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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Sanibel, FL
J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
15 min walk
JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Place, JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge
2 min drive
Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
4 min drive
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
49 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Queen room
1 Queen Bed
Twin room
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Guest bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master en suite
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
We are back! Private ground level, heated pool! 6 houses to the beach access!
WE ARE BACK AFTER HURRICANE IAN REPAIRS-AND BETTER THAN BEFORE!!!! Our completely renovated, ground level, open floor plan home is 6 houses from our private beach access. The beach is on the West end of Sanibel, which is much less populated and more secluded. It is almost like having your own private beach! This privacy is rare on Sanibel. A new resurfaced high end pebble surface with glass beads heated screened pool. The home sits only one block from one of the major bicycle paths (2 adult bikes provided) and is directly across the street from miles of conservation land. This home is GROUND LEVEL-no stairs to climb to get a cold drink, snack or sun block from inside. The home has been totally renovated and professionally decorated with high end tile throughout.
Our entire living area, sunroom, dining room, kitchen and living room, has an open floor plan that allows everyone to be involved in the conversation. The large sunroom has 2 desks for work (if you have to) or puzzles and crafts and opens out to the pool. The attractive coastal furniture is a great place to read a book or enjoy the tropical views. The backyard has beautiful artificial turf.
The kitchen has all new stainless steel appliances, shaker soft white cabinets, and granite counters with breakfast bar. An outside Weber gas grill is available for all your BBQ needs.
The living room has comfortable seating with a Sony 65" Class - X90CK Series - 4K UHD LED LCD TV to view your favorite TV shows and movies. To stay connected, we have equipped the home with WIRELESS HIGH SPEED INTERNET for your convenience and use.
The three bedrooms have top quality mattresses and linens with wall mounted televisions. The spacious master bedroom suite includes a king size bed and a Sony 65" Class - X90CK Series - 4K UHD LED LCD TV, high definition TV. This allows guests with Netflix, Hulu, etc. accounts to watch their favorite shows. We also provide Roku devices on each tv. Sliding glass doors provide direct access to the pool with a beautiful tropical view. The en suite bath has a walk-in shower with rare silver travertine tile throughout. A large shower head and designer 48" vanity and faucet complete the package. The guest room has a queen size bed with a 55" 4K UHD QLED, Smart, high definition TV. The third bedroom has plenty of room to occupy two twin beds with a 32" flat screen, high definition TV. The guest bathroom is all new, in coastal design with beautiful Italian tile.
Brand new LG full size washer and dryer with utility sink are available for your laundry needs. Keep your car cool in the 1 and a 1/2 car garage with plenty of storage. We provide everything you need for the beach: beach cart, chairs, towels, cooler, floats, and sand toys. We do not provide beach umbrellas, but Jerry''s has them. For a rainy day: cards, board games, and books.
Our yard renovations are in progress!
Sanibel Island is known to have the best shelling in North America. Sanibel remains unique in it's commitment to preserving the natural environment. Two thirds of Sanibel (6500 acres) is part of a wildlife refuge with miles of waterways and lush tropical plants and exotic wildlife. Sanibel has no traffic lights and building height is strictly limited, with few franchises. You will find unique shops and restaurants with top notch gourmet options to crunchy shrimp baskets that are sure to please everyones palate.
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One dog under 25 pounds
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
1 Small Dog Only (under 25 LBS) My backyard has artificial turf so you will have to scoop the poop. $500 pet fee non-refundable.
Cancellation Policy: Please see in my rental agreement Number 7. Cancellation Policy and fees.
Sanibel requires a 28 day minimum rental for private homes so I only rent monthly from the 1st day of the month to the last day. I DO NOT RENT WEEKLY.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 337867vb
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 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 near 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.
Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Bowman's Beach - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 13.0 km
Getting around
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Jerry's Foods - 8 min drive
Turtles Tiki Bar - 9 min drive
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - 6 min drive
MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - 9 min drive
American Legion Post 123 - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does We are back! Private ground level, heated pool! 6 houses to the beach access! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at We are back! Private ground level, heated pool! 6 houses to the beach access!?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at We are back! Private ground level, heated pool! 6 houses to the beach access! on 1 June 2026 start from AU$232, 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.
Is We are back! Private ground level, heated pool! 6 houses to the beach access! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much is parking at We are back! Private ground level, heated pool! 6 houses to the beach access!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at We are back! Private ground level, heated pool! 6 houses to the beach access!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at We are back! Private ground level, heated pool! 6 houses to the beach access!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is We are back! Private ground level, heated pool! 6 houses to the beach access! located?
Located in West End, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum. Sanibel Bayous and Sanibel Island Southern Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Just what I needed! Lovely house, plenty of room, great kitchen. The pool was awesome. The walk to the beach was pleasant. We saw a gator in the dried up canal across the street from the house! I'm delighted to have spent a month in your beautiful home.
