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The Rosella-Great value on Sanibel! Walk to dining, shops and The Lighthouse-on Historic East End!

Cottage with patio, 9-minute walk to Sanibel Island Southern Beach

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Terrace/patio
Room
enjoy coffee in one of Sanibel's iconic locations moments to the sandy beach
Interior
cooking is a dream in this newly renovated kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, Sanibel Sea School
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Northern Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

King

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Walk in shower

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

About this property

The Rosella-Great value on Sanibel! Walk to dining, shops and The Lighthouse-on Historic East End!

The Parrot Nest is one of the Old-Sanibel cottages located on the quiet East End of the island. Since 1955, our charming cottages have been welcoming visitors and until the early 1960's they were brought to our shores from the mainland by ferryboat.
Our cottages are newly renovated in a coastal decor offering you epic comfort, relaxation in a beautiful room. We are within walking distance to the historic Sanibel Lighthouse and fishing pier, beautiful shelling beaches, shopping and restaurants.
If you like, use our complimentary bikes and explore miles of paths covering the island and leading to wildlife refuges, kayaking spots, secluded beaches, and meandering past more eateries, shops, and galleries. The Rosella cottage is a charming room with a king bed and new daybed ( twin ).

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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
Property # 1672515vb

About the area

Sanibel

Located by the sea, this cottage is in East End, a neighbourhood in Sanibel. Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dunes Golf and Tennis Club or FastTrax Fort Myers. Jet skiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Sea School - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bimini Bait Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rosella-Great value on Sanibel! Walk to dining, shops and The Lighthouse-on Historic East End! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rosella-Great value on Sanibel! Walk to dining, shops and The Lighthouse-on Historic East End!?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rosella-Great value on Sanibel! Walk to dining, shops and The Lighthouse-on Historic East End! on 6 Jan 2026 start from AU$513.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Rosella-Great value on Sanibel! Walk to dining, shops and The Lighthouse-on Historic East End!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Rosella-Great value on Sanibel! Walk to dining, shops and The Lighthouse-on Historic East End!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rosella-Great value on Sanibel! Walk to dining, shops and The Lighthouse-on Historic East End!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Rosella-Great value on Sanibel! Walk to dining, shops and The Lighthouse-on Historic East End! located?

Located in East End, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Sanibel Sea School and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Sanibel Island Northern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fvorite laid back spot on Sanibel! Always a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful oasis on the east end of the beach. Comfortable with great amenities including free bicycles (there are miles of bike paths!) onsite laundry and beach chairs with umbrella. Nice bed and cozy inside cottage. It had everything we needed. Close to dining, shopping and coffee and ice cream shops! Lots of great restaurant choices. Would definitely recommend and hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo A.

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

Short but wonderful beach stay

Nice and renewable cottage, with everything you need for a short vacation, close to the beach and lighthouse…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chloe M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

Weekend stay

Overall stay was fine
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

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

Birthday Trip

Great location,close to beaches and restaurants. Loved having the bikes to get around without having to drive. Nice having beach chairs provided.Really liked our room and private patio.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute cozy place to stay for a couple of days to enjoy sanibel beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Coral K.

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

Wonderful stay!

This is the perfect spot for two people. The hotel was ideally located next to a small shopping center with a restaurant, beach goods shop, and ice cream parlor...and just 5 minute walk from the beach! It was clean and well appointed. We had everything we needed for a long-weekend getaway. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha K.

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

What a great place!

Everything you need. Lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the very quiet, relaxed atmosphere and the room was in great condition.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was close to the ocean
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dray W.

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

Close to beaches, loved the bikes

Happy to see places opening back up in Sanibel. Loved the free bikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joan S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Tv didn't work and
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail I.

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

Made a good choice!

Our cottage was bright and pretty! Perfect spot! We felt right at home. Very private and quiet! There’s bikes to ride, beach stuff, buckets for shelling! Great time to visit! We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked how everything is pretty closed by where I could ride my bike. Great eating places nearby. Everything is so pretty and clean and I loved it. Definitely would be coming back again next summer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent P.

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

sanibel.

awesome
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Late check in (4pm) and early check out (10am) was not good. Also, I needed to go back in after leaving, about 15 minutes before actual check out time and the code had already been changed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth S.

