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Sanibel Island vacation rentals

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Cabin in SANIBEL
Parrot Nest The Lovebird cottage, walking distance to beach! Incredible Value!
The Parrot Nest is one of the Old-Sanibel cottages located on the quiet East End of the island. Since 1955, our charming cottages have been welcoming visitors and until the early 1960's they were brought to our shores from the mainland by ferryboat. Our cottages are newly renovated in a coastal decor offering you epic comfort, relaxation in a beautiful room. We are within walking distance to the historic Sanibel Lighthouse and fishing pier, beautiful shelling beaches, shopping and restaurants. If you like, use our complimentary bikes and explore miles of paths covering the island and leading to wildlife refuges, kayaking spots, secluded beaches, and meandering past more eateries, shops, and galleries. The Lovebirds cottage is our largest cottage featuring a king bed and a daybed ( twin ), large outdoor private patio with lounge chairs, outdoor table and chairs for epic relaxation!
$185 per night
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Exclusive Oceanfront Pointe Santo Residence
Gorgeous waterfront residence in the highly esteemed Pointe Santo de Sanibel development. Characterized by chic décor, stunning views, and bright sun-filled exposure. Art lovers will especially enjoy this residence for its eccentricity. Recently renovated with the finest finishes and furnishings, this unit aims to please the most discerning of guests. Highlights: -Two bedrooms with den, featuring plush pull out mattress -Access to exclusive Pointe Santo amenities including pool, tennis, shuffle
$184 per night
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Ground Floor Pointe Santo Condo, Resort Amenities
Welcome To Condo D1 at Pointe Santo! This is a spacious Ground Floor Unit at Pointe Santo with recent updates. Featuring a Ground Floor Lanai with easy access to the Pool and Beach, D1 is approximately a 2-4 min walk to the beach depending upon walking speed. You can enjoy the Gulf of Mexico from the lanai with picturesque views of the Gulf. With en-suite lanai access from the master bedroom, a walk out patio, and three flat screen TVs, unit D1 will be an excellent choice for your next vacation!
$180 per night

Sanibel Island beach vacation rentals

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🏖️🌞🐚Sanibel Island, Ground Floor, Walk to Beach
$109 per night
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White Caps 2
$215 per night
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Loggerhead 424
$213 per night
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Sandpebble 4C
$213 per night
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Newly remodeled Parrot Nest Toucan Cottage! Walk to beach, shops, restaurants!
$229 per night
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“Wind + Tide” @ Island Beach Club, Free bikes!
$268 per night
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Mariner Pointe 1012
$214 per night
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Exclusive Villa Sanibel Retreat, Steps to Beach
$161 per night
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Mariner Pointe 1082
$177 per night
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Loggerhead 282
$278 per night
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Lighthouse Point 222
$334 per night
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Sandy Bend 5
$361 per night

Sanibel Island condo rentals

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Pointe Santo D27
$245 per night
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Sandy Bend 8
$406 per night
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Sundial C408 Beach Resort Vacation Condo
$313 per night
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Tarpon Beach 104
$329 per night
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Charming Ground Floor Residence at Sundial Sanibel, Walkout to Beach
$163 per night
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Sundial H110
$263 per night
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Janthina 2B
$395 per night
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Thoughtfully curated, sophisticated yet relaxed Tarpon Beach, 109 with Sweeping Gulf front views.
$359 per night
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Sandy Bend 6
$361 per night
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South Seas Beach Villa 2412
$251 per night
Condo in Fort Myers Beach
Modern condo at Estero Beach and Tennis Club
$109 per night
Condo in Sanibel
Sanibel Waterfront Quiet Retreat at Tennisplace
$134 per night

Sanibel Island villa rentals

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Stunning Luxury villa "Sandpiper" across the street from the beach!
$287 per night
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Waterfront home with a large private pool.
$319 per night
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Beautiful walk out condo on Sanibel Beach
$309 per night
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Villa in Cape Coral
Waterfront Smart Home, King Bed, Heated Pool/Spa
$250 per night
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Waterfront Smart Home, King Bed, Heated Pool/Spa
$250 per night
Villa in Cape Coral
4 Beds | 4 Baths | 8 Guests | Pool+Spa | Boat
$254 per night
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Villa Cypress top class villa w. water view, Pool
$225 per night
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Villa Seascape - renovated, on 8 Lakes, pool & spa
$226 per night
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Family Summer Special* Lux Palm Oasis, pool&canal
$330 per night
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Waterfront Smart Home, King Bed, Heated Pool/Spa
$250 per night
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Absolut stunning home, Florida living, New in 2023
$135 per night
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Modern Luxury Villa Gorgeous Views!
$379 per night

Your guide to Sanibel Island

All About Sanibel Island

Sanibel Island sits around three hours west of Miami and just over three hours south of Tampa on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The subtropical island’s pristine, palm-fringed shores are separated from the mainland by a three-mile causeway. Visitors come ashore for windsurfing on causeway beaches, dolphin-spotting off the coast, and fishing for redfish and snook. Shelling is a major pastime on Sanibel Island, with Bowman’s Beach boasting swathes of whelk and cockle shells and an annual festival dedicated to this popular activity. There’s even a museum specializing in mollusks and shells — the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum is the only one of its kind in the country.

Birdwatchers return to the inland wetlands year after year to spot the vibrant pink feathers of the roseate spoonbill, while the crystal clear waters just offshore are home to plenty of grouper and snapper, and sailboats are available to charter from the island’s multiple marinas. More than 10 man-made reefs within a 30-minute drive also attract snorkelers and divers. Away from the water, tennis courts and golf courses offer more ways to soak up the Florida sun.


When is the best time to stay in a vacation rental in Sanibel Island?

Sanibel is a subtropical island, so the standard four seasons don’t apply. Conditions in southwestern Florida can be broken down into two seasons — the rainy season from mid-May through mid-October and the dry season. Nevertheless, you can still expect plenty of sunshine during the rainy season, and more than a few afternoon showers during the dry season. Any time of year, you’ll be met with balmy, Gulf of Mexico sunshine, warm ocean water, and even warmer air. October and November are the best months to head to a villa in Sanibel Island in search of shells on the island’s beaches, when tides around Florida are at their lowest. Every March, the annual Sanibel Shell Fair & Show showcases local art made with shells found on the surrounding beaches.


What are the top things to do in Sanibel Island?

Periwinkle Way

Running from Lighthouse Beach Park in the east through a warren of waterways to Tarpon Bay Road around a third of the way across the island, Periwinkle Way is Sanibel’s main thoroughfare. Bikes and beach cruisers are available if you’re looking to cruise along, and you can loop around to Dunlop Road to peruse the farmers’ market, take in a performance at BIG ARTS Sanibel, and get a taste of pioneer life at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village.

Hunting for shells on Bowman’s Beach

Hunting for shells is one of the favorite pastimes for Sanibel Island beachcombers, and Bowman’s Beach is the shell hunter’s paradise. Free and open to the public, its soft sands are studded with conch, clam, and other treasures. The island’s curved coastline scoops up shells from the Gulf, drawing in visitors from far and wide to adopt the “Sanibel stoop” and collect their bounty.

Hopping over to Captiva Island

Sanibel Island’s sister, Captiva, is right next door via a small bridge crossing Blind Pass, and many visitors hop between the two. Just five miles long, Captiva Island is home to powder-soft sands, pelicans, and pastel-hued beachfront buildings. Kayaking, snorkeling, and fishing are major draws, alongside vast sunsets that you can admire from coastal bars.

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