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Sanibel Surfside 224: Stunning 2BR Island Retreat!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • 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.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Sanibel Surfside 224: Stunning 2BR Island Retreat!

Welcome to paradise at Sanibel Surfside 224! This stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is the perfect place to spend your Sanibel vacation with its new furnishings and updates throughout! Step into an island oasis with this stylish, modern furniture before venturing to your private, enclosed lanai to watch the waves meet the beach. This quiet complex offers amenities to keep you entertained your entire stay - pickle ball, tennis courts, shuffleboard and more! This condo is also centrally located to shopping, restaurants and bike paths!

Condo amenities include: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms -- 1 King bed, 2 Twin beds & a pull-out sleeper sofa (sleeps 6 people), Smart TVs (streaming only), WIFI available, shared heated pool, in-suite washer & dryer, screen & glass enclosed lanai, public BBQ gas grills, shuffleboards, 1 tennis & 2 pickle ball courts, elevators, covered parking. No Pets allowed. Bed linens and Bath towels included. Beach chairs, beach towels, beach wagon and an umbrella are provided for added convenience.

Incidental Damage Benefit - We understand accidents happen! Every booking with Sanibel Vacations includes protection for those incidental accidents causing damage to the property. Applies to incidental damage only with limits. Details in rental agreement.

Smoking is prohibited (including e-cigs/vaping). NO SMOKING anywhere inside or outside the entire Sanibel Surfside complex. WE ARE NOW A 100% SMOKE-FREE PROPERTY.

7 night minimum rental period is required. This unit is non-smoking with a maximum occupancy of 6 people.

Sanibel Vacations, or "SBL Vacations" provide a variety of high quality, meticulously attended vacation rental homes and condos on Sanibel & Captiva Islands. We are a boutique vacation rental company who strive to make your next island adventure to be the most relaxing and memorable experience possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!!

**Important Update for Sanibel Surfside Reopening: We are excited to welcome you back!
Currently, shuffleboard, new outdoor pergola and grills are unavailable. We expect these amenities to be restored by mid 2026 though the exact timeline is still pending and cannot be guaranteed. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to restore these amenities, and we look forward to providing you with a full Surfside experience soon!

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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 Estero Boulevard Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express. 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. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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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.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

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. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great pre=/-Christmas get away.

Great condo - we loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec, 2021
James, thank you for the wonderful review of our Sanibel Surfside #224 condo! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to Sanibel in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana G.

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

Great Location

This property is equipped with everything you need for a great beach vacation. It is very close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2022
Hi Ana, We hope this finds you well! Thank you for taking the time to write regarding your recent stay with us. Sanibel Surfside #224 is a great condo! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time. We hope to see you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa O.

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

Just Perfect!

We had an amazing week on Sanibel, the unit was spotless and so well equipped. We can’t wait to come back and hope to book the same unit for next Christmas!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2022
Thank you, Theresa! We're so happy that you had such a great time, and we appreciate your thoughtful feedback. We hope you can return soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mimi C.

Great experience!

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sanibel Surfside #224 was a beautiful condo within minutes of lots of restaurants and the beach.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2021
Mimi, thank you for the wonderful review. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Very nice

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great memories
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2022
Amanda, thank you for the wonderful review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Sanibel Surfside #224! We hope to welcome you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Best place ever

I have been coming down to Sanibel for years now and this condo is the best so far!! I love the location. The condo is bright and airy. It has a full washer and dryer not those little stackables that other condos have. I have already booked this condo for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2022
Hello Karen!! We are so pleased to hear that you had such a wonderful time in our condo. We strive to see these awesome reviews like yours. Thank you for being such a great guest. Feel free to reach out anytime so we can't start planning your next beach get-away! Sincerely, Sanibel Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John t.

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

Wonderful week in Sanibel

We enjoyed this well appointed and beautifully maintained condominium for our week on wonderful Sanibel. The condo has everything one might need including a wagon for beach chairs, towels and umbrellas. The washer and dryer were a big bonus. We rented bikes for the week which is always fun and took many walks on the beach which was just a short walk down the boardwalk.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2021
Thank you so much for your review of Sanibel Surfside 224! We are so happy that you had everything you needed for your stay and you enjoyed the convenience of having a washer/dryer in the condo! The owners do take great pride in this condo and we know it shows! We hope we can help you plan another trip to Sanibel!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristi D.

