Title: coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37773420&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! Vacation home with kitchen, near Sanibel Island Southern Beach ## Photo gallery for coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! ![Beach nearby - coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37780000/37773500/37773420/c37a0ca7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37780000/37773500/37773420/771b0d29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37780000/37773500/37773420/a3c23037.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37780000/37773500/37773420/1dfaed69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37780000/37773500/37773420/4c782a4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into The Heron, a beautifully renovated beach chic cottage with comfortable and sophisticated decor. Feel the open space of the combination dining and living rooms or stroll to the nearby beach without crossing any streets. With thoughtful touches throughout, this charming cottage offers a full kitchen, charcoal grill, free use of bikes, laundry on site and an outdoor shower. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available ## 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. ### coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! The Heron is a beautiful and newly renovated beach chic coastal cottage featuring comfortable and sophisticated decor. All of our cottages are freshly painted and have new plank tile floors, and feature all new furnishings to make your stay perfect. Enter the cottage through your private screened in lanai and feel the open space of the combination dining and living rooms. Heron has a full kitchen with a dishwasher. All of our cottages have thoughtful and unique touches throughout, from the lighting to the coastal art on the walls. This a great cottage to experience "old Sanibel" charm. The beach is just a short stroll away without having to cross any streets. Experience sunsets like never before and explore the most beautiful shells in the world! Be sure the check the low tide chart for the best times for shelling. We look forward to seeing you soon! Max guests 4 Amenities include tv and free wifi, charcoal grill, free use of bikes, beach chairs, umbrella. Laundry on site. Outdoor shower and shelling station. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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 - Bicycles ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65730000/65729900/65729822/bb825e93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Luxury canal front villa "Sea Oats" across the street from the beach! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Casa de Campo Costera Recientemente Renovada Newly Renovated Coastal Chic Cottage Minutes to the Beach! 286193 ## About the area Located near the beach, this vacation home is in West End, a neighborhood in Sanibel. Sanibel Island Lighthouse and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum. Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and Jungle Golf Ft. Myers are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge showing a bridge as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123903/1af50fa6-38dc-4276-a6dd-5b04d07f72ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge showing a bridge and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123903/3e0bcba2-7a09-4892-aee3-3900700e6026.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sanibel Bayous 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![Seashells on Sanibel Island, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194887/1681d0fb-bad0-43e3-9dad-05ad6264d3a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sanibel Island Southern Beach 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Bowman\'s Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296151/16851478-647f-4051-baa5-878a065ba0e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bowman's Beach 20 min walk \- 1.7 km - ![Sanibel Island Lighthouse which includes a beach, general coastal views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123905/4ca6a8bf-bcd7-4194-afd1-f40b40c7afaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sanibel Island Lighthouse 21 min drive \- 15.9 km ### Getting around - Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) 53 min drive ### Restaurants - Jerry's Foods 11 min drive - Phuzzy’s Boat Shack 76 min drive - Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille 9 min drive - Low Key Tiki 75 min drive - The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant 14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS!? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS!? ### What time is check-out at coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS!? ### Where is coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## coastal chic cottage "Heron" minutes to the beach! JULY SAVINGS! Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 29 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie A. Apr 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway This cottage was clean, convenient and comfortable for all of us! We loved being able to walk to the beach without driving and we also enjoyed the grill! ##### Julie A. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri N. Feb 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location in Sanibel Very clean, nicely decorated, roomy, comfortable bed and pillows, basic necessities, beach towels, beach chairs and collapsible beach wagon. Great location to Bowman’s Beach and the best shelling beaches. Would stay with them again. ##### Terri N. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jonathan b. Oct 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 5 minute walk to the beach, everything you needed at the property. Close to near by restaurants and attractions. ##### jonathan b. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We enjoyed our stay. Great beach supplies were available. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theodore P. Feb 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sanibel Weekend Very nice updated property. Its a short walk to the beach but far from town. ##### Theodore P. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy A. Mar 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was a great stay and very accommodating for my daughter that is in a wheelchair Great place and very accommodating with our daughter that was in a wheelchair ##### Tammy A. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Sep 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Only downside, having to get to the other bedroom through the first bedroom or going outside to enter second bedroom. King bed was not comfortable. Too hard for me and had a hump in the middle. Okay if you like a firm mattress. ##### Paul Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann P. Mar 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### heron have a fun time ##### Ann P. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tracy v. Dec 18, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Diamond in the rough! A++++++++ The location is private, on a residential street. With only four cottages, this is a perfect spot for a family, girls weekend or couples retreat. I can't say enough about this place! It was very clean! I have stayed at many VRBO's and this one was the cleanest by far! It had every single amenity that you could possibly need: Gas and Charcoal grills, chairs to sit out front with your morning coffee, shelling station, free bikes to enjoy the endless nature trails or to the local grocery store. The beds, sheets, and pillows were all very comfortable. The trip to the beach? Towels, umbrellas, chairs AND for the extra bonus, they have wagons to use to haul your stuff. They have private beach parking with a parking pass if you chose to not walk the 5 minute walk to the beach. The beach is very private with very few beach goers. My guess is the cottage is nestled within private homes and there did not appear to be any resorts. If you are looking for something more private and away from the hustle and bustle of resort life, this is it! I will be back again and again. This place will NOT disappoint! ##### tracy v. