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Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island

Golf cottage near Sanibel Island Southern Beach

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A garden pathway with pebbles, surrounded by various plants and trees.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a wicker chair, a small table, and a lamp.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a window with blinds.
A beach with clear skies and calm waters.
A house with a garden, a patio, and a blue chair.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sanibel

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Mid Island cottage, you'll find Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way. Also, Sanibel Island Golf Club is within half a mile (1 km) and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Periwinkle Way - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Dunes Golf and Tennis Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island

NOW OPEN. Completely restored from Hurricanes Ian, Helene, Milton.All new appliances and kitchen, and furnishings. This is a near-beach condo newly restored with love, inside and out...a great place to relax after the beach which is close by with great shelling. Beautiful pool, in cozy 8 unit complex. Screened in Lanai, 2 bedroom 1 bath, queen sized beds. full size restored bathroom- shower only. old Sanibel charm! Tiled floors, beach gear, all you need! you will return again and again! New Washer and dryer inside. A sheller's and bikers paradise! WIFI internet, flatscreen TV, CABLE, Great Cell Tower Nearby, microwave, stove, oven, electric grill, beautiful handy location! Golf course two blocks away. Sanibel has many beautiful beaches. NOW OPEN!
See online guide to some of our favorite places to see and things to do.
(Caution, this unit has some fragile decor and is not small child proof. May not be suitable for young children) (No smoking, and No Pets) Bicycles are not provided, but available to rent. Nearby Bicycle rentals provide all types of well maintained bicycles and will deliver.
We love the beautiful landscaping and peaceful atmosphere. "A tropical paradise!"

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • 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
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 750 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors and return the keys
Your dishes should be clean and put away. And the refrigerator should be empty!
Please leave air on cool and set st 80’ F.
Please leave outside North kitchen porch light on for next guest.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Not suitable for toddlers
Guests are expected to clean out their food from refrigerator and clean up spills before leaving, or be subject to an additional cleaning charge.
POOL: Swimming is allowed during daylight hours. NO LIFE GUARD IS ON DUTY. NO GLASS CONTAINERS. Replace the floating rope.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Prefer children 10 or older. NOT for toddlers.

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

2-1/2 Blocks Beach 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island
2-1/2 Blocks Beach 2 Bedroom Sanibel Island
212 Blocks 2 room Sanibel
2 1/2 Blocks From Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island to the airport?

This cottage is 25.3 mi (37-min drive) away from the Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island to the beach?

This cottage is a short 10-minute walk from Sanibel Island Southern Beach and 7.5 mi (15-min drive) from Bowman's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island have a pool?

This cottage features an outdoor pool.

Does Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island to downtown Sanibel?

This cottage is 1.5 mi away from Sanibel.

Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place. Great location only about half mile from the beach, heated swimming pool, beautiful landscaping. This is the third winter I have stayed here, and I am already booked for next year. Highly recommend.
Stayed 93 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place!

This is the second time I have stayed here for several months during the winter season, and it's great. Very comfortable home, great heated pool in the complex, beautiful landscaping, and a wonderful screened-in porch. Have already booked for next year!
Stayed 93 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Good value, nice location

Relatively quiet cottage with the basic needs covered, really enjoyed the bike trails
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Close to Everything

Great place to stay, we enjoyed the onsite pool and being close to the beach
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place

What a beautiful cottage! Very comfortably furnished with a real beachy feel. Well equipped wirh everything you need for a great stay. Beautifully landscaped, and the heated pool is delightful. I stayed for 10 weeks this winter, and have booked again for next year.
Stayed 69 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun times

Perfect weather, house, garden, neighborhood. Wanna go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shell Cottage

