reviews for: listing #56345 - Sanibel Island, Florida Condo rental
- bedrooms 2
- pool yes
- type Condo
- baths 2
- hot tub no
- community Sandalfoot-Condos
- sleeps 6
- pets allowed no
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rates (USD)
$1,490
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$2,850
/wk
1D3 Sandalfoot Review
sanibelstooper
(ambler, pa, usa)
Review submitted: June 11, 2012
Date of arrival: August 7, 2011
Great time in 1D3 with cozy and comfortable interior design! Plenty of space for 4 of us, beautiful panoramic view of ocean, shelling was the best that we have experienced in 3 previous trips to Sanibel. Access to beach right outside stairwell, with hundreds of shells at our feet. Walked every day to light house, by far one of the best condos we have stayed in with beach front view!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
Owners response: I appreciate you taking the time to post your Sandalfoot vacation experience on VacationRentals. Knowning that you enjoyed your stay in 1D3 makes my day and I look forward too welcoming you back in a couple months! Carol
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Helpful votes: 3 / 3
Hats Off to Sandalfoot
Review submitted: October 31, 2011 Date of arrival: October 25, 2011
The condo and amenities were great. A lot of thought was given for the small comforts as well as large. Many years we have been here and 1D3 is one of the best.
Office people were very helpful and pleasant. Hats off to Sandalfoot.
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Helpful votes: 1 / 1
Wake to Beautiful Sunrise
Review submitted: October 31, 2011 Date of arrival: September 24, 2011
Waking up to the beautiful sunrise every morning was such a treat. Meeting people from all over the world is awesome experience too! Feeding the birds & watching them nose dive into the water is such a site to see! This was an amazing vacation & will definitely be coming back!
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Family friendly
susans
(dayton, oh,usa)
Review submitted: August 24, 2011
Date of arrival: June 22, 2011
Our family has stayed in this condo at Sandalfoot for the past 2 years and it meets our needs perfectly. We play tennis each morning followed by the beach and pool. The condo is very comfortable and well equipped. It is close to everything that we need. The seafood was delicious - caught by our sons! Carol, the owner, is very accommodating and so was the staff at Sandalwood. This summer, on our second day in Sanibel, dolphins were swimming within five feet of us! Something our boys will never forget! We will be back!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers
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Family Friendly
susans
(dayton, oh,usa)
Review submitted: August 24, 2011
Date of arrival: June 22, 2011
We have enjoyed staying in this condo at Sandalfoot for the past two years. We played tennis as a family every morning, followed by relaxation at both the beach and the pool. We had great seafood, some of which was caught by our sons! This condo is so comfortable and close to everything that we need for a great vacation. Thanks Carol for sharing your wonderful beach home!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children
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Celebrating 60
Gary
(Maumee, Ohio USA)
Review submitted: August 23, 2011
Date of arrival: July 9, 2011
Our entire family came down from Ohio to celebrate my 60th birthday. My wife and I have been coming to Sandalfoot since 1978 and have stayed in 1D3 the last two visits. We have rented several condos over the years and feel 1D3 has the most beautiful view at Sandalfoot. Depending on the time of year you can wake up and experience the sunrise from the front bedroom without getting out of bed. Our younger daughter got engaged while we were here and is contemplating getting married or honeymooning here. The weather was awesome with only one day of rain. We all parasailed and spotted a shark, sea turtle and dolphin. I would highly recommend YOLO for parasailing. The captain and his mate were informative, entertaining and they enjoyed taking several great picturs of all uf us. The condo is well equipped with all the amenities and tastefully decorated. Our bed was extremely comfortable and I don't think anyone had problems sleeping. Thanks for your hospitality Carol and look forward to returning soon.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Accommodating!
sailingrl50
(Johnston, Iowa)
Review submitted: August 20, 2011
Date of arrival: August 12, 2011
Arrived Friday with nonworking ice maker and clogged guest bathroom shower drain. Since it was the weekend, the owner was not willing to pay the premium to call for repairs necessary and they were both repaired by mid day Monday. I thought, maybe, we should have had been offered to move to another condo, but, no mention.
Overall, the experience was positive. The view was spectacular, and, beach was close to our door. The grounds and pool were very well maintained, and, things were, fairly, clean. We found hair and dried shampoo on the master shower walls, and, clumps of hair on the guest bedroom floor. There were areas that were marked on walls and doors, and, the wood trim well worn. The carpet in the living area was in need of cleaning.
There was plenty of entertainment for, both, young and old...even my kids at the age of 20. We loved the bike rentals, all kinds of restaurants, shopping, relaxing, felt safe on our jogs, shelling, house hunting, and, site seeing.
Everyone on staff was, extremely, helpful. Our flight out of Ft. Meyers didn't leave until 4 pm on the day of check out, and, they were, very, gracious to allow us to stay if the cleaners didn't need to get in there right away.
