"Kahiki Tiki" - Private Pool, Walk/Bike to Bowman's Beach

Escape to the "Kahiki Tiki", a private 3 bed/2 bath (sleeps 5) home, with a private, heated pool, just minutes away from Bowman's Beach and Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

If you are searching for a tropical getaway, where you can enjoy the relaxing, peaceful vibe of Sanibel Island and the shell-filled beaches and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, then welcome to Sanibel's West End, and to our home, “Kahiki Tiki”!

The word "Kahiki" has various meanings, one of which is "travel to a place far away." But whether you are journeying to our beautiful island from far OR near, we invite you to enjoy the comfort of our home, and everything that Sanibel has to offer!

"Kahiki Tiki" is a near-beach, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, pool home situated on the west end of Sanibel, close to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The nearby paved bike path takes you to the refuge for an easy nature-viewing loop, where you can spot a variety of birds and wildlife including roseate spoonbills, herons, egrets, cormorants, pelicans, turtles, alligators, and much much more. A birder's paradise! There are several companies on-island that will deliver bicycles, e-bikes, kayaks, beach wheelchairs, paddleboards, etc. to your choice of location. Ding Darling has two kayak launches, and Bowman’s Beach has another, giving you three nearby launches for your kayak or board. If you’re looking for some time out on the water. And if you enjoy fishing, Ding Darling and Bowman’s Beach are both excellent places to try to “catch the big one”, as is the Blind Pass Bridge (5 min away). If you choose to walk the neighborhood around Kahiki Tiki, don't be surprised if you spot a pileated woodpecker laughing overhead, a group of ibis strutting down the street, cute little marsh rabbits hopping about, or a gopher tortoise or two nibbling plants or taking a stroll in the sunshine. And when you are taken by the call of sand, surf, and shells, head to nearby Bowman's Beach, and the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. They are but a short 7 minute bike ride or 17 minute walk from the house via the Bowman's Beach shared-use path. No need to drive and pay $5 per hour to park when you can stroll or cruise to the beach!

Situated on a ½ acre, private wooded lot that backs to a small lagoon, the house features an open-concept main floor that flows from the family room into the kitchen. The airy family room, with cathedral ceiling, faces south, and the majority of the entire back wall is glass, with disappearing sliding doors that lead to the upper lanai and a view of the treetops.

A doorway from the family room leads to the primary bedroom, which has two large closets, and an attached, updated bath with a combination tub/shower. Another disappearing sliding door leads from the master bedroom to the upper lanai.

On the opposite side of the family room, a hallway leads to an office/laundry room, the two guest bedrooms, and an updated second full bath with shower.

The fully-equipped kitchen has granite countertops (with ample workspace for your inner-chef), a well-stocked spice cabinet, pantry, and stainless-steel appliances featuring an electric solid-surface cooktop range.

For the times when you want to enjoy the fresh island air while you dine, relax, read or nap, "Kahiki Tiki" features two large private lanais, each 10 feet wide by 45 feet long. The upper lanai, situated in the treetops, accessible from the master bedroom and family room, is furnished with a dining table at one end, and a comfy sofa pit at the other, affording tranquil views of the swaying palms and large-leafed sea grape trees on the property. The entire upper lanai has sliding floor-to-ceiling acrylic panels that can turn the screened lanai into a comfortable sunroom, if so desired. A burbling water feature adds its soothing sounds to the “room”.

The lower level offers a screened lanai which steps down to the private heated pool. An enclosed outdoor shower - located off of the boardwalk just outside of the pool area - is available for rinsing off the sand and ocean water when you return from the beach, or simply enjoying a shower (al fresco)!

Offering close proximity to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, a heated private pool, 2 spacious lanais, and comfortable accommodations, "Kahiki Tiki" invites you to "travel to a place far away” and experience all that the sun, sand, waters, and wildlife of Sanibel Island have to offer!

The House:
Sleeps 5
Primary Bedroom with king-size bed, ceiling fan, en suite bath, and access to the upper lanai.
Guest Bedroom #1 with a queen-size bed and ceiling fan.
Guest Bedroom #2 with a twin-size bed and ceiling fan
Main floor Laundry Room with washer & dryer.
Laundry also has an office area with a built-in desk and a printer.
Upper Lanai with dining table and chairs to sit up to 6, a sitting area, 2 ceiling fans
Lower lanai with 4 adirondack chairs, 2 ceiling fans


Fully-equipped Kitchen:
Range/oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator with ice maker
Coffee maker
Blender
Stand mixer
Food processor

Family Room TV: Smart TV (streaming only), Hulu with Live TV package
DVD Player
WiFi

Games
Puzzles
Books


Gas grill
Outdoor shower with hot & cold water
Pool toys
Beach chairs
Beach towels
Beach wagon
Large cooler bag in pantry


"Kahiki Tiki" is a no-smoking property.

60-day cancellation policy.

Per City of Sanibel regulations, there is a required minimum stay of 28 consecutive days within the same calendar month.

Our goal is to provide you with a fun, relaxing, and memorable stay on Sanibel Island!