Fishermen's Village Resort
Fishermen's Village Resort by Steven Skelley
Fishermen's Village Resort
Punta Gorda, Florida
The best known secret of Charlotte Harbor
by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
It is no secret that hundreds of thousands of people flock to Fishermen's Village every year for unique boutique shopping, scenic waterfront dining, a myriad of special events and spectacular Charlotte Harbor sunset views. What many people may not know is that this iconic local property also houses the Fishermen's Village Resort. If you are a traveler that enjoys ample space, comfortable accommodations and one of the best locations on Florida's Gulf Coast, you'll want to place Fishermen's Village Resort on the top of your list of places to stay in the Charlotte Harbor.
If you are thinking, "A hotel room is a hotel room," you are so wrong. Fishermen's Village Resort doesn't offer hotel rooms. This resort offers roomy, two-bedroom, one-bath 1,000-square foot villas that sleep six comfortably.
In addition to the two bedrooms, every villa offers a second floor, open-air loft bedroom and a sleeper sofa in the living room.
Do you like cooking your own breakfast, lunch or dinner occasionally and dining in? Fishermen's Village Resort villas feature fully equipped kitchens and balconies overlooking Charlotte Harbor.
"When I go on vacation, I look for a place like this. But, Fishermen's Village Resort is very unique," Kathy Burnam, Fishermen's Village's Marketing Director told us. "We are very connected to our community. We donate regularly to local charities. We house a Military Museum with over 30,000 artifacts. We have over one million lights here during our Christmas season. We have over 10,000 attendees to our Pirate Festival each year. For pet lovers, we host an Easter Bone-Hunt for dogs and BarktOberfest where pet owners and pets dress in costume and there is even a Weiner Dog Derby with Dachsund races just for fun!"
There is no reason to worry about being crowded by event attendees. The Fishermen’s Village Resort villas are "tucked Key West style above the inviting village center." The entire resort is located on the second-floor! Guests can step out of their rooms onto a spacious promenade and watch every wonderful thing happening below.
Fishermen’s Village Resort amenities include a free loaner bicycle program, free cable television and DVD player, a heated pool, tennis courts, shuffleboard, barbecue grills and a picnic area, laundry facilities and wireless internet.
Looking for a Special Rate Package? Take a look at the King Fisher Weekender Package -
*Two nights for two in Fishermen’s Resort Vacation Villa
*Sunset cruise tickets for two
*Back Bay Saltwater Fishing Charter (bait, equipment, and license included)
*Light-tackle lessons, Fishing Finding, and Trophy Photos
*Catch-and-release or prep and fillet for dinner
*$375/person, double occupancy, plus tax.
*Availability determined at time of reservation
*Additional nights, excursions, and persons and special services available upon request; ask for pricing.
Fishermen's Village offers a variety of waterfront dining options "Where every table is the best in the house."
Dining Options include -
*The Captain’s Table - fine dining with fresh seafood, steaks and unique specialties leading the list of entrées
*The Good Ole Days Coffee Shop - specialty coffees, ice cream, hot dogs and a great walk down memory lane
*Harpoon Harry’s - fun and entertainment is the purpose of Harpoon Harry’s at the end of the promenade pier. Enjoy live music, casual dining and a full service bar
*Island Life Yogurt - soft serve Honey Hill Farms yogurt with probiotics! Add your favorite toppings, including Ghirardelli Chocolate, and pay by the ounce
*Simply Sweet A Confectionary Cafe - a New Orleans themed Cafe serving breakfast & lunch! Sweet specialties include homemade fudge, pralines, taffy, Norman Love Chocolates, gelato and N Collection Truffles
*Village Fish Market - Award winning seafood from New England and Florida. From Fish n’ Chips to Salmon Rockefeller, whole fried Ipswich clams, to fresh Grouper. Named Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce 2009 Small Business of the Year
According to their website, "Fishermen’s Village merchants are famous for unusual can’t-get-it-anywhere-else items for home, garden, and gifts."
