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Old Florida charm, 5 min walk to beach!

Old Florida charm, 5 min walk to beach!

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Spoonbill!
steps to the beach and amazing shelling
family room and breakfast nook
fully-equipped kitchen
lower deck

Overview of Old Florida charm, 5 min walk to beach!

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101840 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Sanibel, FL
  • Popular LocationPeriwinkle Way13 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanibel Island Lighthouse6 min drive
  • AirportFort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Old Florida charm, 5 min walk to beach!

Spoonbill is a 3-minute walk to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico waves. No need to drive or bike - just slip your sandals on and head out the door with a cool drink and a beach chair! This bright and tropical home is the perfect place for an extended vacation for a larger group, with two separate living areas for privacy. It is centrally located for easy on-off island access and walkable amenities, but on a peaceful, little-used shell road - no through traffic. Dog-friendly, too! Sorry, no cats (due to owner allergies).

Enter into the casual family room with handmade driftwood dining table, comfortable couch, oversized chair and flat screen TV. The well-stocked galley kitchen with glass tiles and butcher block countertops has everything you need for a great meal. Use the bonus dining room with bar top table for game night or additional dinner seating. The master bedroom has a queen bed and a remodeled master bathroom with a newly tiled shower/tub combo and new hard surface vanity. The second bedroom has sliding glass doors out onto the beautiful shaded balcony, queen bed, and just outside the door a bathroom with a tiled shower/tub combo. The guest room is perfect for kids with a twin bed and a twin-over-full bunk bed, as well as doors to the shared balcony. The guest bath also has a tiled shower/tub combo. Spoonbill has high speed Internet and Wi-Fi as well as a washer and dryer.

Head upstairs for a separate living area: one more queen bedroom, a bathroom with walk-in shower, and living room with convertible futons for extra sleeping space, plus a kitchenette/wet bar. The upstairs living room has a balcony with beautiful views, smart TV and a computer desk. Mix your favorite tropical cocktails at the tiled wet-bar (which includes a small refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave), then step out onto the deck to catch a breeze amid the peaceful, private tropical views.

Spoonbill is located on a crushed shell road that rarely sees any cars, in a low key residential neighborhood. This means quiet nights to enjoy the stars and the sounds of the surf. Also, from time to time we do have potential tenants we would like to show the home to. When this happens we will notify you in advance to make sure the timing works for you. Your satisfaction is our top priority! This home is ideal for a large family or multiple families looking for a laid-back Sanibel vacation with easy access to both the beach and to all of the Sanibel shopping and dining options.

Property manager

Mike/Spoonbill House

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Sanibel

Located in Sanibel, this vacation home is by the sea. Sanibel Historical Village and Museum and Sanibel Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 9 min walk
  • Periwinkle Way - 13 min walk
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 5 min drive
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen - 17 min walk
  • Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory - 6 min drive
  • Cielo Restaurant - 13 min walk
  • Dante's Coal Fired Pizza - 13 min walk
  • Sanibel Grill - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Florida charm, 5 min walk to beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Florida charm, 5 min walk to beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Florida charm, 5 min walk to beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Florida charm, 5 min walk to beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Island Golf Club. Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TIM R., West Lafayette, Indiana USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
This was a pleasure to stay at. It was way closer to the beach than I originally thought when I booked it. It had all the beach stuff you would need plus bikes. We will be coming back again and again.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Yuliya M.

Fantastic house in a great location
This was my family’s first visit to Sanibel Island. We loved its walkability and bikability. It is very green and family friendly. I highly recommend the weekly Farmers Market next to city hall. Spoonbill is a highly spacious, meticulously equipped and very conveniently located property. The house sits on a very charming and quite street, minutes away from the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico. Many retaraunts, grocery and other attractions on the island are within walking or biking distance away. The house is very comfortable, spacious and well stocked. It even comes with bikes, beach toys and beach cart. All you need is your clothes, and you’d be ready for a fantastic vacation!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

carol j.

Clean and spacious old Florida charm
Spoonbill was perfect for us! We brought our bikes to enjoy all of Sanibel and Spoonbill made that possible. It was clean and spacious for 5 of us, and could have slept more. The location was superb, being only 1&1/2 blocks from the beach access. The street was quiet and friendly with a mixture of residents and rentals. The Kitchen was cute, providing everything necessary to cook. All towels and linens were supplied, as well as amenities to make beach time great, such as a wagon, umbrella, chairs and toys . There are even bikes available for those who do not bring their own. The air conditioner, furnace, dishwasher, microwave and laundry machines worked perfectly. The owner, Amy, and manager, Mike, were friendly and responsive and made the rental very welcoming.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2018

About the host

Hosted by Mike/Spoonbill House

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We fell in love with Sanibel on a family vacation with our sons. It is the most vibrant, colorful and tropical vacation paradise in the Continental U.S. - and a wonderful change from our home in the Pacific Northwest! We are happy to share this unique house with other families who have discovered the beauty of Sanibel.

Why they chose this property

Spoonbill is located on one of Sanibel's few remaining unpaved "Old Florida" lanes. Cardium is not a through-street so there is almost no traffic, other than your neighbors walking by with their dogs or biking to the beach. Truly a quiet, residential location, steps to the beach, and convenient to all that Sanibel has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Very easy access to and from the Causeway - avoid the Periwinkle traffic jam. And the best part: we're so close to the beach that you can stroll back and grab anything you might have forgotten (or just refill your drink!). Spoonbill is a great place for kids, as it is low-maintenance and casual. It's not a luxury mansion but it IS a perfect beach cottage for fun and relaxation.
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