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Shimmering Shells:Peaceful & Serene Island Oasis Nestled in the Sanibel Bayou

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Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
A heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

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Sanibel, Florida
  • Blind Pass Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bowman's Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Shimmering Shells:Peaceful & Serene Island Oasis Nestled in the Sanibel Bayou

Welcome to "Shimmering Shells" your new island paradise nestled in the beautiful & secluded Sanibel Bayous neighborhood!

This gorgeous west-end home boasts 3 bedrooms plus a loft space & 2 bathrooms and has been updated and outfitted with beautiful upgraded finishes & coastal decor. Come and enjoy all the beauty of our incredible Sanctuary Island and the Sanibel wildlife in all it's glory right in your own back yard! The location to the beach is a leisurely 20 minute walk where you'll spend your days strolling for that rare Junonia shell or enjoying the amazing Florida sunsets! Morning, noon & nights, can be spent in your large private-heated pool made for the whole family to enjoy and relax. So pack you bags, bring your family -- even bring your dog! This is the Sanibel home away from home you've been anxiously waiting to enjoy!

Home amenities include: 3 bedrooms + loft/2 bathrooms -- 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, 2 Twin beds & 2 pull-out futon sofas (sleeps 8), 4 flat screen Smart TVs (streaming only), WIFI available, washer & dryer, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ gas grill. Pets considered (Dogs only). Bed linens and bath towels included. Beach chairs, towels, and an umbrella are provided for added convenience.

Please note: ALL of our Single Family Homes require a 28 day minimum rental period per the City of Sanibel. This unit is non-smoking with a maximum occupancy of 8 people.

Sanibel Vacations, or "SBL Vacations" provide a variety of high quality, meticulously attended vacation rental homes and condos on Sanibel & Captiva Islands. We are a boutique vacation rental company who strive to make your next island adventure to be the most relaxing and memorable experience possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!!

Please Note: For ALL HomeAway/Vrbo bookings, the SBL Rental Agreement, particularly the cancellation policy & payment schedule, will supersede the published HomeAway/Vrbo policies. Please read the rental agreement provided at the time of booking to review all applicable policies. Please call the property manager with any questions regarding cancellation and payment schedule procedures.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washer/dryer
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 10 minutes by foot from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and a 5-minute drive from Sanibel Island Southern Beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Sanibel Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Lanai
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming 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)

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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

1740-225803

Shimmering Shells:Peaceful & Serene Island Oasis Nestled in the Sanibel Bayou Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

Paradise

Beautiful property!!!!Could have been a little cleaner, But we all loved it!!!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025