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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $487
$470 nightly
$487 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 2 - May 3

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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Sanibel Island Beach Resort
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  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,840 reviews
$255 nightly
The price is $281
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Sanibel Island Beach Resort

About the neighborhood

Sanibel

With a stay at this villa in Sanibel (East End), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Sanibel Island Southern Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens. .This villa is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Key West Express and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Estero Boulevard Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Periwinkle Way - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

coastal chic, new glow up and across the street from beach! Spring Savings

Escape to your perfect waterfront retreat! This charming two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath canal-front home offers stunning views of a wide, მშვიდ canal where manatees and dolphins are frequent visitors. Enjoy peaceful mornings and breathtaking sunsets right from your backyard.
Ideal for outdoor lovers, the property is perfect for fishing and kayaking, with direct canal access just steps away. And for beach enthusiasts, the sandy shores are conveniently located directly across the street—just a short stroll to paradise.
The home is surrounded by lush, beautifully maintained landscaping, including fragrant jasmine that fills the air with a relaxing, tropical scent. Inside, you'll find a sparkling clean space thoughtfully designed with stylish décor and fully stocked with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Whether you're planning a quick getaway or an extended escape, this property offers flexible rental options with nightly, weekly, and monthly stays available.
Come experience coastal living at its finest!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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coastal chic, new glow up and across the street from beach! Spring Savings Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John R.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location. Saw Manatees in the canal. Very clean. The only negative was the blinds on all the windows our extremely hard to maneuver.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchen furniture grounds bathroom all updated ! Cool and clean. A river view Very comfortable and extras walk to beach and beach supplies for use. Parking is close to door. I recommend this place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Ferris R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shelling

We had to be at a wedding in Orlando so we came to Florida a little early to spend time shelling and enjoying the area. The place was perfect for all the above.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a wonderful time! Thank you!

We had a wonderful time! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Denna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just ok

The property, backyard, and location were great! The kitchen, screened porch and coastal decor are very nice! The bad points were the foul odor in the upstairs bathroom, worn out upholstery, missing glass shade and broken towel ring in downstairs bath, hard to operate blinds in the primary bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

It was great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We stayed for 2 weeks. Updated kitchen and flooring on main level. Minimal dishware. No blender. Dated carpet on stairs and upper level. Spacious rooms. Beautiful landscaping. The full bathroom could use updating and vertical blinds are terrible. There was only a broom no vacuum. Property was clean. AC worked great. My son enjoyed fishing in the canal behind villas. Noseems were bad this year. Would stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nothing like I was promised

The area is nice, Sanibel was amazing, but our stay was nothing like their descriptions! Before we even made it to our destination, my son-in-law was able to go on vacation with us at the last minute, so I messaged and didn't have a response for weeks. I finally called and talked to someone and she said it would not be a problem to bring him along which it wasn't but while I had her on the phone I asked her about all of the amenities that were promised in the description like the kayaks and the bikes and all of the beach toys, she informed me everything was there. The house seemed okay but when we opened the garage we found nothing but junk like old mattresses, cabinets, and rolls of insulation so when I called to ask someone about it I was told that they are renting out their garage to a nearby handyman and they have been trying to get ahold of him to empty it. I asked about all of the amenities that were promised, and she informed me that none of that has been there since the hurricane, which was in 2022 and that I could go to town and rent things if id like ( even though I'm being charged for the things I was promised in my rental) I understand it was a devastating thing to hit that island, but for you to advertise that you still have everything like it was before is downright a lie, especially when I called to check!! We had bugs crawling in our bathroom and mold coming out of the vent as well, which was a nightmare for allergies! Wish I could add my pics to this review!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

We stayed just two nights and were overall pleased. The location is great and not too far at all from the beach. We were surprised and delighted to see manatees in the canal at the back of the property. The place was clean and comfortable. We were happy to have use of beach chairs, umbrella, and sand/shell accessories. Communication with the property management was okay. We were able to get in early and that was communicated well but some of our other questions were either not answered or answered after some time. There are some minor mostly cosmetic issues in the unit. (Upstairs bathroom in particular). A couple more cups and glasses would be nice as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerry S., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place to stay

