Sanibel Island vacation cottage in Florida - Sanibel family cottage rental home

Our cottage - located just a five-minute walk from the Gulf of Mexico - is on a dead-end street that has about 8 houses. Quiet is our main theme. Sanibel Island - reached by a ferry until 1963, has soft, powdery beaches, incomparable shelling, abundant wildlife, miles of scenic bike paths and spectacular sunsets. Sanibel is the best shell hunting island in the world. We have 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, and an extra "Murphy Bedroom" that can be entirely closed off. Our outside shower is wonderful! Eveything is included - even beach chairs. We aer located on the East end of the Island - near the lighthouse! Welcome to our little corner of Paradise!

Views:Views to our lovely garden.

Sanibel is the most beautiful and unique barrier island in the east. Old island ambiance, lush tropical growth and hundreds of different birds provide an enchanting seaside setting. Sanibel is a different world. The Island itself is comprised of 63% land that is set aside for the environment, and one of the most popular Federal Parks is on the island - Ding Darling Sanctuary. History says that pirates found Sanibel and its sister island, Captiva, in the 1700's. Tales of pirates - Lafitte, Blackbeard, Black Caesar (his home was on the island), and Jose Gasparilla, kept female prisoners on Captiva Island. Our Island boasts of a wealth of activities. Stroll our beautiful sun-soaked beaches or bike/walk/skate along paved paths. Hunt for a souvenir shell or swim in our clear blue-green waters. If you're an exercise enthusiast, the recreation area (free to all) boasts of a 5-lane Olympic pool, gymnasium and exercise room. Paddle through the mangrove, or visit our museums and refuge or shop in our wide array of boutiques and galleries. Dine at delectable restaurants or enjoy a picnic lunch. Try one of our live performances at one of the Island theaters. Sanibel is a Mecca for nature enthusiasts. There are 7,000 acres of sanctuaries which provide a balance between development and pristine wetlands. It is a pristine ecological haven with talcum powder beaches, an abundance of wildlife, exceptional shelling, and the sun drenched waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

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The cottage has 2 1/2 bedrooms and two baths (sleeps 6 with a Murphy Bed) - plus a queen-sized sleep sofa in the living room. Open plan living/dining area, fully equipped kitchen. Our retreat home comes complete with everything to make your stay memorable.

Outside Area:The house is located on a dead-end street, has tropical gardens and a pond. Large windows allow for a tropical paradise view of lush plants and a pond. You can park your car under the house in the shade.