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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
TV, books

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Bowman's Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sanibel

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Tradewinds vacation home, you'll find Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Bowman's Beach and Blind Pass Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bowman's Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Blind Pass Beach - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Captiva Beach - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rosalita’s Cantina Sanibel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shipyard - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina - ‬77 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 cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS!

The Heron is a beautiful and newly renovated beach chic coastal cottage featuring comfortable and sophisticated decor. All of our cottages are freshly painted and have new plank tile floors, and feature all new furnishings to make your stay perfect. Enter the cottage through your private screened in lanai and feel the open space of the combination dining and living rooms. Heron has a full kitchen with a dishwasher. All of our cottages have thoughtful and unique touches throughout, from the lighting to the coastal art on the walls. This a great cottage to experience "old Sanibel" charm. The beach is just a short stroll away without having to cross any streets. Experience sunsets like never before and explore the most beautiful shells in the world! Be sure the check the low tide chart for the best times for shelling. We look forward to seeing you soon!


Max guests 4

Amenities include tv and free wifi, charcoal grill, free use of bikes, beach chairs, umbrella. Laundry on site. Outdoor shower and shelling station.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Casa de Campo Costera Recientemente Renovada
Newly Renovated Coastal Chic Cottage Minutes to the Beach!
286193

Frequently asked questions

How close is coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! to the airport?

This vacation home is 31.3 mi (53-min drive) away from the Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS!?

As of Sep 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! on Sep 25, 2025 start from $199.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 12-minute walk from Sanibel Island Southern Beach and 1.6 mi (4-min drive) from Bowman's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! to downtown Sanibel?

This vacation home is 7.4 mi away from Sanibel.

Reviews

coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. Great beach supplies were available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie A., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

This cottage was clean, convenient and comfortable for all of us! We loved being able to walk to the beach without driving and we also enjoyed the grill!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness

heron

have a fun time
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore P., Boca Raton

Liked: Cleanliness

Sanibel Weekend

Very nice updated property. Its a short walk to the beach but far from town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in Sanibel

Very clean, nicely decorated, roomy, comfortable bed and pillows, basic necessities, beach towels, beach chairs and collapsible beach wagon. Great location to Bowman’s Beach and the best shelling beaches. Would stay with them again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karen C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not able to go due to hurricane and property damage.. no refund or credit!

We were unable to use our rental because it suffered damage from the most recent hurricane. I reached out to the host, Breakaway Vacation properties, not to request a refund, but to ask for a credit to use at the same property once it was repaired: I was told that the rental company does not issue any credit based on the contract. We are now out over 1000.00 We were unable to take our vacation , and lost a lot of money. I understand that Sanibel island was devastated by the storm.. I was not expecting g s refund.. just little curtesy . I will book at hotels from now on where I k ow a refund is guaranteed due to severe weather events. I will never book through VRBO again .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Eric K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Terrible owners

No property to stay at due to storm damage. Would not change date of reservation in any way. Kept our money without providing lodging.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

I love this cottage! Clean and plenty of room for 8 of us! there is onsite coin op laundry that was clean. A nice shell washing station is on site. there are plenty of bicycles for available for use as well as shelling equipment. The beach is just 3 min bike ride away. The neighborhood is quite and very clean. This is our second stay at this location and would love to stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Tracie W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

To many things were wrong.

At first glance the property seemed good, then one thing after another went wrong. All the dishes and silverware were put away dirty. The oven didn’t work. A/c wasn’t cooling well. One in the bedroom would shut off randomly. No hot water in the second bathroom and ants in the first bathroom. I called the emergency line for the property manager and was told they would call for someone to come and fix the air, no one came the first night and I had to call again the next day for help. They sent maintenance and said the problem was resolved but it wasn’t. All in all a very disappointing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!! Highly Recommend!

We absolutely loved this cottage. It was super cute, and very charming. We especially loved the location, and the beach parking/access tag! Would definitely stay here again, and would highly recommend. My kids (2 & 4) loved chasing all of the lizards and we loved that it was not right on the street so they could play!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

estibaliz, Miami

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shockingly great! 5 min walk to beach entry!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cottage

Enjoyed our stay in 1 Heron. Quiet, clean cottage only about 1/4 mile walk or bike ride to the beach. Enjoyed using the bikes to do some geocaching and exploring the island. Only a couple of miles from the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge. Enjoyed a drive through and also rode our bikes there. Also recommend the evening cruise with Tarpon Bay Explorers. And give Captain Andy a call to set up a private fishing charter!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Over night stay

We enjoyed our stay, and would stay here again. We felt that the place needed painting and a few updates, but it was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage

Nice place, good location, minor annoyances like a broken screen door and coffee filters that were not the right size. Staff were very friendly and communication was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice for an evening

A nice place for one evening. We weren’t there long enough to explore but after checking out we visited J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge and enjoyed that, the walk and the drive. The second bedroom is only accessible inside through the master bedroom which wasn’t clear in the listing although it does have an outside door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

We had an excellent time at this property. Beach was wonderful and neighborhood was so quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Periwinkle Heron

The property is further from town so it’s great for a peaceful getaway with an easy 1 block walk to a gorgeous beach. The kids enjoyed pelican and dolphin watching. And it’s a perfect spot for biking into Ding Darling!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane A. A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunny Days vacation

The cottage is exactly as described. We loved riding the bikes down to the beach, so convenient!! We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Alexis V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Despite terrible communication across multiple platforms before booking, we booked anyway. And even though the communication was still mostly poor during the stay, we had a great time!! I would definitely book again. Normally first thing I do at a hotel is read the info binder, and I neglected to do that here, which would have solved several of my issues the first few days. :) So I would highly recommend reading the book, and highly recommend booking this place. Keep in mind it is not a short walk to the beach, it's long and hot and the wagon we used was veeeeery difficult to pull. The next beach trip we used the bikes which was better. But the umbrella for the unit was missing the part that sticks in the ground. Someone in another review complained about the sink being too small but it was fine for us and no other complaints!!! The unit was perfect and we were happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Terrie P.

No see ums!!!!!!

Place was nice, need more supplies. More toilet tissue, more then two wash clothes, not enough for two people for a week! Frig needs a light bulb, curtain on entrance doors need to be rehung and blinds in bedroom missing some louvres. Cabinets in kitchen need to be clean on the outside, very dirty.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heron 1

Great location for exploring both Sanibel and Captiva. Cozy location, enjoyed our stay. Cabins are cute and clean. Beach is incredible, it is at the end of the street and a path back. Bikes were nice to have and beach gear! Some of the gear was more than gently used and could be replaced. However,overall for our get away it worked. Definitely recommend fishing with Captain Andy as recommended! Great time. Would be fun to rent the entire set of cabins with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021