Lovely quiet beach cottage two blocks from several beaches with shared pool. Nearby stores and restaurants. Fully equipped kitchen, decorated nicely, lots of books, movies and DVD player, cable tv, beach toys & beautiful flowers and trees. Loved my stay, will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was a great fit for our family of 4. It has two bedrooms with queen beds, a good sized living room and a nice screened lanai. The heated pool was nice and warm. The house shares grounds with 4 other duplexes but it's still very quiet. Had the pool to ourselves several times. 10 min walk down a quiet street to the beach. Owners were very nice and had great comms throughout. Only minor con relates to Sanibel itself - as a guest you can't get a parking pass, so if you want to park near the beach, you are limited to 3 locations with parking lots (5/hr) which fill up by late morning. Other reviewers complained about nearby water treatment plant smell but we only noticed it a couple times and it was very minor. Nothing that should stop you!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage

This cottage is half a duplex, but we would never have known that there were people staying in the other half. It is in a great location, halfway between out of the way beaches and the main road with shops, etc. The kitchen was small, but had everything we needed. The pool that is shared between a few homes was lovely and there was never anyone else in it when we swam.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shell Cottage - Lucky Charm for Us!

We loved the Shell Cottage! Perfect size for us and had everything we needed. An easy and pleasant walk to the beach. Really nice quiet area with great neighbors! Plus, this cottage must have been a good luck charm for us! My husband found the elusive Junonia shell during our stay. We have been visiting Sanibel for years and have spent countless hours looking for this rare and special shell. And this was the lucky visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Pleasant little cottage

The property was beautiful, no complaints there. The only thing that marred our vacation was the proximity of the property to the island septic plant. Some mornings and evenings the smell was terrible.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location!

We had a fabulous vacation! Sanibel Island is truly paradise. This cute cottage was the perfect launch point for our adventures, as well as a great place to wind down at the end of the day. We swam every day in the pool that we had all to our selves most of the time. The couple times there were others, we made friends— many of which were longer staying visitors in other units. Great family friendly atmosphere. We enjoyed using the bikes and wagon to load up and pedal down to the beach. Restaurants were also close by to ride to! The weather was beautiful! We hope to get back for another vacation soon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sanibel strong!

Diane and Dave were thoughtful, and always available for assistance if needed. The property was well appointed and had everything we needed, especially to cook full meals. Only concern, that cannot be controlled by Diane and Dave, was the noxious oder from the waste water treatment center. It can be noticed depending on which way the wind is blowing that day. The treatment plant is just behind the small complex. Smells aside, we had a wonderful visit to Sanibel!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice little cottage

The cottage has comfy furniture and a nice large tv. There is a clean, new mattress on queen bed that we used. The shower has good pressure and the kitchen has all the utensils you might need as well as a clean, full-size fridge. We took advantage of the lovely heated pool a few times. The location is within biking distance of good restaurants and an easy walk to a nice, free beach. Be sure to visit Island Cow and Traders, 2 of the best restaurants on the island! Unfortunately, I am sensitive to smells and there is a sewage treatment plant at the end of the road and the odor was unpleasant for half of our stay; but the rest of time, I enjoyed the Adirondack chair on the front porch .
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sanibel Island return

Property was as advertised. Just redone after the hurricane. In a very quiet area. Limited traffic. Nice grounds. House is small, but ideal for what we needed and wanted. A long block from the beach, but very doable for just a short walk. Sanibel still rebuilding and not a lot open. This as of Nov. 18. But there are work crews everywhere helping the process. Great communication between us and the owners, before, during, and after our stay. Nice to know. Short answer. Would I stay here again? Yes.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Our overall impression of the property was not good. We arrived and were VERY disappointed as we were staying in the back unit of a duplex NOT a cottage as advertised. It was located down the road from what appears to be a water treatment plant and the odor was frequently unpleasant during our stay. The kitchen was adequate for our needs as we only heated water for tea in the morning. We were contacted several times by the owners, but there was no point in complaining to them as they couldn't change the location or the fact we were there and the property was not as advertised. While it has been carefully photographed to look like a cottage and decorated as suc, it was not one. While the people in the other unit were not present our entire stay, we could hear them in the bedrooms in the evening. (They were not loud but could be heard). The beaches were 10 minutes away by car and if we had wanted to stay in a duplex there were ones with direct beach access.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sanibel Shell Cottage

