Name: Lazy Cuckoo Inn
Address: 17270 Whitewater Ct, Fort Myers Beach, Florida, United States of America, Fort Myers Beach, Florida, US
Price range: US$84–US$99 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

Lazy Cuckoo Inn offers clean, simple studio-style apartments with comfortable beds and basic kitchens, in a convenient, generally quiet location near shops and a short drive to beaches, with clear self check-in instructions and responsive hosts noted by many.

Common drawbacks include thin walls and neighbor noise, occasionally unreliable Wi-Fi or AC, limited outdoor seating and signage, and some awkward or taken parking spots. A few guests reported minor maintenance issues (e.g., blinds, toilet seats, hot water) and said the exterior can look a bit run down. Expect a clean, no-frills base that’s good value if you plan to explore the area.

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Location

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Facilities

On-site parking is available but can be awkward or occupied at times, and exterior signage and lighting are limited. Several guests noted little or no outdoor seating and that some outside areas look run down.

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Dale

26 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This unit is very clean and neat on the inside. The outside is not as inviting.

10

David

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The parking was a little wonky at the site I used but otherwise it was a fantastic stay.

4

Michele

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had difficulty finding the property in the dark, but a phone call to Frank, property manager, solved it! Frank quickly came over and directed us to the rental unit. Perhaps the owners could put a visible sign or light to indicate the location? Once inside we were totally pleased with the comfort and cleanliness! And it’s close proximity to the Key West Ferry was appealing to us

6

Miriam

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Recliner was broken had to park on the grass the neighbors used our parking spot the whole time

4

Maria

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The place is very isolated and dark, without lights in front, the house in general is not in condition, I imagine that the owners are the ones who live at the entrance on the left side. They made noise until late, the children felt too much, they moved furniture. It doesn't feel like a safe place to stay. It was very clean, the bed is comfortable and the bathroom is good. If only for one night maybe

8

Kenwyn

23 Oct 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

This property was in a quiet little neighborhood near the freeway, Walmart, and restaurants. The studio was clean, nicely furnished, including the usual modern conveniences, and had ample space. Parking was just outside the studio.

10

Kathryn

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great experiance! The outdoor area was missing a chair to sit in on patio.

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Carolin

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rather poor location, without a car you can only get to Walmart one street away. The outdoor area does not correspond to the photos! It was very run down and there was no outdoor seating!

8

Gregory

15 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There was no signage for the place it was very dark had to get out of the car to check the address.

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Melanie

21 Sept 2023

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My husband drove over 4 hours in the rain and arrived at the property at 10:40pm. It is not a hotel. More like a duplex. We were instructed to park on the right side of the parking area. However, two cars were blocking the entire parking space. He parked on the street and went to the door. He attempted to put in the code and open the door, but it would not open. He attempted it again, but felt like it was dead bolted from the inside. It was dark And uncomfortable. He felt like someone might be in the property since all parking spaces were taken. He left and went to another hotel down the street. I contacted the manager and explain the situation. He drove over and said there was parking room. However, I have pictures that he sent to me. He had to park on the grass. We are not accustomed to parking on someone’s grass when staying at a facility. He would not offer a refund. I am very disappointed. We are gold members with Expedia and never have an issue With a property. I am very disappointed.

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Cleanliness

Interiors are widely praised as very clean or spotless, with updated spaces and reliable housekeeping. Occasional issues include a less-than-clean floor or mold around a bathroom window.

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Kathryn

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The place was clean, quiet, private.

8

LORI

28 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It looks recently updated and was well stocked and mostly clean and quiet. In the bathroom there was a window in the shower that had mold all over it. Also the light switch in the bathroom looks like it was not replaced and worked fine but was filthy, easily cleaned with a toothbrush.

10

Edward

13 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Spotless…no carpet in either B/R, or kitchen area. Medium size fridge with a good sized freezer section. Appliances include coffee maker (Keurig pods), toaster, kettle, induction cooker. Plates, bowls, glasses, mugs, cutlery, utensils, dish cloth, dish towels, dishwashing detergent are onsite. Large - 6ft or wider - closet. Walmart and Publix are nearby. Beach trolley with free parking is about 1/2 mile away

10

Tracy

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and had exactly what we needed at an affordable price

10

Matt

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room spotless and the bed so comfortable. The room nice clean

10

Donna

17 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our place was spacious, clean and very well supplied. Highly recommend this place. It was better and more convenient than high priced rooms. Exceptionally pleased. Great value.