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

Rosella 1

Generally good but access and control of TV was difficult. Coffee maker did not work.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joy T.

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

Nice location

The property was a studio style space tucked away in an area close to the lighthouse beach end of the island. I enjoyed the space and especially having a bike. For the first few days I smelled an unpleasant water smell coming from the bathroom but the more I used the kitchen sink it seemed to dissipate. I could have used a bit more towels as they were not stored on site and kitchen tools as I planned on prepping about half the meals. Overall it was very quiet. It reminded me of an upscale campground. I could only hear my neighbors when they used the bathroom but I started shutting my interior bathroom door Incase they were up before me. The island is still very much in a build back state. Was sorry to see that most businesses are missing but hopefully over time there will be more to the area to explore. I didn’t have a need to communicate with the property manager while visiting but the notifications prior to the trip were very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So close to everything, and the perfect little spot for a vacation:)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn H.

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

Cute, clean & amazing area

This property was decorated so adorable, having everything you would need for a great stay & the balcony off your room with a view of the beach was our favorite part! Not only was is close to the beach but it was close to restaurants and shopping centers as well!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa, Germantown

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was clean, main studio area was great! Loved that you were texted if the property was available for check-prior to 4:00 pm check-in time. Excellent location with walking distance to some restaurants and the beach. The bathroom could use some updating and improvements. There was very little room to store your personal care products and the shelf provided in unit #1 was slanted so the makeup bag and items always slid off the shelf.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Sarah T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location but a Tired Property

We stayed at the Rosella Cottage for 3 nights. We really wanted to love everything about it, and hoped we had found a place that we would like to return. We typically like well-maintained properties with a little vintage charm. Unfortunately, this property was not that. We did like the quiet residential location within walking distance to a few restaurants, the beach and the Sanibel Lighthouse and park. Once we parked our car, we did not use it until we left. We also appreciated that the property managers were very responsive when we notified them that the cooktop was not working, a portable replacement arrived within minutes. However, the property is tired and needs attention. The door lock was very difficult to open and clearly needed a shot of oil. If it was difficult for us, it was difficult for the staff, and we wondered why something so obvious wasn't addressed. We felt that the bedding was updated and clean, which is a must. However, the kitchenette and bathroom may have been dated to the point of not being 'cleanable.' The cottage slept up to three people, which must have been why there were 3, and no more than 3, cups, forks, spoons, etc. (Lame and kind of stingy feeling.) The shower did not drain well, so we would be standing in an inch or more of backed up drain water, pretty gross. There was a wicker mirror in the bathroom, and the top of it was covered in dust. There were no towel bars in the bathroom, only hooks on the back of the door. There was one little wall shelf in the bathroom, but the wall mounts were ill-fitted, so the shelf tilted enough to make it useless. There are beach wagons, chairs, and umbrellas provided. A great idea and would be a nice offering, however, we had to go through the chairs and umbrellas to find ones that weren't broken and too rusty. One would think replacing these when necessary would be a priority if the rental fee includes the use of them. We had to wipe off the outside chairs to sit on them, and the paper towels were not only filthy, but had the color of the chairs on them. I was glad that we didn't get that on our clothes. This property could be a real gem. The rental managers were professional, but can only do so much. If the owners or investors aren't willing to re-invest some of the rent money into maintenance and upkeep, it feels disrespectful to people who chose to give them a chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig U.

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

Great location & plentiful amenities

As outdoor enthusiasts, we thoroughly enjoyed riding two of the many bicycles available to use. all ends of the island. Beach chairs, umbrellas & shelling tools came in handy also. Clean, comfortable & convenient location. Loved the Lighthouse Cafe next door. We’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

A guest from , C.

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

Can’t wait to go back

The space was as pictured and described. My spouse and I enjoyed riding the bikes, walking to the beach for the sunset, and perfect location to the wedding we were attending as well as other attractions. Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Kari P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Quick Sanibel trip

Property was quaint and not bad for a quick overnight stay. Directions to beach and location of room werent crystal. It is on the beach but not close. Bed was extremely comfortable. Lighting in room was dim needs more and bigger lamps. TV was small for such a big room. Make sure you are good with location before booking. Bikes were great fun and nice to be located on property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

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