Title: SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach ![On the beach - SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18969300/18969266/bfc2c4d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18969300/18969266/8213946c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18969300/18969266/05b86253.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool - SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18969300/18969266/151b326c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach (Sanibel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18969300/18969266/635dcf3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a garden, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this vacation home. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach SANIBEL RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE License Year: 2026 License Expiration: December 31, 2026 License Number: RDWL-007794 License Type: Rental Dwellings (DRL) License Classification: Rental Dwelling Unlimited (In Resort for District) When looking to rent Sanibel homes, please make sure the property you book has a City of Sanibel Rental Dwelling License ("RDL") that allows bookings for less than 28 days. Code enforcement is very strict about this. The City of Sanibel requires the RDL for each property to be included in the rental platforms' listing site. Our property is one of the few homes in Sanibel with an RDL that allows rentals for less than 28 days. We were grandfathered in since our rental license was acquired prior to the time the city imposed the 28-day minimum requirement. 3 bedrooms / 2 baths spacious single-family house with private heated swimming pool and sun deck surrounded by tropical gardens. An oasis of beauty and serenity just a 10-minute bike ride from Sanibel's best beaches, shops and restaurants. The house offers magnificent views overlooking the lakes and greens of The Dunes, an 18-hole championship golf course and tennis club, considered to be the best in southwest Florida. 15' x 30' heated swimming pool and sun deck surrounded by tropical gardens. Aquacal pool heater maintains water temperature at 88 degrees year round. Plenty of comfortable patio furniture and top-brand lounges. Numerous and spacious sitting areas - indoors and outdoors. The soothing sound of waters falling from the large patio fountain fills the pool and patio areas. The house enjoys a great location within a 5-minute drive to Sanibel's best beaches, shops and restaurants. The "Sun Castle" is one of only a handful of homes in Sanibel that can be rented for less than 28 days. Our rental license predates the 28-day minimum rental restrictions for most homes adopted in the 1980's. As such, we were grandfathered in and allowed to offer short-term rentals. Given this special privilege, we take extra care to make sure our rental activity does not interfere with our neighbors' right to the peaceful enjoyment of their property. We strictly limit the number of occupants to a maximum of eight persons and limit the number of cars than can park in the property to two. Ours is not a party house. Only registered guests can use the pool area. We are also ask guests to keep the volume of music and other sounds low so as not to be heard by neighbors. The result has been a wonderful relationship with our guests and neighbors. Not a single complaint in all these years! And an almost perfect 5.0 rating in guests' reviews. We do not accept pets except in cases of legal compliance. The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club is open to the public. Fees apply. Golf and tennis lessons offered, pro shop and fine restaurant on clubhouse. Country-club living in quiet & peaceful community located near Sanibel's best beaches, shops and restaurants. The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club:: Enjoy the sounds of silence and the sights of nature! The house offers a magnificent view overlooking greens and lakes of The Dunes golf course which is sanctioned as a wildlife habitat by the Audubon Society. The Dunes is a clean, quiet and beautiful neighborhood located near entrance to island. Avoid island traffic! House is a 10-minute bike ride away from best beaches, shops and restaurants. Magnificent view overlooking greens and lakes of The Dunes golf course. The house is professionally furnished and decorated - island style. Outdoor shower with hot / cold water adjacent to pool deck. Shower in the garden! 1.2 miles to Gulf Beach (10-minute bike ride) ; .8 mile to Bay Beach (10-minute walk) Large back yard with beautiful fountain & tropical gardens Home Theatre - 77 inch Sony 4K - 3D - ULTRA HD LED TV. SONOS surround sound. Amazing home theatre experience! Samsung 4K 3-D Blue Ray player. NETFLIX - Over 20,000 film titles available at the flick of a button - free of charge! Free Comcast high-speed internet & high definition cable TV. Bar B Q grill on pool deck. Two outdoor pool-side fire pits: 1) wood-burning fire pit and 2) propane fire pit. LARGE COVERED SCREENED PORCH OVERLOOKING POOL, GARDENS AND GOLF COURSE- Large screened covered porch with dining table, ceiling fans and sitting area offers magnificent views overlooking the pool and the lakes and greens of The Dunes golf course. Summer sunsets are spectacular. POOLSIDE COVERED PORCH - Large open (non-screened) porch adjacent to pool deck features dining table, sitting area, propane fire pit and ceiling fans. Bose sound system in porch. Ideal for enjoyment of classical music while contemplating the sunset and other wonders of nature from your porch. Note: House is located in "quiet nature zone". No loud sounds or music are permitted in pool deck or other outdoor areas. Top-of-line Beautyrest mattresses, goose down pillows and comforters, linens and towels. Brand-new kitchen cabinets and appliances. Circular driveway, ground-level covered entry. Central Air Conditioning and Heating - Ceiling fans in all rooms and porches. MASTER BEDROOM - King bed with luxury Simmons Beautyrest mattress, down pillows and down comforter. Room sleeps 2 adults. GUEST ROOM # 1: Two (2) queen beds with very comfortable Sertapedic mattresses and down pillows and comforters. Room sleeps 4 adults GUEST ROOM # 2 - One (1) king bed with very luxury mattress and down comforters. Room sleeps 2 adults. The king bed is composed of two joined extra-long twin beds, each in its separate frame. This gives the flexibility of separating the beds and having two separate twin extra long beds. Beautiful floral-print Tommy Bahama comforter and sheets. BABY READY - We provide a baby high chair, pack & play station and two railings for bed. Washer and Dryer. Large linen closet with full line of top-quality linens and towels. The house is located on Sand Castle Road - a beautiful circular 3-mile "loop" around the golf course with 20 mph speed limit - ideal for walking, jogging, bicycling or roller-blading. Complete amenities - exceptionally well-stocked rental property. Beautiful landscaped gardens full of flowers and tropical fruits. Coconut palms surrounding pool were imported from Tahiti in the South Pacific. Nothing more refreshing than drinking water from Tahitian coconuts! Professional House Cleaning - Prior to the arrival of each guest, the house is thoroughly cleaned and serviced by professional cleaners. They will place a certificate of service at the door stating that the house has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. It is our way of assuring our guests that they will always find a clean property that meets their highest standards. House completely renovated in 2016! New master bath, new kitchen, new wood laminate floors throughout the house. Pool was refinished and new landscape installed after Hurricane Ian in 2022\. The house did not suffer major structural damage from hurricane. This is one of Sanibel's finest rental properties. Go First Class in Paradise!!! