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Sandcastles and Starfish, #306

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A living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden countertop.
A living room with a wooden floor, a blue sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a painting of a beach boardwalk.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.
Beach

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Sanibel Island Southern Beach
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sandcastles and Starfish, #306

Sanibel; named by Travel & Leisure as one of the top 50 “Best Places” internationally to visit in 2025, with its restaurants, shops and of course, Sanibel’s incredible beaches, rebuilt and open for business. #306 is renting 2 two bedroom units together at a discount, one upstairs and one downstairs in our Triplex. Fully equipped kitchen, sheets, towels, etc included. Great restaurants and shopping, lighthouse and parks. Bike rentals and trails throughout the island allow you to access all the hidden treasures on Sanibel. A 2 minute walk to access our pristine white beaches .
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$50 pet fee, 2 pet max
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets allowed for an additional $50 per pet, 2 maximum allowed. Refundable security deposit $500

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4656178
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Sanibel

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Sanibel. Sanibel Island Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Bowman's Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar and Rumrunners. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Marketplace At Sundial - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandcastles and Starfish, #306 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandcastles and Starfish, #306 ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastles and Starfish, #306 ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastles and Starfish, #306 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastles and Starfish, #306 located?

Located in Mid Island, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sanibel Island Golf Club and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! We loved that the walk to the beach was so close we didn’t even have to cross a street.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Audrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
EXTREMELY CLEAN. GREAT LOCATION. VERY OLD
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2026
mmmm, our beach house was updated and everything replaced after the hurricane, the only exception is the upstairs paneling, which is on the list. We are a beach cottage so please expect comfort and charm, not modern and cold decor.
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was amazing. We did not get to rental until 4:3o and we still had to wait to get in because it was still being cleaned. Just an FYI the fan in the porch was not working. I was surprised to find stairs in the one rental. I don’t remember reading that anywhere. If we come back to the area we would look not renting this space again. Loved all the toys and chairs for beach along with the shell hunting equipment!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

Great Place To Stay

We were in Sanibel celebrating a 50th birthday. 6 women shared two units. The place was GREAT!! Very clean and decorated nicely. We had everything we needed. Nancy was extremely responsive and helpful. It was all around a great experience! Definitely would stay again....plus, who doesn't love Sanibel:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

alicia d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We were shocked on arrival to find that this was 2 separate 2 bedroom units next to each other in the same building, and not a 4 bedroom unit as it was listed. The owner has since updated the listing and it is now accurate. The downstairs unit only has 1 small mirror in the bathroom and none anywhere else. It made getting ready and applying sunscreen very slow for the group with only one mirror. The wifi was too slow to stream our Directv. On the plus side the unit and beds were very nice and very comfortable. The beach towels were the nicest I have ever seen at a beach rental and both the units were absolutely spotless!! The owner was prompt and kind in her communication, which was appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Almost had our own private beach!

The two condos were clean and nice, and the beach was only 200 yards away. It was interesting because all the rest of the structures in the area were damaged in the recent hurricane, and they were empty. We almost had the beach to ourselves, and the shells were everywhere! The only downside was our group was 8 people and there wasn't a good dining area to eat as a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

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

Great time.

We have a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Great property for a large group!

This property was clean and spacious and conveniently located just a short walk from the beach. They even provided beach towels and beach chairs! The owner was accessible and responded quickly to our inquiries. I would recommend this unit for large families. Please note that one half of the duplex is upstairs with an outside stairway (not accessible from the downstairs unit).
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb F.

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

Great family getaway!

We love this location in Sanibel. It's the perfect distance from the cottage to the beach. And Nancy is so wonderful to deal with - prompt communication and care! We hope to stay there again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert M.

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

Good location a short walk from beautiful beach

There were 7 of us and this was a house near the beach where we could all stay together.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Great vacation in Sanibel!

We really enjoyed our time in Sanibel. The 2 units combined worked out good for us since we had 2 separate families staying here. We were comfortable in the units and loved the location. We were able to enjoy the beach everyday and didn't have to worry about large crowds. Another bonus was the beach chairs, toys, and beach towels that were provided. It was nice to have that stuff available, especially the beach towels! We brought our own, but were able to have a clean towel everyday, by alternating them while they got washed. All in all, we made great memories and would recommend this property. For any large groups/ families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Easter on Sanibel

Clean triplex and cutely decorated. Great location for beach activities. I was unaware until arrival that one of our two units was all upstairs, but it worked. We had a good time together as a family.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb F.

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

Sanibel 2021

We loved this property on Sanibel for the ability to have the majority of our family in one place - close to the beach, lots of room. We had a great time! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carolyn s.

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

Relax ,,sun ,family

We enjoyed our stay it was just perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Otto M.

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

Wife's birthday

We had a great stay in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela S.

FAMILY TIME

WE ENJOYED OUR STAY AND WOULD LOVE TO COME BACK AGAIN! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING NANCY!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

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