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Beachfront Escape at Shell Island Beach Club 5B

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A beach with a wooden boardwalk leading to a sandy area, surrounded by greenery and palm trees.
A beachfront resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal resort with multiple-story buildings, a tennis court, and a beach in the background.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with a large island, double sinks, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • High-speed internet
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sanibel Island, FL
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Northern Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Lighthouse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Sanibel

Located on the beach, this condo is in East End, a neighbourhood in Sanibel. While the natural beauty of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Bowman's Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express. Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and BIG Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Sanibel Island, FL

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sanibel Sea School - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bimini Bait Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bella Mozarella - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront Escape at Shell Island Beach Club 5B have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Escape at Shell Island Beach Club 5B?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Escape at Shell Island Beach Club 5B on 12 Dec 2026 start from AU$3,681, 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 Beachfront Escape at Shell Island Beach Club 5B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront Escape at Shell Island Beach Club 5B?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Escape at Shell Island Beach Club 5B?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Escape at Shell Island Beach Club 5B?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Escape at Shell Island Beach Club 5B located?

Nestled on the beach, this East End condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Sanibel Island Southern Beach, Sanibel Island Northern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Causeway Islands Beaches and Bailey's Beach are also within 2 miles (3 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 8 - Good. 9 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding location and beautiful condominium.

The location is perfect and close to the Lighthouse, the beach access is also close. The condo was very well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first stay on Sanibel Island and we had a wonderful experience. The condo was very clean, easy to access, and had a beautiful ocean view. We loved the quiet mornings and watching the sunrises from the screened-in patio.The location was perfect — close to the lighthouse and ideal for exploring the island. We visited the wildlife refuge, shell museum, and local wildlife rehabilitation center, and enjoyed the many nearby restaurant options. Sanibel has such a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere, and this condo was a great place to enjoy it. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely Place, Great Beach!

The condo is lovely! The location and views are terrific, and the condition is very nice! The resort is in the midst or being rebuilt from Hurricane Ian in 2022. The pool and tennis court were unavailable, but we didnt care, because we wanted the beach, and it was gorgeous, and not crowded at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Condo with A View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Condo was clean and in good operating condition, with nice furnishings and an excellent view from the screen in porch. Booking was easy and access to the condo was effortless with keyless entry. Location of the condo was near lighthouse beach and easily accessible to nearby restaurants as well. would definitely recommend this condo for anyone looking for a nice place to stay on Sanibel.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a nice stay. Could have used some updated kitchen ware as we liked to cook meals in instead of going out to eat. Didn’t gave a baking sheet and the frying pans had peeling non-stick coding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shell Island 5B

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 3-week stay that we enjoyed very much! The unit was very comfortable and bright with a wonderful view of the Gulf. For the long stay we greatly appreciated the fully stocked kitchen, as well as the washer and dryer. It would be helpful to have a vacuum cleaner or mop in the unit since it can be hard to keep the floors clean with all the sand being brought in.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2022
Hi William, Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent stay with us. Your kind words mean so much. Please know we did inspect Shell Island Beach Club #5B... the cleaners found the vacuum in the kitchen closet area. Should you decide to visit the island again, please feel free to call. We would love to have you back! All my best, Patience Rodriguez Select Vacation Properties
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sanibel 2016

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent. The unit is great and the location on Sanibel is perfect for us. Quiet, great beach access, all we really need. Management company at the property is reliable, pleasant and convenient. They have beach chairs, towels and umbrellas available some for rent at moderate prices and bikes to use for free that are great. Select Vacations does a great job and are dependable and easy to work with. Only issue is they are located at opposite end of island and need to figure out a way to leave the keys for us at the property so we don't need to go to the office with traffic down and back to get the keys.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and quiet

We enjoyed our week at Sanibel. The condo was super clean with beautiful views. The beds were a little firm for our taste. Overall, it was an excellent stay. We would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Old Condo-Needs Updating!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall this condo provided a nice view and basic accommodations. Condo was in need of new decor, furnishings, and updated kitchen utensils. Our complaints:Wall pictures so old, the frames bent and picture was faded/Bucket under kitchen counter that was catching a leaking drain.-Discovered on vacating.Smelled horrible/A Dryer that didn't dry clothes/Sofa that was very worn and extremely uncomfortable due to age/Dirty A/C Vents/Kitchen utensils were horrible and needed updating.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shell Island 5B

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family has been coming to Shell Island for 10+ years. We have two timeshares but one week is never enough so we always extend the trip by renting another unit at Shell Island for a few days. Shell Island 5B was a fine unit overall we were happy with our stay. There were a few small things about the unit that we felt could be improved (some deferred maintenance/minor cleanliness items) but overall nothing that I would say would keep us or should keep others from renting the unit in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, Peaceful Retreat

We have found our favorite Florida location. This wonderful property is located on a lush beautiful island with plenty of amenities and activities. Specifically this property is located on the quiet end of the island where access to the beach, pool, and bike paths make it a perfect place for families to relax. The condo had everything we needed, including a gas grill which came in handy when we bought fresh fish and produce at the farmers market on Sunday morning. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Can't Go Wrong at this Quieter East End Property on Sanibel

