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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beach side four bedrooms, three bathroom home available for weekly rentals.

Beach side four bedrooms, three bathroom home available for weekly rentals. This charming older house is like a step back in time to Old Sanibel. This bungalow was one of the first homes built on Sanibel and was a Sears and Roebuck kit home. This home has older finishes throughout including original bathrooms. Walk into the large living-room with flat screen TV, double glass doors and comfortable couches. The dining room has seating for six and is open to the spacious kitchen. The large kitchen has everything you need to create a great meal. Relax on the back porch under the Australian pines. The first guest bathroom features a shower/tub combo. Relax in the large master suite features a king bed and flat screen TV. The master bath has ample closets and enclosed shower. The upstairs has three small bedrooms, two with queen bed and one with twin beds and a small bathroom with a shower. If you are looking for a weekly house, beach side with historical charm and older finishes this is the home for you!

Listen to the waves break, walk the shell lined beach, play a game of tennis, relax on the top deck and watch world renowned sunsets. A true Sanibel Island beach vacation!

This is a no smoking complex. No smoking allowed on lanais, in the units or on the grounds.

The Sandy Bend complex has eight two bedroom/ two bathroom condos, a four bedroom cottage, a building elevator and tennis courts.

Kingfisher Vacations will only book reservations up to 51 weeks in advance.
All our properties have contact free check-in, no need to stop at the office (or a stop light none of those here)!

DRL # 20-20853

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 1009492vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sanibel

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in Sanibel. While the natural beauty of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Estero Boulevard Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express. BIG Arts Center and Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪American Legion Post 123 - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach side four bedrooms, three bathroom home available for weekly rentals. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach side four bedrooms, three bathroom home available for weekly rentals.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach side four bedrooms, three bathroom home available for weekly rentals.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach side four bedrooms, three bathroom home available for weekly rentals.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach side four bedrooms, three bathroom home available for weekly rentals. located?

Nestled on the beach, this West End holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely property- perfect for our family vacation!

Clean and spacious property. Has everything we needed. Enjoyed the beach and the pool. Perfect for our family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Great property. Beautiful house. Perfect location on the island.

It’s s treat to stay in an original Sears house.the kitchen is very well equipped. It is a true home away from home
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the review! This is a historic home and we are so glad you appreciatted it! We agree the location is perfect. We hope to see you again. -Kingfisher Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bev N.

quiet convenient relaxing private

We'd come back in a heartbeat - well equipped kitchen, lots of thoughtful amenities throughout the house, two minutes to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for the perfect review! We are so happy to hear how you enjoyed your stay!. We look forward to seeing you again! -Kingfisher Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eileen w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best location on Sanibel.

This house as everything, space, great kitchen for families and and enough bedrooms and bathrooms for 8 people. Will rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed the condo Hope to see you again! Corinne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bev N.

Contented week

Perfect place for a week long reunion with college dorm mates - cooked together all week, rode bikes, swam - very contented. We want to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are We are glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again. Kingfisher Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charity T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving on the island

We have five teenage children and spent Thanksgiving in this quaint house in Sanibel. It had everything we needed. Loved the 3 updated showers. We were super comfortable in the space and enjoyed our time together, biking all over the island and getting to the beach each day.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2020
Hi Charity, Thank you for the great review. This cottage is a great location to biking and the beach. We hope to see you again in the future. Kingfisher
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage perfect for a family getaway

Very impressed with the cleanliness of the property & loved learning a little about its history. It felt cozy and had everything we needed for a family of 8. We really appreciated the large dining table, cookware and utensils that were available for us to use. It was our 1st time to Sanibel and location was perfect for us. We were pleasantly surprised with the new pool and felt welcome to take in the beautiful views from the veranda on the top floor of the condos.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2021
Thank you very much for taking the time to review this property! We are glad to hear you had a great time at the Sandy Bend Cottage, and we hope to see you on the islands again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A vacation in paradise

We have been vacationing on Sanibel Island since the 1980s and Sandy Bend #9 is our new favorite place to stay. We have stayed at the Lighthouse end, near Blind Pass, and many places in between. Not only was this location ideal, but the home exceeded our expectations. This home was extremely clean, had a well stocked kitchen, and the layout was perfect for our family. We loved the beautiful pool area located directly behind the home as well. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice House