Wonderful!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our week in Sanibel was absolutely amazing! Condo had everything we needed and then some! Very clean! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2022
Dear Kristi, We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Sanibel Surfside #224 and that it had everything you needed to make your stay a memorable one for all of the right reasons. We work hard to connect the dots before your arrival and during your stay, and we would welcome the opportunity to assist you in planning your next Sanibel vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dennis J.

Our Week in Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our week long experience was nothing short of simply awesome. Condo was perfect, weather was close to perfect all but one evening and the 4 of us had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr, 2021
Dennis, Thank you for the wonderful review of Sanibel Surfside #224! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Florence G.

Wonderful Condo in a Wonderful Place.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Condo was beautiful, spacious and very clean. The appliances were all high end, and very convenient. We had a lovely time here. I loved the convenience to the beach, very close.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2022
Dear Florence, We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Sanibel Surfside #224 and that it had everything you needed to make your stay a memorable one for all of the right reasons. We work hard to connect the dots before your arrival and during your stay, and we would welcome the opportunity to assist you in planning your next Sanibel vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Super shell Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Complex and unit were awesome. Everything was neat and clean. Decorating was appealing, furniture and beds comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2022
Dear Donna, Thank you for choosing Sanibel Surfside #224 as your home away from home for your Sanibel getaway. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time inside and outside. We would welcome the opportunity to assist you in planning your next Sanibel vacation when you are able to return to this very special corner of the world.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle R.

Great vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at your unit. Well stocked kitchen. Very clean. Thank you for the beach chairs, umbrella and wagon to use.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2022
Dear Rachelle, We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Sanibel Surfside #224 and that it had everything you needed to make your stay a memorable one for all of the right reasons. We work hard to connect the dots before your arrival and during your stay, and we would welcome the opportunity to assist you in planning your next Sanibel vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Condo!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely condo, clean and well stocked with anything you would need. Very spacious with updated furnishings and appliances. Nice selection of chairs and beach accessories in the clean storage area. Good location, very close to the beach.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2020
Thank you so much!! We are thrilled you enjoyed the condo and your stay on Sanibel!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

Sanibel Surfside. 224

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent in every way. The complex, Sanibel Surfside, is very well maintained and has everything one could want on a vacation either as a couple or a family with young children. It is also conveniently located on the island. Our unit was clean, well appointed, cheerfully decorated and we enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2022
Dear Frank, Thank you for your wonderful review of Sanibel Surfside #224. We are so happy that it was a perfect condo for you and your family. We would love to welcome you back to Sanibel in the near future!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lucinda S.

Clean, updated condo

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Sanibel Surfside. The condo is well appointed and very clean. The only issue with the unit is the master bath door. It is a pocket door that is sticky and squeaky. (Not a huge deal unless you don't want to wake up your partner in the middle of the night). My only other suggestion would be to replace the porch furniture with a love seat or additional outdoor furniture. That's just a personal preference, since we did not need the additional 'eat in' space. We rented bikes from the management company. My bike was not up to par, so it was replaced promptly. Overall, I would definitely recommend the condo for a small group (3-4 people).
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2022
Dear Lucinda, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Sanibel Surfside #224! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing you again in the sun!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Nataliya R.

It was ok

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, our stay was ok. The unit itself is very nice, however there were a few issues. First, the king mattress needs to be replaced. Body impressions were very deep, it was uncomfortable. Second, the linens on beds were bad. The fitted sheets on the beds especially, were just unacceptable. They were so stained, we did not sleep on them! There was a huge yellow stain in the middle of the one on our king bed, among other questionable stains. We kept our flat sheet over it, and slept on that. Also, for the second half of our stay, there was construction happening in the unit right above ours. The drilling, and banging was so loud, it was difficult to be in our condo from 8am to 5pm. The apartment itself is very nice thought, besides the tired bathrooms. Lots of light, and spacious. But we do not feel like we got our money's worth.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2022
HI Nataliya, we are so glad that you enjoyed your time on Sanibel. We always encourage our guests to contact us about things like cleanliness and noise disruptions from other units. Unfortunately, we were not made aware of the remodel and construction from the unit you are referring to, otherwise, we would've absolutely let you know before you arrived. We never want our guests to be inconvenienced or disrupted without notifying them first. As for the mattress, they are very subjective and we have not had any other complaints from guests about the mattress but we will note it and pay attention to see if we get more complaints about it moving forward. As for the yellow stain, I am very sorry. That is something that was overlooked by the cleaners and then obviously our inspectors. We have already addressed this with the housekeeping company to ensure it doesn't happen again. Had we been notified about the stain during your stay, we would have been more than happy to come over and correct this issue. . Otherwise, we are very happy you enjoyed your stay despite the few items you mentioned above and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lucy J.

