SANIBEL SUN CASTLE Splendid home, heated pool, great location, bike to beach.

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A swimming pool with a view of palm trees and a sunset.
A stone fountain with water spouting from multiple levels, surrounded by lush greenery and red flowers.
A building with a beige facade and a metal roof, surrounded by a landscaped garden with sculptures and tropical plants.
A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a rocking chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of a balcony with a tropical mural.
A group of people seated around a table with food and drinks, overlooking a pool and greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 83 bedrooms6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

SANIBEL SUN CASTLE Splendid home, heated pool, great location, bike to beach.

SANIBEL RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE
License Year: 2026
License Expiration: December 31, 2026
License Number: RDWL-007794
License Type: Rental Dwellings (DRL)
License Classification: Rental Dwelling Unlimited (In Resort for District)

When looking to rent Sanibel homes, please make sure the property you book has a City of Sanibel Rental Dwelling License ("RDL") that allows bookings for less than 28 days. Code enforcement is very strict about this. The City of Sanibel requires the RDL for each property to be included in the rental platforms' listing site. Our property is one of the few homes in Sanibel with an RDL that allows rentals for less than 28 days. We were grandfathered in since our rental license was acquired prior to the time the city imposed the 28-day minimum requirement.

3 bedrooms / 2 baths spacious single-family house with private secluded heated swimming pool and sun deck surrounded by tropical gardens. An oasis of beauty and serenity just a 10-minute bike ride from Sanibel's best beaches, shops and restaurants.
The house offers magnificent views overlooking the lakes and greens of The Dunes, an 18-hole championship golf course and tennis club, considered to be the best in southwest Florida.

15' x 30' heated swimming pool and secluded sun deck. Enjoy the sun in total privacy.

Aquacal pool heater maintains water temperature at 88 degrees year round.

Living room features giant SONY OLED TV with super-comfortable soft-leather recliners. Enjoy the home theatre experience right in your living room. COMCAST cable TV, Netflix, Disney, HBO, FOX SPORTS, ESPN and all sports and news channels.

Wood and propane gas pool-side fire pits.


Plenty of comfortable patio furniture and top-brand lounges.

Numerous and spacious sitting areas - indoors and outdoors.

The soothing sound of waters falling from the large patio fountain fills the pool and patio areas.

The house enjoys a great location within a 5-minute drive to Sanibel's best beaches, shops and restaurants.

The "Sun Castle" is one of only a handful of homes in Sanibel that can be rented for less than 28 days. Our rental license predates the 28-day minimum rental restrictions for most homes adopted in the 1980's. As such, we were grandfathered in and allowed to offer short-term rentals. Given this special privilege, we take extra care to make sure our rental activity does not interfere with our neighbors' right to the peaceful enjoyment of their property. We strictly limit the number of occupants to a maximum of eight persons and limit the number of cars than can park in the property to two. Ours is not a party house. Only registered guests can use the pool area. We are also ask guests to keep the volume of music and other sounds low so as not to be heard by neighbors. The result has been a wonderful relationship with our guests and neighbors. Not a single complaint in all these years! And an almost perfect 5.0 rating in guests' reviews.

We do not accept pets except in cases of legal compliance.

The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club is open to the public. Fees apply. Golf and tennis lessons offered, pro shop and fine restaurant on clubhouse.

Country-club living in quiet & peaceful community located near Sanibel's best beaches, shops and restaurants.
The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club::

Enjoy the sounds of silence and the sights of nature! The house offers a magnificent view overlooking greens and lakes of The Dunes golf course which is sanctioned as a wildlife habitat by the Audubon Society.

The Dunes is a clean, quiet and beautiful neighborhood located near entrance to island. Avoid island traffic! House is a 10-minute bike ride away from best beaches, shops and restaurants.
Magnificent view overlooking greens and lakes of The Dunes golf course.
The house is professionally furnished and decorated - island style.

Outdoor shower with hot / cold water adjacent to secluded heated pool and pool deck. Shower in the garden!