For the price, I thought, the grade of bathroom tissues were less than expected. I was, a bit, surprised that there was a well stocked kitchen, but no, basic, provisions; such as, spices, oils, basic cooking items.
We would return in a heartbeat, and, feel like it was really, home.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
Owners response:
I want to personally thank my guests for taking the time to comment and for being proactive by contacting the front office. Not many owners live at Sandalfoot and owners rely on the on-site management to ensure everything is turned on, working properly, and clean. Sandalfoot takes pride on customer service and has a maintenance person and professional cleaning staff; yet with this guest something obviously failed and it appears miscommunication is much to blame.
Although I have a supplemental service contract, the contract does not provide emergency after-hours or weekend service on ice makers nor does it cover slow drains. The maintenance work was completed Monday and Alert AC reported to the Sandalfoot office their finding that nothing was amiss with the ice maker, other than being turned off. That makes it a puzzle but the good news is that the ice maker continues working.
There appears to have been some miscommunication as to the extent of the drain problem. It was presented to me that there was a slow shower drain, not clogged. I would have reacted instantly if the office had passed on the report as a stoppage. I apologize that a guest was let down and our staff is now more aware of their need to fully investigate complaints.
This guest review was shared with our Sandalfoot Management. I have owned at Sandalfoot 15 years and this is my first experience receiving a “mixed” review. The good news is that the overall experience reported was positive, and “would return in a heartbeat.” I do hope the guest gives us that chance again. Carol Bruce, Owner 1D3 and 2D3 Sandalfoot
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can't wait to go back.
loves the sun
(toronto)
Review submitted: March 8, 2011
Date of arrival: February 26, 2011
What a wonderful vacation. The beach was amazing, clean and goes for miles. I took my 3 year old and felt so safe. The pool was great. The people in the complex were friendly and nice. The staff were helpful and efficient. We rented bikes, swam in the ocean, ate in wonderful restraunts. The condo was well decorated, clean and comfortable. I will definetly go back!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car
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Wonderful retreat for our family of four!
Laurie
(Charleston, WV, USA)
Review submitted: February 3, 2011
Date of arrival: December 23, 2010
My husband and I and our two teenage sons very much enjoyed our stay over the Christmas holiday. The view was great and the condo clean, well decorated and inviting. We enjoyed long walks, collecting shells and just spending time together in the comfort of the condo. The owner was prompt in her responses to email and the staff at the condo office were equally friendly and helpful. The grounds were well maintained, too. The condo was a great choice for our family of four.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Relaxing Getaway
4 of us + 2
(Grant Park, IL)
Review submitted: June 14, 2010
Date of arrival: May 29, 2010
What a wonderful condo! Extrememly clean, I can't say that enough, and well supplied. We had a wonderful time!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway
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We'll be back next year!
Review submitted: January 4, 2010 Date of arrival: February 28, 2009
This unit is GREAT! We have come to Sandalfoot often and have found the perfect unit - 1D3. Great open feeling and well-equipped. We love the view, especially the moon rise. The kitchen supplies are great. We appreciate having hooks for wet towels & suits. We'll be back next year! Thanks!
I enjoyed the "coffee table" books about Sanibel Island. Very informative.
We went to gramma Dot's (Sanibel Marina) four times in two weeks. What more can we say! Mesquite Grouper is delicious.
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Perfect! Priceless!!
Review submitted: January 4, 2010 Date of arrival: January 4, 2009
This unit - It's perfect!
We have been visiting Sanibel since my children were four, two, 9 months old. Come to Sanibel this year was my Christmas wish; they are now 25, 23, 21 years. My oldest daughter is engaged to be married Dec 12, 2009. I realize this is the last time we will together just as a family. PERFECT! PRICELESS!
Best shelling at low tied on the beach!
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Best equipped condo ever
Review submitted: January 4, 2010 Date of arrival: March 14, 2009
Best equipped condo ever! We w ere continually surprised at the stuff you'd thought of. We'll bring less of our own stuff next time. We loved the location, the complex and the unit. Kids loved the pool. Did I mention that the Gulf of Mexico is in your back yard???
It's hard to beat 1D3 as a place to hang out on Sanibel. Rent bikes for your whole stay. Ride to Lighhouse Cafe for breakfast.
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What would you like to add to this unit?
Review submitted: January 4, 2010 Date of arrival: August 21, 2009
Maybe, me as a permanent resident! Couldn't be so lucky. Great condo, great location. We thank you, its perfect. We are actually taking your star fish idea home to our own bathroom.
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Perfect holiday full of sun, sea and sand
Review submitted: January 4, 2010 Date of arrival: September 28, 2009
Everything great, nothing to add. If you have kids, a boat trip from Sanibel Marina is essential, the dolphins are incredible!!
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