Welcome to Bayside Vacation Rentals!

🏡 About Us

Ken & Myrnalyn – Living the Dream in Bayside Estates

Hi there! We’re Ken and Myrnalyn—husband and wife, partners in life and business, and proud year-round residents of Bayside Estates, a private 55+ waterfront community in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.

We met just two years ago, fell in love, and built a life together in this tropical paradise. Today, we help others discover what we’ve found: a beautiful, affordable, and joyful way to live.

🌅 Why We Love Living in Fort Myers Beach

There’s something magical about this place—canal-front homes, friendly neighbors, and nature at every turn.

From our back deck, we sip wine and watch the sun melt into the horizon, waving to friends cruising by on their boats. Birds glide overhead—pelicans, spoonbills, ospreys, and even the occasional eagle. Manatees, turtles, and dolphins make regular appearances in our canals and gulf waters.

Every day feels like a vacation here, but it’s also affordable, accessible, and peaceful.

🌴 Life in Bayside Estates

Bayside is a vibrant, tight-knit 55+ community filled with warm, welcoming residents. We enjoy:

Bocce, pickleball, tennis, and swimming
Community dinners, golf cart parades, tribute bands, and pancake breakfasts
Social gatherings that are just a walk, bike ride, or golf cart away

This isn’t a retirement village—it’s a lifestyle village, where everyone looks out for one another and lives fully.

💰 Affordable Coastal Living

Here are a few reasons why Fort Myers Beach is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets:

No state income tax in Florida
Affordable real estate, with undervalued properties still available post-Hurricane Ian
Low HOA fees and well-maintained common areas in Bayside Estates

You can enjoy coastal living without breaking the bank—and many of our renters end up becoming neighbors.

🐬 Nature Everywhere

We’re surrounded by protected parks, preserves, and aquatic habitats. Some of our favorite nearby spots:

Lovers Key State Park
Matanzas Pass Preserve
Sanibel & Captiva Islands
Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

Whether you love fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, or shelling, you’ll find a peaceful spot to call your own.

🎉 Activities for Everyone

This isn’t just a place to retire—it’s a place to live fully. Here’s a glimpse of what’s possible:

Hiking & biking
Sea shelling & snorkeling
Picnicking, sunbathing & swimming
Pickleball, tennis & community sports
Boat tours, wildlife spotting, and sunset cruises

🤝 We Live Here. We Work Here. We’re Here for You.

Looking for a rental? Curious about buying a home? Want to try it before you buy it?

We’re happy to help.

Call us at 650-690-6500 or send an email anytime to explore seasonal and long-term rental options—or let us show you available properties for sale or investment.

We love this place—and we’d love to help you discover it, too.

See you soon,
Ken & Myrnalyn