Everglades Isle Offers Perfect Retreat for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Located on the edge of Florida’s beautiful 1.5 million acre preserve of wetlands, Everglades Isle is the perfect retreat for those who love the outdoors. The Class A-only property boasts the luxury amenities you’d expect at any high-end resort – including a full-service bar, on-site spa treatments, gated access, resort-style pool, and a well-appointed clubhouse. What sets Everglades Isle apart, however, is the seemingly endless opportunities for outdoor adventure.
First-Class Fishing
Whether you want to hire a charter for offshore fishing in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico or bait your own hook while fish on the Barron River, this resort has what you need. Everglades Isle offers wet slips, fish cleaning stations, a non-ethanol fueling station, and access to the internationally-renowned 10,000 Islands fishing mecca. Charter fishing options include everything from deep-sea adventures in the Gulf to fly fishing in a skiff. With so many choices, you’ll never utter the words “last cast.”
Tremendous Tours
Everglades Isle is located in Everglades City, perfectly positioning resort guests to take advantage of a wide swath of eco-tours. If you’ve got the need for speed, check out Captain Mitch’s Airboat Tours and get up close with Florida’s natural flora and fauna. Skimming over the river of grass, you’ll see alligators, birds, fish, snakes, and more. But if you’re looking for something a little slower, manatee tours depart three times a day. Once on the endangered species list, the West Indian manatee (Florida’s official marine mammal) is making a comeback, and these tours are an excellent way to see manatees in their natural habitat. For guests on the prowl for something a little wilder, Big Cypress National Preserve provides the chance to see Florida’s elusive panther.
Breathtaking Birdwatching
In the 1800s, naturalist and artists John James Audubon observed of Florida’s Everglades that “great flocks of wading birds flying overhead toward their evening roosts … They appeared in such numbers to actually block out the light from the sun for some time.” Big Cypress National Preserve, a 5-minute ride from Everglades Isle, provides birdwatchers with five habitats to observe: open prairies, hardwood hammocks, pinelands, cypress swamps, and estuaries. Grab your guidebook and go! Everglades Isle is open from November – March and loves to host long-term visitors. Currently, the resort is running a special promotion that offers two weeks free when you stay for 60 days or more. For full details on this exclusive, 62-site retreat, visit EvergladesIsle.com or call 239-215-2502.