Title: Heron Rest: Newly Built Home Near Beach! Pets OK! 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 home # Heron Rest: Newly Built Home Near Beach! Pets OK! Holiday home with kitchen, near Sanibel Island Southern Beach ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106070700/106070607/fb37e7b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106070700/106070607/1251781c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106070700/106070607/df519bed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106070700/106070607/83a4306e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106070700/106070607/f3ae5034.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Heron Rest, a newly built beach cottage on Sanibel Island's West End, is perfect for your next island escape. Bright coastal colors and decor bring this home to life with a fully-equipped kitchen and large wrap around porch that offers tranquility surrounded by ponds. The neighborhood has nearby private beach access within walking distance where you can enjoy provided beach chairs, towels, and umbrella. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Heron Rest: Newly Built Home Near Beach! Pets OK! Welcome to "Heron Rest", a true classic beach cottage that's been newly built in 2024 for a fresh, clean & comfortable escape - perfect for your next Sanibel rental! This beachside beauty boasts a fully-equipped kitchen with induction cooktop stove, new appliances, and is stocked with all the essential kitchenware items needed to make your favorite vacation meals at home. Bright, bold coastal colors and decor bring this home to life and the split floor plan is great for couples and families alike. The home features a large wrap around porch and is the perfect afternoon escape, nestled between 2 small ponds and enough foliage to allow for privacy and tranquility. Heron Rest is pet-friendly and has a fenced in back yard for added convenience. The neighborhood has nearby, private beach access parking that puts you on the sandy, shell strewn beach within a short 5 minute walk, bike ride or quick car ride. Beach chairs, towels, and umbrella are provided to allow for the most convenient way to spend long days on our beautiful beach. The home is located toward Sanibel's West End of the island close to Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, the Sanibel Recreation Center, and many restaurants & shops that are all within a few miles bike ride or short drive. Home amenities include: 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms -- 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, & 2 Twin beds (sleeps 6), Smart TVs (streaming only), WIFI available, washer & dryer, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ gas grill, fenced yard, covered parking. Pets Considered (Dogs Only). No Smoking. Bed linens and bath towels included. Beach chairs, towels, beach cart, and an umbrella are provided for added convenience. Incidental Damage Benefit - We understand accidents happen! Every booking with Sanibel Vacations includes protection for those incidental accidents causing damage to the property. Applies to incidental damage only with limits. Details in rental agreement. 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 6 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!! RDWL-011761 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69960000/69950400/69950303/56e89836.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Single Family Home "Breaking Away" Steps from the Beach West End - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=69950303&PinnedHotelID=69950303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96710000/96705200/96705101/1cd12c57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Florida style home minutes to the beach! 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 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 1740-264072 ## About the area ![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%7C26.45377%2C-82.14164&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JIRTPgkf0sxHn0QzGZgEnsjyVqo=) Sanibel, Florida #### What's nearby - J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Sanibel Bayous - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles - Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Bowman's Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Key West Express - 30 min drive - 19.8 miles #### Getting around - Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬9 min drive - ‪Rosalita’s Cantina Sanibel - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬11 min drive - ‪Sanibel Bean - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina - ‬78 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Heron Rest: Newly Built Home Near Beach! Pets OK! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Heron Rest: Newly Built Home Near Beach! Pets OK!? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Heron Rest: Newly Built Home Near Beach! Pets OK!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Heron Rest: Newly Built Home Near Beach! Pets OK!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Heron Rest: Newly Built Home Near Beach! Pets OK! located? > Located in West End, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Bowman's Beach and Sanibel Bayous are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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