very nice and had
been recently remodeled. The only downside were the stairs to get up
there ... OK for us but my parents were a little nervous. They're
actually more steady than they looked. Also, hot water runs cold very
quickly so you'd better get your shower before the wife! The Campground
and the Apartment are great places and, we think, a great value for
that part of Ft. Myers Beach. If you've been to RV parks anywhere and
enjoyed them, I'd be shocked if you didn't absolutely love the Red
Coconut. Activities are all around you ... kayaks, jet skis, parasails,
etc. We love Fernando's Italian (south of Red Coconut behind the
Publix) .. on the water and great food. We also like Doc's down at
Bonita Beach for casual on the water eats. Don't miss the Edison/Ford
Estate tour, Imaginarium (if you have kids) and Baseball (Ft.Myers is
home of both the Red Sox and Minn Twins spring training). Ride the
Trolley ($0.25) to Times Square if for no reason than to people-watch.
If you have time, take the Key West Express over to Key West (3.5
hours) ... we stayed overnight and returned the following day. If you
need some out-of-sun time, get in the car and drive over to Sanibel for
a day ... a great place just to wander. After hours, walk next door to
the Junkanoo and get some Rum Runners ... watch the water, play some
pool .. what a life!Been many times now and we always enjoy the stay.




