8/10 Good
Vanessa J.
Oct 17, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Million Dollar View
Such a great location and million dollar, unobstructed view of the ocean from the balcony. Steps away from the beach. Very thoughtful in providing amenities for the beach such as umbrella, chairs and even toys for the kids - the only other thing I would recommend would be a beach wagon of some sort for easier transport. The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes, utensils, and appliances including a toaster, Keurig and microwave. We ate out all the time so we didn't use any of it except the Keurig, but it's there for those who need it - we like to support small business owners, and the dining experiences were great! Everything you want or need is a short walk, ride or drive. We used the bicycles provided by the condo to ride to the lighthouse and pier. The bike/walk trail is right out front of the condos and runs along side the entire main road, so it's very safe! Some of the other reviews mention the stairs and, yes, there are stairs up to the 3rd floor condo and no elevator. This wasn't a big deal for us, and the view from the top is worth the climb! Heads-up, the parking situation can be awkward. There are 4 spaces under the building, but for this unit it's almost like parallel parking because you have to back in around and in-between another car and a concrete pillar - I actually had to knock on the unit downstairs and have them pull their car forward so we could get into the assigned parking space. The WiFi connection wasn't great, but thankfully we spent most of our time outdoors because the weather was beautiful. Cute beach decor, but the master bed was VERY hard, like sleeping on a boxspring, and the front half of the sofa cushions are completely worn down. The condo was overall clean, but could definitely use some TLC and improvement in cleaning. Side note, I grew up in FL and have never been to a beach where the boats literally anchor right in front of the beach in chest hight water, or at all for that matter. I guess this is normal for Sanibel because the ocean looked like a boat parking lot as far as the eyes could see. If you plan on swimming, surfing, boogie boarding or any other water sports you can't do it here. All-in-all, we were satisfied with our stay and loved Sanibel Beach!
Vanessa J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022