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Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!

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Beach nearby
Interior
Property grounds
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!

The Parrot Nest is one of the Old-Sanibel cottages located on the quiet East End of the island. Since 1955, our charming cottages have been welcoming visitors and until the early 1960's they were brought to our shores from the mainland by ferryboat.
Our cottages are newly renovated in a coastal decor offering you epic comfort, relaxation in a beautiful room. We are within walking distance to the historic Sanibel Lighthouse and fishing pier, beautiful shelling beaches, shopping and restaurants.
If you like, use our complimentary bikes and explore miles of paths covering the island and leading to wildlife refuges, kayaking spots, secluded beaches, and meandering past more eateries, shops, and galleries. The Macaw cottage is a charming room with a king bed and new daybed ( twin ) and features a brand new kitchen with granite countertops and new stove.

Property manager

Breakaway Vacation Properties

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

404175

About the area

Located in Sanibel, this cottage is near the beach. Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf 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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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Sea School - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bimini Bait Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!?

As of Aug 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants! on Aug 13, 2025 start from CA $206.39, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants! located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Sanibel Sea School and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Sanibel Island Northern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage Getaway!

Location was excellent! Close to beaches and some really good restaurants. I recommend the Mudbug the food was awesome and large pirtions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sanibel getaway

Perfect setting for my yearly getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

We loved our stay. Cute and clean, perfect for a mother/daughter get away. We loved the bikes and how close we were to the beach. Just watch out for the no see ums!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need

Great location! Loved access to beach chairs, towels and bikes. Cute rental that has everything you need. Beach is walking distance. Wickies restaurant across the street is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great short getaway

Cute room that had everything we needed. Bikes and beach wagons were a nice addition. Close to lighthouse with good restaurant and ice cream shop across the street. The only negative was that the hot water ran out quickly during showers. Nice to see Sanibel rebounding from the hurricanes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cosy and clean cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Macaw

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

cindy v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A little farther from the shops, but a nice private lication.

Private place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Clean and nice. Small just for two. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

PN #3 MACAW

The cottage was clean and comfortable. Some hooks to hang towels on would be nice. Also the hoses in the front yard could have been neatly coiled instead of being allbover the yard. We did appreciate the accomodation of an earlier check in. Thank you!IT
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal location

Our first time to Sanibel and we loved it. Our little cottage was wonderful. Ideal location to ride bikes to the beach and lighthouse. We would absolutely return and stay there. Only 1 thing would make it a little better, since there’s no sink in the kitchen area a small dish pan would make cleaning the dishes a little more sanitary. Great place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location & Charming Cottage

My sons (7 and 14) and I were looking for a place to visit in Sanibel knowing that many of the gulf-side locations were under construction and chose to try the Parrots Nest Cottages. I was pleasantly surprised at this fantastic location that was walkable to the beach and had everything we needed to relax for a few days over Thanksgiving break. The kitchen had what we needed and having bikes and beach wagons and chairs was a great convenience. This was an adorable property and just right for the 3 of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Newly remodeled. Clean and fresh, nicely decorated. Very comfortable memory foam mattress. Kitchenette very helpful. Walkable to old lighthouse Beach and to Bay. Very convenient, love that they have complementary bikes to use. My only complaint would be the rather sad bed pillows, because other that that i was totally satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent for a short stay

I may have missed it in the description of this cottage, but the “kitchen” was a small fridge and microwave. There was no sink other than the bathroom lavatory. The cottage worked for us for two days, but it would have been tough even to do breakfasts for a week.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

susan w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cool little place

These units are in a great location. Having complimentary bikes was the best. We didn’t have sheets for the daybed. I called breakaway to ask for them and did not ever get them. I sent the owner a question and they never responded
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie Ann T.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tania B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonia p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Superkalifragilistic
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage

Everything was great! Except for the no-see-ems that came out in the evenings. Those bitting little bugs are awful! Bring bug spray or buy some at one of the local shops. The people were friendly. The neighborhood was safe. The food was amazing. Our fav for breakfast was Lighthouse Cafe (especially the mimosas and eggs Benedict). For supper we loved Wickies, Tutti Pazzi and Doc Fords. We never tried Mudbugs, but it looked inviting. We just ran out of time. Doc Fords was the longest bike ride we took and it was very easy. Minimal hills and wide asphalt paths. The only shopping we did was at She Sells Seashells, which had cute local made gifts as well as some mass produced gifts and shells. Shelling at the beach was great too. Bring a container to get them home safely! I will be recommending Sanibel and this cottage to family and friends. Loved every minute of this trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The location was perfect and the place was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at Macaw cottage, free bikes to use and the Lighthouse Beach is just a short bike ride away, we shelled everyday and the cottage was large enough for 3 of us easily , wonderful shopping area in the same block, some of the best on Sanibel Island. We will be staying here again !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parrot Nest

Very pleased with accommodations, room was comfortable, no issues with noise and having bikes available was a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ORLANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We liked everything, it was so clean and quiet. Definitely we will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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