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Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring West End

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowman's Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sanibel

West End stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this West End vacation home, you'll find Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Sanibel Bayous and Sanibel Island Southern Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bowman's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sanibel Bayous - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 8 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Key West Express - 32 min drive - 21.0 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rosalita’s Cantina Sanibel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Shipyard - ‬11 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.

Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach


This wonderful home has 3 bedrooms and an open loft with a day bed that will transform into a king bed. There is a king suite with large walk-in shower and bathroom. There is a queen suite with a shower and bathroom. The third bedroom has a queen bed. There is a full tub/shower bathroom. The living/dining/kitchen area is all open with vaulted ceiling and large ceiling fans. The wrap around porch/deck has a screened in portion overlooking the swimming pool. There is an outside shower by the pool with hot water. Please use it to wash off the sand before getting into the pool. There are televisions in every bedroom. There is wireless internet.
The house has direct access to Bowman Beach, the nicest beach area on Sanibel Island. It is short walk to the beach, approximately a 5-minute walk. There is a beach cart to haul your beach gear the short walk to the beach. Beach towels are provided. There are some beach items and pool noodles and floats. There are beach chairs and beach toys. There are also some bicycles. No guarantee that they are in great shape but available for use.
The house is less than 2 miles to Captiva Island and all it has to offer in addition to Sanibel activities.

National Geographic has named Bowman’s Beach one of the “14 Iconic Beaches You Should Visit in Your Lifetime” and USA Today's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards for 2025, rated Bowman's Beach on Sanibel Island as the No. 6 beach in Florida.
This prestigious recognition places our beloved beach among the most stunning coastal destinations in the world—and we couldn't agree more. Bowman's Beach was the only beach listed that is located in the Continental United States!
For those who’ve already experienced Bowman’s Beach, it’s no surprise. Known for its natural beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and world-class shelling, Bowman’s Beach is a true hidden gem on Sanibel Island. Unlike many tourist-heavy beaches, it retains a sense of untouched serenity, framed by lush sea grapes and mangroves, and free from high-rise development.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vacation Home Within Walking Distance to Bowman Beach Sanibel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.6 mi (52-min drive) away from the Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 10-minute walk from Bowman's Beach and 1.9 mi (5-min drive) from Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach to downtown Sanibel?

This vacation home is 8.1 mi away from Sanibel.

Reviews

Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice quiet place to relax, short walk to a very nice Bowman Beach

The house was nice and quiet. My party of 7 enjoyed the pool and the bikes. I have used rentals on SI for over 20 years and this is the only place that had spices and other small kitchen expendables. That is a bonus. One quick question to the host was answered quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Get Away

Loved being able to walk to Bowmans beach every night to watch the sunset. Seashells gallore! Nice pool to be able to relax in and around for down time. Very nice home!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house with it all!

First of all the host, Deborah, has to be the best host we have ever had! She went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly and answered every question quickly. The house itself is a short walk (10 min with children) to the beach and it is a very pleasant walk at that. Three of the days we saw manatees by the bridge over the lagoon. There was 6 of us and the house and amenities were the perfect size. All the usual stuff (linens, kitchen, laundry, and bathrooms) was well stocked plus there was a lot of "extras" that most rentals don't have like charcoal grill, sand toys, pool toys, fishing equipment, beach chairs, bikes and umbrellas. Not having to buy or rent all this stuff was appreciated. We have been renting a different place every year for spring break for the past 9 years but I think we have found the place that will become our tradition. We most definitely we be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic home and location

This is a lovely vacation home. The owner has provided everything you would need for a great beach holiday.The bedrooms are comfortable, with ceiling fans and closets. Bathrooms are bright and clean, with lots of towels.The kitchen is fully stocked, and there are multiple areas to eat in.The pool and hot tub are new, so the photos are not perfectly accurate. However the pool is a real added bonus, nothing like coming back after a warm day, showering off the sand with the outdoor shower, and then sinking into the heated water to relax.I think it was our favorite feature. That and the proximity to Bowman’s Beach.Instructions and communication were efficient and the owner is very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