1.2 miles to Gulf Beach (10-minute bike ride) ; .8 mile to Bay Beach (10-minute walk)
Large back yard with beautiful fountain & tropical gardens.

HOME THEATRE - 77 inch Sony 4K - OLED TV. SONOS surround sound. Amazing home theatre experience!

NETFLIX - Over 20,000 film titles available at the flick of a button - free of charge!
Free Comcast high-speed internet & high definition cable TV.

WEBER GRILL - Enjoy a pool-side Bar B Q with a top of the line Weber grill.

FIRE PITS: Two outdoor pool-side fire pits: 1) wood-burning fire pit and 2) propane fire pit.

LARGE COVERED SCREENED PORCH OVERLOOKING POOL, GARDENS AND GOLF COURSE- Large screened covered porch with dining table, ceiling fans and sitting area offers magnificent views overlooking the pool and the lakes and greens of The Dunes golf course. Summer sunsets are spectacular.

POOLSIDE COVERED PORCH - Large open (non-screened) porch adjacent to pool deck features dining table, sitting area, propane fire pit and ceiling fans.

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - The house is ideal for photo shoots. It's East-West orientation provides perfect lighting for outdoor photography. The beautiful tropical gardens and private pool area offer photographers a magnificent background. A small photo studio is also available at an additional charge for indoor shoots.

BOSE SOUND SYSTEM. Ideal for enjoyment of classical music while contemplating the sunset and other wonders of nature from your porch. Note: House is located in "quiet nature zone". No loud sounds or music are permitted in pool deck or other outdoor areas.

Top-of-line Beautyrest mattresses, goose down pillows and comforters, linens and towels.

Brand-new kitchen cabinets and appliances.
Circular driveway, ground-level covered entry.
Central Air Conditioning and Heating - Ceiling fans in all rooms and porches.

MASTER BEDROOM - King bed with luxury Simmons Beautyrest mattress, down pillows and down comforter. Room sleeps 2 adults.

GUEST ROOM # 1: Two (2) queen beds with very comfortable Sertapedic mattresses and down pillows and comforters. Room sleeps 4 adults

GUEST ROOM # 2 - One (1) king bed with very luxury mattress and down comforters. Room sleeps 2 adults. The king bed is composed of two joined extra-long twin beds, each in its separate frame. This gives the flexibility of separating the beds and having two separate twin extra long beds. Beautiful floral-print Tommy Bahama comforter and sheets.

BABY READY - We provide a baby high chair, pack & play station and two railings for bed.

Washer and Dryer.

Large linen closet with full line of top-quality linens and towels.

The house is located on Sand Castle Road - a beautiful circular 3-mile "loop" around the golf course with 20 mph speed limit - ideal for walking, jogging, bicycling or roller-blading.

Complete amenities - exceptionally well-stocked rental property.

Beautiful landscaped gardens full of flowers and tropical fruits. Coconut palms surrounding pool were imported from Tahiti in the South Pacific. Nothing more refreshing than drinking water from Tahitian coconuts!

Professional House Cleaning - Prior to the arrival of each guest, the house is thoroughly cleaned and serviced by professional cleaners. They will place a certificate of service at the door stating that the house has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. It is our way of assuring our guests that they will always find a clean property that meets their highest standards.

House completely renovated in 2016! New master bath, new kitchen, new wood laminate floors throughout the house. Pool was refinished and new landscape installed after Hurricane Ian in 2022. The house did not suffer major damage from hurricane.

This is one of Sanibel's finest rental properties. Go First Class in Paradise!!!

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside house.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Children in yard and pool must be accompanied by adult. No diving in pool; no running in pool deck. No loud voices or music. No events or parties.
Please shower in garden shower before entering pool. This helps maintain chlorine level in pool and keeps water clear.
Use of swimming pool and other amenities is restricted to registered guests only. Maximum of two vehicles allowed to park in property.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number RDWL-007794
Property # 816535vb
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Sanibel

Located in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Sanibel, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a lake. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and BIG Arts Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dunes Golf and Tennis Club - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bimini Bait Shack - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Phuzzy’s Boat Shack - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does SANIBEL SUN CASTLE Splendid home, heated pool, great location, bike to beach. have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at SANIBEL SUN CASTLE Splendid home, heated pool, great location, bike to beach.?