10

Nelson

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean and nice 10

6

James Anthony

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The floor was not as clean as it should have been. No clothes hangers. No available bedding sheets to change the bedding with. Had to sleep on same shetts for 7 days.

10

alina

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and very clean

10

Linda

21 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The unit was super attractive, updated and clean, the bed very comfortable, and the owner has gone to great lengths to stock the studio with appliances and dishes to make stays most comfortable and convenient. We were very impressed. I really, really liked how it was decorated. And 2 recliners, what a treat!!! The Lazy Cuckoo Inn is a 3 or 4-plex unit in a quiet residential area. It’s close to restaurants and grocery and I think to the beaches too, tho we didn’t go there. The owners provided via email excellent instructions & tips which were appreciated. We are noise sensitive and could hear sounds from the unit adjacent to us, but that’s like most hotels - only difference is that the air conditioning in this unit is so quiet that you couldn’t use it to white out noise. Only suggestion for guests would be to bring ear plugs just in case the other guests are late night loud noise makers. We highly recommend this unit and would stay there again.

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Rooms

Studios are comfortable, spacious enough, and well equipped with basic kitchens; beds are often praised. Downsides include thin walls and neighbor noise, occasionally unreliable Wi-Fi or AC, limited blackout curtains, and some minor furniture or hot water issues.

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Justin

27 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean good place to stay. Comfortable bed. However walls are thin.

6

Patrick

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

WiFi is horrible both times I came.. AC wasn’t working 1/2 the time.

8

James

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is great and the place was clean and quiet. It looked like there was some water damage in the back corner of the kitchen where the paint is bubbling up from the wall, but it did not feel damp and I could not smell any mildew or mold so I think it is clean. The place was almost perfect. I can only make a few suggestions for improvement. First, the pillows are very thin, and the toilet seat needs to be replaced (the current one is cheap vinyl and feels like cheap vinyl when you sit on it). Additionally, there need to be some block-out curtains, The blinds were not adequate enough to block out the street lights. However, all things considered, I would book here again. It is priced well, it is very clean, and the location is excellent.

10

Alex

10 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great. Clean, comfortable bed, plenty of space. Very nice

8

Rita

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

The kitchen has the basics. The air is somewhat hard to control but the rental agency can help.

10

george

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was afraid of the self check in but it turned out great with great instructions. The apartment was immaculate and had everything you could possibly need. Bed was very comfortable. Huge counter top and deep sink. Good size fridge. Two recliners to watch TV were great.AAAAA.

8

Isadore

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Wi-Fi was an adequate for the amount of people using it. It affected my TV first night no entertainment. Second night it worked OK but when I was watching the football game, it go in and out and then cut off very aggravating.

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Coy

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed the room overall. The bed was very comfortable and the large size shower was fantastic. We had a little difficulty initially finding the place after dark (would recommend making the address visible from the street (Kimble side in this case)). Although the water from the shower was warm, it wasn't as warm/hot as we would have liked. Additionally, we aren't too keen on the 1-ply toilet paper.

6

Karen

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Kitchen was fully equipped. Room was very clean. Needs to invest in better furniture.

10

Mariel

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Had everything one would need for a few nights stay. Plenty of extra towels and blankets, the ac was nice and cold when needed and the space was clean. Nice, quiet surrounding area with a Walmart and a gas station within walking distance. Need transportation for night life in the downtown area. Definitely could have used some black out curtains on some of the windows throughout the space.

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Service

Many guests mention clear communication and easy self check-in, with staff or the manager helpful when issues arise. However, a minority reported difficulty reaching management, check-in or parking disputes, and delays or disagreements over fixes or deposits.

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Jeremy

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was just a terrible experience dealing with the property management. I would never recommend this property to anyone

8

Diana

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

When I used the bathroom on arrival, the cheap toilet seat broke immediately. I complained to the host via text, and although he said I could use a different apartment on the premises, he failed to indicate there was a time limit for me to move to the other unit - as I had traveled across country to see my father who was dying, there were many things I had to take care of the first day and didn't see the host's late night text because I had fallen asleep. In the end, he blamed me for not moving to the other unit. Ultimately, he finally did get a handyman to come replace the toilet seat, but this was a very upsetting experience for me.

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Kay

24 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Pros- clean; very well equipped; easy parking; good situation for shops, restaurants Cons- difficult to contact ( wrong number on website); when we said the fridge wasn’t switched on we were told to try a different plug. As this meant moving the fridge freezer we decided against it. Maybe if you’re young and strong!

