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Self Storage

Simply put, self-storage units are compartments where you can store the stuff that won’t fit in your house, apartment or place of business. 

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What is Self Storage?

Self-storage has the advantage of being affordable and convenient, giving residential and commercial guests additional options for storing their possessions rather than relocating, selling or discarding their excess.

Most traditional self-storage facilities are single-story buildings where guests can drive right up to the door of their units. Newer facilities are often constructed in multi-story buildings, where access is gained through a common loading area. Some facilities offer a mix of both types of storage.

Whether the storage unit is an outside drive-up unit or inside a building, entry is typically restricted to tenants only by having a personalized PIN. Tenants most often access their individual units via a roll-up metal door. The guest also provides his or her own lock and the facility’s workers do not have access to the unit.

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Resources to help you

  • How Self Storage Works

    If you’ve never rented self storage before, we’re here to help.

  • Making a Reservation

    Once you’ve found the right storage unit you can lock in your price by making a free reservation.

  • Moving In

    Here’s what you need to know to make the process as smooth as possible.

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Storage Features & Amentities

Thoughtful Features

Access to our properties is electronically controlled by personalized PINs, most buildings are fenced, and our interior and exterior spaces are well-lit, all to provide additional peace of mind.

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Cleanliness

Let your storage experience begin with a clean storage unit at Store Space. We keep our stores and amenities clean, too, just for you.  

Customer Service

At Store Space, we strive to provide you with the best self-storage experience possible. Our team members understand the needs of our guests and offer compassionate support throughout the rental process. 

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Speed-e-Rent

Speed-e-Rent lets you complete your rental process online in just minutes. Sign your Rental Agreement, get Tenant Protection, even enroll in our free AutoPay service, then skip the counter and go right to your unit on move-in day — it's that quick and easy!

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Billing

  • AutoPay available
  • Major credit cards accepted
  • Pay online, in-store or by phone
  • Rent due on 1st of each month

Access

  • Computer-controlled gate access
  • Customized PIN
  • Extended daily gate hours
  • Your lock, your key

Administrative

  • Call center open late daily
  • Free no-obligation reservations
  • No security deposit required
  • Sign up for text alerts

Moving

  • Designated unloading areas
  • Large doorways
  • Spacious elevators
  • Wide driveway aisles

Self Storage FAQs

Yes, it's against state and federal laws to live in a storage unit, not to mention dangerous!

You can be in your storage unit for a short period of time, such as performing inventory for a business, unloading belongings, or even searching for a specific item, but time in your storage unit should be limited. Please check your Rental Agreement for additional details. 

Yes, storing clothes is a common use for a storage unit. For short-term storage, cardboard boxes should suffice, but for long-term storage, consider a sturdy, airtight plastic bin. 

For the most part, no. You may occasionally find one, but they are not the standard.

For your convenience, bills are due on the first of each month. Take advantage of our free AutoPay automatic billing service and never miss a payment! 

Many storage facilities offer gated outdoor parking options specifically for cars and other vehicles. Sometimes, large indoor spots can be used for car storage, but check with your local store manager and consult your Rental Agreement for details. 

What Can Self Storage Be Used For? 

Self-storage can be used by almost anyone to store almost everything. Here are some of the many reasons that our guests choose Store Space. 


Personal Storage 

Many guests choose to store a wide range of personal belongings, from seasonal clothes and decorations, to extra furniture, baby clothes and many more items that hold memories and value. Just as there are many things to store, there are also many reasons to rent a storage unit. 

Moving

Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, coordinating move-ins and move-outs can be challenging. Avoid the stress simply by moving items to a storage unit instead of racking up costly storage fees from a moving company. Then, when the commotion settles down, unload your storage unit—on your schedule.  

Decluttering

Just because you’re decluttering doesn’t mean you have to get rid of everything. It’s OK to hang onto things that hold memories, or personal value, even if you don’t want them cluttering up your home all the time. This is especially true of seasonal décor and similar items that might not “spark joy” all year round but take on special meaning near the holidays. 

Downsizing

When it’s time to move into a smaller place, don’t fret about deciding which items can stay and which items need to be recycled or thrown away. Get a storage unit for all the things you’re undecided about, so you needn’t worry about trying to replace something later. This is especially helpful if you have adult-age children who might not be in a place to take back all their stuff. 

Life events

Self-storage makes a great temporary solution to help families deal with everything from a new addition to the family to divorce, even the passing of a loved one. If it’s something that holds value, but doesn’t have a place right now, store it until you’ve got a place for it or until you can make other arrangements. 


Business Storage

Successful businesses of all types have discovered that renting storage is a cost-effective alternative to relocating for the purpose of gaining additional square footage. This holds true for professional offices, retailers, contractors, manufacturing businesses and all types of commercial ventures, to name a few. 


