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The Bonita Bungalow: Our Favorite Home, Hosting & Vacation Rental Finds
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items Welcome to The Bonita Bungalow 🌴 A collection of the things we actually use and love in our Southwest Florida beach house and vacation rental. From cozy bedding and kitchen favorites to home fragrance, coastal decor, outdoor essentials, beach gear, ...
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Bed & Bath
Our favorite bedding and bathroom essentials from the Bonita Bungalow. Comfortable, elevated finds we use in our Southwest Florida vacation rental to create a cozy, hotel-inspired stay for guests.
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Love this mirror for giving the bathroom a more elevated, hotel-like feel. The built-in lighting and anti-fog feature are especially great for a vacation rental.
Ebern Designs Wall-Mounted Arched Mirror LED Anti-Fog Bathroom Mirror, Adjustable Brightness and Color Temperature Vanity Mirror & Reviews
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Super soft, fluffy and cozy without feeling too heavy — exactly the kind of comfortable, neutral bedding we wanted for our Florida bungalow.
Cloud-Like Comforter Set | Dual-Tone Design | Soft Bedding
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Our go-to pillows for the bungalow! Soft, fluffy and comfortable with that crisp hotel-style look we want for our guest rooms. We love that they come in a set of four, making them an easy and affordable way to outfit a vacation rental or guest bedroo...
Utopia Bedding Gusset Bed Pillows Queen 4pc
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A great mattress for our bungalow! We wanted something comfortable and supportive that still made sense for a vacation rental, and this 14-inch gel memory foam mattress checks all the boxes. An easy mattress-in-a-box option for a guest room or vacati...
Novilla 14 Inch King Gel Memory Foam Mattress
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One of our favorite bathroom finds for the bungalow! The warm oak finish and cane detailing give this vanity the perfect relaxed, coastal look while still providing plenty of hidden storage. Such an easy way to make a bathroom feel custom and elevate...
JONATHAN Y Javer Bohemian Rattan Freestanding Bath Vanity, 30", Oak | 18" Deep, 33" High, Double Soft-Close Doors, Caned Paneling, 2-Shelf Storage, Basin Not Included, Modern Farmhouse Style
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We love this vanity for giving the bungalow bathroom a more custom, elevated look! The natural oak and fluted detailing add so much warmth and texture, while the double sink and hidden storage make it just as practical as it is pretty. Perfect for a ...
T4TREAM 48" Fluted Bathroom Vanity with Double Sink, Natural Oak | Integrated Resin Sink, 2 Large Storage Cabinets, Adjustable Shelf, 2 Drawers, Three pre-drilled faucet holes, Mid-Century
Decor
Shop the coastal home decor we use at the Bonita Bungalow, from statement wallpaper and lighting to rugs, mirrors and finishing touches. Our favorite finds for creating a relaxed, elevated Florida beach house.
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Such a fun little accent lamp! We love the warm color and retro shape for adding some personality to our coastal Florida decor.
Ebern Designs Ceramic Standard Table Lamp with Linen Drum Shade & Reviews
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One of our favorite statement details in the bungalow. The pink and green palm print gives us that playful, vintage Palm Beach/old Florida look we wanted.
Charlton Home® Palm Paradise Arch Wallpaper Retro Pink & Green Removable Mural Tropical Flair Peel and Stick Roll & Reviews
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Love the natural texture and scalloped edge of this jute rug. It adds warmth and a subtle coastal touch without making the room feel overly beachy.
Anna Scalloped Jute Rug | Ivory
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A great neutral jute rug for adding texture to a room. The natural fibers and simple border work perfectly with our relaxed Florida bungalow style.
Jute Braided Saturn Border Rug | Off White
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A little nod to old Florida and Key West. We love mixing vintage-inspired Florida artwork into the bungalow instead of traditional beach decor.
Framed Ernest Hemingway House Print | Key West, Florida Black and White Photography Wall Art
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This vintage-style Florida landscape gives the room so much warmth and character. Perfect if you love old Florida decor and want something more timeless than typical coastal art.
Florida Sunset Painting - Tropical Landscape with Palm Trees Art Print
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Such a cute vintage Florida print! We love the postcard look and handwritten detail for adding a little personality to a gallery wall.
From Florida With Love – Handwritten Vintage, Minimalist Printable PostCard Wall Art, Neutral Home Decor, Horizontal Art (Digital Download)
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Another favorite vintage Florida find. The retro postage stamp design gives us that nostalgic old Florida feel we love throughout the bungalow.
Florida Vintage Postage Stamp Print: Retro Travel Poster, Coastal Home Decor, Tropical Beach House, Alligator Heron Printable Illustration
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We love this natural jute rug for bringing warmth and texture into the bungalow! The handwoven look feels relaxed and coastal without being overly beachy, and the neutral color works with just about everything.
