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Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Northern Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Lighthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

king

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

walk in shower

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!

The Parrot Nest is one of the Old-Sanibel cottages located on the quiet East End of the island. Since 1955, our charming cottages have been welcoming visitors and until the early 1960's they were brought to our shores from the mainland by ferryboat.
Our cottages are newly renovated in a coastal decor offering you epic comfort, relaxation in a beautiful room. We are within walking distance to the historic Sanibel Lighthouse and fishing pier, beautiful shelling beaches, shopping and restaurants.
If you like, use our complimentary bikes and explore miles of paths covering the island and leading to wildlife refuges, kayaking spots, secluded beaches, and meandering past more eateries, shops, and galleries. The Macaw cottage is a charming room with a king bed and new daybed ( twin ) and features a brand new kitchen with granite countertops and new stove.
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 is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Sanibel

Located near the beach, this cottage is in East End, a neighbourhood in Sanibel. While the natural beauty of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Estero Boulevard Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express. Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and BIG Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Sea School - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 1 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bimini Bait Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!?

As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants! on 24 May 2026 start from £136, 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.

How much is parking at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants! located?

Located in East End, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Sanibel Sea School and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Sanibel Island Northern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Brian Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great locationThe bikes were a great asset
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

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

Cozy Cottage Getaway!

Location was excellent! Close to beaches and some really good restaurants. I recommend the Mudbug the food was awesome and large pirtions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Denny W.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Our shower had black mold. Believe me I have pictures. I cleaned it myself with bleach. I requested a reimbursement for the cleaning but didn't get one. They did send some one to clean after I had done it! We had stayed there before and came back. We won't be back again though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jasmin k.

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

Simply perfect

We loved the beaches , the bikes and the appartment
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

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

Sanibel getaway

Perfect setting for my yearly getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Perfect Getaway

WE so needed a short break. The cottage was perfect. Bed was so very comfortable. Got lots of shells. Enjoyed the food at Wickey's. Had not be there in 30 yrs. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Perfect

The location was perfect and the place was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Great property

We loved our stay. Cute and clean, perfect for a mother/daughter get away. We loved the bikes and how close we were to the beach. Just watch out for the no see ums!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cosy and clean cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Everything you need

Great location! Loved access to beach chairs, towels and bikes. Cute rental that has everything you need. Beach is walking distance. Wickies restaurant across the street is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

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

Great Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at Macaw cottage, free bikes to use and the Lighthouse Beach is just a short bike ride away, we shelled everyday and the cottage was large enough for 3 of us easily , wonderful shopping area in the same block, some of the best on Sanibel Island. We will be staying here again !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

cindy v.

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

A little farther from the shops, but a nice private lication.

Private place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you for the review! We are across the street from several shops on the east end that are lovely! Others can be found mid island a bike ride away! We love the privacy the cottages offer our guests! Hope to have you back again soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Listing accuracy
Definitely not walking distance to beach or shops. Shower had mold, floor not so clean. But I guess ok
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2025
Oh dear! The beach is two blocks away and the shops are exactly across the street which include magic bus for coffee, ice cream and deserts. Wickies is a brand new fabulous restaurant again across the road. We walk this property almost daily. Looking at the inspection report, there was no mold and clean was an A but we will check this again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Great location

Clean and nice. Small just for two. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Great short getaway

Cute room that had everything we needed. Bikes and beach wagons were a nice addition. Close to lighthouse with good restaurant and ice cream shop across the street. The only negative was that the hot water ran out quickly during showers. Nice to see Sanibel rebounding from the hurricanes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

daisy t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had stayed at this location before, however, it was a different unit. This particular unit can use more counter space. That would be my only complaint. Of course an addition of a pool would be great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denny W.

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

Macaw

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Ideal location

Our first time to Sanibel and we loved it. Our little cottage was wonderful. Ideal location to ride bikes to the beach and lighthouse. We would absolutely return and stay there. Only 1 thing would make it a little better, since there’s no sink in the kitchen area a small dish pan would make cleaning the dishes a little more sanitary. Great place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Hello Debbie! Thank you for the great review and we are so thrilled you loved your stay! The Macaw cottage is the only one without a sink, your suggestion is appreciated and implemented! Warm and Sunny Regards, Kim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sonia p.

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

Awesome

Superkalifragilistic
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

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

Perfect Location & Charming Cottage

My sons (7 and 14) and I were looking for a place to visit in Sanibel knowing that many of the gulf-side locations were under construction and chose to try the Parrots Nest Cottages. I was pleasantly surprised at this fantastic location that was walkable to the beach and had everything we needed to relax for a few days over Thanksgiving break. The kitchen had what we needed and having bikes and beach wagons and chairs was a great convenience. This was an adorable property and just right for the 3 of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Newly remodeled. Clean and fresh, nicely decorated. Very comfortable memory foam mattress. Kitchenette very helpful. Walkable to old lighthouse Beach and to Bay. Very convenient, love that they have complementary bikes to use. My only complaint would be the rather sad bed pillows, because other that that i was totally satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

PN #3 MACAW

The cottage was clean and comfortable. Some hooks to hang towels on would be nice. Also the hoses in the front yard could have been neatly coiled instead of being allbover the yard. We did appreciate the accomodation of an earlier check in. Thank you!IT
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was quite enjoyable got to use a golf cart to get around the island easier. The only disappointment was not being able to get on the beach without paying by credit card, last time I did that my card was hacked almost immediately So we didn't get to spend any time on the beaches. That was the only disappointment. Great restaurant right next door though. Hope to return at another time.Thank you,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Excellent for a short stay

I may have missed it in the description of this cottage, but the “kitchen” was a small fridge and microwave. There was no sink other than the bathroom lavatory. The cottage worked for us for two days, but it would have been tough even to do breakfasts for a week.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you Linda for the great review, we are efficiency cottages... this one does not have a sink but we are in process of upgrading this sweet cottage!!
Verified

8/10 Good

susan w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cool little place

These units are in a great location. Having complimentary bikes was the best. We didn’t have sheets for the daybed. I called breakaway to ask for them and did not ever get them. I sent the owner a question and they never responded
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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