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Sleeps 10 - Available Year Round - Huge Private Home

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Typical Morning at your private beach
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A little morning exercise on our private beach
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102800 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowman's Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Sleeps 10 - Available Year Round - Huge Private Home

INCREDIBLE - Huge 4 Bedroom, 3 bath, private home with 2 car garage and RV parking. 400 yards to our private access, pristine beach. Four TV's, Free Cable TV, WIFI and phone

Your Island Paradise. Pick fresh limes from our mature fruit trees for your tropical beverage. Also Mangos, Mulberrys, Florida Peaches, Grapefruit, Oranges, Lechee Nuts

This home has it all, just bring your tooth brush.


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sanibel

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in West End, a neighbourhood in Sanibel. While the natural beauty of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and North Captiva Island Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express. Travelling with kids? Consider Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation, or check out an event or a game at Dunes Golf and Tennis Club. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sanibel Bayous - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Phuzzy’s Boat Shack - ‬76 min drive
  • ‪Low Key Tiki - ‬76 min drive
  • ‪American Legion Post 123 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeps 10 - Available Year Round - Huge Private Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sleeps 10 - Available Year Round - Huge Private Home?

As of 17 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleeps 10 - Available Year Round - Huge Private Home on 1 Jun, 2026 start from S$469, 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 Sleeps 10 - Available Year Round - Huge Private Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sleeps 10 - Available Year Round - Huge Private Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeps 10 - Available Year Round - Huge Private Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sleeps 10 - Available Year Round - Huge Private Home located?

This family-friendly Sanibel holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Bowman's Beach and Sanibel Bayous are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wil R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely amazing! This home is fully stocked for everything you could possibly need. The kitchen was fully stocked along with a plethora of books available for some down time reading. It was also great having two wings of bedrooms to give our group space so we wouldnt be on top of each other. The separate living areas with the kitchen was also quite ideal. The neighborhood was great with very friendly people. The private beach access was also such a nice feature that made things significantly easier and more relaxing. I would definitely consider going back if I'm going with a group of 10 or so again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of space and rooms for privacy. Table tennis a big hit. One block from best beach on Sanibel with private entrance limited to neighbors. No pool was not a problem
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your kind comments Lawrence. Yes, our beach is the best on the island by far.. Please come back and see us, you are welcome anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

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

Great place to stay

Property was clean and had everything we needed for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2021
Thank you Rick! Sorry for the late response, but your comments got lost in a system update. It was a pleasure hosting you and thank you for visiting our magical island. You are welcome back any time Regards Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Perfect Stay!

We had a fantastic time and the house was everything we were wanting!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2022
Thank you Ryan. We are always happy to hear that our guests enjoyed our home. Sanibel is a little slice of paradise. Regards Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

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

Wonderful Spring Break

This was our first time back to Sanibel since the hurricanes. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This home had everything that we needed to enjoy our stay. The host was the easiest host to work with. Definitely plan to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2025
Thank you Dawn, you were a pleasure to work with and thank you for your kind comments. We look forward to hosting your next visit. Regards Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen P.

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

Definitely recommend this home!

Beautiful accommodations! The private beach was loaded with shells and a short walk. Mike the owner was available with a few very minor questions and made sure our stay was great! Would highly recommend and hope to be back someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2025
Thank you for your comments Jen! We always strive to make our guest feel comfortable and welcome on our beautiful island. You are a pleasure to deal with and are welcome back anytime! Regards, Mike.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Enjoyable stay

Large house with close access to the beach and close to the wildlife refuge
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2022
Welcome back James, and thank you for your kind comments. You were a pleasure to work with and welcome back any time. Regards Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shamsh A.

Awesome place

Lot of space, comfy beds, ping pong table, nice decor , beach access and bikes:-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you Shamsh, Always happy to hear our guests had a good time and the home met their expectations. Please come back any time. Regards Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diego V.

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

Great location

We had a great time. Property is large and comfortable, very clean, it has everything you need to enjoy a beach vacation and it is very close (5 min walk) to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr, 2024
Thank you for your review Diego! We are always happy to hear that our guest were able to fully enjoy our beautiful island. Your comments are very helpful to us. It helps us get it right for future guest and you are welcome back anytime! Regards, MIKE.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roberto t.

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

Good times!

We enjoyed the place !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2021
Thank you for your comments Roberto. We very much appreciate you visiting our island paradise. Particularly during this time. Although not immune, as you saw first hand our community, restaurants and facilities were able to offer a high level of security and a robust level of service to our many loyal visitors. It was a pleasure to be your host and please come back to visit anytime. Best regards Mike
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne R.

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

Nice quiet location

Nice quiet location. Lots of room here, great for large families or multiple couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2022
Thank you for your kind comments Joanne. Always happy to hear that our home measured up to our guests expectations. Regards Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Venus B.

