Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
40 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
master
1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
1 bathroom
master
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
About this property
The Lovebird-sleeps 3! Great value on Sanibel-walk to dining, shops and Historic East End Lighthouse
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 Lovebirds cottage is our largest cottage featuring a king bed and a daybed ( twin ), large outdoor private patio with lounge chairs, outdoor table and chairs for epic relaxation!
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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
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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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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 - 5 min drive
Bimini Bait Shack - 10 min drive
Gramma Dot's - 10 min walk
MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Lovebird-sleeps 3! Great value on Sanibel-walk to dining, shops and Historic East End Lighthouse pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Lovebird-sleeps 3! Great value on Sanibel-walk to dining, shops and Historic East End Lighthouse?
As of 14 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lovebird-sleeps 3! Great value on Sanibel-walk to dining, shops and Historic East End Lighthouse on 30 Jun 2026 start from £144, 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 The Lovebird-sleeps 3! Great value on Sanibel-walk to dining, shops and Historic East End Lighthouse?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Lovebird-sleeps 3! Great value on Sanibel-walk to dining, shops and Historic East End Lighthouse?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Lovebird-sleeps 3! Great value on Sanibel-walk to dining, shops and Historic East End Lighthouse?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Lovebird-sleeps 3! Great value on Sanibel-walk to dining, shops and Historic East End Lighthouse located?
Located in East End, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Sanibel Sea School and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Sanibel Island Lighthouse and Sanibel Island Northern Beach are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Fantastic little cottage. Just the right amount of space for a quick get away for two. Complimentary bikes and beach chairs were great amenities. Highly recommend. Would absolutely stay here again.
We like the unit it was nice and sunny with a lot of windows, but the bathroom was tiny and there were no place to put any of our luggage or toiletries. Suggest some luggage racks and maybe some shelving outside the bathroom to store our toiletries. The leak under the shower was a nuisance that needs to be fixed or you’re gonna have problems with your flooring as some people won’t be as caring as we were and try to keep the pool of water at bay
David W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
hi David, thank you for the review! we take guest feedback very seriously! These cottages are amazing especially for the price. We will take into consideration luggage racks and additional shelving for sure. The leak we will address asap!!! thanks again!
This property is incredible...
Location
Cleanliness
Quite
Amenities
Value
Douglas M B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joanne
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to the beach this beautiful little cottage was modern and fresh. Just a stones throw from a parade of shops which included a lovely restaurant which we ate at twice. Food was amazing
Loved being able to walk to the beach, shopping and food. Could use a few more kitchen items for cooking and baking, but is an excellent location, very quiet, and the perfect size for 1-2 people.
We really enjoyed our stay at the Lovebird Condo at Parrots Nest. The updated unit was really spacious and private. The bikes allowed us a quick ride to Lighthouse point, and the laundry facilities were convenient for use!
Amber L.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2020
Hello Amber,
Thank you for the great review! We look forward to having you stay again soon!
Warm Regards,
Kim
We had a very nice time ! They were very responsive on our internet concern ! We really enjoyed our stay and will be back ! Thank you bikes were brand newish ! it would be nice to have a few more cooking things but it all worked out nice ! Location is amazing and the local Vickie’s restaurant was fantastic ! Thank you !
We loved the location! The wagons, beach chairs and bikes were much appreciated. We used them daily.
The only things we needed were a blow dryer and some shelves in the bathroom around the sink and in the shower.
Nicely located close to the beach & a super ice cream shop! The next door plaza also had the best shopping we found on the Island. Our accommodations exceeded expectations with nice wine glasses,dishware,beach chairs & even a Kurig Coffee Maker. The beach towels seemed new
Excellent location with beautiful surroundings.
Nice furnished studio and bathroom.
We missed a screen door for fresh air in the bedroom. There was a minimum kitchen equipment only.
We enjoyed our stay very much.
JÖRG R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2024
thank you so much for a great review we've worked so hard to make out guests happy!
We enjoyed our visit. Clean, light, inviting, and conveniently located. Could use a few more kitchen utencils. We love to cook...and felt a little limited in preparing meals! Sanibel Island is such a magical place...We will always return...again and again!
Really enjoyed our stay at Lovebirds #5! Spacious efficiency room with lots of extras. Laundry facilities on property, beach combing accessories, and bikes available for cruising around Sanibel. Beach access is only a short ride away, which was awesome! Would love to stay here again in the future! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Clean, great location, small but perfect for a couple
Cute efficiency unit, very clean and newer kitchen and bath. Bikes were great to get to Lighthouse Beach, helpful to have coin laundry. As stated in other reviews- missing items for oven cooking. Could use a rack/stand in the shower. Very close to a restaurant, ice cream and deli. Great for a beach getaway. Owners left a list of recommendations for places to go, which was helpful.
Jean R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Nathan
28 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Only thing I didn't like was that the water in the shower started getting cold pretty quickly. Otherwise, everything was great! Specifically the customer service! I talked on the phone with Paige with Breakaway Vacations multiple times and she was incredibly friendly and helpful!
Stayed here for our 25th anniversary. The location is absolutely perfect! The unit is clean and updated. Full kitchen and outdoor gas grill. Bring your own dish detergent and you can use a soap holder in the shower. Other than that absolute perfection 😁
Great location and very comfortable cottage, but kitchen equipment almost non existent. We didn’t need to use the enormous oven but no oven ware at all if we did. Very little workspace due to unnecessarily huge oven and sink.
Outside space was nice but was in full sun with no shade at all so we couldn’t use it.
Bed was great but bathroom tiny and could do with a shelf and a shower gel holder.
Maureen W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Karl S.
16 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location
SURPRISE KITCHEN
Check in procedure needs revising. Procedure says to operate TV use the cable remote. Well, that did not work, only to find out that cable was discontinued only Roku. The facility was clean and spacious. The shower did not have a grab bar or shelf. That's and accident waiting to happen. The kitchen very nice to look at but forget about cooking. Utensils are lacking, no broiler pan, no paring knife, one small pot and a skillet. Don't advertise and efficiency if the kitchen is for show. Had to purchase a lighter to light the grill, the auto starter does not work. Utensils lacking.
Karl S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Desira B.
6 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Not as advertised
We got to our unit after 8:00pm to find NO window coverings on any of the windows! If you look at the pictures of our cottage The Parrot Nest, Cottage #5 (Lovebirds) it clearly shows window coverings!! We did not feel comfortable staying there so we left and got a hotel and now property management refused to discuss this logically and just simply says we cannot have a refund!! Very disappointed!! This ALL has been expressed to VRBO as well !
Desira B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2024
window treatments were delivered and hung within hours of your arrival. Again we apologize, we just went thru a hurricane.
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