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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

New Owner fresh design and new furnishings throughout!

Prepare to be welcomely surprised by the large size of this updated open layout single-family home! The location for 836 Donax couldn't be better-nestled far enough off of the main road to experience tropical seclusion, while still being close enough to bike to restaurants and antique shops. Gaze out at the Sanibel River from the large family-friendly Kitchen island, or head out of the french doors to the screened-in lanai to feel immersed in the lush vegetation. Cooling off on hot Florida days will be a breeze with the fenced-in pool being only a few steps from your front yard and the sparkling beaches only a 6-minute bike ride! 4 large bedrooms surround the heart of this home, with enough space and beds to easily sleep 8. Interior laundry, ample counter space for family cooking, and large comfortable living space make 836 Donax the perfect vacation spot for an extended stay on Sunny Sanibel Island!

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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

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2000250vb
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

About the area

Sanibel

Located near 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 Captiva Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dunes Golf and Tennis Club or FastTrax Fort Myers. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and ecotours nearby.
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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • Periwinkle Way - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Dunes Golf and Tennis Club - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Owner fresh design and new furnishings throughout! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at New Owner fresh design and new furnishings throughout!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New Owner fresh design and new furnishings throughout!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Owner fresh design and new furnishings throughout!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Owner fresh design and new furnishings throughout! located?

Located in Mid Island, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Sanibel Island Golf Club 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. 28 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property. Perfect location. Nice pool. Great house. Highly recommend for any family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2026
thank you for the great review, hope to see you again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsey W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Close to everything. The pool is right outside the house, very convienent.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Melody A. W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The home and pool were nice and clean. The outside could you some cleanup. Should have more toilet paper provided one roll not enough for six women. Kitchen should have basic seasonings and more basic kitchen supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2026
Hi Melody, glad you loved the home and pool! As stated in the rental agreement and check in instructions, we provide a starter kit with two roles of toilet paper per bath.... basic seasonings are not allowed per florida statutes, this is also mentioned in the check in instructions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House was larger than expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raye B.

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

Great place

Perfect for a family!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete P.

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

As advertised...except better

It was a great place to stay for a larger family. The listing said 3 bedrooms, but it actually had 4 much to our delight (that was the "better" part). Great communication from the host, easy access to everywhere on the island. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

OhSolMio

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Just right

Perfect location! Close to all the beaches and shops and restaurants! The property was just the right size for the party of 7 we were traveling with! Pool right out the front door was awesome and clean! We would love to come back every year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Positives- property was spacious. Kids enjoyed the pool. Negatives- ice maker was not even hooked up in the fridge, only 2 ice trays in freezer, dryer control panel was broken, no potholders, not enough sheet pans, one of the bedrooms was actually the garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house except a few maintenance issues. The washer was mildewed bc door was kept closed. They did bring us something to try to clean it and offered to have cleaners come. Kitchen was not stocked great. But is beautifully redone. I loved that we could walk to the beach and was a quiet area. Loved all the iguanas and anoles.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erlys V.

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

Great place for family

This house was great, big enough, quite place. Kids enjoy extremely. Beach was only few blocks. We enjoy the stay. Only some bugs outside house as property advertised previously. I definitely recommend this house.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2020
Thank you Erlys for the great review!! We are so happy you loved your stay and we hope to have you back again soon!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Good time

Great from start to finish
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika T.

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

Excellent experience!

This property is exactly as it looks in posting. It is very spacious, well cared for, clean, and in a great location. It is close (walking distance) to bar/restaurants, shopping, and the beach. The property manager was super attentive and responsive. We are very happy with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2020
Thank you so much Erika for the awesome review! We hope to have you back again soon!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

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

Private Island!

It was like being on a private island as Sanibel is rebuilding after Hurricane Ian. The house is perfect for families. Very clean. Would suggest adding another TV, more hooks for towels, and window coverings for bedroom and bathroom. Otherwise...perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2023
thank you Carolyn, we are so thrilled you loved :) All feedback will be executed and thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect for a group fishing trip

Property was great and we had a wonderful time. The only issues we faced were the kitchen wasn't well stocked with items like cups or mugs. They didn't have a wine opener, etc. Otherwise it had everything we needed. The dishwasher also didn't work. Bedrooms, bathrooms, common space, porch, everything else was amazing. Perfect basecamp for adventures out across the island.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great central location