Inventory

A storage unit is a great place for seasonal inventory that would otherwise fill up the backroom of a brick-and-mortar shop. 

Document storage

Since many professional offices are required to keep paperwork for a fixed period of time, a storage unit can serve as an effective repository for files that would otherwise crowd office space. 

Warehousing needs

Storage units can serve as ad hoc warehouses for manufacturing businesses as they ramp up production. 

Equipment storage

Businesses focused on seasonal items, like holiday lights for example, can benefit greatly from storage. Contractors, such as landscapers and arborists, might store equipment they need only a few times a year. 

Other usage

Real estate agents and stagers store furniture in between showings. Crafters store their product rather than keeping it on the kitchen table. Collectors and resellers store larger collections until they can comb through it. Sales reps keep sample product and sales materials close at hand.  


Vehicle Storage (select locations) 

Cars, RVs, Trucks, Boats 

Many storage facilities offer onsite vehicle storage options. These are often outdoors, behind the main gate. This type of vehicle storage is often a great alternative to storing an extra car, RV, or boat in your driveway or on the street, especially in locations with nosy HOAs and strict city ordinances. Check online inventory or with the store manager to see if your local Store Space offers vehicle storage options. 



What Should You NOT Put in a Storage Unit?

Of course, not everything can be placed in a storage unit. The main ones are easy to remember since they all start with the letter “f”: 


  • Food
  • Fuel
  • Furs
  • Firearms

State and local laws may prohibit the storage of other items as well, so if you’re unsure, it’s best to check with your local store manager. 


How Big of a Storage Unit Do I Need?

How big of a storage unit you’ll need to rent largely depends on how much you plan to store. Storage units are typically grouped into small, medium and large, with many different sizes and shapes from 25 square feet top 300 square feet or larger!

As a rule of thumb, a small unit (5x10 in most cases) can often take a small piece of furniture or two, plus boxes and bins. One to two rooms of furniture and belongings can generally fit within 100 sq. ft, which equates to a 10x10 storage unit. A 10x20 storage unit can be used for a three-bedroom house!

Keep in mind that many storage units are quite tall on the inside, so effective stacking is key to getting the most into your unit. 

Storage units come in many shapes and sizes, and our storage professionals are skilled at helping you pick the right-sized storage unit. Just call your local store or contact our Care Center at 833-786-7366. 

How Much is a Storage Unit?

Storage units are a cost-effective alternative to relocation for many residential and commercial guests. There are a number of factors that can contribute to the price of a storage unit, including the size of the unit, its location, plus available amenities and features. At Store Space, we shop the competition to ensure that our rates are competitive in the marketplace and we always offer valuable move-in promotions to lower your out-of-pocket expenses. 


Ready to Rent

To rent a storage unit online, use our search feature to find the Store Space nearest you. Then, simply click on the storage unit you want. Take advantage of our free, no-obligation reservations to lock in your unit. 

To save time on move-in day, complete your rental online so you don’t have to stop at the counter. It takes just a few clicks to set up AutoPay, our free automatic billing service, so you never have to worry about missing a payment. 

You’re all set! Thank you for being a valued guest of Store Space!

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Is Bonita Springs a Good Place to Live? Moving to Florida’s Gulf Coast

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We at Store Space have been in Bonita Springs since the start, so we want to share some of our local knowledge for anyone new to town, considering a move, or merely curious about this gem on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

This article will touch on the area’s history, recent growth trends , cost of living and crime, as well as things to do in the “Gateway to the Gulf,” so you get a taste of what it’s like living in Bonita Springs, Florida.

History of Bonita Springs

According to the Bonita Springs’ history page, the area around Bonita Springs has long been inhabited, with archaeological discoveries dating back more than 8,000 years. It wasn’t until Ponce de Leon sailed into the region in 1513 and made contact with the Calusa people that Europeans first became aware of the area.

But because of its remote southwesterly location, the area wasn’t even on the map until the Corps of Engineers surveyed the area in the 1870s, giving it the less-than-marketable name of “Survey.”

Within the next three decades, homesteaders started trickling in. By 1901, there was a post office, by 1910 a hotel, then the railroad came down from Fort Myers, followed closely by the Tamiami Trail. At some point, the local Marketing Department decided Survey wasn’t very enticing, so they came up with the descriptive Bonita Springs.

Early travelers through the area might have stopped at The Reptile Gardens (est. 1936, now known as Everglades Wonder Gardens) or the Naples-Fort Myers greyhound racetrack (1957), but the town was still relatively small and quiet until the 1980s and ‘90s when developers started building. By 1999, the town voted to incorporate and the rest is history.

