Title: Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages Cottage in Sanibel with a marina and a nearby private beach ## Photo gallery for Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages ![Terrace/patio - Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9210000/9202500/9202436/2ff2b5cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9210000/9202500/9202436/4c6be769.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9210000/9202500/9202436/b9df521c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9210000/9202500/9202436/b1e1d81d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9210000/9202500/9202436/fe153eeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages provides amenities like a marina and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing, rowing/canoeing, and cycling at this cottage. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and boat tours. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages Cottage in Sanibel with a marina and a nearby private beach A marina, an outdoor pool, and laundry facilities are available at this cottage. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. The cottage features free WiFi and a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Additional amenities include a flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, and an iron/ironing board. Weekly housekeeping is available. This cottage offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided weekly. Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - White sand private beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach umbrellas ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - Free crib ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Marina - Picnic area ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total - Fee: USD 25 per pet per night - Service animals exempt from fees - Deposit: USD 25 per night ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited-hour front desk - Weekly housekeeping ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Boat tours - Fishing - Kayaking - Rowing/canoeing ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 40 units - Bicycle rentals ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78050000/78041900/78041849/ae60caf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mid-Island, completely renovated duplex, 1bedroom/1 bath- CLOSE TO THE BEACH! 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is professionally cleaned ### Property is also known as Castaways Beach Bay Cottages House Sanibel Castaways Beach Bay Cottages House Castaways Beach Bay Cottages Sanibel Castaways Beach Bay Cottages Castaways Beach And Bay Cottages Hotel Sanibel Island Castaways Beach And Bay Hotel Castaways Beach And Bay Resort Castaways Bay Cottages Sanibel Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages Cottage Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages Sanibel Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages Cottage Sanibel ## About the area Located near a private beach, this cottage is in West End, a neighborhood in Sanibel. Castaways Marina and Jensen’s Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Sanibel travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sanibel.dx9791) [View more Cottages in Sanibel](https://www.expedia.ca/Sanibel-Cottages.d9791-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C26.48068%2C-82.18071&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ek17AFTVRaLZW-sTVpbb5V3w9Eg=) 6460 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL, 33957 ### What's nearby - Castaways Marina \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Blind Pass Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Turner Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Bowman's Beach \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km ### Getting around - Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 55 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Shipyard - ‬6 min drive - ‪Rosalita’s Cantina Sanibel - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Bubble Room - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages have a pool? ### Is Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages? ### What time is check-out at Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages? ### Where is Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 14, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### Close to beach Small but not to small. Needs a new couch/sofa! This one in #18 is very uncomfortable. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### JD, florida Oct 30, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Cozy Cozy lil place, only complaint would be the beds... very hard and uncomfortable. Location is nice , quiet and cozy. Clean and have friendly staff :) ##### JD Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Aug 13, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great time We loved our stay! Great location, great staff, nice room! The only thing I would change would be to have a TV in the bedroom. (and if thats the only thing I would change, that's pretty awesome!) ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Feb 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 20, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [W South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-W-South-Beach.h11881.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Resort Orlando at WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-Orlando-At-WALT-DISNEY-WORLD-Resort.h7374428.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Hard Rock Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Hard-Rock-Hotel.h485506.Hotel-Information) > > [Reunion Resort & Golf Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Reunion-Resort-Golf-Club.h992499.Hotel-Information) > > [Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-Ft-Lauderdale17th-Street.h11909.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Endless-Summer-Dockside-Inn-Suites.h33770341.Hotel-Information) > > [Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at Flamingo Crossings](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Home2-Suites-By-Hilton-Orlando-Flamingo-Crossings.h58072517.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Surfside Inn and Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Endless-Summer-Resort-Surfside-Inn-And-Suites.h27522522.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-At-The-Entrance-To-Universal-Orlando.h5398.Hotel-Information) > > [B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-B-Ocean-Resort.h5404.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal’s Loews Royal Pacific Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Loews-Royal-Pacific-Resort.h856706.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Cabana-Bay-Beach-Resort.h5963292.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach House Fort Lauderdale, a Hilton Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Hilton-Fort-Lauderdale-Beach-Resort.h28591.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tides on Hollywood](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-The-Tides-On-Hollywood.h44524455.Hotel-Information) > > [Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Loews-Miami-Beach-Hotel-South-Beach.h81223.Hotel-Information) > > [Fontainebleau Miami Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Fontainebleau-Miami-Beach.h1190549.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Plaza-Miami-Beach.h74574.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Orlando International Drive](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Orlando-International-Drive.h4262.Hotel-Information) > > [1 Hotel South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-1-Hotel-South-Beach.h1790087.Hotel-Information) > > [Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Margaritaville-Hollywood-Beach-Resort.h10005147.Hotel-Information) > > [Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Diplomat-Beach-Resort-Hollywood.h857779.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Miami South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Moxy-Miami-South-Beach.h55553829.Hotel-Information) > > [Walt Disney World Dolphin](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Walt-Disney-World-Dolphin.h12710.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-The-Westin-Fort-Lauderdale-Beach-Resort.h17159.Hotel-Information) > > [W Fort Lauderdale](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-W-Fort-Lauderdale.h2335216.Hotel-Information) > > [Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Fort-Lauderdale-Marriott-Harbor-Beach-Resort-Spa.h21880.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Club-Vacations-At-Orange-Lake-Resort.h6315.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahama Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Bahama-Bay-Resort.h1056615.Hotel-Information)