Title: Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=30041358&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island ## Photo gallery for Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island ![Property grounds - Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041358/413096fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041358/be1daf03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041358/adfff197.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041358/b7df9026.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sun-loungers - Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041358/c5242a66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Sanibel's near-beach charm is reimagined in this newly restored cottage, where you can unwind by the beautiful pool or on the screened-in Lanai. With a full kitchen, washer and dryer, WiFi internet, and flatscreen TV with cable - everything needed for a relaxing retreat is at your fingertips. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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!" ## 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 - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - 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 - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1107800/1107716/c47c7408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandalfoot Beachfront Condominium East End - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=1107716&PinnedHotelID=1107716&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101170000/101160200/101160108/73ee2162.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Flamingo Bay Cottage 3 Bedroom Cottage by RedAwning Saint James City - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=101160108&PinnedHotelID=101160108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Condo, 2 Bedrooms | Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119180000/119171900/119171889/2cd6ae26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pointe Santo A45 2 Bedroom Condo Mid Island - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Barbecue grill - Tennis court [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=119171889&PinnedHotelID=119171889&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27340000/27332100/27332078/c03aea62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! 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And the refrigerator should be empty! Please leave air on cool and set st 80’ F. Please leave outside North kitchen porch light on for next guest. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Not suitable for toddlers Guests are expected to clean out their food from refrigerator and clean up spills before leaving, or be subject to an additional cleaning charge. POOL: Swimming is allowed during daylight hours. NO LIFE GUARD IS ON DUTY. NO GLASS CONTAINERS. Replace the floating rope. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Prefer children 10 or older. NOT for toddlers. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 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 ### Property is also known as 2-1/2 Blocks Beach 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island 2-1/2 Blocks Beach 2 Bedroom Sanibel Island 212 Blocks 2 room Sanibel 2 1/2 Blocks From Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island ## About the area Located in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Sanibel, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a river. Sanibel Island Lighthouse and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Periwinkle Way and Cape Coral Farmers Market. Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum 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 Cottages in Sanibel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sanibel-Cottages.d9791-aaCottages.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%7C26.44112%2C-82.04536&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dNy9O9-CrgXr71I77JM2RVpvtB8=) Sanibel, FL ### What's nearby - ![Periwinkle Way featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298863/ce898fdd-7ebf-4f44-9e80-60e95ba58831.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Periwinkle Way 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Seashells on Sanibel Island, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194887/1681d0fb-bad0-43e3-9dad-05ad6264d3a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sanibel Island Southern Beach 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge showing a bridge as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123903/1af50fa6-38dc-4276-a6dd-5b04d07f72ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Sanibel Island Golf Club 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) 37 min drive ### Restaurants - Jerry's Foods 20 min walk - Turtles Tiki Bar 2 min drive - Gramma Dot's 3 min drive - Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant 4 min drive - MudBugs Cajun Kitchen 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island have a pool? ### Is Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island? ### What time is check-in at Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island? ### What time is check-out at Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island? ### Where is Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 32 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane W. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Place! This is the second time I have stayed here for several months during the winter season, and it's great. Very comfortable home, great heated pool in the complex, beautiful landscaping, and a wonderful screened-in porch. Have already booked for next year! ##### Diane W. Stayed 93 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane W. 17 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Diane W. Stayed 69 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jennifer g. 16 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### jennifer g. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 27 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert U. 21 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Robert U. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara S. 6 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Barbara S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun times Perfect weather, house, garden, neighborhood. Wanna go back. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Gregory M. 26 Mar 2018 #### Good value, nice location Relatively quiet cottage with the basic needs covered, really enjoyed the bike trails ##### Gregory M. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian H. 22 Jan 2019 #### Close to Everything Great place to stay, we enjoyed the onsite pool and being close to the beach ##### Brian H. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie P. 31 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Melanie P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Juli M. 13 Aug 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Location, listing accuracy Our overall impression of the property was not good. We arrived and were VERY disappointed as we were staying in the back unit of a duplex NOT a cottage as advertised. It was located down the road from what appears to be a water treatment plant and the odor was frequently unpleasant during our stay. The kitchen was adequate for our needs as we only heated water for tea in the morning. We were contacted several times by the owners, but there was no point in complaining to them as they couldn't change the location or the fact we were there and the property was not as advertised. While it has been carefully photographed to look like a cottage and decorated as suc, it was not one. While the people in the other unit were not present our entire stay, we could hear them in the bedrooms in the evening. (They were not loud but could be heard). The beaches were 10 minutes away by car and if we had wanted to stay in a duplex there were ones with direct beach access. ##### Juli M. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 Mar 2018 #### Great cottage This cottage is half a duplex, but we would never have known that there were people staying in the other half. It is in a great location, halfway between out of the way beaches and the main road with shops, etc. The kitchen was small, but had everything we needed. The pool that is shared between a few homes was lovely and there was never anyone else in it when we swam. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen F. 9 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Karen F. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### NanCee L. 17 Apr 2018 #### Great location! We had a fabulous vacation! Sanibel Island is truly paradise. This cute cottage was the perfect launch point for our adventures, as well as a great place to wind down at the end of the day. We swam every day in the pool that we had all to our selves most of the time. The couple times there were others, we made friends— many of which were longer staying visitors in other units. Great family friendly atmosphere. We enjoyed using the bikes and wagon to load up and pedal down to the beach. Restaurants were also close by to ride to! The weather was beautiful! We hope to get back for another vacation soon!! ##### NanCee L. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Judy O. 12 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### 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 . ##### Judy O. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ashana K. 14 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in Disliked: Communication #### 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. ##### Ashana K. Stayed 9 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shea S. 28 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely time We very much enjoyed our stay. The cottage is is convenient to everything. We would definitely stay again in the future. ##### Shea S. Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa P. 22 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Lisa P. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie P. 11 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sanibel Island cottage Love this location. Close to everything but quiet & private. Parking right by door. Semi private pool. ##### Melanie P. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mandi S. 24 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### 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. ##### Mandi S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan T., Frisco Colorado 4 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Megan T. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth B. 6 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Elizabeth B. Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl A. 2 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Cheryl A. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 26 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter B. 31 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### She’ll Cottage Cottage was very nice. Very close to the beach and restaurants. Bike path is just across the road. Neighbors were great. ##### Peter B. 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