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VILLA SANIBEL 1E - Closest Villa Sanibel Condo to the Beach!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Periwinkle Way
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

VILLA SANIBEL 1E - Closest Villa Sanibel Condo to the Beach!

INTRODUCING VILLA SANIBEL 1E
*New Photos to come*

Located on West Gulf Drive, Villa Sanibel is one of the most convenient and quiet complexes on Sanibel Island. Being located a mile from Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grill, Over Easy Café and so much more, you’ll love being able to bike or walk to the nearest restaurants and shops. Not only are you located in the perfect spot, but Villa Sanibel 1E is the closest condo to The Gulf of Mexico and has just been recently renovated from Hurricane Ian! Simply walk down your stairs and put your toes in the pristine white sands of Sanibel! With elegant but fun tropical décor, this two-bedroom, two-bath, plus loft condo is perfect for a family of six. Photos are PRE Hurricane Ian. New photos are expected to be taken in Summer 2025**

**Walk up condo - no elevator**

HOME FEATURES

Villa Sanibel 1E features a king bed and en-suite bathroom in the master, a queen bed in the guest bedroom and two trundle beds in the loft, making it perfect for the kids. The loft sits above the updated kitchen and overlooks the dining and living area, all of which have breathtaking views of The Gulf. Wake up to the sound of waves crashing ashore and enjoy your morning coffee on your private lanai. You can’t get any closer! Feel like enjoying something other than the beach? No worries. Villa Sanibel offers a heated community pool and tennis court. The community also offers BBQ grills so you can cook the fresh fish you caught or enjoy a family picnic.
Photos are PRE Hurricane Ian. New photos are expected to be taken in Summer 2025!

*no elevator*

ABOUT SANIBEL AND THE AREA

Nestled on the Gulf of Mexico, Villa Sanibel offers 20 condominium units located in 3 beachfront buildings. The West Gulf Drive location offers some of the finest beaches on Sanibel Island. Sanibel offers 15 miles of pristine beaches (America’s best shelling beaches), 25 miles of bike paths, 250 kinds of shells and 0 stop lights. Top Sanibel Island attractions include: J.N. "DING" DARLING NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CROW-CLINIC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE, the BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM, and SANIBEL LIGHTHOUSE & FISHING PIER.

Have questions? Call the Sanibel Captiva Island Vacation Rentals Team for more information, including a list of local vendors that rent items such as bicycles, kayaks, and baby equipment.

Property manager

Sanibel Captiva Island Vacation Rentals

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English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Ocean view
Washer

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
100% refund if reservation is cancelled at least 60 days before the arrival date

Important information

You need to know

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 in Sanibel, this condo is on the beach. Periwinkle Way and Cape Coral Farmers Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doc Fords Rum Bar And - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rosalita's Cantina Sanibel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does VILLA SANIBEL 1E - Closest Villa Sanibel Condo to the Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is VILLA SANIBEL 1E - Closest Villa Sanibel Condo to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at VILLA SANIBEL 1E - Closest Villa Sanibel Condo to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at VILLA SANIBEL 1E - Closest Villa Sanibel Condo to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is VILLA SANIBEL 1E - Closest Villa Sanibel Condo to the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sanibel condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Gulfside City Park and Periwinkle Way are also within 1 mile (2 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. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet G., Indianapolis, IN, USA

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

Beautiful Condo, Awesome Location!

This condo is very clean, nicely decorated, and well equipped! It is very comfortable for 4-6 people. The complex is fairly small but it has a nice pool and tennis court. Location on West Gulf Dr makes it convenient to get to Groceries, shopping and restaurants! We had a wonderful week! Can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo S.

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

Heaven

Beautiful condo steps from the beach. Found the beach chars and umbrella underwhelming though. One umbrella totally broken and unusable. Cleanliness was on target. Other necessities were all there. Could have used more than one trash bag but no big deal. Everything else worked fine. We love 1E and hope to stay there many more times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Robin Smith

Unit is great! Loved being so close to the water.

Unit is great! Loved being so close to the water. Complex was quiet (visited in late October, 2021). Unit and pool very clean. Great use of space in this unit. Would definitely recommend and would love to return!
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10/10 Excellent

John Anderton

Nice property.

Nice property. Loved the pool. Nice folks.
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Fisher

The condo was exactly what we wanted, clean, close to the beach and had everything we needed.

The condo was exactly what we wanted, clean, close to the beach and had everything we needed. Please tell the owners of the Condo we took excellent care of their property and thank them very much for letting us stay there. We had a peaceful, wonderful time. All the staff we interacted with were helpful, responsive, kind and generally a pleasure to work with. We had a wonderful working vacation and the property fit our needs perfectly. Wifi and cable went down for a day and Caleb helped us. His response was so quick! The Condo was very clean. We met Lilly from housekeeping at departure and she was extremely nice. Thank you to ALL the staff, ie, Rachel and everyone else that made our vacation perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo S.

