[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Sand Castle: Updated Pool Home Near the Beach! Vacation home with private pool, a short walk to Sanibel Island Southern Beach ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93690000/93689900/93689817/f482f40f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93690000/93689900/93689817/29001890.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93690000/93689900/93689817/a855bdc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93690000/93689900/93689817/55887660.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93690000/93689900/93689817/0677beeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Sanibel, The Sand Castle offers a tranquil retreat near beaches and bike paths. Enjoy an updated island-style home with a large open floor plan, private fenced-in pool and enclosed lanai deck overlooking the Sanibel River. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81584 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pool - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### The Sand Castle: Updated Pool Home Near the Beach! Enjoy this comfortable and convenient 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home in the heart of Sanibel close to beaches, shopping & bike paths! "The Sand Castle" is sure to brighten your eyes with it's updated, island style and brand new decor throughout! The home boasts a large open floor plan with an immaculate outdoor area enclosed by a screened lanai and a private fenced-in pool. The property backs up to the Sanibel River which adds to its tranquil setting and a great spot to enjoy an afternoon of canoeing or kayaking. So pack you bags and head on down to Sanibel to spend the month at this stunning island retreat! Home amenities include: 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms -- 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, 2 twin beds & pull-out sleeper sofa (sleeps 8). WIFI available, Smart TV's (streaming only), heated pool, enclosed lanai deck, washer & dryer, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ gas grill, outdoor shower, covered parking. No Pets Allowed. Bed linens and bath towels included. Beach chairs, beach towels, and an umbrella are provided for added convenience. Incidental Damage Benefit - We understand accidents happen! Every booking with Sanibel Vacations includes protection for those incidental accidents causing damage to the property. Applies to incidental damage only with limits. Details in rental agreement. Please note: ALL of our Single Family Homes require a 28 day minimum rental period per the City of Sanibel. This unit is non-smoking with a maximum occupancy of 8 people. Sanibel Vacations, or "SBL Vacations" provide a variety of high quality, meticulously attended vacation rental homes and condos on Sanibel & Captiva Islands. We are a boutique vacation rental company who strive to make your next island adventure to be the most relaxing and memorable experience possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Heated pool - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Canoeing nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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 ### General - Unit size: 1,584 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110990000/110986400/110986317/78ff8bbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ground floor GULF FRONT stunning beach condo! 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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 1740-252132 ## About the area Located in Sanibel, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Key West Express and Sanibel Island Golf Club 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 Moorings Botanical Gardens and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are also worth visiting. Canoeing, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Sanibel travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sanibel.dx9791) [View more Vacation homes in Sanibel](https://www.expedia.ca/Sanibel-Private-Vacation-Homes.d9791-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C26.44072%2C-82.04745&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5x_RCUwCmdMzz76M-13W051CXTE=) Sanibel, FL ### What's nearby - Periwinkle Way - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km - Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 4.7 km ### Getting around - Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 50 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬2 min drive - ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬17 min walk - ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬3 min drive - ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Marketplace At Sundial - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Sand Castle: Updated Pool Home Near the Beach! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is The Sand Castle: Updated Pool Home Near the Beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Sand Castle: Updated Pool Home Near the Beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Sand Castle: Updated Pool Home Near the Beach!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Sand Castle: Updated Pool Home Near the Beach! located? > Located in the heart of Sanibel, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Sanibel Island Golf Club and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Sand Castle: Updated Pool Home Near the Beach! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### William J. Apr 1, 2025 #### great home Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: very clean and up to date home. Good supply of cooking utensils, excellent appliances. Everything in the home worked, no worries or problems during visit. Easy walk to the beach. Private, quiet, peaceful property. ##### William J. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Shorewalk Vacation Villas](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota-Hotels-Shorewalk-Vacation-Villas.h13316.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-Palm-Beach.h20271.Hotel-Information) > > [Margaritaville Beach House Key West](https://www.expedia.ca/Key-West-Hotels-Margaritaville-Beach-House-Key-West.h48713884.Hotel-Information) > > [Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Singer-Island-Hotels-Palm-Beach-Marriott-Singer-Island-Beach-Resort-Spa.h449170.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Beachside-Hotel-Suites.h4995.Hotel-Information) > > [The Colony Hotel Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-Colony-Hotel-Palm-Beach.h8074.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h4398.Hotel-Information) > > [Solterra Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Solterra-Resort.h18526478.Hotel-Information) > > [Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Canaveral-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h1489240.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [Ocean Walk Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Ocean-Walk.h598390.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-La-Quinta-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h894002.Hotel-Information) > > [Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort by Southern Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Panama-City-Hotels-Edgewater-Beach-And-Golf-Resort-By-Resort-Collection.h803238.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Best-Western-Cocoa-Beach-Hotel-Suites.h18029.Hotel-Information) > > [PGA National Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Gardens-Hotels-PGA-National-Resort-And-Spa.h10355.Hotel-Information) > > [Tranquility Bay Beachfront Hotel and Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Tranquility-Bay-Beachfront-Hotel-And-Resort.h117099.Hotel-Information) > > [Windsor Island Luxury | Home in Windsor Island Resort, Private Pool, Arcade](https://www.expedia.ca/Davenport-Hotels-Windsor-Island-Luxury-NEW-Home-In-Windsor-Island-Resort.h60809096.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Naples-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Coconut-Point-Resort-Spa.h792025.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Port Canaveral](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Cocoa-Beach-Port-Canaveral.h15605.Hotel-Information) > > [Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Key-Largo-Hotels-Bakers-Cay-Resort-Key-Largo.h14042.Hotel-Information) > > [The Resort at Longboat Key Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota-Hotels-The-Resort-At-Longboat-Key-Club.h27542.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Resort at the Port](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Canaveral-Hotels-Radisson-Resort-At-The-Port.h4692.Hotel-Information) > > [Fiesta Key RV Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Long-Key-Hotels-Fiesta-Key-RV-Resort.h4578886.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahama House](https://www.expedia.ca/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-Bahama-House.h893658.Hotel-Information) > > [Vacation Village at Weston, Fort Lauderdale](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Vacation-Village-At-Weston.h1062880.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Beach House, Key West](https://www.expedia.ca/Key-West-Hotels-Hyatt-Vacation-Club-At-Beach-House.h857962.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Miramar-Beach-Hotels-Embarc-Sandestin.h1054729.Hotel-Information) > > [Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Myers-Hotels-Pink-Shell-Beach-Resort-And-Marina.h15603.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Hilton-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h12537.Hotel-Information)