Fantastic Bay Front Rental - Island House - Dog Friendly!

My husband, 2 teenagers, and yellow labrador spent spring break at Island House. It was perfect! I am, and you will be too if you rent it, spoiled now for what I expect a rental to be. Island House has an immaculate yard -- a tropical paradise with multiple places to sit and watch the wildlife on the bay, the private heated pool activities, fire in the firepit, shower outdoors, or to just sit and read in private. We saw a dolphin almost every night right in front of the house in the bay. There are two kayaks with the rental that we took out several times. It is a quite retreat and you feel like you are away from it all with the old time FL feel, but shelling, restaurants, grocery, and a marina are all right across the street. The owner, Chip, is great -- very nice, helpful, and responsive. The house is very clean and decorated eclectic with many interesting items from around the area. It has very comfortable furniture and beds and flat screen TVs as well as an office area if you have work to do. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of room to cook your own meals. There is a Weber grill on the deck. When Chip says "just bring your swimsuit", he means it, he has thought of everything to meet your vacation needs. There were plenty of beach towels, beach chairs including a cart, flashlights for night shelling, pool and beach toys, etc. We can't wait to come back to this paradise and booked next year's spring break at Island House before we left this year.

This amazing home and property is more picturesque than words can tell! After renting for two consecutive years, we are excited to be returning to this fabulous, tropical Sannibel Island vacation home. As world travelers, we have experienced many enchanting, relaxing resorts and renowned locations and choose to return again to the wonderful experience of this great home. This home exudes hospitality and old Florida charm coupled with gorgeous landscaping that could awe Mother Nature herself! There is no need to leave and drive to board a sunset cruise, just take the on-site kayaks from the private dock and you are basking in the natural beauty and sunsets of a photographer's dreams! The owner, Chip, is always accommodating, and provides everything you could ask for. The website pictures, although beautiful, do not begin to capture the true live experience. The constant gentle breeze with a hint of salt air, the views from the pool, deck, grounds and dock all in a lush, tropical setting is invigorating. If you enjoy the comfortable relaxing beauty of nature in a tropical surrounding with both elegant and casual dining restaurants close by , beaches within a short walking distance and all the amenities of home, like us, you will truly love this charming Island House.

Marlo and Sam

Elizabethton TN

My husband, 2 children and our chocolate labrador just spent a week at this property. It is so charming, clean, and has everything you need for a beach vacation. We were able to dock our boat right on the property dock, walk across the road to the beach, and swim every minute of the day in the pool. It's within walking distance to a general store and a few restaurants too. We saw manatees, dophins, fish and dozens of differnt birds during our visit, right in the bay! We will be back for SURE! Property manager Chip was amazing too... helped with everything we needed.

beautiful house, UNBEATABLE location, and fabulous yard. Our family spent time fishing on the dock, (Castaways marina is right next door for bait, supplies, and advice.), walking for miles on the beach, kayaking the bay and bayou, and swimming in our private heated pool. there is even a fire pit and Chip brought over a supply of firewood to use. We had the most relaxing and serene trip in years.

Imagine waking up to an osprey's call, and seeing beautiful shore and water birds frolicking out on the bay, all from the comfort of your cozy King bed looking out your sliding glass door... Excited to begin another day in paradise, you walk with a cup of coffee out on to your dock, and are entertained by schools of mullet jumping out of the water while being pursued by a dolphin...

This was our experience nearly every morning! We have been coming down to Sanibel for years, and the Island House has now become one of our favorite places to stay... the house is very comfortable, decorated in a fun tropical/Asian way, and with a very well-supplied kitchen! My mother-in-law was able to cook a traditional Swedish Christmas meal for us, and loved how easy it was to do there! The many decks and seating areas made relaxing outdoors so comfortable, with our favorite places to relax being by the pool or out on the dock! The location of the Island House is perfect; being on the bay provides beautiful water (bird and fish) views, and a short walk to the beach provides a grand Gulf view with beautiful shells galore! The neighborhood is wonderful, with 3 great restaurants and a small grocery store all within walking distance! Additionally, Chip, the owner/manager, was wonderful to work with; providing helpful recommendations about the area as well as responding quickly by text when his assistance was needed. We will definitely be back!!