Location: Private Homes, Sanibel Island, Florida South West, Florida, USA (Just Steps from the Beach)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 9-10)
East end, cottage-style home on quiet sand and shell lane just steps from beach and east end shops, dining and market.
Charming, three bedroom (king in master, one queen and a double in second, and one queen in third) plus den (queen sleeper-sofa), separate master bath, living room, family room, sunroom, woodburning fireplace, beamed cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, beautifully landscaped fenced-in yard with large screened-in heated pool (pool gated to prevent small children access). All amenities/equipment for beach, golf, tennis and 3 bikes. All entertainment facilities, including high speed internet and computer plus new 42 inch hdtv with premium channels.
One minute stroll to the beach with no street to cross or condo complex to navigate; just straight down the quiet sand and shell road that dead-ends at one end on the gulf and at the other on the bay, both for sand, shelling, and tranquility. Less than a minute walk to east end dining, shops, and market. Convenient location with easy access to the causeway for trips on and off the island. Near marina, lighthouse, fishing pier, and just off the bike path that can take you throughout the island.
MINIMUM RENTAL PERIOD 1 MONTH - PLEASE DON'T ENQUIRE FOR LESS!!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed: Queen size
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (6) : new 42inch hdtv with premium channels in living room 5 other tv's
- DVD (5)
- VCR
- Video Library: some videos available
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: many cd's available
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Pool: heated in winter months
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: overlooking pool and garden with cage separate deck facing west without cage
- Communications
- Telephone (4) : embarq message system installed long distance and international call facility available charged at cost to renter
- Computer: desk computer available for renter use
- Broadband Internet: embarq provides free broadband access for renter use
- Other Amenities
- Cable TV (5), DVD (4), Stereo (Surround Sound System in Family Room), High Speed internet and computer, Private Screened Pool, 3 bikes available for renter use and tennis/golf gear, Pets might be permitted if small
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: subject to size and by agreement
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Feb/Mar .. $8500/month.
Dec .. $6500/month.
May/Nov .. $4000/month
Jan and April .. $7000/month
Twenty-eight (28) Day Minimum Rental as per city of sanibel regulations
Applicable sales tax not included in above rates
Pet fee if applicable long dis/int telephone calls charged at cost
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Living room #2 - Sanibel Island, Florida - Home near the Beach
- Family Room - Sanibel Island, Florida - Home near the Beach
- Kitchen Area & Sunroom - Sanibel Island, Florida - Home near the Beach
- Kitchen/Sun Room #2
- Master Bedroom/Dressing Room beyond
- Bath #1
- Bedroom
- Bedroom
- View of Cottage from Front Yard
- Patio from Living Room
- Pool
- Pool Deck/Patio
- Rear Open Deck
- Street front of home looking towards beach
- Beach at end of Buttonwood Lane
- Den (with sleeper sofa)
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Positive Rating
first vacation on sanibel and we were very happy to have picked your home. it is the perfect beach house. very homey and welcoming. the 3 boys loved everything about it and dont want to go home! the beach is beautiful and the bay was great for exploring and on rainy days we worked on puzzles which we left for you. we did not even turn on the tv for 2 of our 4 weeks here. we cant just say enough about how great opur vacation was. see you next july!
Positive Rating
great friends together in a great house. what could be better? thanks so much for your hospitality and willingness to accept the dogs. we took care of your charming home as if it was our own. we would relish the opportunity of renting again if anything becomes available in 2009.
Positive Rating
YOUR COTTAGE IS WONDERFUL - VERY CHARMING AND WELCOMING. WE APPRECIATED OUR STAY AND WORKED HARD TO LEAVE IT AS GOOD AS WE FOUND IT. IF IT BECOMES AVAILABLE ANY MARCH OR APRIL IN FUTURE PLEASE CALL! OUR GUESTS SAID - GREAT FRIENDS TOGETHER IN A GREAT HOUSE. THANKS FOR YOUR HOSPITALITY AND WILLINGNESS TO ACCEPT THE DOGS. WE TOOK CARE OF YOUR CHARMING HOME AS IF IT WERE OUR OWN. WE WOULD RELISH THE OPPORTUNITY TO STAY HERE AGAIN IF ANYTHING BECOMES AVAILABLE.
Positive Rating
THANKYOU FOR SHARING YOUR LOVELY COTTAGE WITH US AGAIN IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH. THE IMPROVEMENTS WERE FANTASTIC. THE NEW BATH LOOKS GREAT AND THE SOLAR HEATING FOR THE POOL GOT THE JOB DONE. OUR GUESTS SAID THEY HAD A WONDERFUL TIME AT THE COTTAGE - THE HOME, FOOD AND POOL COULD NOT BE BEAT - YOUR PLACE IS JUST GREAT.
Positive Rating
sad to be leaving a delightful home. the pool has been great fun. we have cycled everywhere, seen dolphins, eaten in sanibel's lovely restaurants. now returning to england browner, heavier, relaxed and with beautiful memories of a fun packed tiem at buttonwood. thanks!
Positive Rating
loved your beautiful beach house. had good times. cooked great food and enjoyed special friends. we hope to rent the home again - thanks for sharing your great home