We enjoyed our stay on Rabbit Rd. The house was very clean and fresh, plus homey and comfortable. Location was great for either walking to the beach or biking to Ding Darling and beyond. The pool was as warm as a bathtub and we used it everyday. Nice bikes are included. Kitchen is well stocked. Pretty much perfect for a month's stay. An added plus was a mother and baby alligator living in the water filled ditch across the street!
My mom, sister & I came to Sanibel to celebrate our mom’s 65th birthday. This was the absolute perfect house to stay in, and the location couldn’t have been better. We walked to the beach every day which was a short 10 minute walk. The house is beautifully decorated and so cozy, and the beds were SO comfortable which is a huge plus when renting somewhere. The house has everything you need for your stay, and we even cooked in one night and the kitchen was very well stocked. We all kept saying how we have to stay at this house again whenever we come back to Sanibel, we loved it so much. It was such an amazing trip and the house just made it feel like we had our own beach home while we were there. We already can’t wait to come back!!!
The host and house were both great! The house was spotless, and had everything you would need to enjoy your vacation. (Cooking utensils, grill, bikes, chairs) The heated pool was clean and felt great. The host also was great with communication. I did a last minute booking the night before i stayed. She patiently helped me complete my booking. I would recommend this property to anyone staying on sanibel island. I hope i can return again!
I can't say how much we all truly enjoyed the house and pool as well as the private beach. PARADISE 💜💖 just beautiful.l have already booked again for next year because it was amazing.l would like to thank Dawn and her family for giving us the opportunity.
I loved my time at Dawn and Frank’s home on Rabbit Road. The beautiful landscaping front and back felt like my own oasis. The pool lent itself to fun gatherings, especially for the kids and me. I appreciate the partially shaded fenced-in backyard. It is lovely! There were plenty of kitchen gadgets, towels, seating and
bedding. I loved the use of bikes since I’d rather bike everywhere versus drive. The hosts thought of every need possible. Even the outside shower came in handy. The beach was a five to ten minute walk for us. I enjoyed being in a residential area with the shops and restaurants a short jaunt away. It was the perfect experience in Sanibel.
This is a terrific home for a month long stay. The layout is nice, plenty of space, fenced in back yard. The house is nicely furnished and well supplied for our vacation. We cycle, so it was close to the bike trails and less than a mile to Ding Darling. Perfect!
This home, clearly cared for, well equipped and sparkling clean, is located in a great location on Sanibel. We rented electric bikes (the bikes provided are usable) and zoomed all over the place. The second and third bedrooms are not big and their bathroom is in the general hallway so we are glad our friends (who are not close friends!) did not come after all. The large kitchen is well equipped. Thank you Dawn!
Lovely home with gorgeous screened pool, tropical landscaping, elaborately stocked kitchen, every amenity you could imagine!(bikes with locks/helmets, beach cart with chairs, sand and water toys, great washer/dryer, 2nd refrigerator, printer with paper/ink, many beach towels) Enjoyable short walk to uncrowded beach, fun shelling, gorgeous sunsets! Dawn was super fast at responding to our every need. Easy access to shops and restaurants. An idyllic vacation escape!
House was well equipped with everything you would need. Great location and easy walk to the beach. Beautiful pool and private back yard. Beds and living room furniture need updating.
cheryl s.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
I was confused when this guest mentioned the living room needed updating because almost every piece of furniture, tables, lamps, pictures and even decorations were all updated less than a year ago. The new designer sofa just arrived. When I questioned this guest about the beds she said she did not like the real feather down mattress topper for the queen bed and thought it was to cover an old mattress. The mattress is less than 2 years old and I thought adding plush mattress toppers to the beds was an added luxury. I really try to keep my home updated and as comfortable as possible for my guests.
A very comfortable, up to date home with everything you need. We especially enjoyed the kitchen, lanai area and pool. The televisions and high speed internet worked very well and the owner, Dawn, was very pleasant and responsive to our needs.
The place is nicely decorated, the owner is very responsive, the fenced dog yard is a big plus, the perfect-temperature pool is shaded much of the time by towering palms and the kitchen is super-modern. It is a bit of a schlep to walk to the beautiful mostly deserted beach for us older folk and I would have liked to have a card table or desk to work on, but for folks wanting a quiet, pretty house away from the more touristed area, we and our dogs highly recommend this.
Ann M.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
I gave this guest my address before she booked my home and she came by the property to see exactly how far the beach was from my home. I also suggested google earth so she could see an arial view. From my house to the beach is a 3/10 of a mile walk. About 340 steps to the beach access. If you are staying anywhere on West Gulf Drive other than direst Gulf front it is approximately 260 steps through the beach access paths to get to the water. This guest emailed/called me a dozen times before her stay with questions and very specific lists of items she wanted to know if I had- Vitamix ($500 blender), Roku, printer, electric juicer, reading lights, surge protectors, etc. She never asked if I had a card table. I do provide a six person dining table, a large island with two bar stools and a coffee table that rises up for a computer desk or dining table.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike C.
3 Apr 2019
Comfortable stay
Great location close to the beach and the home has a comfortable layout.
Fenced in yard is a real plus for pets.