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

Great place

Nice large home with well equipped kitchen
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2025
Thank you Venus, you were a pleasure to work with and we are always happy when our guests expectations are met or exceeded. Please come back and see us anytime. Regards Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr J.

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

Lovely!

Truly enjoyed the stay - the house was comfortable and was well furnished!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Great location

The neighborhood was close to the beach. The house has a great layout.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2021
Thank you Lori. We are always happy to hear that our home and beach met our guests expectations. Come back any time. Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Great time on Sanibel

Spacious home close to the beach Bicycles to ride and close to Ding Darling Very enjoyable time
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2020
Hi James thank you for your review. You were a pleasure to work with and it always makes our day to know that a guest had an enjoyable time at our beautiful island. Hope wee get to see you again for a future vacation. regards Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

GREAT

This was an amazing place to stay the week. Highly recommend. Host was great. Place was very clean and well stocked with everything you need for the kitchen and fun on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2024
Thank you for your kind comments Darlene. It’s a big help to us when we receive guests coments and helps us keep a high level of service for future guests. You’re welcome back anytime! Regards Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence P.

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

great place to stay

House nicely redone after Hurricane Ian. Very thoughtful and considerate host. Lots of privacy in the house. Close to best beach in Sanibel.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2024
Thank you for your kind comments Lawrence. Since it’s coming from a Sanibel “native” we our particularly proud to have hosted your family. Very best of the new year to you and your family. Regards Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Private Beach was amazing!

House was clean and large enough for six ladies to celebrate a 50th birthday comfortably. We loved Sanibel and Mike the owner was very responsive and hospitable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2025
Thank you Denise! really happy that we were able to meet your expectations. You and your friends were great guests and welcome back anytime. Regards Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dolly A.

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

Great Vacation Stay and Pet Friendly

We absolutely loved this place. It had everything and more we need for our stay which made it a relaxing stay. So much to do and the fruit trees were an added bonus. See so many people with their pets in the neighbor was comforting as well. We can't wait to stay again and have told many of our friends about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2022
Thank you for your kind comments Dolly. It was a pleasure to host you and your family. Please come back and see us again. Regards Mike
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick C.

Nice location and very clean inside.

The property was great. It’s convienently located and the garage is packed full of bikes and a lot of other fun things to do. The house was very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2022
Thank you for your kind comments Nick! Sorry for the every late response, but VRBO has changed their online format and many of the guests comments were lost in the shuffle. Yours just popped up. You and your family were great guests to work with and thank you for your business. You are welcome back any time. Regards Mike
Verified

8/10 Good

Joel N.

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

Quiet Get Away

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house had everything a family of 5 needed and the practically private beach was a short walk away. We appreciated being away from the masses, but restaurants were only 5 minutes away by car.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2021
Thank you for your comments Joel! Always happy to know that our guests expectations were met. Sanibel is a magical place to relax and enjoy a vacation. Regards Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina G.

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

Excellent stay

The owner was awesome in communicating and was incredibly patient and flexible through the ups and down of the pandemic ... with so much uncertainty with kids schools, testing and flight he was will to work with us on changes in plan.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2020
Thank you for your kind comments Dina. I'm very happy you were able to enjoy your time on our little slice of paradise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellan B.

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

Everything we needed!

We enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2022
Thank you for your kind comments Ellan. Your comments are important to us as we strive to give our guests the best Sanibel experience possible. You are welcome back any time. Regards Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Family trip

The house was very very comfortable, lots of room and privacy. Beach was lovely and secluded. The property owner, was wonderful. Always available, easy going and helpful. We would absolutely come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2025
Thank you for your kind comments Laura. You were a great guest and a pleasure to work with. You're welcome back anytime. Regards Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Amazing property

House was clean had everything we needed, photos did not do it justice. Peaceful neighborhood, close to beach. Thanks for leaving us stay at your home Gary & Pam Merwine
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2022
Thank you Gary! We love to hear when our guests are able to enjoy Sanibel's quiet charm. Your comments help us to make sure we are getting it right for our guests. Please come back and see us again. Regards Mike

About the host

Hosted by Mike Palmer

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In my work, I travel the world, but Sanibel is by far the most uniquely tranquil, aesthetically pleasing, area I've ever visited

Why they chose this property

Located 400 yards from our private beach, with magnificent shelling, this is one of the few single family homes on Sanibel that is licensed to lease for periods of less than 30 days.

What makes this property unique

No traffic lights, miles and miles of bike paths. Great shelling on our private beach. We supply bikes for free, along with beach chairs, blankets, coolers, beach toys for the kids.
Casual restaurants with fantastic food. Year round sunshine.

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