This house was nice and comfortable for the 7 adults in our group. The only negative was that the next guest tried to check-in a day and half early while we were still there. They tried to enter the house, then the management cleaning staff came knocking (more than a day early) to see when we would be vacating the property. This made us feel pressure to get out even though we still had more than a full day left, so our last day was not too enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
We are thrilled that you found the house nice and comfortable. We are extremely sorry a guest confused your unit with the one they were supposed to be checking into that day. We hope to welcome you back to this amazing property soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Great house!

We stayed in the Sandy Bend house for a week over February vacation. We are two couples and 3 kids and the house was a great size. The entire house has recently been updated so everything is new and nicely appointed. With two dining tables and an ample living room we had plenty of space to spread out. We like to cook and the kitchen (also recently updated) had everything we needed. The bedrooms and bathrooms were lovely and very comfortable. The master bedroom bed was a bit soft but certainly not a deal breaker. The linens and towels were all soft and comfortable. The ceiling fans on the first floor made in unnecessary to use the downstairs central air and, while the upstairs gets pretty hot, it has it's own central air system and thermostat. It's hard to see in the photos but the house is just behind the beach front condo building so getting to the beach is just a short walk. Also, you are allowed to take the lounge chairs set in front of the condo building to the beach which is a nice perk if you prefer a chair. We were so happy with the house that we've already rented it for next February!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank You you so much for the review ! The house at Sandy Bend (#9) is a truly special place. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and will see you next year ! Thank You Kingfisher Vacations
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Perfect location - perfect weather

Property is located away from the busy end of the island. Water in the front (gulf) and water in the back (pool). Quiet 9-unit condo in front (between house and beach) but otherwise great. Some fix-up is needed in the upper floor - bathroom new but 3 small bedrooms need work. Also, AC on the upper level is loud and very cold in one bedroom. Our family enjoyed the week.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Shelling and Beach Access

What a fantastic little cottage adjacent to the beach! Our family of 6 stayed for 2 weeks in January. Our party included 2 teens, an 8 year old and my 82 year old father. We loved our stay. The grounds were beautiful with numerous flowering hibiscus and bougainvillea. The pool was warm and clean and so accessible from the back door of the cottage. We chatted with several of the owners who live in the beachside unit. They were very friendly and and helpful sharing local information. The best part was the location, just steps from the beach. We shelled after a few storms and found loads of fantastic shells. As this was our 5th visit to Sanibel we've become fairly picky in what we collect, but we still ended up packing a lot of shells home including: large lightening whelks, alphabet cones, large shark's eyes, lace and apple murex, horse conchs, tulips, olives, fig whelks, pear whelks, drills, nutmegs, moonshells, urchins... It was nuts. The best shelling was of course after the storms but we also did well wading in the shallows at low tide. So.much.fun! Our kids don't ask for Disney, they'd much rather come to Sanibel and this was our favorite vacation of the 5 trips. We also rented bikes and rode all over the island. Joey's ice cream was delish as was Cips and the Sanibel Cafe for breakfast. We enjoyed the birding at Ding Darling, Bailey Tract and Bailey Homestead (lots of iguanas too). I'd come back tomorrow if I could! My only suggestions for improvement are replacing the very soft mattresses. Also check in instructions were inaccurate. The key pad is electronic and is located right on the front door. Once you touch the top of the keypad, it will light up and you enter your code. The code is used as your key. There is NO physical key (despite what the check-in instructions indicated). But other than that the kitchen was well-equipped and even included a slow cooker and panini grill.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a family vacation!

