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Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite 1

1 King Bed

Master Suite 2

1 Queen Bed

Open Loft

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach


This wonderful home has 3 bedrooms and an open loft with a day bed that will transform into a king bed. There is a king suite with large walk-in shower and bathroom. There is a queen suite with a shower and bathroom. The third bedroom has a queen bed. There is a full tub/shower bathroom. The living/dining/kitchen area is all open with vaulted ceiling and large ceiling fans. The wrap around porch/deck has a screened in portion overlooking the swimming pool. There is an outside shower by the pool with hot water. Please use it to wash off the sand before getting into the pool. There are televisions in every bedroom. There is wireless internet.
The house has direct access to Bowman Beach, the nicest beach area on Sanibel Island. It is short walk to the beach, approximately a 5-minute walk. There is a beach cart to haul your beach gear the short walk to the beach. Beach towels are provided. There are some beach items and pool noodles and floats. There are beach chairs and beach toys. There are also some bicycles. No guarantee that they are in great shape but available for use.
The house is less than 2 miles to Captiva Island and all it has to offer in addition to Sanibel activities.

National Geographic has named Bowman’s Beach one of the “14 Iconic Beaches You Should Visit in Your Lifetime” and USA Today's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards for 2025, rated Bowman's Beach on Sanibel Island as the No. 6 beach in Florida.
This prestigious recognition places our beloved beach among the most stunning coastal destinations in the world—and we couldn't agree more. Bowman's Beach was the only beach listed that is located in the Continental United States!
For those who’ve already experienced Bowman’s Beach, it’s no surprise. Known for its natural beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and world-class shelling, Bowman’s Beach is a true hidden gem on Sanibel Island. Unlike many tourist-heavy beaches, it retains a sense of untouched serenity, framed by lush sea grapes and mangroves, and free from high-rise development.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2361344
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Sanibel

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in West End, a neighborhood in Sanibel. Sanibel Island Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Captiva Beach. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are also worth visiting.
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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sanibel Bayous - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Blind Pass Beach - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 11 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Phuzzy’s Boat Shack - ‬78 min drive
  • ‪Low Key Tiki - ‬78 min drive
  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪American Legion Post 123 - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach?

As of Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach on Aug 15, 2026 start from $538, 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 Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach located?

Located in West End, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bowman's Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Sanibel Island Southern Beach. J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Sanibel Bayous are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kids loved swimming in the pool. Pool was warm every day. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 26, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review. We hope you visit us again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

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

Exceptional Stay

House and location were excellent. We hope to stay again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

James H.

The house was clean. There was an estrogen patch left in a bedroom drawer. There were a lot of random items in the kitchen cabinets (old spices, flour, sugar, oils, etc.). Bath hand towels and wash cloths had bleach marks. One toilet needed repair as it kept running without a jiggling the handle. Most bikes needed repairs. There was no kayak as mentioned in the posting. The ceiling fan on the screened porch was missing a blade. The pool spa was not functioning. There were no lights in the pool for after hours swimming. A pool chair broke while simply sitting in it causing injury to a guest. The host was dismissive when reporting the broken chair.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2026
We have replaced the towels, chairs and porch fan. Sorry about the kayak. It washed away with Hurricane Ian and I forgot to remove from the description. The spa jets were also destroyed by Hurricane Ian and the spa is not listed in the description. We have provided bicycles but guests do not treat them well. We will remove them. There is a great rental place on the island. The pool lights do work. The switch is on the screen porch by the small table. Thank you for your feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Great Property

We very much enjoyed our stay. Loved the pool, the water was nice and warm. Easy walk to the beach. Very clean. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary M.

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

Great house!

Loved the house and pool area!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 27, 2024
Thank you for your visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee H.

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

Perfect getaway

My husband and I booked this trip just to get away and unwind. That’s exactly what we got, house was perfect for us, quiet neighborhood, pool was super nice after being at the beach. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

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

Clean & kid friendly

Family enjoyed staying at this property. It was clean and well maintained. The kids loved the pool and spent much more time there than the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam B.