This was a great location for us within just a few minutes of the causeway and a few minutes drive to Jerry's and other island eateries and essentials. A 12 minute walk to the beach made much easier with the cart we could use for putting beach chairs in (also provided by the property) as well as other beach essentials. Billy's Rentals was a short drive away where we hired bikes and spent the day at the Lighthouse Beach and an evening at the fabulous Mudbugs. The house felt very authentic for the tropical location being nestled amongst the trees and surrounded by iguanas. We also saw turtles, iguanas and a baby alligator in the pond (although no mama alligator much to my son's disappointment!). The shared pool with other properties at the location was very popular with our children for an afternoon dip after a day at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

C.T. Welding C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location

Just ok

House was clean and alot looked to be updated. however, louvers on the blinds were missing, one of the showers had no blinds on the window so when showering the unexpected landscaper was walking by. Made it weird. Living area couch leg was broken. Could use more living area seating. Every morning woke up to back up beepers and equipment running. Right behind the house is the sewage treatment plant. Explains the rotten egg smell. Pool was nice. I know how much the island has been thru and this property was ok considering.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matthew K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Maintenance

After the hurricane there is a lot of repairs still ongoing. We didn't have curtains in the bedrooms, whilst having construction workers outside our windows being able to peak in. We didn't feel like we had much privacy in that regard. Expect to be up early as the workers start around 8a with the chainsaws and heavy catapillar equipment running. At the end of the day we really didn't mind and understand they are a community rebuilding so what can you expect. The price point was right for our group and the essentials were there for us to have a great trip! Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Barb M.

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

Just ok

No seating in living only a couch. Ants every where. Only one tv. We really didn’t think about that because every where we’ve stayed had tv in bedrooms. Pool was very nice. Yard was a mess chairs turned over not mowed. Mold all over the patio door on outside and on the patio furniture. Not very healthy for us elderly so we couldn’t enjoy the screen in patio. The chairs for beach were moldy. No umbrella for beach. Needs a few more dishes,plates mugs , glasses, lack of comfortable living room furniture.could be a nice place to stay.. 4 bed rooms and one couch. The 4 white kitchen like chairs are not for tv watching.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Sanibel Weekend

We were very satisfied with the property. A very nice recovery from the hurricane compared to other areas of the island. Easily room for the six of us, and the kids loved to pool area. A couple of things that could be improved. The broken handle on the front screen door and quite high up. There were ants in the kitchen most of the stay, plus a couple Palmetto bugs in toilet by kitchen. Beautiful refrigerator but the ice machine wasn't connected leading a late night dash for ice our first evening. Some hangers in all the closets would help. Huge spider webs in the roof of the lanai bothered the ladies and kids. A instruction sheet for the TV would have helped. We would definitely consider coming here again as expect more post-hurricane work to continue. Plus the shelling at Turner Beach was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary O.

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

Good but could have been better

O Sole Mio has been redone and is a pleasant place to stay. It was listed as a 3 bedroom but was a 4. On the downside there were ants (and ant traps) all over the kitchen. We did not get all the supplies promised (trash bags and tp), there were no blankets, no large bowls for cooking or potholders, and the lone chair in the living room had three legs but was propped up to look like it was stable. Fortunately, we tried to move it for TV viewing and it fell over before anyone sat in it. We called and got the chair picked up but no replacement. The property management did get us some blankets (temps were in the 40's and bedspread was stained on the underside) two days later. Overall, it is a decent property and was a lovely place to stay. Property management could have been quicker in response and better at furnishing the basic necessities.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia G.

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

Great house! Plenty of room!

Great house with plenty of room. We only had a small fam of 3 (other fam couldn't make it) and it was spacious. Perfect location too. Centrally located to all things. Had the best time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

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

Perfect vacation!

We loved the house, pool, location, and layed back life style of Sanibel. One suggestion would be to clean the air filter or put a new one in as it was really dirty and we found ourselves coughing a lot. Everything else was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Family Retreat

Great pale to stay. Lots of lizards, birds and trees to make you feel away from the hustle and bustle of life. Great location close to restaurants, shopping, and beach access. Has a clean pool on site.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deanna c.

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

Great Stay!

We came down with our single daughter & son, wife & 2 kids. Plenty of room, sufficient kitchen & great having pool right out the front door. Really enjoyed the screened in porch. Location is great! My only issue was if you plan to cook you need to bring EVERYTHING you need. Great cooking equipment but all that was provided was salt & pepper. We get it, just would have been nice to know.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

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