Mike C.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kim h.
6 Feb 2019
Fabulous!
Love Sanibel! The house is beautiful, beach close and beautiful, great pool, close to Ding Darling, great for bike riding, owner wonderful.
kim h.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bill Y.
7 June 2018
Like a Homecoming
We stayed at SeaTulip during April and May 2017 and returned for April and May 2018. From the minute we entered the house, we felt like we had returned home. Our two Frenchies 'said' when we walked in ... "hey, we know this place!" and headed for the pool area. Frank and Dawn upgraded some of the electronics and appliances since our last stay, which was of course appreciated. But the overall feelings were of a high level of emotional and physical comfort. Any questions we had that were addressed to Dawn were addressed immediately. We went to the Tesoro restaurant for dinner for the first time, and will return for sure whenever we are on Sanibel - it was fabulous. The Sunday market is another weekly event we try not to miss. We intend to return in 2019.
Bill & Charmaine
Winnipeg, Canada
Bill Y.
Stayed 60 nights in Apr 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kim h.
3 Feb 2018
Awesome!
The house was great. Beautifully decorated and had everything we needed, appliances, bikes, beach chairs, towels. Couldn't think of anything else. The location was great. So close to Ding Darling, we biked there often. And the beach was perfect. Can't wait to go back next year.
kim h.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Frank S.
4 Nov 2017
My Nicest Stay Ever On Sanibel Island!
Beautiful, clean, relaxing home! Quiet, secluded pool area to swim and relax with our beverages and a good book. We cannot wait to book this home again. We loved being so close to the beach
Frank S.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
4 Sept 2017
SO close to beach + tranquil private pool!
The house is just a quick, scenic stroll to the private beach! We had the beach to ourselves as far as the eye could see, but the kids enjoyed walking down the beach to have lunch at West Wind Inn and meet other youngsters (while we still got our peace and quiet)! We spent every afternoon in the private, screened in pool! Perfect spot to cool off and take in the natural Sanibel vegetation. The whole house looks straight out of Better Home and Gardens - completely renovated, clean and homey! The beds were SO comfortable and we loved having a fully equipped kitchen to make meals when we weren't at our favorite restaurants. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
30 July 2017
Amazing vacation
We had an amazing month in Sanibel! This lovely home is located on the quiet rabbit road. The house is a short walk to the beach, and the beach wagon in the garage made it easy for us to haul our coolers and chairs. The house has a secluded pool, great for cooling off in the afternoons. The patio furniture was new, high end, and extremely comfortable. I had no problem laying outside for hours reading my books. Inside, the house was equipped with modern appliances and electronics. The kitchen was fully stocked and suited all our cooking needs. All the beds and furniture were exceptionally comfortable. We highly recommend staying here!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Bill Y.
4 June 2017
We'll be back
May 31, 2017
We have been coming to Sanibel for a number of years now, but decided to bring our dogs this year, and rented this property for the first time, for April and May. We found the house to be exactly as advertised, with a well equipped kitchen and comfortable furniture and beds thoughout. We spent many hours at the pool every day and found the privacy and tranquility at the back of the property to be ideal. We also gave the grill a good workout most days. Dawn was very responsive when we contacted her for assistance a couple of times. The proximity to the beach was a bonus, allowing easy access for frequent long beach walks, shelling and close encounters with interesting sea dwellers (dolphins, rays). Occasionally we went out for meals, our favorite dinner location is The Sand Bar just up West Gulf a short distance. We also enjoyed Timbers, Island Cow and Matzaluna. All in all, this property fully satisfies our needs, accordingly we reserved again for April and May next year.
Bill & Charmaine Young
Winnipeg MB, Canada
Bill Y.
Stayed 60 nights in Apr 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Denise M.
12 Feb 2017
Close to lovely quiet beach
We spent the month of January in this home and loved the location. The heated pool is a big bonus and we enjoyed taking a dip almost everyday. The beds are so comfortable and bathrooms are nicely updated. We used beach chairs, carts, beach towels and bikes almost everyday. The only slight disappointment was the furniture out by the pool. There was only one lounge chair and the other chairs were not that comfortable for relaxing.
Denise M.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jane C.
2 Jan 2017
Lovely, well equipped home, enjoyed being there
Super place to stay
Jane C.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2016
About the host
Hosted by Dawn
Why they chose this property
Throughout our travels, we fell in love with Sanibel. Along with the best beaches in the world, Sanibel has wonderful weather, a relaxed atmosphere with great restaurants and shopping.There is not a better place to vaction and relax. We one day plan to retire to this beautiful place.
What makes this property unique
Location, location, location! We are 6 houses to private beach access. Our heated screened pool has beautiful Wetedge pebble and glass finish. The water is a beautiful Caribbean blue and the pebble finish just sparkles. Many of the homes on Sanibel are not ground level. We love the convienence of not climbing stairs everytime we need something in the house or to just go out to the pool. We are located in the middle of the island, close to Captiva and Sanibel's attractions. We have equipped our house as we would for ourselves. Come and make yourself at home.