Bonita Springs by the Numbers

Part of Lee County, Bonita Springs has seen tremendous growth in the last decade. The population jumped 22% between 2010 and 2020.

The city is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which counted 760,822 in the 2020 census. Bonita Springs lies just over two hours south of Tampa, and a half-hour south of Fort Myers.

By road, Bonita Springs is accessible via Interstate 75, US-41 (a.k.a. the Tamiami Trail), and CR-865. LeeTran provides bus and trolley service in the city. Radio and TV broadcasts come from Fort Myers-Naples. Primary schools are part of The School District of Lee County. As of the 2021–22 school year, there were 97,360 students attending 119 schools in the district, which had an operating budget of $1.93 billion.

Bonita SpringsData*
Population 201043,914
Population 202053,644
Time ZoneEST
Elevation10 ft.
Area46.51 sq mi 
*Data from Census.gov

What is Bonita Springs Known For?  

As a self-storage facility, we see lots of boats, RVs, campers and the like stored in our facility, so we can infer there are plenty of outdoor activities in the region. Even though that's not all there is to do in Bonita Springs, here are our favorite ways to enjoy the outdoors.

Bonus: We’ve also got some of the top restaurants in the area, because everyone’s got to eat!

Outdoors around Bonita Springs

The first thing you think of in the area is beaches, and Bonita Springs doesn’t disappoint. Catch some sun and sand at Barefoot Beach Preserve Park, Little Hickory Island Beach Park or Bonita Beach Park.

Lovers Key State Park is popular swimming and kayaking spot, where visitors are likely to glimpse manatee, bottlenose dolphins and many types of birds. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, governed by the National Audubon Society, has 17 sq. mi. of protected woodlands, and features a 1.9-mile boardwalk where visitors can view cypress and wildlife.

The Imperial River runs through town and is popular with local anglers. Common snook, Crevalle jack, and Lane snapper are the most commonly caught fish on the river, according to FishBrain.

Golf near Bonita Springs

The area is also home to many golf courses, including Bonita Bay Club, Worthington Country Club, Bonita National Golf & Country Club, Bonita Fairways Golf Course, Palmira Golf & Country Club, and Bonita Lakes, plus nearby Quail West Golf & Country Club, Talis Park Golf Club, Hunters Ridge Golf & Country Club and Vasari Country Club. Many of these destinations feature spas, pools, and other club amenities to keep the whole family entertained.

Restaurants in Bonita Springs

Seafood tends to dominate the local cuisine, and with good reason. Of the many places offering seafood, Petar’s Restaurant (hidden in a strip mall!) and C Level Bistro are two of the standouts.

Lapa’s Costa Rican Bistro and El Gran Taco Loco are two highly-rated local favorites, according to Yelp reviewers. Of note, some of the restaurants take a break during the hottest time of the year, including the much-loved Wyld’s Café and A Table Apart.

There are also notable Italian restaurants in the area, including Enzo’s, one of the area’s oldest restaurants, and Angelina's Ristorante.

If you prefer your dinner with a side of murder, check out the Seminole Gulf Railway Murder Mystery Dinner Train.

Are there Negatives about Bonita Springs?

These issues are the things that might be negative to some, but are considered neutral or at least no big deal to others. For some, the weather might even be a bonus!

Weather

The tropical climate in the area is sometimes considered a negative: be prepared for hot summers and high humidity. Data for nearby Fort Myers shows high temperatures near or above 90 F from May through September, with only a slight reprieve in the winter months where the highs are in the 70s. Lows are tolerable year-round, hovering between the mid-50s in the winter and low-70s throughout summer, with 60s the rest of the year.

As with many parts of Florida, hurricanes can be a threat to life and property. Since 2004, the area has been impacted by Hurricanes Charley (2004), Wilma (2005), and Irma (2017). The latter caused much damage, destruction and flooding in the area.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Bonita Springs is slightly higher than the national average. Housing prices are the culprit, with a median home cost of $397,500, more than $100,000 above Florida ($294,900) and national ($291,700) averages, according to BestPlaces.net. Rent is also above the national average $1,333 vs. $1,096) according to Niche.com.

Grocery and healthcare costs are also above state and national averages, while utilities and transportation costs are slightly below the averages.

What’s Next?

If living on Florida’s Gulf Coast is in your future, Bonita Springs deserves your consideration, especially if you’re into outdoor activities. Houses can be a little pricey, and crime is a little higher than expected, but the flipside is unlimited access to gorgeous beaches, wilderness areas, great restaurants, and lots of golf.

If you end up moving to a smaller place and need some additional self-storage, or want to fully embrace the area with your own fleet of boats, RVs and toys, remember Store Space Self Storage in Bonita Springs, elsewhere in Florida or in other parts of the U.S.

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