Near Beach! 2 Bedroom Cottage Sanibel Island

This place was a great fit for our family of 4. It has two bedrooms with queen beds, a good sized living room and a nice screened lanai. The heated pool was nice and warm. The house shares grounds with 4 other duplexes but it's still very quiet. Had the pool to ourselves several times. 10 min walk down a quiet street to the beach. Owners were very nice and had great comms throughout. Only minor con relates to Sanibel itself - as a guest you can't get a parking pass, so if you want to park near the beach, you are limited to 3 locations with parking lots (5/hr) which fill up by late morning. Other reviewers complained about nearby water treatment plant smell but we only noticed it a couple times and it was very minor. Nothing that should stop you!

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.

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!

Perfect weather, house, garden, neighborhood. Wanna go back.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

We very much enjoyed our stay. The cottage is is convenient to everything. We would definitely stay again in the future.