Beautiful Condo, Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved Sanibel Surfside 224! It looked exactly like it did in the pictures and was spotless when we checked in. You have to go to SBL's office to pick up the keys (and drop them off when you leave) but the office is easy to find with Google Maps. Go to your right when you pull into the parking lot (it's in a little strip mall) and you'll see the SBL on the doors. Walked in, gave them my last name, and they handed me a packet with the keys and some brochures. The only thing I didn't see/know was how to get to the condo so I had to ask as instructions on getting to the condo weren't given. Like I said, it may have been on the packet but, if so, I didn't see it. The condo does have an ocean view and we had coffee on the enclosed balcony every morning watching the sky lighten up over the water. It was amazing! Beds were comfortable and every appliance/kitchen gadget you will probably need is there. There aren't any spices, condiments, etc., so if you're planning on cooking, you will need to bring or buy everything. We weren't planning on cooking so it didn't bother us. It's a short walk to the beach and, in our opinion, the best shelling on the island was there (better than Lighthouse and Bowman at least while we were there, didn't make it to Blind Pass). Turn left and walk down past the next set of condos - we found welks, olives, augers, Scotch bonnets,LOTS of Atlantic giant cockles, fighting conch, tulips, and more. Absolutely fabulous stay - great way to celebrate turning 60!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec, 2021
LouAnn, thank you for the wonderful 5-star review of our Sanibel Surfside #224 condo! We are so so glad we were able to play a small part in your birthday celebration/vacation! Thank you for all of your kind remarks and recommendations for better instructions on how to get to the condo, we can certainly make a note to start including that in the check-in packet! Wow, such a cool shelling experience for you guys, and great knowledge for other guests who love to shell like you guys! We hope to welcome you back to Sanibel in the future! Happy Birthday and Happy Holidays :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Margie D.

Stunning

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely fabulous relaxing quiet clean well-maintained property always keeping up with everything! Tony was very helpful with everything especially with next year’s visit she went the extra mile for us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

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

Homey and clean with beach access

Property was comfortable and clean with beach and pool access on site. Covered parking was a plus with access to beach gear also. Bike rental through SBL Outfitters was super convenient with delivery before our arrival. Nearby resorts have open access to tiki bars and restaurants either from a walk on the beach or a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

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

Sanibel Surfside 224

The condo was probably the nicest we’ve stayed in when visiting Sanibel. It was very quiet and well appointed - wonderful kitchen accessories. There is an ocean view although not right on the beach. Thought furniture could have been arranged better to take advantage of the lanai but otherwise great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Perfect Condo for Our Family

Beautiful and clean condo with great location. We loved it. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

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

Amazing girls trip!

This property was beautiful. We loved our stay. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov, 2021
Monica, thank you for the 5-star review of our Sanibel Surfside #224 condo. We are so glad you enjoyed your girls trip at the condo and would love to welcome you back in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Sanibel Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We all had a lovely time! The rental was clean, comfortable and decorated and nicely. We made full use of pool which as quite relaxing. Thanks for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2022
Julie, thank you for the wonderful 5-star review of our Sanibel Surfside #224 condo! We are so glad you all had a lovely time and enjoyed your accommodations and the pool. We hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite D.

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

Sanibel addicts 🏖

This was our 25th visit to Sanibel. We have stayed just about EVERYWHERE at this point. We were here when the Island Cow was the Captains Table and we needed high chairs. 23 and 25 year old monsters now and still pick Sanibel every time. LOVED this unit and working with SBL. Would definitely consider it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie D.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
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