FOR RENT in Pelican Sound Golf & River Club, Estero, Florida. Lovely Coach Home

Pelican Sound offers the finest in Florida living; a condo in a beautiful 547-acre planned residential community with a 27-hole championship golf course, sparkling lakes, the sweeping Estero River, nature preserves with enchanting wildlife and golden Gulf coast beaches. Located in Estero midway between Naples & Fort Myers, the lovely home offers easy access to unlimited golf, tennis, swimming, beach relaxation at Lover's Key, canoeing, fishing, an exclusive Golf Club and a River Club. Address: 21800 Southern Hills Drive, # 103, Pelican Sound Golf & River Club, Estero, Florida.

Pelican Sound is just 15 minutes from Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers and 20 minutes from lovely Naples. It is 5 minutes from I-75 and Miromar Outlet Mall and close to regional shopping centers as well as professional sports venues, movie theaters and a wealth of great restaurants. Pristine Koreshan State Park is next door. Located in secluded Southern Hills in the secure community of Pelican Sound, your lakefront condo is a first-floor unit in an attractive block of six units (three units upstairs and three downstairs). Completed in late 2001, the unit is offered for rent in beautiful furnished condition and it has a wealth of premium upgrades such as top-of-the-line appliances, two 32" televisions with VCRs and a 19" television with VCR, Mediterranean tile flooring, upgraded carpets and counter tops, designer ceiling fans, lighting dimmer switches and a water-purifying system.

Relax with a cocktail on your enclosed lanai. Enjoy a spectacular sunset view of the lake and the golf fairway and green beyond, plus wildlife such as heron, anhinga, turtle and alligator. This lovely first-floor condo comprises 1,993 square feet in total with 1,551 square feet of Living Area. There is a Living Room (19' 6" x 13' '7") with Queen sofa sleeper, Dining Area (11' 6" x 9' 8"), open-plan Kitchen (13' 5" x 10' 2"), Master Bedroom (16' x 12' 6") with King bed and walk-in closet, full Master Bathroom with twin basins, shower and separate toilet, 2nd Bedroom (11' 10" x 10') with twin beds, full 2nd Bathroom with bath/shower, Bedroom 3/Den (10' 8" x 10') with sofa/futon which makes into a double bed, Utility Room, Foyer (80 square feet), screened Lanai (13' 8" x 8' 10") and single garage (19' 8" x 11' 6") with electric door. Air-conditioning and a humidistat are supplemented by multi-speed ceiling fans in the Lanai, both Bedrooms and Living Room.

* Air-Conditioning    * Refrigerator/Freezer * Heating                     * Ice Maker * Ceiling Fans         * Glass Cooktop & Oven * Two 32" TVs           * Toaster * One 19" TV            * Coffee Maker * Three VCRs          *  Blender * Cable TV                * Microwave * Three telephones   * Water Purifying System * Answer-machine    * Dishwasher * Screened Lanai      * Washing Machine * Bed Linens            *  Dryer * Bath Linens              * Garage * Beach Towels           * Off-street parking * Beach Chairs            * Fully furnished * Iron/Ironing Board    * In pristine condition

Upon renting the home in this prestigious community, you become a temporary member of the Golf Club and River Club with associated privileges. In addition to serving as Pelican Sound's 19th Hole, the Mediterranean-style Golf Club's 18,000 square foot premises combine architectural splendor with understated elegance and a full range of amenities including casual and formal dining, a grill room and bar, a golf pro shop, men's and ladies's locker rooms and restrooms. The 5,000 square foot River Club, designed for water-themed fitness and activities, has a casual restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, a lounge bar, fitness center, boat launch, canoes and kayaks availble, a small parking area for boats and trailers, a fitness center, a 2,400 square foot heated swimming pool, a 3,000 square foot sun deck with lounge chairs and spa and a full-time activities director. The complimentary beach shuttle boat operates on a fixed schedule from the boat launch to the two-mile golden sand beach at Lover's Key State Recreation Area. Historic Koreshan State Park is next door. Pelican Sound is a development of WCI, Southern Florida's premier builder of planned luxury residential communities and here you enjoy a beautiful community with Mediterranean-style homes of character, lovely landscaped driveways with seasonal flowers, swaying palms and manicured lawns, 27 holes of championship golf; a modern fitness center; miles of jogging and biking paths, six lighted and fenced Har-Tru tennis courts; nature-based attractions such as a canoe park with kayaks/canoes supplied for you to explore the winding Estero River; a boat shuttle to/from Lover's Key with its two-mile sandy beach; formal and casual waterfront dining; social activities and the services of a full-time activities director.

GOLF - Mike Hill and Chip Powell's 27-hole championship course takes advantage of the spectacular lakes, preserves and native trees. Golf carts, aqua driving range & putting green. 59 top local Golf Clubs are in the May-Oct Reciprocal Program!

TENNIS - Enjoy six lighted and fenced Har-Tru tennis courts. The club's tennis pro oversees many activities, including tournaments and a full schedule of lessons.

LOVER'S KEY - This 712-acre State Recreation Area consists of islands, white sand beaches with world-class shelling, canals and tidal lagoons fringed with mangroves which support a variety of birds, fish and aquatic mammals. Black Island hosts several species of woodpeckers, hawks, owls and warblers. Osprey are regularly seen. Shore birds and wading birds such as roseate spoonbills and reddish egrets feed in the lagoons and along the beach. Marsh rabbits, raccoons, gray squirrels and otters are seen, as well as bottle-nose dolphins and the endangered manatee. Recreational activities available include swimming, sunbathing and shelling on the 2.5 mile beach, boating and fishing. Trout, redfish, snook and tarpon are caught seasonally. The park is open from 8 a.m. to sundown, seven days a week.

