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Surrounded by Nature - 28 Day Rental - completely renovated after Hurricane Ian.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowman's Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Bayous
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Surrounded by Nature - 28 Day Rental - completely renovated after Hurricane Ian.

The cottage has a complete renovation (walls, ceilings, floors) post hurricane Ian, updated with new central heat and AC, indoor and outdoor showers, large screen Amazon Fire TV (with Prime and others included) and Wifi. The cottage has three bedrooms, two with queen size beds, one with twin size and a loft with an additional twin beds. Very private back deck looking toward Ding Darling Wild Life Refuge. Three miles from Recreation Center with lap pool, complete gym and classes. Two miles to cross into Captiva. Quite and beautiful setting to relax and have fun and observe birds and nature. Beautiful scenery around the house. Fifteen minute walk or 2 minute drive to the closest beach, Bowmans Beach, cited as one of the best beaches in the world. With all the amenities needed at a beach, they have a shower, bathrooms, play area and workout trail.

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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
No diapers or bed wetters
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sanibel

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Sanibel, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Castaways Marina and Jensen’s Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum. BIG Arts Center and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sanibel Bayous - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Blind Pass Beach - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 7 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phuzzy’s Boat Shack - ‬78 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Low Key Tiki - ‬78 min drive
  • ‪Froggys - ‬77 min drive
  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surrounded by Nature - 28 Day Rental - completely renovated after Hurricane Ian. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Surrounded by Nature - 28 Day Rental - completely renovated after Hurricane Ian.?

As of 15 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surrounded by Nature - 28 Day Rental - completely renovated after Hurricane Ian. on 18 Mar 2026 start from AU$408, 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 Surrounded by Nature - 28 Day Rental - completely renovated after Hurricane Ian.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Surrounded by Nature - 28 Day Rental - completely renovated after Hurricane Ian.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surrounded by Nature - 28 Day Rental - completely renovated after Hurricane Ian.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Surrounded by Nature - 28 Day Rental - completely renovated after Hurricane Ian. located?

Located in West End, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach. Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Blind Pass Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Perfect location on Sanibel

Spent a month at the cottage that backs up to Ding Darling Preserve and is very close to Bowman’s Beach and Blind Pass Beach for shelling. The area has made great strides in recovering from 3 hurricanes! The cottage is comfortable, well equipped, and private. It’s an easy trip to good restaurants on the Island. Our favorites were Doc Fords, Over Easy Cafe, the Lighthouse Cafe and Wickies. Lots of activities for the winter season. A good choice for Sanibel!
Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Everest C.

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

7 weeks in Paradise

Several visits to Ft. Meyers in recent years. This is the first stay on Sanibel-a completely different experience. Quiet, good beach availability, excellent restaurants. Weather was superb. House was in good shape- crazy traffic pattern that we got used to. Overall a joyful experience.
Stayed 48 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

Wonderful location

Loved the house, the surrounding nature and wonderful beaches close by.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

April in Sanibel is just wonderful

Such a great location and comfortable house. I can not wait to go back. Beach so close and birds walking around in the neighborhood!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

Great place to stay

Loved the house and the nature all around! Great beach so close by!
Stayed 37 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maryann B.

A great place to relax away from NE winters

The house is clean and well maintained with all of the comforts of home. The kitchen is fully equipped for casual and more formal meals. We enjoyed cooking on the barbie. This home is spacious and we and our guests had plenty of options for relaxing. TVs and wi fi worked. We were near enough to the beaches? Sanibel activities (community center)and restaurants. Hated to leave. Will stay in this property again next year!

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Had a wonderful time!

Fishing and shelling were great. House was unique, clean and comfortable with everything we needed to make the stay enjoyable. Lots to do in the area. Beaches were kind of a distance to walk, but use the bikes and get there in minutes. Would love to stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

A delightful cottage

This cottage is located just across the road from Bowman;s Beach, the best beach on Sanibel. And the Home Away description is accurate. The house is equipped with most anything you might need for vacation: Beach chairs and towels, bicycles, kitchen utensils, big screen TV (we were there during the Olympics, so the TV was great.), WiFi, etc. The screened in lanai is perfect for dining. Each of the bedrooms has a direct access to the outdoors. The house can sleep 9 people, but there are only 1 & 1/2 baths. You may have traffic jams around the bathrooms :) There is an outside shower.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Very nice. Quiet.

We have thoroughly enjoyed our week at this cozy Sanibel rental. Property is as described. Biking to the beach is so convenient. Bed was comfy. Lanai was perfect for entertaining a few friends for dinner one night. Owner was communicative and easy to deal with. We will definitely be contacting you in the future, Chris to schedule another vacation. Hate that we only have one more day here! Thanks for sharing your island home with us! :-)
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

p m.

great house

Very comfortable and spacious house with a lovely screened in porch for outdoor dining, a roomy home for several couples to enjoy, the kitchen was wonderful for preparing meals, great beaches for shelling, 22 miles of bike paths for exercising daily. We had a great stay.

About the host

Hosted by Virginia Mills/Chris Wood

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Retired Vocational Expert/ PhD with 3 adult children and my wife. I have been traveling to Sanibel since 1985. I love the extraordinary natural beauty including beautiful beaches and wildlife and activities available, particularly biking, kayaking, and the recreation center with pool lap lanes, tennis, basketball and exercise classes. Dozens of restaurants in Sanibel and Captiva. Easy access to Ding Darling Refuge with viewing of hundreds of migratory birds.


Why they chose this property

Easy access to two terrific public beaches, one walking and biking distance half mile and the other about 2 miles from the property. Quiet serene setting where you can forget all of your usual concerns and thoroughly relax. The calming nature of Sanibel will make you want to return every year.

What makes this property unique

Quiet peaceful setting while looking in the back of the house Ding Daring Refuge comes right to our property line. Little to no light pollution , or upward lighting allowing us to view the spectacular stars and moon at night. Privet road.

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