Hand Woven Jute Rug 8x10 ft Reversible
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Love this oversized rattan pendant for bringing warmth and natural texture into the bungalow! The woven design gives the room that relaxed, elevated coastal feel we love and makes a beautiful statement over a dining table or kitchen island.
23” Rattan Boho Wicker Pendant Light
Outdoors
Our favorite outdoor essentials for creating a relaxing Florida backyard and vacation-ready outdoor space, including patio furniture, entertaining finds and beach house must-haves.
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One of our favorite additions to our Florida backyard. It instantly made the outdoor space feel more finished and gives us the perfect spot for an outdoor lounge and entertaining area.
Backyard Discovery 14' x 10' Delray Cedar Pergola with PowerPort
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Our go-to beach chairs! Comfortable, easy to carry as backpacks and perfect for walking or biking to the beach. A must-have for a Florida beach house.
Tommy Bahama Beach Chair 2-pack
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The ultimate backyard grill for our bungalow! We love the extra-large cooking space and four burners — perfect for grilling dinner for the whole house and enjoying Florida evenings outside.
Genesis E-415 Gas Grill (Liquid Propane)
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The perfect beach cruiser for the bungalow! We love the classic look, comfy upright ride and front basket for carrying beach essentials. Great for cruising around Bonita Springs, grabbing coffee or heading toward the beach.
WEIZE Beach Cruiser Bike 24/26 inch City
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Such a fun little addition to our outdoor space! These tabletop TIKI torches add the perfect warm glow for evenings outside and make the patio feel a little more like a resort. We love them for outdoor dining and entertaining at the bungalow.
TIKI Mini Fire Pit Tabletop Torch 2-Pack
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We love these torches for creating that resort-style feel in the backyard! They add a warm glow around the patio and outdoor spaces and make evenings at the bungalow feel extra cozy. Such an easy way to elevate a Florida backyard.
ZSZMFH 6Pack 23.5oz Outdoor Metal Torch
Dining
The kitchen and dining essentials we actually use at the Bonita Bungalow, from cookware and serving wares to everyday hosting favorites that make a vacation rental feel like home.
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The perfect coffee maker for a vacation rental! Guests can brew a quick single K-Cup or make a full carafe for the whole house. We also love the iced coffee setting — something for every kind of coffee drinker.
K-Duo® Hot & Iced Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker (Gen 2)
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A must-have for entertaining at the bungalow! We love this sleek stainless steel ice bucket for cocktails and outdoor drinks — the double-wall design keeps ice cold longer, and the included lid and tongs make it perfect for setting out by the bar or ...
ChefBee 3L Double-Wall Stainless Ice Bucket
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A must-have for cocktail hour at the bungalow! This 24 oz cocktail shaker is simple, easy to use and perfect for mixing margaritas, martinis and poolside drinks. A great little addition to any vacation rental or home bar setup. 🍸
LUCKYGOOBO 24oz Martini Cocktail Shaker
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Our go-to baking dishes at the bungalow! We love the simple white ceramic because they look pretty enough to go straight from the oven to the table. Perfect for casseroles, baked dishes and easy family-style meals while on vacation.
Sweejar Ceramic Baking Dish Set with Handle
Furniture
Shop the furniture we chose for the Bonita Bungalow, with comfortable, durable and stylish finds perfect for a coastal home, beach house or vacation rental.
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Super comfortable, classic and neutral — exactly what we wanted for the main living space. We also love that it’s easy to clean, which is a huge plus for a vacation rental.
Joss & Main Fleetwood 99" Upholstered Sofa & Reviews
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A cute little side table that adds some warmth and character without taking up much space. Great for layering into a coastal or vintage-inspired room.
August Grove® Farmhouse Pedestal Round End Table
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These are the perfect mid-size dining chairs for our bungalow — comfortable and stylish without feeling bulky around the dining table.
Breakwater Bay Aura Modern Upholstered Kitchen Dining Chairs & Reviews
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We use this as our TV console and love how the warm wood adds depth to the living room. The narrow profile is great when you want storage and styling space without a bulky media unit.
Millwood Pines Modern 55"Narrow Console Table，Wooden Sofa Table Entryway Table & Reviews
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A comfortable neutral accent chair that works with just about anything. We love the texture and cozy feel for creating an extra reading or lounging spot.
Inbox Zero Leston Wide Upholstered Fabric Accent Armchair with Solid Wood Leg & Reviews
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We have these in our twin guest bedroom and love them. The soft bouclé gives the room an elevated look, and they feel much more substantial than a basic vacation rental bed.
Ebern Designs Hayden Boucle Upholstered Platform Bed & Reviews
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The perfect old Florida-style bed for our bungalow. We love the warm wood and cane details — it gives the bedroom a relaxed, vintage coastal feel.
Red Barrel Studio® King Size Wooden Bed Frame Embellished With Rattan Head