[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Seagull Estates - Near Beach Home, Private Access, Condo with private pool, near Sanibel Island Southern Beach ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99640000/99630500/99630491/5fe11c60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99640000/99630500/99630491/0aed2f89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99640000/99630500/99630491/50bb97d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99640000/99630500/99630491/4307761e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99640000/99630500/99630491/524dd593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On West Gulf Drive, Great Egret Cottage invites you to unwind in the desirable Seagull Estates community. Take a short stroll to the private deeded beach access and enjoy sunset views from your screened lanai or back yard with lush tropical trees and flora. ### Entire condo 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Hot tub - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Seagull Estates - Near Beach Home, Private Access, If you enjoy walks on the beach, sunbathing, shelling and sunsets, look no further. Great Egret Cottage is located in the desirable Seagull Estates community on West Gulf Drive, and you are only a short stroll away from the private deeded beach access. Nestled on a quiet street, featuring quaint, Olde Florida island homes, you'll feel like you've gone back to a simpler place and time. You'll feel as if you've always known this place as your home away from home. Yes, it's that special. This elevated home sustained very little damage during Ian and has been completely re-landscaped and looks beautiful. Seagull Estates features 58 homes, a community clubhouse, outdoor heated pool, two tennis/pickleball courts and a deeded beach access. Whether you join a water aerobics or gardening class, bike the 26.1 miles of shared use paths and explore the conservation lands and the wildlife that make our islands unique or head for a nearby beach access that will have you strolling or shelling along the sugar sand beach, you'll enjoy your stay in this hidden gem island neighborhood. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an expansive screened porch, spacious back yard and covered parking, Great Egret Cottage s ideal for island entertaining during your stay. Whether you invite family, friends or neighbors to stop by, you'll enjoy the layout and the view of the newly planted lush, tropical trees and other flora. The main living level is where you will find the living room, dining area, kitchen, laundry, half-bath and the primary en-suite. The two guest bedrooms and a guest bath are on the second level. The living and dining areas have French doors looking out to the screened lanai and back yard, where you'll enjoy seeing the colors of sunset across the tree tops. The living area seats 8, and there is an additional sitting area with two club chairs that is perfect for settling in with a book, coffee, or cocktails. The dining area also seats 6 - 8 comfortably and you can easily enjoy the beautiful colors of sunrise and sunset beyond the screened porch while you enjoy meals. The kitchen is fully-equipped with everything you need for an extended stay, with an adjacent laundry room. The primary bedroom is on the main living level, and it has a King bed, en-suite bath with a tub, water closet and shower. There is a flat panel Smart TV, plenty of storage and closet space for your personal items, and you'll enjoy the colors of sunrise peeking through the French doors. The bathroom features a dual sink vanity, soaking tub, and a walk-in shower with a seamless door. The adjacent walk-in closet provides plenty of storage for your clothing. Upstairs, the 2nd guest bedroom has a Queen bed, while the 3rd bedroom features 2 Twin beds. Both bedrooms have a Smart TV and share a guest bathroom with a single vanity and tub/shower. Take a quick trip downstairs and you'll find the barbecue grill, beach chairs, and storage galore for your island beach toys and shells. With the beach being 3 driveways away, it's a quick hop-skip and a jump to the miles of sugar sand beaches and the Gulf of Mexico. Great Egret Cottage is professionally managed by Cottages to Castles of Sanibel & Captiva. Since 1997, they've been making sure that each stay is a memorable one for families near and far, big and small. Your non-shedding doggie (under 15 pounds) may be welcome at this property with prior approval of the Owner and Cottages to Castles. Payment of a non-refundable pet fee is required. The non-refundable fee is based on the length of your stay, and weight limit and breed restrictions may be applicable. Failure to disclose a doggie in residence and/or visiting the property for non-overnight stays can result in eviction and forfeiture of all prepaid funds. \* Due to Hurricane Ian, construction noise and activity may occur throughout the area. Several Sanibel restaurants have reopened, and many shops remain closed or operate with limited hours This home is zoned by the City of Sanibel for minimum 28 night rentals, no exceptions. Houses may be rented for any 28 days within the same calendar month. Due to online booking limitations, this property may show as unavailable for your requested dates. Please call if you have specific dates. City of Sanibel Business License #SHOM-009789; RDWL-009788 \-- ID #9881785 \-- 9881785 Amenities Include: \- Square Footage, Est.: 1936 \- Bed Size 1st Rm/Primary: King \- Bed Size 2nd Rm: Queen \- Bed Size 3rd Rm: 2 Twins \- Elevator: N \- Pool - Fresh/Salt Water: Community \- Pool Heat - Electric: Y \- Hot Tub / Spa: Community \- BBQ Grill - Gas: Y \- TVs - Smart: 4 \- Wi-Fi: Y \- Cable - Streaming: YouTube TV \- Dog Friendly: Y \- Pet Instructions: 1 Non-Shedding Dog \- Pet Instructions 2: Less than 15 pounds \- Beach Chairs: Y \- Tennis: Community \- Linens Provided: Y \- Dishwasher: Y \- Microwave: Y \- washer dryer: Y \- Parking - Covered: Y \- Smoking Area On Property: N \- Video / Audio Doorbell On Property: Y \- Near Beach: Y \- Beach Access: Y \- Rental License No.: RDWL-009788 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is not allowed. ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian dining options - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34445400/34445380/ff01c2d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquil and sanctuary setting of Seagull Estates Sanibel Island, Florida West End - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=34445380&PinnedHotelID=34445380&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111860000/111857200/111857113/w1530h1018x0y0-c6d80994.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Lovers Paradise steps from the Gulf of Mexico Gulf Pines - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=111857113&PinnedHotelID=111857113&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78440000/78436600/78436525/fc7a5e74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Pet-Friendly home with Pool, Steps to the Beach Murex Lakes - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=78436525&PinnedHotelID=78436525&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99818400/99818325/c2b4577b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunken Treasure: On West Gulf Across from 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 46964 ## About the area Located near the beach, this condo is in West End, a neighborhood in Sanibel. Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dunes Golf and Tennis Club or FastTrax Fort Myers. [Visit our Sanibel travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sanibel.dx9791) [View more Condo rentals in Sanibel](https://www.expedia.ca/Sanibel-Condos.d9791-aaCondos.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%7C26.42487%2C-82.08742&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w9eaTPe0KbD45pklHRPudBzpd6Q=) Sanibel, FL ### What's nearby - Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Periwinkle Way - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum - 5 min drive - 4.1 km - Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 10 min drive - 7.7 km - Bowman's Beach - 17 min drive - 10.1 km ### Getting around - Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 48 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬6 min drive - ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬3 min drive - ‪Rosalita’s Cantina Sanibel - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬5 min drive - ‪Sanibel Bean - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Seagull Estates - Near Beach Home, Private Access, have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Seagull Estates - Near Beach Home, Private Access, pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Seagull Estates - Near Beach Home, Private Access,? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Seagull Estates - Near Beach Home, Private Access,? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Seagull Estates - Near Beach Home, Private Access, located? > Located in West End, this condo building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Sanibel Island Southern Beach, Periwinkle Way, and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Gulfside City Park and Schoolhouse Gallery are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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