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

Beautiful condo

Condo is clean, modern and has a direct view of the ocean. Only drawback was the fact that the kitchen had lots of ants. Very small ants. Be sure not to leave any open food containers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Kara Vuic

After hours staff was great in communicating about the fire and repairs.

After hours staff was great in communicating about the fire and repairs. We got hot water on Monday afternoon. Everything was great overall. I’m a little surprised that the company and/or condo owners haven’t reached out about the fire. If my husband hadn’t smelled the fire immediately things would have been much, much worse. The electricians were shocked at the state of things when they came and noted that the plug was not up to code. And there is no fire alarm near the water heater or kitchen to have caught the smoke in time. The experience was definitely unnerving and while it all turned out fine, I’m not sure if the company understands how dire things were. Thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki V.

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

Wonderful stay, perfect weather

We had a wonderful stay. The condo was roomy and location is great. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Michael Shoob

Great condo in a great location.

Great condo in a great location. Lovedthe place. Very tastefully and completely furnished (and the espresso at Bailey’s can’t be beat). Rescheduled for a year after Covid cancelled original date. Sanibel Captiva Island Vacation Rentals handled the change with no hassles.

10/10 Excellent

Kasie B., Chagrin Falls, ohio

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

Great family condo

This property was all updated and slept 6 comfortably, 8 in a pinch. Right on the beach, family friendly and close to food and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

barb k.

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

The best

Rented 2 others from same place but this has been my favorite.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Much needed getaway

This property more than met our expectations. We were looking for a property in a small complex located directly on an uncrowded beach. This property was PERFECT! We would most definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis R., Saint Louis, MO

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

Beautiful condo - great location!

We love Sanibel and this area in particular. The condo was spectacular. Up to date. Well stocked kitchen for food prep in these more enclosed times. Sitting on the screened porch was like being on the beach - its so close! Hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Phyllis Ravensberg

Location and beach access was amazing.

Location and beach access was amazing. Loved quick easy text communication. Everything was easy. Communication was great and necessary given a tropical storm while we were there.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G., Montgomery, Texas

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

We had a great week!. This condo sin the perfect location. right on the beach!

Very clean, nicely decorated, perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron Hauck

We had an outstanding week on Sanibel with our family.

We had an outstanding week on Sanibel with our family. We cannot wait to plan our next trip to Sanibel and Captiva in 2021. We will definitely look to Sanibel Captiva Vacation Rentals for our next stay based on the great experience we had this Fall.

10/10 Excellent

Nikki B., Naples, Florida USA

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

A beautiful condo in the perfect location

This condo has everything you could need for a dream beach vacation. Just a few steps from the white, sandy beach, extremely comfortable furnishings, modern bathrooms, a kitchen with all the basics, and all the little things that add to your stay like Smart TV in each room, Bluetooth sound system, and jigsaws for when it rains! We would happily rent this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Roberts

Lovely property.

Lovely property. Great central location on the island. Location is perfect property and condo are very clean. We have been coming to Sanibel since 1984 and Villa Sanibel is our new go to location.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Gulf Getaway

Beautiful location steps from the gulf. Everything was clean and well organized in the unit and the view was terrific.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren Williams

The unit was well equipped and professionally managed.

The unit was well equipped and professionally managed. We would definitely rent this unit again! I never really had to interface with anyone on your team. The packet was complete and left for me to pick up. Things went great!
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10/10 Excellent

Nanci Churchill

Photos don't do it justice! Beautiful condo in a great location, and included more than the descript

Photos don't do it justice! Beautiful condo in a great location, and included more than the description. There were beach chairs, beach toys, umbrellas, etc. Friendly, courteous, and efficient in getting us checked in and on our vacation. Great communication and so easy.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

The photos and description don’t do this beautiful condo justice! We were here for a girls’ getaway and had five adults comfortably. The location is perfect - right on the beach and also within biking distance of everything (well everywhere in the Island is!). This condo is completely updated and we’ll cared for as a home, not just a rental property. We are already planning our next stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Mark Senninger

Everything was excellent except for the "no-see-um" bug bites.

Everything was excellent except for the "no-see-um" bug bites. Maybe inform beach visitors of the potential of these bug bites and encourage them to use bug spray especially in the early morning or evenings on the beach. Easy to work with. Thorough communication.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Roberts

Location was great, condo well equipped.

Location was great, condo well equipped. Absolutely loved the electronic lock on the door, no need to go by the office and no need to worry about where the keys were! We've been staying at Sundial for years and it got to be too loud with people playing loud music on the lanai and at the pool. We enjoyed the smaller atmosphere at Villa Sanibel. Online booking was easy, prices were better than other sites. Loved being able to check in over the phone.

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Beautiful

Condo was outstanding! Interior was beautiful and was equipped with everything we needed and more. Location was right on the beach. I have never stayed at a place that was literally steps from the ocean. We will definitely be back. Loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

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