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our unit at Shell Island Beach Club was close to the beach and had spectacular views from the lanai. If you like the quieter east end of Sanibel this is a good location for you. Our unit, 5B, was in good condition with some signs of wear evident. We enjoyed the closeness to the beach, as well as the pool area which is very well maintained. The rental management, Select Vacation Properties, always provides great service. Overall, you would enjoy any stay at unit 5B Shell Island Beach Club.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2022
Hi Norm, Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your recent stay in Shell Island Beach Club #5B. Your kind words and feedback is greatly appreciated! You've been a wonderful guest of ours for many years. Your loyalty is the greatest compliment! Thank you! We will work diligently to find something for you in 2023. We'll be in touch soon! All our best, Select Vacation Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful shell collecting down by the lighthouse

This property Is the only place I’ve ever stayed at in Sanibel. Why look anywhere else when I truly love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2021
Hi Alison, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Your kind words mean so much. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time. Please feel free to call should you like to visit the island again. All my best, Patience Rodriguez Select Vacation Properties
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great view!

This unit has a great view. All appliances were updated. Shell Island Beach Club is a nice complex near the Sanibel Lighthouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island Stay

Very nice property with lovely view to the Gulf. Had some problems with water leakage on the floor in the Master Bathroom upon our arrival, but thankfully this was resolved by a plumber within 24 hours after our arrival. The Condo was very comfortable, but there are a few things that should be tended to: missing and broken knobs on the vanity in the Master Bathroom, an extremely rusty ceiling fan in the lanai that we were afraid to use for fear of it coming apart, bath and beach towels that are thin and could use replacement, and kitchen knives that are extremely dull. We really enjoyed the quiet location and spending time on the lanai. Overall, a very nice property that just requires a few touch-ups.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great experience!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the condo, the location, everything! It has been a great pleasure staying there. We can definitely recommend the place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great beach and a great location on Sanibel Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spectacular views from this beach front condo at the quieter east end of Sanibel. Walk to the lighthouse and the fishing pier. Super beach, large pool, and attentive local management from Shell Island Beach Club as well as the Select Vacation Properties staff made for a memorable stay.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Nice but needs help

Condo is in a very nice complex - great pool, BBQ pits and location. It was a nice stay. This was our second stay here. However...... The Master bed was very hard. If you like sleeping on a very hard surface this bed is for you. I like a firm mattress but this was by far the hardest I have experienced in some time. When we got to condo, we found out that there were very few towels. One hand towel in condo, one wash cloth in condo (except two that were found in kitchen drawer dirty and smelly). We attempted to call rental agent and found that they were closed on Sunday. We purchased towels for us to use during stay. Also, kitchen has very nice assortment of kitchen tools, but some were very dirty (food still left on them). Overall, it was a good time, but would not say here again until the tired furniture was replaced and new mattresses were in place.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location on the beach

We came down with immediate family to relax over the holidays. Very easy to isolate, everyone on the island were masked and socially distant. Much needed respite. Unit looking a little dated, kitchen utensils (knives, wine glasses) and bath towels could be refreshed. Perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fall getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Outstanding! People are great to deal with and unit is always in wonderful conditionWe love Sanibel!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfection

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second trip this year to Sanibel and this property this year. It is our favorite on the island. The location is the best part as well as the quiet beautiful beach. The condo is clean, well stocked and just like home. It's our home away from home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jim's Shell Island Beach Club 5B

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time. Loved the unit & loved the location. The beach was perfect. Select Vacation Properties were easy to work with and friendly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect. The staff was so nice, friendly and helpful. Checkin and checkout was a breeze. The condo was beautiful. Just as described. We had everything we needed and more. The beach is so close. Loved the location so close to the lighthouse. The stairs were not a problem for us. Looking forward to going back. Already booked!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

SIBC 5B

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: SIBC is such a great complex on the east end of Sanibel. We love the grounds, pool and how well kept the buildings always are. The condo owners take great pride in their units and it shows in the lovely furnishings and decor. Building 5 has the best views of the ocean which you can enjoy from the lanai from sunrise to sunset. If you want to be near the lighthouse and sandy shallow waters, this is the best place for that. SIBC offers free bikes to use during your stay, all have comfortable seats and basket on the handlebars for your camera, sunscreen, towel and bottled water. Just grab and go without any worries. Unit was clean and fresh upon arrival and came with surface sanitizer so you can spritz and clean during your stay. Little bottles of hand sanitizers came in handy for those quick runs to the store.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location! Beautiful beaches!

The location is perfect. Quiet end of the island, low traffic. The whole island is bicycle friendly so bring yours or rent one. This unit is part of a complex that's essentially right on the beach. The pool is kept in great shape; crystal clear water. The unit itself was clean and pretty well cared for. The screened-in patio did not drain properly. We were there in July, so rain every afternoon was just part of the Florida experience! But the patio collected water. So, morning coffee on the patio was always in a half-inch of water. But I'm sure this was specific to our unit. The property in general was very nice.
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