Title: 5 STAR, Pet Friendly, Sunny, Private Old Florida Charm Cottage and Mins to Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # 5 STAR, Pet Friendly, Sunny, Private Old Florida Charm Cottage and Mins to Beach Vacation home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Sanibel Island Southern Beach ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18992500/18992435/w1794h1200x6y0-5e4e6a7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18992500/18992435/21079ef6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18992500/18992435/a75ad0ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18992500/18992435/2d0b5901.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18992500/18992435/e638549c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Surround yourself with sunshine and the soothing sound of the sea at Sunny Shell Basket Cottage. This charming, cheerful 2-bedroom cottage is newly updated with WiFi, 3 TVs, a granite kitchen, and a washer/dryer. Enjoy fresh-brewed coffee on your private sunny deck or take a short walk to the beach. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - 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. ### 5 STAR, Pet Friendly, Sunny, Private Old Florida Charm Cottage and Mins to Beach Let's not say goodbye but see you later! Hurricane Ian may have caused a great destruction to Sanibel but be assured the love of this Unique Paradise will keep our resilience and determination strong as together we repair and rebuild our homes. Yes, it has been very tough, and we are deeply saddened but optimistic we will have the Sunny Shell Basket Cottage back stronger, better and newer then before We cannot thank you all enough for your kind words and support during this time it has truly touched us both. Through the many years we have greatly appreciated all our fabulous guests ...it has been our pleasure and honor to host you. We hope in the not-too-distant future we will once again have the pleasure to Host you to one of our units. In the interim stay safe and enjoy each day. We shall update when ready to take bookings. Leslie and Jim Surround yourself with sunshine, seclusion and the sound of the sea. This lovely, cheerful 2 bedroom 2 bath cottage has old Florida Charm ...and is newly updated. Situated on a private, sleepy lane it is only a 2 to 3 minute walk to the beach. The Cottage has all the amenities of home WiFi, 3 TV's, DVR, washer and dryer, granite kitchen and dishwasher. Wake to the sound of the waves breaking, perhaps a visit from an Egret, Heron or Ibis all while enjoying fresh brewed coffee on the privacy of your own sunny deck. This Sunny Shell Basket cottage is one of the very few homes that can rent for less than a full week on Sanibel Island. Comfortable, charming and cozy…not your typical vacation rental. For those who are looking to get away, enjoy each other, your family, nature, and the serenity… stay at Sunny Shell Basket Cottage. Why choose this BRIGHT, CHEERY and UPLIFTING rental!! 1) Walk to the beach in less then 3 minutes 2) Free standing home no Condo 3) Park right next to your front door 4) Short bike/car ride to many restaurants 5) Umbrellas, chairs and towels 6) Netflix 7) Wi fi 8) Gas grill with gas 9) HD TV 10) Well stocked kitchen 11) all 5 STAR reviews 12) Perfect location 13) Did I mention BRIGHT, CHEERY and UPLIFTING!! Please Note I have implemented the CDC recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting the cottage between our quests. We leave a minimum of 24 hours between guest check out and check in. All bed pads and bed spreads will be changed between guest. All Linens washed on Highest temperature. I ask quest to follow CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Practice social distancing Wear a cloth face cover in public Clean your hands often Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Cover coughs and sneezes Clean and disinfect “high-touch” surfaces ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Music library - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) - First aid kit ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82720000/82715300/82715253/d85946c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming East End Residence, Steps to Beach East End - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=82715253&PinnedHotelID=82715253&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19260000/19252900/19252855/368ced6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Romantic Getaway, #302, 2 min walk to 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area ![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%7C26.43783%2C-82.04243&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-_gsCa0DL8nsuZIEMD1-bKlxMvY=) Sanibel, FL #### What's nearby - Sanibel Island Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - Periwinkle Way - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 4.0 km #### Getting around - Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬3 min drive - ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬19 min walk - ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Marketplace At Sundial - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 5 STAR, Pet Friendly, Sunny, Private Old Florida Charm Cottage and Mins to Beach pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at 5 STAR, Pet Friendly, Sunny, Private Old Florida Charm Cottage and Mins to Beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 5 STAR, Pet Friendly, Sunny, Private Old Florida Charm Cottage and Mins to Beach? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 5 STAR, Pet Friendly, Sunny, Private Old Florida Charm Cottage and Mins to Beach located? > Located in Mid Island, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Sanibel Island Southern Beach, Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens, and Sanibel Island Golf Club. Periwinkle Way and Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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