Have wanted to visit Sanibel for long time & this was the perfect place to stay. Had everything we needed & a great location - close to the beach. Was able to see manatees at the end of the garden - which was amazing. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

lucas e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hermosa casa en Sanibel

Hermosa casa, muy amplia y comoda. Esta completamente equipada y todo funciona a la perfeccion. Incluso hay sillas de playa y una sombrilla. La ubicacion es excelente, muy cerca de la playa a la que se puede ir caminando. Totalmente recomendable!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

Everything was fine. Someone really needs to check lightbulbs - most were burnt out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Christina C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cancelled!!

I find it quite insulting that I’ve been asked to review my stay when our accommodation was cancelled due to the hurricane with absolutely no offer of alternative accommodation or any refund. Bearing in mind we were due to travel only about a month after the storm this left us high and dry! 100% our money gone and nowhere to stay! Communication has been appalling.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place - Close to Beach

Wonderful place to stay and enjoy the 5 -10 minute walk to the lovely beach. Went early to the beach and were lucky to see Dolphins near the shore line. Great start to a great vacation and would come back to stay here when back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Sanibel Vacation Spot

This property was the perfect type of beach vacation. Access to the beach is right up the road. They have beach towels available for you, wagons, umbrellas, everything you need for a low key Sanibel vacation. The property managers were very easy to deal with and they really go out of their way to make sure your vacation is perfect. Very pet friendly, but the cottage does not reflect that it is pet friendly. Very clean, the beds were cozy and kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook a meal at home. We will be going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Live like a local

Hidden gem in Sanibel. While its not on the beach and nor does it have 5 star on property amenities it does allow you to live like a local. No need to circle the condo parking lot for a space or carry your kids and bags up and down 3 flights of stairs. Two patios, quiet neighborhood and short walk to the beach makes this an easy place to stay in San/Cap as a local.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Five stars

This was an important trip. My girls had been here with their dad but wanted to show me around and this was our first solo trip together. We rode bikes, we went to baileys, ate great food and watched the sunrise on the beach. Fabulous time and accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kenneth W.

Sanibel weekend

Over night stay in Sanibel was nice. Condo was conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ming H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay!

Great location. Short walk to beach. Laundary washer and dryer in the Villa is a plus! We'd enjoy staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed Sanibel

Location was great! Easy walk to the beach, and canal out back was enjoyable where we saw a manatee and a dolphin. Unit was comfortable and well appointed. Host was very responsive to questions. Easy drive to local attractions, restaurants, and other amenities. Great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Shannon I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to the beach

Great Location, and everything you need for the beach. The condo was clean but the furniture was really uncomfortable. Overall good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location in Sanibel

This was our first trip to Sanibel. We loved this place! Location is a five minute walk to beach, and a five minute drive to sights and restaurants. Would definitely recommend. Property was as described.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location close to beach

It was a beautiful location close to the beach! They were dredging the canal so unfortunately we weren’t able to see any manatees but the property itself is beautiful and like a 3 minute walk to the beach. I would definitely stay here again. They were even able to check us in early when we asked! Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R., Holland, MIchigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and lovely setting

Overall and with the big elements, this was an excellent rental. It was spacious with comfortable furniture and bed. Two screened porches faced the waterway and a large and truly lovely deck was available to the small complex. 2 gas grills were available, as well as bikes and beach equipment. It was an easy and short walk out to the beach. My only issues was that the condo needed some maintenance and some of the things that had been done were done sloppily. There was a hole in the drywall behind the bathroom door. Someone had taken down the towel bar to put up hooks and patched but not painted one of the remaining brackets, the fan in the bedroom isn't wired correctly so it goes off when you turn off the lights. The pop-up drain in the bathroom sink doesn't pop up any more and is full of gunk and doesn't drain well. Cleaners have used something that has corroded the faucets and handles on the sink and they have a white residue on them that is pretty noticeable with the dark metal of the hardware. All these things are easily fixed with a little attention to detail. The problems seemed a contrast to the overal quality of the rental.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022