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Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach

Vacation home near Sanibel Island Southern Beach in Sanibel

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A spacious living area with a staircase, dining table, chairs, and a large potted plant.
A hot tub area with a wooden deck and a circular hot tub.
A covered porch with wicker chairs and a view of the surrounding greenery.
A beachfront property with a two-story house, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to a balcony.
A two-story building with a white exterior, a balcony, and a white picket fence.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

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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 Bayous
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪60 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 Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Bayous 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
  • Blind Pass Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Phuzzy’s Boat Shack - ‬78 min drive
  • ‪Low Key Tiki - ‬78 min drive
  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬14 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

  • No elevator
  • 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

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

  • 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kids loved swimming in the pool. Pool was warm every day. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

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

Exceptional Stay

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

8/10 Good

Mary M.

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

Great house!

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam B.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee H.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

Sanibel-July 2024 Trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Lacey W.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Just as pictured and described!

Great property! Loved the pool and proximity to the beach! Very clean and good communication with owner !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

T H.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y.

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

Vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Char H.

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

Great family home

Property was clean, well stocked with supplies and everything you need to cook/grill, pool was nice but cold so hard for littles (only downside). Beds were comfy, showers nice (including the outside one). Easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi T.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daphne W.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

summer 2024

very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Exceeded our expectations!

What an incredible week we had at this beautiful property! It had everything you would need in every room and bathroom...plus the kitchen was stacked with everything. We sat in the screened in porched in the morning and enjoyed our coffee with the fountain drip noise of the sauna onto the pool. We loved how it was centrally located to the island, so we could go toward Captiva or back to the causeway very quickly. Bowman's beach was around the corner, the most perfect beach! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

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

Sanibel Beach House

Had a good stay at the house. House was spacious, clean and well located. Was a last minute booking and understand it will take some time for Sanibel to return to normal. All though Bowman Beach is closed, we entered around the barriers and had the beach to ourselves. Some stores and restaurants are starting to open, would recommend driving another 10 minutes for dinner in Captiva. Hope to get back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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

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

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