As of 20 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SANIBEL SUN CASTLE Splendid home, heated pool, great location, bike to beach. on 15 May, 2027 start from S$4,562, 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.

Is SANIBEL SUN CASTLE Splendid home, heated pool, great location, bike to beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SANIBEL SUN CASTLE Splendid home, heated pool, great location, bike to beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SANIBEL SUN CASTLE Splendid home, heated pool, great location, bike to beach.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SANIBEL SUN CASTLE Splendid home, heated pool, great location, bike to beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SANIBEL SUN CASTLE Splendid home, heated pool, great location, bike to beach. located?

This family-friendly Sanibel holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bailey's Beach, Periwinkle Way and Dunes Golf and Tennis Club. Causeway Islands Beaches and Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Ralph A. Penalver

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I first heard of Sanibel while on a visit to Tahiti in French Polynesia in 1976. There I casually met a couple who were making their way around the world on a sailboat. When I said I lived in Florida, they said, "The closest thing to Tahiti in the continental United States is Sanibel Island in Florida." The first thing I did when I returned from my trip was to check out Sanibel. It was love at first sight. I decided to buy a place in Sanibel as a second home and searched all over the island for a location that offered me beauty, peace and tranquility - and close contact with nature. I searched and searched until I found a spec house under construction overlooking the lakes and greens of The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club. The view from the house was magnificent and there was wildlife everywhere. The Dunes is adjacent to Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and many of the birds come to swim and feed in the lakes of the golf course. The moment I saw the property, I knew I had found my place. It was private and quiet - yet centrally located with Sanibel's best shops and restaurants less than five minutes away. I had a professional 18-hole golf course with beautiful greens and lakes in my backyard. The gulf and bay beaches are just a short bike ride away. So are the groceries, shops and some of Sanibel's best restaurants. Bill Frey one of Sanibel's most renowned builders and architects, designed and built the house on Sand Castle Road.

The house has truly been a castle of joy and wonderful memories for my family and for the many renters with whom we have shared this island paradise.
You will marvel at the magnificent view overlooking the lakes and greens of The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and the beauty of the pool area and tropical gardens. We hope that you will love our vacation house as much as we do. Thanks for taking our home into consideration for your Sanibel Island vacation.

Why they chose this property

The Sun Castle is not your typical rental property. We love our Sanibel home and have devoted much time and effort over the past 30 years to make it a truly unique property. As such, we have furnished and equipped our Sanibel house for maximum comfort. We have been fortunate to have good renters over the years - persons who appreciate our house and cared for it as if it was their own. Some have been coming back every year for the past two decades. This year we completely renovated the house, installing new floors, bathrooms and kitchen while maintaining the warmth and happy feeling that brought us so many wonderful memories over the years. We take special pride in the garden and landscaping of our Sanibel home. We have planted every tree on the house with the idea of creating a tropical paradise. Guests to our Sanibel house are welcomed to take home with them a small potted "Tahiti coconut palms". These are the "offspring" of the Tahitian coconut palms we brought from our trip to Tahiti and the South Pacific. Take home a Tahitian coconut palm from our yard and plant it in your yard. The Tahitian coconut palm will be a souvenir of your Sanibel vacation and bring back fond memories of your stay at our Sun Castle.

What makes this property unique

The Sun Castle is beautifully-designed will be specially appreciated by people who enjoy a home with a "happy feeling" - beautifully designed and decorated in simple, yet elegant, island style with all the comforts you would expect in a luxury house. The yard and pool area are magnificent. It offers a private heated swimming pool and a secluded sun deck surrounded by tropical gardens.

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