We loved our week on Sanibel at the adorable Shell Cottage in a lovely neighborhood within a short walking distance to the beach. It had been completely renovated after Hurricane Ian so everything looked fresh and new with a flair. We spent lots of time on the front screened lanai which felt very private because of the landscaping. Also there was a winding path of shells going to a back raised deck leading to the side door which was pretty with its flowers, trees, and some orchids facing a window. All the seating was very comfortable, inside and out, and the kitchenette was quite workable. There were only 3 things we wish had been supplied - a workable toaster (the lever wouldn't be pushed all the way down the slots - it was a cheap toaster), an easily workable light above the sink and stove - there was one but was very hard to turn on and off, and paper towels. Oh - and we couldn't find a small pot for boiling eggs in - only a very large one. Other than that, everything was perfect, and we would gladly stay there again next March, if available.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

This place was not for us

My husband and I rented this cottage for 9 days to celebrate our anniversary . We arrived in the late afternoon and left the next morning. I realize there are a lot of fabulous reviews about the space (which is why we reserved it), but the minuses definitely outweighed the pluses for us. First of all, as people who love to cook our own food (which is one of the reasons why we use vrbo, there was virtually NO place to put our groceries in the kitchen. Not even one shelf in the cabinet was available for us. The kitchen is tiny and cramped, and if. you are a family of more than 2, you are going to be banging into each other and wondering where to sit. There were signs on the walls and refrigerators instructing us to DO NOT turn off the security light, DO NOT open the windows (in the "welcome" book), plus a plethora of other rules telling us what we should not do. The security light was bright and supposedly needed to stay on as a deterrent so critters wouldn't mess with the garden. In all the. years we've stayed in vrbo's (and as a touring musician, I can tell. you it has been many), we've never been in a place where we couldn't open the windows or turn off lights. And you were not allowed to move the furniture on the porch to make it more comfortable. The bedrooms are small and the owners belongings are secured in closets. You feel like you are living with them, even though they are not there. I tried sleeping in the bed and felt like I was suffocating so I spent a sleepless night on the couch with the security light. The next morning my husband and I found another place, tidied up after ourselves and left. I reached out to the owner to let him know and requested that he consider giving us a refund or at least partial refund (something would have been nice!) as a good faith, good customer service gesture. I explained why we left and he denied that there were signs and told us well, we could have opened the windows and turned off the lights. Apparently, they'd had problems in the past. He was rude and unpleasant and I would never, never treat a customer this way in my business. We went to another location and had an amazing vacation with an owner who couldn't do enough for us to make our trip memorable. I cannot recommend this location and absolutely cannot recommend the host.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely time

We very much enjoyed our stay. The cottage is is convenient to everything. We would definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gem of a cottage tucked away and serene, but close to everything! So perfect for a family of 4.

Easy and pleasant process to rent. Great communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sanibel Island cottage

Love this location. Close to everything but quiet & private. Parking right by door. Semi private pool.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Not as expected

Construction workers next door beating and banging couldn’t even take a nap on my vacation. Older neighborhood with couch sitting out at the drive. The unit itself was clean. Lots of instructions most of which started with Do Not.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Shell Cottage!

Just right for a family vacation! Lovely little lanai and outdoor spaces. Loved the laid back vibes and plants and animals around the property. Great location for biking to restaurants and the beach. Be sure to bring your own soap and shampoo. Also, the pillows could use an upgrade on the Master bed small thing compared to benefits of this little place. Beautiful and peaceful!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We had a great time at the cottage. It was everything as advertised, great location, clean, well appointed, and very nice neighbors. The pool was perfect and a great place to chat with neighbors. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sanibel Shell Cottage

Great location and very quiet. Close to bike trails and beach, restaurants and shops. The lanai was a great screened-in outdoor space. The pool is warm and clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

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