COMPASS POINT 181 - Expansive Lanai with Gulf of Mexico Views

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exterior
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and a beach view.
exterior
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in dishwasher, and a marble countertop.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Shower only

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Sanibel

Located on the beach, this condo is in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Sanibel. While the natural beauty of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Bowman's 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 nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gulfside City Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthouse Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does COMPASS POINT 181 - Expansive Lanai with Gulf of Mexico Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is COMPASS POINT 181 - Expansive Lanai with Gulf of Mexico Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at COMPASS POINT 181 - Expansive Lanai with Gulf of Mexico Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at COMPASS POINT 181 - Expansive Lanai with Gulf of Mexico Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COMPASS POINT 181 - Expansive Lanai with Gulf of Mexico Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is COMPASS POINT 181 - Expansive Lanai with Gulf of Mexico Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mid Island condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Island Golf Club. Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best stay yet in Sanibel!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

very good stay

very nice property, like the layout, cabana beach access, ocean views
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2021
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy that you enjoyed our beautiful islands! Until next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sanibel

Great soon short notice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

This was our first stay at Compass Point and we thoroughly enjoyed it! The condo was clean and in pristine condition. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well-stocked, and the view from the lanai was spectacular. This unit was a gem. the beach was spacious and not crowded at all. Only caveat would be the 3rd bedroom sleeper sofa. I would only recommend this for young children as it was not very comfortable to sleep on. Other than that, I would highly recommend this condo for anyone looking for a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family spring break

We love Sanibel and we were very excited to come back after a 7 years. Beach and pool in great shape, very nice condo, some inconsistent messaging with one room advertised to have 2 king sized beds, which was incorrect leading to one of our kids sleeping on a couch. Property grounds still a work in progress with minimal landscaping (understood given hurricane recovery). Condo was very nicely furnished, new appliances and very clean, beach closet well stocked with nice chairs and umbrella.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location on island, easy to get to beach and pool

Great condo for our family of 6! Loved tree property greenery and beach. Only thing we would change would be the pillows and the sheets kept coming off the master bed because the mattress cover was so thick
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Week in Sanibel

We had a wonderful stay at Compass Point # 181. The week after memorial day is perfect for weather and less crowds. The condo was very roomy with lots of space to spread out and the kids enjoyed the downstairs TV area for rainy evenings. The storage closet also had all the chairs, floats, etc. we needed. Great beach with lots of room!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome condo on beach

We had a wonderful week at Compass Point 181. The unit was beautiful and the complex small and very nice. The pool area was beautiful! Only downside is that the dryer broke on Tues and they were not able to fix it during our stay. The management company was wonderful and dropped off extra towels, sheets and beach towels for us since we couldn’t dry anything. It would be nice to add plastic wine glasses to the kitchen to take to the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The property is beautiful; we have been staying here for many years, but it apparently has new owner

The property is beautiful; we have been staying here for many years, but it apparently has new owners. This is a six person condo and there were barely enough dishes and glasses; we had to run the dishwasher or do dishes almost every night. Also, there were no plastic or melamine dishes/glasses; they were all replaced with glass ware, which is lovely but impractical. There were no extra bath linens, no extra sheets and no blankets.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

It’s ideally located, spacious and convenient.

It’s ideally located, spacious and convenient. It just needs adjusting. Prompt response, full information, warm & friendly receptionist/assistant agent in an easily accessible location. The company’s online listing system is well organized and informative with plenty of photos.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything was great - could not have asked for anything to be changed! This was a very clean, beau

Everything was great - could not have asked for anything to be changed! This was a very clean, beautiful condo! The beds were amazing - slept like a baby! Having the elevator helped getting luggage to room. Loved the combo coffee-maker/Keurig in one. We arrived late and were able to retrieve our secured package with all of the information we needed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Overall great.

Overall great. Nice to find a coffee maker that accommodates pods as well. That would be worth listing in amenities. Fine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family condo

The condo served us well for Thanksgiving week. We we’re able to use the table leaf to seat 9 for our turkey dinner. ( rented 2 condos for sleeping). The cabana was a total hit with the 3 preteens and provided a convenient bathroom close to the beach. Very comfortable accommodations! Plenty of beach chairs, boogie boards, a wagon & other fun items in the storage unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It's a great place that's nicely appointed.

It's a great place that's nicely appointed. All interactions have been a pleasure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two week stay

Very clean and good ocean view. Short walk to the beach had showers to rinse off sand and saltwater.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The condo was a gem.

The condo was a gem. Beds were extremely comfortable, all the beach accessories neatly stored and a million dollar view! Rachel was amazing! Can’t wait to work with her again soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

it was a lovely place, we really enjoyed the art and decor, the beds, bathrooms, kitchen.

it was a lovely place, we really enjoyed the art and decor, the beds, bathrooms, kitchen. We were not aware until the last day when reading about checkout procedure that we had access to a closet which I suppose had beach chairs etc in it. Fortunately #171, where our daughter’s family was staying, had multiple chairs. Otherwise I suppose we might have called management.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The property is well located and maintained.

The property is well located and maintained. The grilling/pool area needs upgraded. Unit 181 is not worth the price. My experience was only electronically. There wasn't even anyone working at check in to say "welcome". There was no face to face contact throughout the week to assure we were enjoying ourselves. I seriously doubt that any of your leasing team leaves the office. My opinion - someone from the leasing team should thoroughly walk through each property prior to new renters moving in. You should have greeters at the property every Saturday welcoming and helping clients move in and addressing any immediate needs they may have. If you want to be an upscale vacation destination you need to act like one.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Property was extremely clean and the location to the beach was perfect! We would rent this unit aga

Property was extremely clean and the location to the beach was perfect! We would rent this unit again. It made our first visit to Sanibel exceed our expectations. Can’t wait to return! Staff was extremely friendly and helpful with our requests during COVID.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything was great.

Everything was great. Beautiful unit with great beach access. I would suggest a clean out of the storage room. There were a few beach items that are past their useful life. Rachel Walsh worked diligently to find us a suitable place after our first reservation had to be changed due to the pool closing. She went out of her way to accommodate us on our trip.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Easy and convenient check in.

Easy and convenient check in. Services team was great
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The condo was open and airy with a large porch for coffee and even with the heat as bad as it was, t

The condo was open and airy with a large porch for coffee and even with the heat as bad as it was, there was a breeze. What was called the cabana was actually a room set up as a perfect play room and tv room with a private shower for the kids. This was totally unexpected. The kitchen was better equipped than mine is and a pleasure to use. We were most pleasantly surprised and enjoyed our visit. The property was more than we expected. A great family layout. Had very little contact. We didn’t even have to check in. Simply picked up a packet from a mailbox when we river and left without a lengthy checkout.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything was well appointed and well equipped.

Everything was well appointed and well equipped. They even had immaculate grilling tools for the community condo grills which we used several times. The grills were well maintained and worked perfectly. I believe her name was Sue and she answered my questions quickly and with an understanding heart during these uncertain times. She even suggested a guide to help us search for shark teeth on other islands and my three sons and I really enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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