Boutique Stores and Special Services include -
*Beach Bums Gifts - Florida & Coastal Gifts and Home Decor featuring Jim Shore and limited edition Chesapeake Bay
*Bella Balsamic & The Pressed Olive - Imported Olive Oils, Spices and more
*Beneath The Sea - Surf, Dive, Snorkel and Water Sports, equipment, clothing, related gifts
*Bijoux - A variety of artistic jewelry and gifts including Chamilia, Tyler Candles and Firefly Jewelry
*Bitz Of Glitz - Jewelry, Purses, Scarves, everything fitting for glamour & glitz
*The Caged Parrot - Garden and decorative accents with Island flair. Parrots, ceramic pottery, metal art, NFL home banners, frogs, lamps, wall art and windsocks
*Captain’s Landing - Southwest Florida’s finest men’s store for the best in quality dress & resort apparel
*Caribongo - Everything changes color under the sun
*Charles of the Village - Salon & Spa featuring specialty care for hair, nails and skin! Our friendly staff is ready to serve you
*Courtyard Boutique - Distinctive affordable fashions for the discriminating woman. Featuring Jam's World from Hawaii and Simply Silk
*Creations At The Village - Located in the third section. Beautiful, original art and gift creations by Punta Gorda Artists
*Dana Tyler - Inspired Travel Jewelry. Made from quality materials to bring you fashionable, stylish, value priced jewelry you feel comfortable wearing while traveling, at the beach or even that special night out
*Dragonfly Gallery - Lovely American Handmade Art, specializing in Florida Artists. One of a kind jewelry and blown glass creations
*Fisherman’s Village Realty, LLC - Waterfront Real Estate Experts
*Holidaze Boat Rentals - Large selection of Boat Rentals at reasonable rates. Also available: Kayak rentals, jet ski rentals and Stand Up Paddleboards
*In High Cotton - Fine, comfortable ladies apparel featuring Oh My Gauze! Lee Andersen, Cubism, Baggallini handbags and Birkenstock Shoes
*Island Fever - Swimwear, Beachwear and Accessories. Featuring Santiki clothing, Lost River Trading and Sanuk Sandals
*J.J.’s Top End - Creative t-shirts, customized tees and resort wear
*Laff Out Loud - Toys & Novelties
*Little-Minnows - Kids apparel & Shoes, toys, personalized gifts & Creativity Studio
*Marina Ship Store - A great selection of shirts, hats, visors for men and women, as well as an array of boating supplies
*Naples Soap Company - Hand made organic and natural soaps. Solutions for sensitive and other skin conditions
*Nichole's Collections - The most contemporary of the women’s boutiques at the Village! Unique designs to cool, classy cottons
*Palms On The Pier - Ladies apparel for the Florida Lifestyle, featuring Tribal and Lulu B clothing and the highly sought after Vera Bradley quilted handbags and accessories
*Pirates Ketch - Original paintings and prints. Gifts and decorative accessories. Welcome aboard
*The Ruby Slipper - Ladies shoes and purses from casual to dressy! Also featuring Pandora Jewlery
*Salty Paws - A fun gift store for pet lovers and their pets! "Muttini Mingle" presented 1st Thursday of each month in Center Court. Social hour for you and your pet friends
*The Sand Pebble - Variety of famous name gift items, glass jewelry and custom candles
*Sea Spirit - Enjoy the serenity of soothing colors and ocean sounds as you shop for gifts, home decor, and jewelry inspired by the Sea
*Trader Jack's - Sandals, hats, bags, and apparel. Brand names include Salt Life, Bali Batik, TOMS shoes and Panama Jack
*Wash Basin - Delights for the bath, body and soul! Large selection of CROCS Footwear for entire family
*Military Heritage Museum - "Where Military History Comes Alive!" Over 30,000 military artifacts to view
*King Fisher Cruises & Charters - Sightseeing Cruises, Fishing Trips, Out Island Cruises to Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa and Boca Grande and Sunset Cruises
Conclusion -
Fishermen's Village and Fishermen's Village Resort may be the best known secret of Charlotte Harbor because of its' waterfront location, high-quality accommodations, unique boutique shops, military museum, marina services, ample restaurants and ongoing entertainment. We highly recommend Fishermen's Village and Fishermen's Village Resort.
Fishermen's Village is located at 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Phone Toll Free: 800-639-0020 or Phone Local: 941-639-8721.
