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Family & Friends Beach Escape, #304

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Exterior
Beach
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sanibel Island Southern Beach
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Family & Friends Beach Escape, #304

Sanibel; named by Travel & Leisure as one of the top 50 “Best Places” internationally to visit in 2025, with its restaurants, shops and of course, Sanibel’s incredible beaches, rebuilt and open for business. Fully equipped kitchen, sheets, towels, etc included. Great restaurants and shopping, lighthouse and parks. Bike rentals and trails throughout the island allow you to access all the hidden treasures on Sanibel. A 2 minute walk to access our pristine white beaches .
We have combined all 3 separate suites to make available our private Beach House as one rental. Renting all 3 private suites totals 5 bedrooms, 3 bathroom home for a larger group occupying the entire first and second floors. Plus a trundle daybed in each living room sleeps 4 more. Just totally rebuilt after Hurricane Ian, everything is new and updated.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1147088vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Sanibel

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Sanibel. Sanibel Island Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Captiva Beach. Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and BIG Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Marketplace At Sundial - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Friends Beach Escape, #304 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family & Friends Beach Escape, #304 ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family & Friends Beach Escape, #304 ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Friends Beach Escape, #304 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family & Friends Beach Escape, #304 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mid Island holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sanibel Island Golf Club and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

Sanibel stay

Property is very clean, plenty of space, and close walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Nice house. Great location.

This is a nice house. Close to the beach. It has everything we needed for a short vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Oliver R.

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

Great space for informal family gathering.

Combined property allowed for spaces to come together and for solo moments. A large back deck would have been super.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We love sanibel, have been going for years. In my opinion probably the best beach town in FL. This is coming from a Floridian. Now with that said one thing I forgot to think about was this town was torn apart by a large hurricane only a few years ago. We had thought the town had come back. There is allot of construction going on around the house. While we were there they were working on the sewer and knocked out our water twice. They were jack hammering at 8 am everyday. If you think about relaxing on the porch drinking your coffee think again. The middle unit has visible water damage on the walls and has a musty humid smell to it. The two down stairs units are totally re done. I’m giving it two stars because the owner really tried her best but the construction around the was terrible. I had to run to the beach everyday at 9 am to get away from the noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2026
Fortunately construction work is finally over! I hope Andy comes back to a more relaxed Island experience
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Entire home Sanibel

We rented the entire house for 6 days and it was perfect for our group. The home was very clean and the host was responsive. It is a short, easy walk to the beach and there are loads of backpack beach chairs! Bring your own shade. We rented bikes and used them to get most everywhere on the island. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley F.

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

Great Beach House for Large Group

Our family of all ages had a wonderful time staying here with plenty of room for all 15 of us and our dogs. The home was perfectly described. The owner was great and responded quickly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Carmen G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

Property was conveniently located to beach wedding event locations. Did not need to leave the island. Home provided great sleeping option.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Great Experience!

We rented all 3 units for our family group of 6 adults and 3 children. It was terrific! A typical old Florida style house, less than a block from the beach, with plenty of room for family members to gather, kids to play, etc. Very private. Very comfortable. We met the property owner once and she was very nice and accommodating. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rosie B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Very Dissatisfied

Units need to be renovated, repaired and thoroughly cleaned. Old carpets, moldy smell in studio which we thought was a 1 bedroom, ants in all units , water damage in the upstairs unit, air conditioning stuck on 69 in that unit on first night , maggots in garbage cans outside, furniture worn, efficiency bed springs creaky with every move, base boards & paneling coming apart/rotted due to moisture, outside openings under building with junk underneath, wood with nails, units had damp rid in them, rusty pipes exposed in studio bathroom, etc… I let the owner know about our disappointment and her reply was that she maintains the units , pays a lot to have them cleaned, water damage and other issues due to previous guests and that we should stay somewhere else next time. If you want to party and do not care about Covid, comfort etc. this place is for you. If not, don’t stay there. Photos and recent reviews are not accurate. So disgusting
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

A great group get away!

We were a group of families with kids ranging in age from 1-10. The house was a great spot for a vacation. It was a short walk to a great beach and easy access to the biking trails. We cooked many meals in the two kitchens and used the grill. The beds and linens were nice and there was space for all. They had plenty beach chairs and other beach items available and a place to rinse off after the beach. There was enough space to park 4 vehicles. Be sure to bring your own ice, paper products and lots of bug spray for the evening. We would definitely stay here again and thought it was a great value for price!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome experience!

Our stay was awesome! Everything you could need was there. Lots of room for a group. Great location by beach!!!!! Will be coming again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elinor G.

A great family vacation spot!

We had a great time with three generations and two families - ranging in age from 11 months to 70 years! The house worked well for the group, with a perfect location (easy access to the beach) and a yard filled with bunnies to entertain the little ones. The only potential addition that would have made the setting perfect would have been an outside hose for washing feet before entering the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We are happy to let you know that we have added an outside shower and hose to rinse your feet once you return from the beach. Thank you Elinor, we enjoyed hosting your family.

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Kenworthy

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It didn't take long after moving to Florida to fall in love with the warmth and sunshine! For those that can't experience it full time, this is the next best thing! Enjoy our hospitality, our beaches with the sparkling white sand, our restaurants, parks and shopping.

What makes this property unique

We have taken 3 suites and combined them for a larger group, 2 bedrooms with queen sized beds,2 bedrooms with 2 twin sized beds in each and 2 trundle daybeds in 2 of the living rooms, sleeping a total of 14!

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