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tracie W. Sep 25, 2022 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### To many things were wrong. At first glance the property seemed good, then one thing after another went wrong. All the dishes and silverware were put away dirty. The oven didn’t work. A/c wasn’t cooling well. One in the bedroom would shut off randomly. No hot water in the second bathroom and ants in the first bathroom. I called the emergency line for the property manager and was told they would call for someone to come and fix the air, no one came the first night and I had to call again the next day for help. They sent maintenance and said the problem was resolved but it wasn’t. All in all a very disappointing stay. ##### Tracie W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Karen C. Nov 29, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Not able to go due to hurricane and property damage.. no refund or credit! We were unable to use our rental because it suffered damage from the most recent hurricane. I reached out to the host, Breakaway Vacation properties, not to request a refund, but to ask for a credit to use at the same property once it was repaired: I was told that the rental company does not issue any credit based on the contract. We are now out over 1000.00 We were unable to take our vacation , and lost a lot of money. I understand that Sanibel island was devastated by the storm.. I was not expecting g s refund.. just little curtesy . I will book at hotels from now on where I k ow a refund is guaranteed due to severe weather events. I will never book through VRBO again . ##### Karen C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Eric K. Oct 24, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrible owners No property to stay at due to storm damage. Would not change date of reservation in any way. Kept our money without providing lodging. ##### Eric K. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn S. Sep 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! I love this cottage! Clean and plenty of room for 8 of us! there is onsite coin op laundry that was clean. A nice shell washing station is on site. there are plenty of bicycles for available for use as well as shelling equipment. The beach is just 3 min bike ride away. The neighborhood is quite and very clean. This is our second stay at this location and would love to stay there again! ##### Dawn S. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic!! Highly Recommend! We absolutely loved this cottage. It was super cute, and very charming. We especially loved the location, and the beach parking/access tag! Would definitely stay here again, and would highly recommend. My kids (2 & 4) loved chasing all of the lizards and we loved that it was not right on the street so they could play! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### estibaliz Apr 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Shockingly great! 5 min walk to beach entry! ##### estibaliz Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little cottage Enjoyed our stay in 1 Heron. Quiet, clean cottage only about 1/4 mile walk or bike ride to the beach. Enjoyed using the bikes to do some geocaching and exploring the island. Only a couple of miles from the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge. Enjoyed a drive through and also rode our bikes there. Also recommend the evening cruise with Tarpon Bay Explorers. And give Captain Andy a call to set up a private fishing charter! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan G. Apr 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Over night stay We enjoyed our stay, and would stay here again. We felt that the place needed painting and a few updates, but it was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed. ##### Susan G. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Patricia R. Feb 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cottage Nice place, good location, minor annoyances like a broken screen door and coffee filters that were not the right size. Staff were very friendly and communication was good. ##### Patricia R. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice for an evening A nice place for one evening. We weren’t there long enough to explore but after checking out we visited J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge and enjoyed that, the walk and the drive. The second bedroom is only accessible inside through the master bedroom which wasn’t clear in the listing although it does have an outside door. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie B. Dec 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! We had an excellent time at this property. Beach was wonderful and neighborhood was so quiet. ##### Marie B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy P. Nov 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Periwinkle Heron The property is further from town so it’s great for a peaceful getaway with an easy 1 block walk to a gorgeous beach. The kids enjoyed pelican and dolphin watching. And it’s a perfect spot for biking into Ding Darling! ##### Amy P. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane A. A. Nov 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunny Days vacation The cottage is exactly as described. We loved riding the bikes down to the beach, so convenient!! We had a wonderful stay! ##### Diane A. A. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Alexis V. Oct 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Nice place Despite terrible communication across multiple platforms before booking, we booked anyway. And even though the communication was still mostly poor during the stay, we had a great time!! I would definitely book again. Normally first thing I do at a hotel is read the info binder, and I neglected to do that here, which would have solved several of my issues the first few days. :) So I would highly recommend reading the book, and highly recommend booking this place. Keep in mind it is not a short walk to the beach, it's long and hot and the wagon we used was veeeeery difficult to pull. The next beach trip we used the bikes which was better. But the umbrella for the unit was missing the part that sticks in the ground. Someone in another review complained about the sink being too small but it was fine for us and no other complaints!!! The unit was perfect and we were happy. ##### Alexis V. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Terrie P. Sep 25, 2021 Liked: Check-in #### No see ums!!!!!! Place was nice, need more supplies. More toilet tissue, more then two wash clothes, not enough for two people for a week! Frig needs a light bulb, curtain on entrance doors need to be rehung and blinds in bedroom missing some louvres. Cabinets in kitchen need to be clean on the outside, very dirty. ##### Terrie P. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan P. Sep 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heron 1 Great location for exploring both Sanibel and Captiva. Cozy location, enjoyed our stay. Cabins are cute and clean. Beach is incredible, it is at the end of the street and a path back. Bikes were nice to have and beach gear! Some of the gear was more than gently used and could be replaced. However,overall for our get away it worked. Definitely recommend fishing with Captain Andy as recommended! Great time. Would be fun to rent the entire set of cabins with friends. ##### Susan P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Park Central South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-The-Celino-South-Beach.h1168.Hotel-Information) > > [Breakers West C1](https://www.expedia.ca/Sanibel-Hotels-Breakers-West-C1.h87720066.Hotel-Information) > > [Sanibel-Style on the East End! Walk to restaurants and the lighthouse. 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