Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach

Sanibel, Florida
$607 avg/night Minimum Stay 6 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 6 nights

Min Stay


This wonderful home has 3 bedrooms and an open loft with a day bed that will transform into a king bed. There is a king suite with large walk-in shower and bathroom. There is a queen suite with a shower and bathroom. The third bedroom has a queen bed. There is a full tub/shower bathroom. The living/dining/kitchen area is all open with vaulted ceiling and large ceiling fans. The wrap around porch/deck has a screened in portion overlooking the swimming pool. There is an outside shower by the pool with hot water. Please use it to wash off the sand before getting into the pool. There are televisions in every bedroom. There is wireless internet.
The house has direct access to Bowman Beach, the nicest beach area on Sanibel Island. It is short walk to the beach, approximately a 5-minute walk. There is a beach cart to haul your beach gear the short walk to the beach. Beach towels are provided. There are some beach items and pool noodles and floats. There are beach chairs and beach toys. There are also some bicycles. No guarantee that they are in great shape but available for use.
The house is less than 2 miles to Captiva Island and all it has to offer in addition to Sanibel activities.

National Geographic has named Bowman’s Beach one of the “14 Iconic Beaches You Should Visit in Your Lifetime” and USA Today's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards for 2025, rated Bowman's Beach on Sanibel Island as the No. 6 beach in Florida.
This prestigious recognition places our beloved beach among the most stunning coastal destinations in the world—and we couldn't agree more. Bowman's Beach was the only beach listed that is located in the Continental United States!
For those who’ve already experienced Bowman’s Beach, it’s no surprise. Known for its natural beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and world-class shelling, Bowman’s Beach is a true hidden gem on Sanibel Island. Unlike many tourist-heavy beaches, it retains a sense of untouched serenity, framed by lush sea grapes and mangroves, and free from high-rise development.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool Heated Pool Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas No Elevators

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Victor

    Submitted Apr 13, 2024

    Stayed Apr 8, 2024

    We had a very good time. Thank you

  • Brian L.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    The house was nice and quiet. My party of 7 enjoyed the pool and the bikes. I have used rentals on SI for over 20 years and this is the only place that had spices and other small kitchen expendables. That is a bonus. One quick question to the host was answered quickly.

  • Lacey W.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 20, 2025

    Loved being able to walk to Bowmans beach every night to watch the sunset. Seashells gallore! Nice pool to be able to relax in and around for down time. Very nice home!

  • David B.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    First of all the host, Deborah, has to be the best host we have ever had! She went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly and answered every question quickly. The house itself is a short walk (10 min with children) to the beach and it is a very pleasant walk at that. Three of the days we saw manatees by the bridge over the lagoon. There was 6 of us and the house and amenities were the perfect size. All the usual stuff (linens, kitchen, laundry, and bathrooms) was well stocked plus there was a lot of extras that most rentals don't have like charcoal grill, sand toys, pool toys, fishing equipment, beach chairs, bikes and umbrellas. Not having to buy or rent all this stuff was appreciated. We have been renting a different place every year for spring break for the past 9 years but I think we have found the place that will become our tradition. We most definitely we be back next year!

  • Kat H.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 6, 2025

    This is a lovely vacation home. The owner has provided everything you would need for a great beach holiday.The bedrooms are comfortable, with ceiling fans and closets. Bathrooms are bright and clean, with lots of towels.The kitchen is fully stocked, and there are multiple areas to eat in.The pool and hot tub are new, so the photos are not perfectly accurate. However the pool is a real added bonus, nothing like coming back after a warm day, showering off the sand with the outdoor shower, and then sinking into the heated water to relax.I think it was our favorite feature. That and the proximity to Bowman’s Beach.Instructions and communication were efficient and the owner is very responsive.

  • Melissa S.

    Submitted Feb 3, 2025

    Stayed Jan 25, 2025

    We very much enjoyed our stay. Loved the pool, the water was nice and warm. Easy walk to the beach. Very clean. Would stay there again!

  • Jonathan A.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    Family enjoyed staying at this property. It was clean and well maintained. The kids loved the pool and spent much more time there than the beach.

  • Jaimee H.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    My husband and I booked this trip just to get away and unwind. That’s exactly what we got, house was perfect for us, quiet neighborhood, pool was super nice after being at the beach. Enjoyed our stay.

  • Crystal H.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2024

    Stayed Aug 13, 2024

    very nice

  • Robin H.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    Tbis property was nice however there was a hole in the screened in porch secured by duct tape....it kept falling..could not enjoy the porch in the evenings r/t bugs biting....it was kind of jungly and overgrown behind the property. The pool was not clean when we arrived...In one of the bedrooms the the sheets smelled like they hadn't been changed...(sweaty

  • Joseph R.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    Had a great time. Great property. Highly recommend.

  • Terry M.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    While the pool had been cleaned prior to our arrival, there was wood and other debris in the pool. The pool was finally cleaned 5 days after our arrival. One of the toilets did not work properly. The tank would not fill with water so we had to fill the tank manually prior to each flushing. The host said they will fixed the toilet after our stay.

  • Kristi T.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed the house and yard; unfortunately we stayed during a week that rained a lot, resulting in significant flooding, and even a small amount of roof leakage. Property was wonderful.

  • Greg D.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2024

    Stayed May 25, 2024

    Stayed here as our condo on Sanibel is in its final stages of renovation. The house was nice and had many amenities that made our stay like home. The pool was nice, but lacked shade or a patio umbrella, so we utilized it more in the late afternoon. It's a 5 minute walk to the parking lot of Bowmans beach, then another 5 to the beach. With our kids the walk took 15 minutes from driveway to sand. But Sanibels beaches our worth it! Location is perfect for Captiva dinners and activities.

  • Mark Y.

    Submitted May 25, 2024

    Stayed May 18, 2024

    Lovely house. Only drawback was the half mile walk to the beach.

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$607+
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