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

Little slice of paradise

A quiet, lovely, well-equipped house just steps from the beach. We couldn’t be more happy with our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 26, 2024
Thank you so much.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacey W.

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

Perfect Get Away

Loved being able to walk to Bowmans beach every night to watch the sunset. Seashells gallore! Nice pool to be able to relax in and around for down time. Very nice home!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

Sanibel-July 2024 Trip

Had a great time. Great property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2024
It was great to have you as a guest. Thank you and visit again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Just as pictured and described!

Great property! Loved the pool and proximity to the beach! Very clean and good communication with owner !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T H.

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

Bowmans Beach Property

Quick walk to Bowmans Beach, house has everything needed for your stay. Plenty of room and a heated pool. Great shelling. So happy to be able to stay on the island again. Thank you all for a wonderful stay, will definitely be back!!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y.

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

Vacation

Lovely house. Only drawback was the half mile walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

Annual Sanibel getaway

House was great - just as advertised. Trek to the beach was kind of long, but beach was great once we got there. We cook a lot and found the kitchen well stocked and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 26, 2024
Thank you so much and come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Nice quiet place to relax, short walk to a very nice Bowman Beach

The house was nice and quiet. My party of 7 enjoyed the pool and the bikes. I have used rentals on SI for over 20 years and this is the only place that had spices and other small kitchen expendables. That is a bonus. One quick question to the host was answered quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Char H.

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

Great family home

Property was clean, well stocked with supplies and everything you need to cook/grill, pool was nice but cold so hard for littles (only downside). Beds were comfy, showers nice (including the outside one). Easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi T.

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

Great space for family

We thoroughly enjoyed the house and yard; unfortunately we stayed during a week that rained a lot, resulting in significant flooding, and even a small amount of roof leakage. Property was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a very good time. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Daphne W.

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

Sanibel

The house was clean and just as described. We were quite happy with the location as it was convenient to both Sanibel and Captiva. Beach access is a short walk away and beach area filled with beautiful shells. Some construction happening next door, however not bothersome. Enjoyed our stay very much. Mucky Duck in Captiva was a delight at sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 27, 2024
Thank you for staying with us and come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

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

Everything we hoped for!

This house was perfect for our family vacation! It was equipped with everything we needed. We spent many mornings and evenings at the pool and in the screened in porch. Most afternoons we walked over to the beautiful beach (which was only 5 min away). This was a great find for us!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family Vacation

Our family really enjoyed our stay at Sanibel and this property was great for us. The owners really have the house well stocked with many amenities and well equipped kitchen. We were glad to see Sanibel staying strong after the terrible hurricane. We were able to enjoy many of Sanibel and Captiva’s pristine beaches. We feel very blessed to have spent a week together at sweet Sanibel as she rebuilds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

summer 2024

very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Exceeded our expectations!

What an incredible week we had at this beautiful property! It had everything you would need in every room and bathroom...plus the kitchen was stacked with everything. We sat in the screened in porched in the morning and enjoyed our coffee with the fountain drip noise of the sauna onto the pool. We loved how it was centrally located to the island, so we could go toward Captiva or back to the causeway very quickly. Bowman's beach was around the corner, the most perfect beach! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

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

Sanibel Beach House

Had a good stay at the house. House was spacious, clean and well located. Was a last minute booking and understand it will take some time for Sanibel to return to normal. All though Bowman Beach is closed, we entered around the barriers and had the beach to ourselves. Some stores and restaurants are starting to open, would recommend driving another 10 minutes for dinner in Captiva. Hope to get back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Spring Break 2024

Beautiful, peaceful property! Walk to the beach was along a beautiful path, easy walking. Heated pool was perfect for relaxing and a fun game of water volleyball. We could not get the hot tub to heat, but the weather was so nice we didn’t really care. Kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfortable, bath towels and beach towels nice quality. Nice bike and walking trails on the island. We had a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 27, 2024
Thank you so much.

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