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george

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was afraid of the self check in but it turned out great with great instructions. The apartment was immaculate and had everything you could possibly need. Bed was very comfortable. Huge counter top and deep sink. Good size fridge. Two recliners to watch TV were great.AAAAA.

10

Linda

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hi! We went to the Key West Express from 3/14-3/18 and booked here for the night before and night after. Very close! Very clean, and great for somewhere to lay your head down for a night. Extremely tech-oriented, but the phone number for the manager worked when we had a problem checking in on the 18th but that was because we did not have an app, where we would have been notified. Would recommend and stay again.

10

Deborah

27 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Alexis at the front desk was amazing - we loved her!

10

linda

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Frank the property manager great guy let me extend my stay last minute gave me a good price

8

stewart

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Owner was very accommodating. When we arrived the AC was throwing an error code. Room stayed around 77. He moved us to another room the next day. AC never really cooled it off room stayed at 75. Which isn’t terrible. I had it set at 69 came back one night and mini split said 79. Not sure if they changed it remotely. Clean room and stocked as promised with cooking utensils and plates glasses etc. Basically a house in the middle of a small development turned in to a couple of rooms. Very convenient to Sanibel and Fort Myers. Overall a place to stay that was fairly priced.

10

Thomas

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were very impressed with the use of contactless entry. The instructions given via email were well defined and easy to follow. The neighborhood was quiet and we felt safe. Easy access to restaurants and shopping. We would definitely stay there again!

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Melanie

21 Sept 2023

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My husband drove over 4 hours in the rain and arrived at the property at 10:40pm. It is not a hotel. More like a duplex. We were instructed to park on the right side of the parking area. However, two cars were blocking the entire parking space. He parked on the street and went to the door. He attempted to put in the code and open the door, but it would not open. He attempted it again, but felt like it was dead bolted from the inside. It was dark And uncomfortable. He felt like someone might be in the property since all parking spaces were taken. He left and went to another hotel down the street. I contacted the manager and explain the situation. He drove over and said there was parking room. However, I have pictures that he sent to me. He had to park on the grass. We are not accustomed to parking on someone’s grass when staying at a facility. He would not offer a refund. I am very disappointed. We are gold members with Expedia and never have an issue With a property. I am very disappointed.

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Location

Convenient for shopping and dining with Walmart and restaurants nearby, and a short drive to beaches, Sanibel, and the Key West Express; many found the neighborhood quiet and felt safe. Without a car it can be limiting, and a few noted traffic, darkness, or noise from nearby businesses.

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LaVonne

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location, easy to find but lots of traffic in the area. Likely related to location and season.

6

Michele

29 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For light sleepers the noise of semis at the nearby gas station made it hard to go to sleep.

10

Amy

4 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really convenient for a brief stay, we liked that we could walk to Walmart for supplies and there were also a few restaurants within walking distance. Beach was a short uber ride away.

10

Bruce

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, quiet neighborhood also close shopping. Not far from beaches

10

Brenda

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

This location was great. Close to Walmart, target and lots of other shopping. It was easy to get to the beachs, restaurants and the stadium for a MN twins spring training game.We found the place very clean and quiet. Could use a shelf or two in the bathroom. Kitchen was complete with all the basics.

8

Daniel P

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

The basic studio worked well for us as the location was near to all the beaches. The unit was clean and the neighborhood was quiet.

6

Carolin

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rather poor location, without a car you can only get to Walmart one street away. The outdoor area does not correspond to the photos! It was very run down and there was no outdoor seating!

10

Mariel

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Had everything one would need for a few nights stay. Plenty of extra towels and blankets, the ac was nice and cold when needed and the space was clean. Nice, quiet surrounding area with a Walmart and a gas station within walking distance. Need transportation for night life in the downtown area. Definitely could have used some black out curtains on some of the windows throughout the space.

10

Thomas

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were very impressed with the use of contactless entry. The instructions given via email were well defined and easy to follow. The neighborhood was quiet and we felt safe. Easy access to restaurants and shopping. We would definitely stay there again!

10

Karen

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An awesome find. Would stay here again. Convenient and fairly close to beach.

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				1 $86	2 $99	3 $93
4 $93	5 $95	6 $93	7 $93	8 $86	9 $97	10 $97
11 $93	12 $94	13 $94	14 $93	15 $88	16 $95	17 $99
18 $95	19 $95	20 $95	21 $95	22 $89	23 $96	24 $99
25 $95	26 $91	27 $93	28 $91	29 $84	30 $99	31 $97

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