Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dannette W.

17 Aug 2024

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😍 Cottage

Great location,nice neighborhood,well equipped. We enjoyed our stay very much!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

1 Aug 2022

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We loved everything about our cute little cottage. It was beautiful and wonderful!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

13 Nov 2024

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Hidden gem of Sanibel

Good communication, great location, private and clean. We never left the island! Enjoyed using the bikes and private beach access. Close to all restaurants but in a residential like setting. Would highly recommend this cute cottage. Would definitely return.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

24 Jul 2022

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We really liked the clean and cheerful interior space and the up-to-date air conditioning and wi-fi. We wish the beach were closer.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivien K.

16 Feb 2025

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Great Trip

Only stayed for a few days but didn't want to leave. The cottage was very nice for the two of us, just the right size and the walk to the beach was not a problem. We did not drive (and use the beach pass) and walked it twice a day. Everything about the stay was fabulous and the beach was amazing (shells, Shells and MORE SHELLS) and there was almost no one there. We walked for miles along the beach and saw, at most, maybe 20 other people.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

14 Jun 2024

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Stay

Rain happened but stay was still enjoyable. One suggestion was to have shampoo, conditioner and body wash available as I have never stayed anywhere that didn’t have it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilfred F.

17 Mar 2025

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40th Wedding Anniversary trip

My husband and I stayed mid-March for 7 days. The weather cooperated and it was sunny and mid-70’s all week! The Ibis cottage was perfect for the two of us and it was far enough away from the commerce area that it was peaceful and quiet. We never ran out of activities and excursions mixed in with beach days. It was very helpful to have the Tradewinds beach available as all the other beaches were challenging to find parking. If there was any downside to our stay it was the lack of laundry facilities at the cottage and none at all on the island. We definitely will recommend to others and would stay again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tani H., Minneapolis, Minnesota

22 Apr 2018

Quiet, simple, lovely

Close to nature and a quiet beach away from the public accesses! This property is just as represented. Service by Kim (property manager) and cleaners is great. So comfy, great light, and aesthetically pleasing! Already booked another 10 days next year.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

April U., Tenafly, NJ

23 Jan 2019

Perfect!

Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Periwinkle Cottages. Our cottage was clean and stocked with everything we needed. It was just the right size, with plenty of closet and drawer space. The location was perfect for us, quiet, but on the bike path. Kim, the Manager was wonderful. She was easily accessible and so sweet. We loved having access to bikes!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Apr 2021

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The Perfect Getaway

My two daughters and I desperately needed to get away from everything COVID. This sweet little cottage was the perfect place to forget about the world!!! It was so clean and cozy!!! It had everything we could have asked for!! The beach was just a short 5 minute walk and the wagons they had for us to use were so helpful! It was a dream trip!!! Anytime we come to Sanibel this will always be our first choice!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

2 Apr 2024

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Perfect quiet getaway

Title: Relaxing Getaway with Private Beach Access I recently stayed this property that exceeded all my expectations. The property, was immaculately clean and provided a quiet and peaceful retreat. One of the highlights of the rental was the access to a private beach at the end of the road, which offered a serene and secluded spot to unwind and enjoy the sun and sunsets. Additionally, the inclusion of free bikes added an extra layer of enjoyment to the stay. Exploring the surrounding area on the bikes was a fantastic way to take in the beautiful scenery and get some exercise. Overall, my experience at this rental was superb. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway with convenient access to a private beach and the added bonus of free bikes for exploring the area. The peaceful ambiance of the property made for a truly memorable stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Val S., Seattle

19 Feb 2020

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Comfortable accommodations

We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the attention to keeping pests away. My only complaint is the lack of kitchen items. This place is really for those who plan to eat most of their meals out. I had to purchase coffee filters, salt & pepper and had to request a cheese grater and cutting board. The manager did send a cheese grater and a couple cutting boards which was much appreciated. Fortunately, one of the other rentals shared their knives and a cutting board with us while we waited for our own.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

19 May 2025

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Short vacation

Nice place to go to beach and park to watched birds.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie F.

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

26 Sept 2022

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Perfect little cabin

We loved the Cabin!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Therese

21 Sept 2022

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

gerard s.

12 Aug 2022

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good stay

Easy check in process, good Neiborhood, nice to have bikes (although someone needs to grease the chains and wheels), liked the shell washing station. Disappointed with a few items. Stained towels, dirty pullout sofa (its obvious that no one checks this at check out, lots of sand and food crumbs on the mattress), lots of ants in the bathroom and kitchen, along with cockroaches in the kitchen. Ran into the pest control person and he took care of the issue, very thorough no more bugs. The entrance door to the unit is not very secure (someone should look at this. Other than these issues we did have a good stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

9 Jul 2022

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Fantastic value! Location, accommodations, peaceful!