Visit their website at http://www.fishville.com/resort
Visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/fishermensvillage
Article and photos by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong. Copyright 2014 Sunny Harbor Publishing. Contact Us: Sunny Harbor Publishing. PO Box 560318, Rockledge, Florida, 32956. Phone 321-446-7552. Email: [email protected]
Keywords: Steven Skelley, Thomas Routzong, Florida, FL, Florida Travel, Fishermen's Village Resort, Fishermens Village, Kathy Burnam, Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor, King Fisher Cruises,
Punta Gorda, Florida
The best known secret of Charlotte Harbor
by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
It is no secret that hundreds of thousands of people flock to Fishermen's Village every year for unique boutique shopping, scenic waterfront dining, a myriad of special events and spectacular Charlotte Harbor sunset views. What many people may not know is that this iconic local property also houses the Fishermen's Village Resort. If you are a traveler that enjoys ample space, comfortable accommodations and one of the best locations on Florida's Gulf Coast, you'll want to place Fishermen's Village Resort on the top of your list of places to stay in the Charlotte Harbor.
If you are thinking, "A hotel room is a hotel room," you are so wrong. Fishermen's Village Resort doesn't offer hotel rooms. This resort offers roomy, two-bedroom, one-bath 1,000-square foot villas that sleep six comfortably.
In addition to the two bedrooms, every villa offers a second floor, open-air loft bedroom and a sleeper sofa in the living room.
Do you like cooking your own breakfast, lunch or dinner occasionally and dining in? Fishermen's Village Resort villas feature fully equipped kitchens and balconies overlooking Charlotte Harbor.
"When I go on vacation, I look for a place like this. But, Fishermen's Village Resort is very unique," Kathy Burnam, Fishermen's Village's Marketing Director told us. "We are very connected to our community. We donate regularly to local charities. We house a Military Museum with over 30,000 artifacts. We have over one million lights here during our Christmas season. We have over 10,000 attendees to our Pirate Festival each year. For pet lovers, we host an Easter Bone-Hunt for dogs and BarktOberfest where pet owners and pets dress in costume and there is even a Weiner Dog Derby with Dachsund races just for fun!"
There is no reason to worry about being crowded by event attendees. The Fishermen’s Village Resort villas are "tucked Key West style above the inviting village center." The entire resort is located on the second-floor! Guests can step out of their rooms onto a spacious promenade and watch every wonderful thing happening below.
Fishermen’s Village Resort amenities include a free loaner bicycle program, free cable television and DVD player, a heated pool, tennis courts, shuffleboard, barbecue grills and a picnic area, laundry facilities and wireless internet.
Looking for a Special Rate Package? Take a look at the King Fisher Weekender Package -
*Two nights for two in Fishermen’s Resort Vacation Villa
*Sunset cruise tickets for two
*Back Bay Saltwater Fishing Charter (bait, equipment, and license included)
*Light-tackle lessons, Fishing Finding, and Trophy Photos
*Catch-and-release or prep and fillet for dinner
*$375/person, double occupancy, plus tax.
*Availability determined at time of reservation
*Additional nights, excursions, and persons and special services available upon request; ask for pricing.
Fishermen's Village offers a variety of waterfront dining options "Where every table is the best in the house."
Dining Options include -
*The Captain’s Table - fine dining with fresh seafood, steaks and unique specialties leading the list of entrées
*The Good Ole Days Coffee Shop - specialty coffees, ice cream, hot dogs and a great walk down memory lane
*Harpoon Harry’s - fun and entertainment is the purpose of Harpoon Harry’s at the end of the promenade pier. Enjoy live music, casual dining and a full service bar
*Island Life Yogurt - soft serve Honey Hill Farms yogurt with probiotics! Add your favorite toppings, including Ghirardelli Chocolate, and pay by the ounce
*Simply Sweet A Confectionary Cafe - a New Orleans themed Cafe serving breakfast & lunch! Sweet specialties include homemade fudge, pralines, taffy, Norman Love Chocolates, gelato and N Collection Truffles
*Village Fish Market - Award winning seafood from New England and Florida. From Fish n’ Chips to Salmon Rockefeller, whole fried Ipswich clams, to fresh Grouper. Named Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce 2009 Small Business of the Year
According to their website, "Fishermen’s Village merchants are famous for unusual can’t-get-it-anywhere-else items for home, garden, and gifts."
