Title: Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views | Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views | Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1 ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99425300/99425276/525b1ec3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99425300/99425276/b70cd79c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99425300/99425276/c0f4ebce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99425300/99425276/b587b2af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99430000/99425300/99425276/d29f1804.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of golfing on-site, a water park and laundry facilities at Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views | Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 7.4 Good ### Entire condo 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views | Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1 Experience the ultimate beachfront escape in this exclusive townhome community, Professionally managed by Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals, nestled at the end of a serene street along the Gulf of Mexico. With only four residences on the property, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of privacy and luxury. Take in the warm coastal breezes and spectacular Gulf views from the heated swimming pool, or relax in the spacious 2,000-square-foot Unit #1, designed to make your vacation unforgettable. Inside, the main living level offers an open-concept layout with a light and airy Florida feel. The newly renovated kitchen boasts solid surface countertops, stylish wood cabinets, and a breakfast bar perfect for gathering. Relax in the living room, complete with a sleeper sofa, smart TV, and wall-to-wall sliding doors leading to a screened balcony where the Gulf breeze becomes part of your experience. A convenient half-bath is also located on this level. Upstairs, you'll find three inviting bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. The first guest bedroom features two twin beds and a tub/shower combo, while the second guest suite offers a king-size bed, smart TV, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The third suite also includes a king-size bed, smart TV, and a bathroom with a tub/shower combo. Both suites provide stunning, panoramic beach views through expansive windows. This property comes fully equipped for your comfort and convenience, offering high-speed internet, beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, a BBQ grill, and even a hairdryer. . Store your vehicle and gear safely in the private garage, and enjoy easy access to the Gulf waters just steps from your door. Furry friends welcome! Up to 2 pets allowed. The pet fee for the first pet is collected through Vrbo. If you're bringing a second pet, an additional non-refundable fee must be paid directly to the management company after booking. SORRY, NO CATS. Located near charming shops, local dining, and outdoor adventures, this smoke-free property is a tranquil retreat where the best of coastal living awaits. Don't miss the chance to unwind in style and comfort—book your stay today! ​​​​​​​House Rule: No smoking. No burning candles inside of lodging. No parties. Dwelling License RDWL-006068 . ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Heated pool - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### 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 Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site 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 that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 929675 ## About the area Located in Sanibel, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Sanibel Historical Village and Museum and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Periwinkle Way and Cape Coral Farmers Market. Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Sanibel travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sanibel.dx9791) [View more Condo rentals in Sanibel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sanibel-Condos.d9791-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C26.42438%2C-82.06837&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nYqef9Rjq92vzu7gMtdZc08K4q4=) Sanibel, FL ### What's nearby - Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Periwinkle Way - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles - Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles - Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles - Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 5.0 miles ### Getting around - Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 48 min drive ### Restaurants - Jerry's Foods - ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬5 min drive - ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬5 min drive - The Marketplace At Sundial - ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views | Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1 pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views | Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views | Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views | Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1 located? > Nestled on the beach, this Sanibel condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Gulfside City Park. Sanibel Island Golf Club and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views | Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1 Reviews 7.4 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 7.0/10 Cleanliness This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom S. 25 Nov 2024 #### Perfection in Paradise This condo unit was absolutely perfect in every way: Great location at end of road with no traffic. Directly on beach. Extremely clean. Bedroom suite's views were breathtaking...(better than the pics). Had the pool to ourselves. Wonderful management folks to work with. ##### Tom S. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Edward D. 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Terrible Accommodations for such a nice location - unclean Pool and surrounding area was filthy dirty for our family; the garage door didn't work and the pool was unheated - these latter two eventually fixed but inconvenient for the outrageous price of the rental!!Sanibel Beach Club II when renovated in 2025 is a much better place to stay and also very close to the beach - it is walkable to shops and restaurants too! Better Value! ##### Edward D. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### kate w. 12 Jun 2024 #### Super stay despite smelly water outlet issue As reported to Beth, there is a regular overflow of water to the right of the property that discharged frequently creating nasty odour and attracted mosquitoes. I realise there are mosquitoes in Florida but this was the one thing for us that let the property down as the overflow of water did not appear consistent with the high standards for the rest of the property. BBQ was dirty when we arrived too. ##### kate w. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory C. 4 Feb 2025 #### Beautiful beach front location Stunning beach & gulf water views from the lanai & living area as well as from the two primary bedrooms. The pool was clean and warm; garage was a nice asset and we had everything we needed, including beach chairs and towels. The only big negative is a groundwater run off pipe discharging horrid rotten egg smelling water next to the lanai which permeates the lanai \[spoiling the ambience, we would need to leave the lanai and go inside with doors closed\]. And, if windows/doors open, it also permeates the living areas. Plus, at night, with bedroom windows open, the awful odor also comes upstairs into the bedrooms. It's really bad and if this could be corrected, the house would be perfect. We are on the fence as to whether we would rent here again because of the ongoing bad odors; maybe it can be corrected with a long run off pipe keeping the odor further away from the house. ##### Gregory C. ### 8/10 Good #### Gregory C. 4 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful beach front location Stunning beach & gulf water views from the lanai, living room and two primary bedrooms. The pool was clean and warm; garage was a nice asset and we had everything we needed including beach chairs & towels. The only big negative is a groundwater run off pipe discharging horrid rotten egg smelling water next to the lanai which permeates the lanai & spoiling the ambience, we would need to leave the lanai and go inside with doors closed. But if windows/doors open, it also permeates the living areas. Plus, at night, with bedroom windows open, the awful odor comes upstairs into the bedrooms. It's really bad and hopefully this could be corrected. We are on the fence as to whether we would rent here again because of the ongoing bad odors; maybe it can be corrected with a long run off pipe keeping the bad odors further away from the house. ##### Gregory C. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Karen I. 21 Nov 2024 ##### Karen I. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Joan E. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Great property, not great management company This was our first visit to the island since Hurricane Ian. We were excited to see the recovery efforts and the Sanibel friendliness all around the island. This property was perfect for our family of grandparents, adult children and two teenagers. It was clean, well stocked for kids who want to eat every two hours, and an easy walk to the beach. The only negative was the lack of welcome communication and flexibility of the Gulf Coast Vacation Rental Company. ##### Joan E. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### zarthur g. 25 Mar 2024 #### Perfect for a family vacation Noisy nearby due to restoration. Plumbing effluent nearby. Spacious kitchen and living area. Nice location to beach and bike trails. ##### zarthur g. ### 10/10 Excellent #### zarthur g. 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect property for a family vacation Washer and dryer were a nice surprise. Noise neaqrby from restoration. Plumbing effluent by property. Location and spaciousness were great. Kirtchen was nicely accessorized. ##### zarthur g. 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