We had an amazing experience in Ibis#3. My 2 friends and I took a “Girls Trip” to Sanibel. Accommodations: Comfy king size bed, crisp linens, brand new hide-a-bed with a very comfy blow-up air mattress. Cute updated decor, apartment-size fridge, plenty big for meals for 3 adults, well-appointed kitchenette w/granite countertop, nice size living area. Easy check-in, new hotel-style air conditioners (not pictured) that kept the unit nice and cold, even in July! Coin laundry on site, grills, everything you need for the beach: chairs, umbrella, shell gear, beach towels, wagons, and more! Check the stash before you buy anything! Location: Quiet neighborhood, we road the free bikes to the beach. The beach access was a little hard to find, tucked in behind the plush foliage on a gravel drive, then down a pathway to park the bikes, and through the dunes to the PRIVATE beach! So amazing! No high rise buildings, just a few private homes in sight far off the shoreline. So private that we were a good 30 ft away from the next beach-goers! We may never go back to a condo beach community again. The cottage is on a quiet main road. Turn left, head to Captiva. Turn right, he’s to Sanibel.-just a few miles either way. Sanibel-what a treasure! So much is preserved like “old Florida.” Quiet, relaxed, no crowds when we were there, we ate dinner around 5:00 each night and never waited for a table. We ate brunch at the Sunset Grill every morning with gulf-view and a breeze (ask for Michelle). The abundance of shells on our private beach exceeded our expectations. Surprises: the exterior needed a good pressure washing and a little paint, but the inside made up for that, and you are on a tropical island, after all, especially for the price!! Shell-cleaning station was cool! Alligator warning signs surprised us, but we never saw an alligator! The cottage was actually a duplex, but did not feel like a duplex, and we did not hear our neighbors from inside. If you are interested in deep-sea fishing or sight-seeing, check out Captain Sean O’Connor at Four Leaf Charter. We shelled one lunched on a private island! So cool! We had ample room for 3 adult besties and, for us, for this price, Periwinkle Cottages was absolutely perfect!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

6 Jun 2022

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Lovely Cottage

We loved our stay in Ibis #3. Was exactly how it was presented on VRBO! Super clean and well serviced. We really enjoyed the private beach access and all the amenities that came along with the rental of the property. Would definitely recommend it as a must stay location!!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

31 Mar 2022

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Fabulous Experience

We had a fabulous experience at Tradewinds. Everything was what we expected. Checkin was seamless. Any questions we had were answered right away. Beach access was super close and private. We loved in here. We will be back!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

7 Jan 2022

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Comfortable small bungalow close to the beach

The small cabin is accurately described. Located in the quieter western part of Sanibel Island, it's just off the main road, but an easy long block from the beach. There are numerous free bicycles, first come-first served, which were always available to us when we wanted to visit the beach. By bike it only takes about one minute to get to the private beach entrance. The cabin itself is worn, with some peeling paint, but clean and reasonably well-appointed. The kitchenette has everything you would expect, including some coffee, oil and salt and pepper, but is very minimal otherwise. No dishwasher and a very small oven/stovetop with not much workspace. Does the trick if you are planning to eat a simple breakfast and lunch or get carryout (as we did). The king-sized bed was very comfortable and there were plenty of linens and towels. The bathroom was clean and perfectly serviceable, although hardly luxurious. The only main complaint we had was with the pull-out couch, which had a lumpy, old mattress that had suffered rust stains. It wasn't really inviting and our adult daughter wound up sleeping on the couch itself instead. Not a problem at all if you are just a couple, but do be aware if you are considering the "sleeps 4" claim. The screened porch was very pleasant for eating and the bungalow comes equipped with plenty of beach-related gear. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara B., New Brighton, MN

13 Dec 2021

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Charming and quiet cottage

My daughter and I loved the Ibis cottage. We enjoyed the beach wagon, bikes, and quiet location.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

9 Nov 2021

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Quaint

The inside is very clean. The furniture comfortable. Kitchen is small so plan on eating out. Tub drains slow.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

25 Oct 2021

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Great location

This property is an easy walk to the beach, and included a parking pass. We really enjoyed all the amenities including the beach chairs and screened in porch.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

15 Oct 2021

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Perfect Covid Getaway

Cute cottage! Kitchen was sufficient (and we cooked almost every meal there). Nice living room with a couch and tv. Bathroom was nice but I recommend buying extra paper products. Big, comfy bed. Two AC units for different zones. Bikes, which we rode to the end of the road where our private beach was. Outdoor shower. Grocery stores Bailey’s and Jerry’s more than sufficient. If you have time, see Captiva too- beautiful island.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

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