This house was perfect for our family of 8 - our four kids and spouses of our two oldest. The location is fantastic, with the beach 100 steps away, lounge chairs available for the beach and a pool right behind the house. The house was very clean when we arrived. There is plenty of room for family meals and a good-sized kitchen with modern appliances. The master bedroom suite is very roomy. Water pressure and hot water was not a problem for 8 people taking showers. Highly recommended - we will book this house again next trip to Sanibel!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Space, Great Location

This house has great space in a great location with nice amenities! We'll be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

The location was perfect… Right on the beach. We had the four bedroom house. It well met our needs. It was also nice to have the new swimming pool for those times when we are tired of laying out on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming beach house

We stayed a week at this old Florida house and loved the cozy feel as well as access to the lovely beach. The master suite on the first floor is very spacious with large remodeled bathroom including washer. And dryer. Kitchen has lots of dishes, pots and pans. No plastic storage containers for leftovers. Be sure to bring anything for cooking, such as condiments, spices, plastic wrap, foil. A small amount of dishwasher and liquid detergent provided as well as a few trash bags and some to. Lots of seating for dining. Well supplied with beach supplies, chairs, toys, etc. we had one problem with heat malfunctioning but managers dealt with it quickly and it was fixed within a few hours. One annoyance was the check in and out procedures we were emailed. These are outdated and incorrect, referring to non existent keys in a lock box. Could be very easily remedied. There is a 3 story apartment bldg between the house and the beach, but we had access to the upstairs deck which was great for watching the sunset! A great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We have updated our check in email, we apologize about that. We hope to see you again on the islands.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable

Really enjoyed
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2021
Great to hear, and thank you for the review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sandy Bend 9

The location and beach access were simply perfect. We loved the gorgeous new pool and we used the tennis court daily. A resort feel with these amenities- yet in our own space. Was just perfect! We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully renovated old Sears cottage

Everything about this property was terrific, from the location and proximity to the beach and hiking paths, to the owners/residents whom we met, to the responsiveness of the property manager to the decor and furnishings of the unit. We immediate rebooked for another stay at Sandy Bend. Thank you for an amazing and lovely experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2020
Hi Luisa, Thank you for your wonderful review, and glad to hear you had a great stay, and we hope to see you back on the island in the future. Kingfisher
Verified

8/10 Good

Crystal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fun times

Enjoyed our stay at Sandy Bend. Location was perfect with easy access via bike to restaurants and stores. PROS: Short walk to beach Chairs available at condo just in front of house Lots of space inside Screened in porch Bike paths well kept and easy to navigate Well stocked kitchen CONS: Three bedrooms upstairs with one bath Full bath downstairs (we had three couples so one used downstairs bath) Master bathroom does not have a door Hot upstairs Washer and dryer in master bath. We stayed a week and had a great time. Shells everywhere. Bring bug spray...don't need it all the time but when the wind stops, they come out quick and are relentless. Would definitely stay again. Hope this helps!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Get-away-from-it-all

This cozy cottage is just steps away from the beach. All the extra beach toys (chairs, umbrella, buckets, scoops, etc.) were a HUGE help to thoroughly enjoying the sand, waves and shells. The kitchen is completely fully stocked with every appliance we could need. Beds were comfy. Downstairs was plenty comfortable, but the upstairs got a little stuffy at night. There was one box fan in the closet that was a blessing. The big showers were great. Plenty of extras. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Relaxing Vacation Place

We had a great time at this house for spring break. Our only complaint was that the cleaners were not ready for us to get in at 4:00pm but we went down to the beach and could get in around 4:45. Place was pretty clean and had lots of kitchen gadgets. The beds upstairs are full sized, not Queen. We loved the location on the island and the beach was perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sandy Bend House 9, Sanibel Florida

The house was perfect for a multi-generational family trip. There are 4 separate bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. It is newly decorated and very well appointed. The kitchen is large and well stocked with everything needed for meal prep. It is only steps to a beautiful beach and has ample parking. The rental property staff were helpful and accommodating, they made every effort to make our stay comfortable and successful. The house and grounds are clean and well kept. The property is very conveniently situated so there is easy access to most anyplace you might want to go on Sanibel. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We loved our stay on Sanibel when this home was beautiful and close to the beach. Everything you need for a relaxing Beach vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

We arrived in the middle of the night to find checkin instructions wrong.

The no see um and red tide were out of control. There was no notice by owners to be prepared for this!!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. We appreciate and solicit feedback from our guests concerning the accommodations, reservation process, our service etc. Its unfortunate red tide and no seeums were present during your stay. Please keep in mind those are two naturally occurring events and had we known they would be present we would have made you aware.

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