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Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island

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Sun-loungers
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sun-loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Sanibel, FL
  • Periwinkle Way
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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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 Hurricane Ian. All new appliances and kitchen, and furnishings. This is a near-beach cottage, 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!"
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Sanibel Island Southern Beach. An outdoor pool is available. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchenette.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchenette, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way
This cottage offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Sanibel cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Diane Gossett; Dave Gossett

Languages

English

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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets 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

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • 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
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun times
Perfect weather, house, garden, neighborhood. Wanna go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer g.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Framingham, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Diane W., Chincoteague, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert U.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Shea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

4/10 Poor

Ashana K., Phoenix, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Mandi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Megan T., Frisco Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Late winter getaway
The house and its location were just what we were expecting from the description and it was a convenient 2 minute bike ride from the closest beach. The neighborhood (and the whole island) is very peaceful, and the house is well-equipped and was just right for the two of us.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
She’ll Cottage
Cottage was very nice. Very close to the beach and restaurants. Bike path is just across the road. Neighbors were great.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage
Great location to the beach. Could have been a little less cluttered. More organized. More updated. I bought my own coffee pot Bc the others were dirty. Kitchen towels stained. Bedding is very old. More lighting outside getting in and out of the car after dark considering alligators in the area. Owner should have maintenance on call for plumbing issues and dead animal removal. We were expected to handle both. Cottage is cute but could improve.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Karen O., Cincinnati

Cozy cottage with great pool and on the bike path
Cute beachy cottage with great outdoor spaces. We ate breakfast on the back deck and enjoyed wine on the lanai. The pool was refreshing after a day at the beach. Good space for 2 adults. Our favorite beach was Bowman's because of the shells It is a drive and a quarter-mile walk to the beach but well worth it!. Plan to bike to the closest beach from the cottage since it is about half a mile away. Check out Lighthouse Beach Park for the manatees. Great hosts! We will visit this area again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay but there are issues
After our stay, I asked the hosts to be more transparent on booking sites about the smelly issues. They have not, so I will. Two of the 7 nights we stayed there there was a horrific sewer smell that drove us inside for the evening. This is not due to the red tide as there was none. The sewage treatment plant is just on the other side of a wooded barrier and stream. The smell comes and goes maybe due to wind direction or the facility causing it? The cottage and gardens are darling and fulled with love. However, the front entry no longer looks like the photo so I had a hard time recognizing the unit and had to call the hosts. Photos need to be updated inside and out to reflect the current condition. There are beautiful flowers and gardens on the property that we truly enjoyed. The lanai is perfect for that old Florida charm with a lovely view of the garden. However, the fan cannot be on without the light which takes away from evenings on the lanai. The kitchen was stuffed with items but we still had to go to the store to buy a sharp knife, colander and can opener. Cutting boards and pans are badly scratched. The location is misleading. Yes the cottage is close to the beach if you are riding a bike but the 2 1/2 blocks is more like a half mile. This is difficult when dragging your beach gear. Parking at the beach entrances is by permit only so having a wagon or bikes is a must. The hosts failed to tell us they no longer provide bikes or beach chairs, even though it was in their description and photos at the time. Most rental places do provide bikes, beach chairs and umbrellas. Bike rentals are $40 for a week and they deliver! Beach chairs are $8 a day. Bring your own chairs and umbrella, as everything that was left at the cottage was rusted and mildewed. . The pool was lovely and the grounds to this 8 unit community are kept clean. We decided to come back to Sanibel for a month visit but because the hosts were misleading about the current condition of the property verses the photos we decided to book elsewhere. Because of these issues I would give the place a C rating. The hosts get an F rating for being misleading and neglecting their duties to be honest.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barb N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away in secluded beautiful tropical cottage
we very much enjoyed our stay, the hosts were very responsive and deeply cared. Sweet cottage, great location, near beaches. make sure you get a bike as traffic on main road not moving :). The internet is fast and very reliable. The kitchen well equipped. The AC works perfectly too. There are some times with bad smells which appear to come from the wastewater plant but locals assured us this is a temporary issue. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice two bedroom 1 bath
Great location, nice home, relaxing vacation for our family.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scot S.

Liked: Cleanliness
February Break
My wife and I were looking for a February break from the cold Michigan winter and we found it at Shell Cottage. A very pleasant cottage, very clean in a nice quiet neighborhood. Only a short walk to the beach. The walking/biking trails around the island are great. Many wonderful places to eat, shop and just enjoy yourself are located on Sanibel Island and in close by Ft. Myers. Very glad we booked our two week stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Judy O., Rhinebeck NY

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Karen F., Duluth, Mn

Liked: Cleanliness
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