We spent a month in December at the Coconut Hideaway on Sanibel Island in the Sea Oats neighborhood. This neighborhood is very near the wildlife conservation area on the island. This meant that every day we were treated to sightings of osprey, hawks, egrets, cranes, great blue herons and pelicans among other birds flying overhead.The home is clean, very comfortable and quiet. Inside the house it is light, airy, with vaulted ceilings, an open concept floor plan and a beach home decor. The layout and amenities were excellent with 3 TVs, a stereo system, WiFi, and washer dryer. Outside, in old Florida style, it had a covered and screened porch running the length of the house with wicker cushioned chairs and a table where you could take your breakfast or read the paper. It was a home away from home. We had everything we needed and more. It was private with lush foliage and plants surrounding the house. It felt like an oasis sitting on the porch overlooking the screened, heated pool and the beautifully tended garden with orchids, avocado plants, bananas, coconuts, owl boxes, and bird feeders surrounding the small ponds. Yet when you walked down the driveway you were actually surrounded by similar homes. We made good use of the bikes, the wagon, the beach chairs and the pool toys.The beach was a short stroll away. The neighborhood was simply lovely and lush, with palms, fruit trees and flowering plants of all kinds. The neighbors were family-friendly and we encountered folks walking dogs, children riding bikes and playing catch, and couples out for a stroll as we made our way towards the beach. Night time was spectacular. The homes were decorated with seasonal lights which was very pretty but even better was the night sky and the stars.The house even had a telescope for star gazing! The house was superbly located near bike paths that would take you all over the island. About 10 minutes away by car was Baileys grocery and hardware store, restaurants with a wide range of menus, bookstores, cafes, a marina with boating and fishing charters, a library, a small island cinema, a live theater, the shell museum, and the island recreation/fitness center. The beach is world class- white sand strewn with shells of many varieties, small beach birds and of course dolphins playing in the water, following sailboats and fishing boats. I would highly recommend this property. The owners were very pleasant and helpful. We will definitely return! Theresa, Chris and Ruth