Best for groups
Whole House
Both mirrored sides together: two living rooms, two kitchens, four baths, two laundry setups, separate entrances, and a private pool experience for the group.
New 2025 Fort Myers Beach duplex
Docked at Dakota
Book one private 3-bedroom side, or reserve both mirrored sides together for a 6-bedroom beach house with a heated pool and a 2-minute walk to Beach Access #16.
6 BR / 4 BA Reserve both sides for up to 12 guests.
3 BR / 2 BA Book Sunset or Sunrise separately for up to 6 guests.
Pool + beach Heated pool, beach gear, and Beach Access #16 nearby.
Private 3-bedroom side
Sunset
A private 3-bedroom side with a full kitchen, washer and dryer, workspace, beach gear, grill access, and the shared heated pool.
Mirrored 3-bedroom side
Sunrise
The matching 3-bedroom retreat with the same easy beach walk, coastal interiors, fully stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, workspace, and shared pool access.
2025 new buildFresh interiors and coastal finishes.
2-minute walkBeach Access #16 is right nearby.
5.0 / 4.8 / 5.0Public Airbnb listing ratings.
Superhost managedHosted by Scott on Airbnb.
Mid-islandQuiet setting near restaurants and beach days.
Built for the trips that normal rentals make awkward.
The side-by-side layout is the reason this property should win bookings. It gives guests the shared vacation feel of one house with the breathing room of two private spaces.
Two families
Together without crowding.
Kids, cousins, and adults can share pool and beach days while each family keeps its own kitchen and living room.
Grandparents
Close, but not on top of everyone.
Extended family gets one trip with quieter space when naps, early bedtimes, or slower mornings matter.
Beach weeks
Walk to the sand, come back to the pool.
Beach Access #16 is about a 2-minute walk, so the house works for quick beach runs, pool breaks, and easy evenings.
Workable stays
Not every trip is fully offline.
Each listing mentions a dedicated workspace setup with monitor, keyboard, and mouse for guests who need it.
Compare the 3 ways to stay.
Lead guests to the right booking before they bounce. The whole house is the most differentiated offer, while Sunset and Sunrise capture smaller family trips.
Best for groups
Whole House
Both mirrored sides together: two living rooms, two kitchens, four baths, two laundry setups, separate entrances, and a private pool experience for the group.
6Bedrooms
4Baths
12Guests
Private 3-bedroom side
Sunset
A private 3-bedroom side with a full kitchen, washer and dryer, workspace, beach gear, grill access, and the shared heated pool.
3Bedrooms
2Baths
6Guests
Mirrored 3-bedroom side
Sunrise
The matching 3-bedroom retreat with the same easy beach walk, coastal interiors, fully stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, workspace, and shared pool access.
3Bedrooms
2Baths
6Guests
The layout advantage
One trip, two fully usable sides.
The best selling point is not just the bedroom count. It is the way the house lets a bigger group travel together without forcing every meal, nap, work call, and bedtime into the same shared space.
Renting both sides gives guests two kitchens, two living rooms, four bathrooms, two laundry setups, separate sleeping zones, and the same pool and beach routine.
Sunset 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, living room, laundry
Sunrise 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, living room, laundry
Beach gearBeach chairs, cooler, and beach cart/wagon are listed.
Remote-work readyDedicated setup with monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Easy parkingFour spaces for the full house, two per individual side.
Fully stockedKitchens, cookware, dishwasher, ice maker, and laundry in each unit.
Show the booking reasons before the pretty details.
Filter the gallery by what guests care about most: beach proximity, pool, interiors, bedrooms, bathrooms, and outdoor space.
240/244 Dakota Ave, Fort Myers Beach
Close to the sand, outside the busiest pocket.
Docked at Dakota sits on Dakota Ave in a mid-island Fort Myers Beach setting. The core location story is simple for guests: walk to Beach Access #16, return for pool time, then head out for restaurants, shops, downtown energy, Santini Plaza, or nature parks.
Things to do near Docked at Dakota.
This section is built for SEO and for real guest planning. It ties the property to Fort Myers Beach searches, Dakota Ave, nearby beach access, nature, dining, and family trips.
Dakota Beach Access #16
The key location hook for the property. Town beach-access documentation identifies Dakota as Beach Access #16, matching the listing language.
Source: Town of Fort Myers Beach beach access informationFort Myers Beach
The official visitor site describes Fort Myers Beach as a lively, welcoming beach town with beach parks, restaurants, resorts, and island activities.
Source: Visit Fort MyersMound House
A Fort Myers Beach museum and historic site preserving nearly 2,000 years of cultural and environmental history.
Source: Mound HouseLovers Key State Park
A Florida State Park known for beach, mangrove, paddling, wildlife, and a quieter nature-focused day trip near Fort Myers Beach.
Source: Florida State ParksBowditch Point Park
A Lee County park at the northern tip of Estero Island with Gulf and back bay settings, conservation land, beach access, fishing, and bird watching.
Source: Lee County ParksTimes Square and the north end
A classic Fort Myers Beach area for restaurants, beach energy, and evenings out when guests want more activity than the quiet mid-island setting.
Source: Visit Fort MyersGuest proof
The reviews already support the story.
Public Airbnb and rental-agency signals point to the same booking angles: beach, pool, family layout, walkability, location, cleanliness, and enough separation for families traveling together.
Beach Pool Family Walkability Location Cleanliness
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Use Sea Gypsy direct booking as the main booking path, and keep Airbnb links visible as trust proof for guests who want to see reviews, Superhost status, and familiar platform details.
Answer the booking objections before guests leave.
These are the questions the page should answer quickly for families comparing options.
Can we rent both sides?
Yes. The whole-house option combines both 3-bedroom sides into one 6-bedroom, 4-bath stay for up to 12 guests.
Is the pool private?
It is private for your group when both sides are booked together. If one side is booked separately, the pool is shared between the two units.
How close is the beach?
The listings describe the property as about a 2-minute walk to Beach Access #16 near Dakota Ave.
How many parking spaces?
The whole house lists four parking spaces. Each individual side lists two spaces.
Is it set up for work?
Yes. The listings mention a dedicated office setup with monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
What beach gear is included?
Beach chairs, cooler, and beach cart/wagon are listed among the amenities.
Pick the stay that fits your group.
Book both sides for a 6-bedroom Fort Myers Beach trip, or reserve Sunset or Sunrise when one private 3-bedroom side is the right amount of space.