We very much enjoyed our stay. Loved the pool, the water was nice and warm. Easy walk to the beach. Very clean. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean & kid friendly

Family enjoyed staying at this property. It was clean and well maintained. The kids loved the pool and spent much more time there than the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee H., Liberty Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

My husband and I booked this trip just to get away and unwind. That’s exactly what we got, house was perfect for us, quiet neighborhood, pool was super nice after being at the beach. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness

summer 2024

very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bowman beach

Tbis property was nice however there was a hole in the screened in porch secured by duct tape....it kept falling..could not enjoy the porch in the evenings r/t bugs biting....it was kind of jungly and overgrown behind the property. The pool was not clean when we arrived...In one of the bedrooms the the sheets smelled like they hadn't been changed...(sweaty
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sanibel-July 2024 Trip

Had a great time. Great property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Terry M.

I few issues with our stay.

While the pool had been cleaned prior to our arrival, there was wood and other debris in the pool. The pool was finally cleaned 5 days after our arrival. One of the toilets did not work properly. The tank would not fill with water so we had to fill the tank manually prior to each flushing. The host said they will fixed the toilet after our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space for family

We thoroughly enjoyed the house and yard; unfortunately we stayed during a week that rained a lot, resulting in significant flooding, and even a small amount of roof leakage. Property was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg D., St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay in Sanibel

Stayed here as our condo on Sanibel is in its final stages of renovation. The house was nice and had many amenities that made our stay "like home". The pool was nice, but lacked shade or a patio umbrella, so we utilized it more in the late afternoon. It's a 5 minute walk to the parking lot of Bowmans beach, then another 5 to the beach. With our kids the walk took 15 minutes from driveway to sand. But Sanibels beaches our worth it! Location is perfect for Captiva dinners and activities.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Lovely house. Only drawback was the half mile walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we hoped for!

This house was perfect for our family vacation! It was equipped with everything we needed. We spent many mornings and evenings at the pool and in the screened in porch. Most afternoons we walked over to the beautiful beach (which was only 5 min away). This was a great find for us!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daphne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sanibel

The house was clean and just as described. We were quite happy with the location as it was convenient to both Sanibel and Captiva. Beach access is a short walk away and beach area filled with beautiful shells. Some construction happening next door, however not bothersome. Enjoyed our stay very much. Mucky Duck in Captiva was a delight at sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

Loved the house and pool area!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Newington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very good time. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break 2024

Beautiful, peaceful property! Walk to the beach was along a beautiful path, easy walking. Heated pool was perfect for relaxing and a fun game of water volleyball. We could not get the hot tub to heat, but the weather was so nice we didn’t really care. Kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfortable, bath towels and beach towels nice quality. Nice bike and walking trails on the island. We had a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Sanibel getaway

House was great - just as advertised. Trek to the beach was kind of long, but beach was great once we got there. We cook a lot and found the kitchen well stocked and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little slice of paradise

A quiet, lovely, well-equipped house just steps from the beach. We couldn’t be more happy with our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, clean house and heated pool!

We had two 70 year olds, three 40 year olds and three kids 11, 9 and 6. Everyone could walk to the beach (12 min door to beach through a pretty shell path) and the house has a good beach cart and beach wagon. They also had a ton of good quality beach and bath towels. The beach was AMAZING. We saw dolphins jumping every day. The pool was well heated and the hot tub was perfect. I had a few questions for the manager and she responded within minutes. Overall a really great beach week in a comfortable and clean house! We would go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional Stay

House and location were excellent. We hope to stay again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

T H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bowmans Beach Property

Quick walk to Bowmans Beach, house has everything needed for your stay. Plenty of room and a heated pool. Great shelling. So happy to be able to stay on the island again. Thank you all for a wonderful stay, will definitely be back!!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Our family really enjoyed our stay at Sanibel and this property was great for us. The owners really have the house well stocked with many amenities and well equipped kitchen. We were glad to see Sanibel staying strong after the terrible hurricane. We were able to enjoy many of Sanibel and Captiva’s pristine beaches. We feel very blessed to have spent a week together at sweet Sanibel as she rebuilds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023