We rented Dee's condo for a girls week/birthday celebration and we're still smiling. The views from the condo cannot be properly described. The floor to ceiling view of the bay is breathtaking at any point in the day. It's the very first thing you see as you enter the space. The accomodations are well appointmented, plenty of room and comfortable. Having a washer/dryer in the unit is a huge plus. The other owners/renters on the property were so nice and we feel like we left Sanibel with some great new friends. Mariner's Pointe is in a secluded location, easy to access from the Causeway and easy to get to everything.
The pools are clean, refreshing and close to the unit. It was too warm to play tennis when we visited, but the courts were in top shape.
But the most amazing part of the week was the spectacular wildlife show we were treated to daily. A dolphin family came in the morning and late day to feed and entertain us. They swim right up to the boardwalk, close enough to reach down and touch. It was absolutely thrilling. We also had numerous manatee sightings. Don't spend any money on an eco tour, you'll see more right from the edge of the property or from the lanai of the condo. I've vacationed in Florida for years and never experienced anything quite like this.
Sanibel is truly a remarkable location. I visited when I was 7 and I don't think it has changed dramatically in over 40 years. Its still quiet, laid back, charming, friendly and beautiful.
I highly recommend a vacation on Sanibel Island and this property is a perfect place to stay.