RENTAL (minimum 30 day lease required by the community) ADDITIONAL COSTS: * Application For Approval To Lease ($ 100) * Temporary Membership Transfer ($ 200) * Deep-cleaning, after your stay ($ 120) * 9% tax * $ 1,000 Security Deposit (refundable) PRICES January, February & March 2005 (High Season) : $ 4,000 per month April, November & December 2004 (Shoulder Season) : $ 3,200 per month May, June, July, August, September & October 2004 (Low Season) : $ 1,900 per month

CONTACT Cindy Bischof                                Tel:  (847) 670-0032 725 S. Dunton                        Cell: (630) 290-3896          Arlington Heights, IL 60005      Call, e-mail or write today but please don't wait because our lovely condo gets booked up months ahead !

A PICTURE GALLERY FOLLOWS....... THEN : - A FLOORPLAN OF THE CONDO. - AN EXAMPLE LIST OF GOLF CLUBS IN THE 'RECIPROCAL         GOLF' PROGRAM (May thru October). - SOME PAST RENTAL TENANT "COMMENTS"

You must see this lovely condo !

A FLOOR PLAN OF THE FIRST-FLOOR COACH HOME

HERE IS A LIST OF SOME OF THE TOP-CLASS LOCAL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBS THAT USUALLY PARTICIPATE IN PELICAN SOUND'S "RECIPROCAL PROGRAM" FOR GOLFERS, FROM MAY THROUGH OCTOBER. Some of these reciprocal clubs represent the country's finest golf resorts with world-class championship courses that are extravagantly landscaped and offer unparalleled club facilities and amenities

Admiral Lehigh, Arrowhead, Audubon Country Club, Bear's Paw Country Club, Burnt Store Marina, Cedar Hammock Golf & Country Club, Copperleaf Golf Club, Country Club of Naples, Country Creek, Countryside Golf & Country Club, Crosscreek Country Club, Crown Colony Country Club, Cypress Lake Country Club, Dunes Golf & Tennis, Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club, The Forest Country Club, Forest Glen Country Club, Foxfire Country Club, Gateway Golf & Country Club, Glen Eagle Golf Club, Grandezza Country Club, Heritage Palms Country Club, Herons Glen Golf & Country Club, Hibiscus, Highland Woods Country Club, Hunters Ridge Country Club, Imperial Golf Club, Kelly Greens Golf & Country Club, Kensington Golf & Country Club, Landings Golf Club, LaPlaya Golf Club, Legends Golf Club, Lely Resort Golf & Country Club, Lexington Country Club, Lochmoor Country Club, Miromar Lakes Country Club, Naples Beach Club, Naples Heritage Club, Naples Lakes Country Club, Olde Hickory Country Club, Palmetto Pines Country Club, Palmira Country Club, Pelican's Nest Golf Club, Quail Run, Renaissance, Riverwood, Royal Palm Country Club, Royal Tee, San Carlos Golf Club,      Spanish Wells Country Club, Spring Run at The Brooks, Stonebridge Country Club, The Golf Club, The Strand Country Club, Vanderbilt Country Club, Vines Golf & Country Club, Westminster Golf Club, Whiskey Creek Country Club, Wildcat Run Country Club, Windstar,     Worthington Country Club

" This is the nicest condo we have seen. You can tell how meticulous the owners are and everything is provided. We couldn't be more pleased. " " It's beautiful.... we can't believe how nice it is. We are sitting on the lanai right now, drinking cocktails and watching the golfers. Before you arrive, you have an idea as to how a rental condo is going to be - but Andrew, this is really BEAUTIFUL! " Upon departure: " Every little thing we needed was there. The place was spotless. You know we're not leaving... you are going to have to call the bailiffs because we love it here so much we don't want to leave. It feels just like home. It is so nice and comfortable. We are sad to be going home. Thank you. " " Thanks for all the information you have provided. I am sure we are going to be most comfortable there. Your condo must be not only beautiful but extremely well cared for. I know that we will be enjoying ourselves immensely and would like to thank you for all the extras that you have provided. " Upon arrival: " The condo is so tastefully decorated and yet it feels so 'homey' and comfortable. We can't think of one thing you forgot to provide. Everything we want, we find! " 5 days prior to departure: " We are just calling to tell you that we love your condo! We never thought of ourselves as the kind of people that would enjoy condo living but we love it here.  It is such a nice condo and you have provided every single thing that anyone could want. Thank you. It has been marvelous working with you and a pleasure getting to know you. " After departure: " We finally arrived home.... and haven't had a chance to breathe since. Oh, for the quiet and warmth of Florida! Thank you so much for giving us the extra night. We certainly appreciated your thoughtfulness. Your condo was extremely comfortable and so well-equipped. We haven't seen another one like it. We enjoyed ourselves so very much. I feel as though I know you. You have been wonderful to do business with. "

SOME "COMMENTS" FROM PREVIOUS RENTAL TENANTS.....

PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL TODAY REGARDING AVAILABILITY BECAUSE - TO SECURE OUR LOVELY CONDO - OUR TENANTS TEND TO BOOK MONTHS IN ADVANCE !