Boutique Stores and Special Services include -
*Beach Bums Gifts - Florida & Coastal Gifts and Home Decor featuring Jim Shore and limited edition Chesapeake Bay
*Bella Balsamic & The Pressed Olive - Imported Olive Oils, Spices and more
*Beneath The Sea - Surf, Dive, Snorkel and Water Sports, equipment, clothing, related gifts
*Bijoux - A variety of artistic jewelry and gifts including Chamilia, Tyler Candles and Firefly Jewelry
*Bitz Of Glitz - Jewelry, Purses, Scarves, everything fitting for glamour & glitz
*The Caged Parrot - Garden and decorative accents with Island flair. Parrots, ceramic pottery, metal art, NFL home banners, frogs, lamps, wall art and windsocks
*Captain’s Landing - Southwest Florida’s finest men’s store for the best in quality dress & resort apparel
*Caribongo - Everything changes color under the sun
*Charles of the Village - Salon & Spa featuring specialty care for hair, nails and skin! Our friendly staff is ready to serve you
*Courtyard Boutique - Distinctive affordable fashions for the discriminating woman. Featuring Jam's World from Hawaii and Simply Silk
*Creations At The Village - Located in the third section. Beautiful, original art and gift creations by Punta Gorda Artists
*Dana Tyler - Inspired Travel Jewelry. Made from quality materials to bring you fashionable, stylish, value priced jewelry you feel comfortable wearing while traveling, at the beach or even that special night out
*Dragonfly Gallery - Lovely American Handmade Art, specializing in Florida Artists. One of a kind jewelry and blown glass creations
*Fisherman’s Village Realty, LLC - Waterfront Real Estate Experts
*Holidaze Boat Rentals - Large selection of Boat Rentals at reasonable rates. Also available: Kayak rentals, jet ski rentals and Stand Up Paddleboards
*In High Cotton - Fine, comfortable ladies apparel featuring Oh My Gauze! Lee Andersen, Cubism, Baggallini handbags and Birkenstock Shoes
*Island Fever - Swimwear, Beachwear and Accessories. Featuring Santiki clothing, Lost River Trading and Sanuk Sandals
*J.J.’s Top End - Creative t-shirts, customized tees and resort wear
*Laff Out Loud - Toys & Novelties
*Little-Minnows - Kids apparel & Shoes, toys, personalized gifts & Creativity Studio
*Marina Ship Store - A great selection of shirts, hats, visors for men and women, as well as an array of boating supplies
*Naples Soap Company - Hand made organic and natural soaps. Solutions for sensitive and other skin conditions
*Nichole's Collections - The most contemporary of the women’s boutiques at the Village! Unique designs to cool, classy cottons
*Palms On The Pier - Ladies apparel for the Florida Lifestyle, featuring Tribal and Lulu B clothing and the highly sought after Vera Bradley quilted handbags and accessories
*Pirates Ketch - Original paintings and prints. Gifts and decorative accessories. Welcome aboard
*The Ruby Slipper - Ladies shoes and purses from casual to dressy! Also featuring Pandora Jewlery
*Salty Paws - A fun gift store for pet lovers and their pets! "Muttini Mingle" presented 1st Thursday of each month in Center Court. Social hour for you and your pet friends
*The Sand Pebble - Variety of famous name gift items, glass jewelry and custom candles
*Sea Spirit - Enjoy the serenity of soothing colors and ocean sounds as you shop for gifts, home decor, and jewelry inspired by the Sea
*Trader Jack's - Sandals, hats, bags, and apparel. Brand names include Salt Life, Bali Batik, TOMS shoes and Panama Jack
*Wash Basin - Delights for the bath, body and soul! Large selection of CROCS Footwear for entire family
*Military Heritage Museum - "Where Military History Comes Alive!" Over 30,000 military artifacts to view
*King Fisher Cruises & Charters - Sightseeing Cruises, Fishing Trips, Out Island Cruises to Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa and Boca Grande and Sunset Cruises
Conclusion -
Fishermen's Village and Fishermen's Village Resort may be the best known secret of Charlotte Harbor because of its' waterfront location, high-quality accommodations, unique boutique shops, military museum, marina services, ample restaurants and ongoing entertainment. We highly recommend Fishermen's Village and Fishermen's Village Resort.
Fishermen's Village is located at 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Phone Toll Free: 800-639-0020 or Phone Local: 941-639-8721.
Visit their website at http://www.fishville.com/resort
Visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/fishermensvillage
Article and photos by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong. Copyright 2014 Sunny Harbor Publishing. Contact Us: Sunny Harbor Publishing. PO Box 560318, Rockledge, Florida, 32956. Phone 321-446-7552. Email: [email protected]
Keywords: Steven Skelley, Thomas Routzong, Florida, FL, Florida Travel, Fishermen's Village Resort, Fishermens Village, Kathy Burnam, Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor, King Fisher Cruises,