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking inside house. ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea - Next to a golf course - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Heated pool - Optional golf privileges - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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 - Fire extinguisher ### General - 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No diving in pool; no running in pool deck. No loud voices or music. No events or parties. Please shower in garden shower before entering pool. This helps maintain chlorine level in pool and keeps water clear. Use of swimming pool and other amenities is restricted to registered guests only. Maximum of two vehicles allowed to park in property. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking inside house. ## 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 Registration Number RDWL-007794 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Lux Home Private 4K Home Theatre Magnificent View Great Locatio Lux Home Private 4K Home Theatre Magnificent View Great Locatio ## About the area Located in Mid Island, a neighborhood in Sanibel, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on the beach. Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Periwinkle Way and Santini Marina Shopping Plaza. Traveling with kids? Consider Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Dunes Golf and Tennis Club. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [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%7C26.44890%2C-82.04565&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dJz2JVoqhgjEwCSbp4pDDxcNzQc=) Sanibel, FL ### What's nearby - ![Periwinkle Way featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298863/ce898fdd-7ebf-4f44-9e80-60e95ba58831.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Periwinkle Way 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![J. 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 16 min walk \- 1.4 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 4 min drive \- 2.4 km - Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center 17 min walk \- 1.4 km ### Getting around - Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) 38 min drive ### Restaurants - Jerry's Foods 10 min drive - Turtles Tiki Bar 11 min drive - Gramma Dot's 9 min drive - Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant 9 min drive - MudBugs Cajun Kitchen 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach have a pool? ### Is SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach? ### What time is check-out at SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach? ### Where is SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 85 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Steven B. Feb 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sanibel Sun Castle Great location. Nice porch and pool area. Enjoyed our 5 days in Sanibel. ##### Steven B. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. Jan 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just great! Rooms/kitchen were great! House worked great for 4 people Loved pool area. ##### David B. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan T. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay! My wife and teenage daughters had a great time! Ralph is an awesome host. He was attentive to every need and everything was set up nicely so we didn’t have many. The property is very clean, close to the beach which is nice, but the pool is the best part. We spent most of the time swimming and relaxing by the pool. Several good restaurant options for dinner and marketplace nearby for anything else that might be needed. Overall we had a wonderful time staying here. Highly recommend to anyone interested in a quaint and quiet stay on Sanibel Island. ##### Ryan T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin D. Apr 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great week Our third trip to Sanibel. First time staying at this house. We loved it! Perfect for our family- my wife and I 2 college-age daughters. They loved having their own rooms. The back deck, patio, pool were wonderful - great place to hang out. The kitchen was so well stocked - much better than any place we’ve stayed. Excellent communication with the owner. Would definitely stay there again! ##### Benjamin D. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### alan g. May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First rip to sanibel in 60 years The home was exactly what we had hoped it would be. It was clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. The home accommodated our family of seven very comfortably. We spent a lot of time outside on the upper deck which was screened in. The kids enjoyed the heated pool, and we spotted the resident turtle. Ralph was quick to answer any questions we had. We really appreciated his suggestions on where to go, rent bikes, and grocery shopping. ##### alan g. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan G. Oct 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing host Ralph was the most responsive and helpful host I have ever dealt with in all the years I have been using VRBO and other on line rental sites. Pool was great and view was amazing. Close to many things in Sanibel which of course is a great island and recovering from the storms but still has its charm. ##### Nathan G. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark L. May 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Time Staying at Ralph's place was a great. The property was great - clean, organized and very accommodating. Ralph was also very helpful and easily available to get in touch with. Our family had a wonderful time and would recommend this place to anyone. ##### Mark L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon K. Nov 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A view of Florida Very clean, the owner was available anytime we needed anything. ##### Sharon K. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily B. Mar 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay all around! We spent hours on the lovely porch enjoying the view. Very clean and lovly decorations and space were great and the bedding , so comfortable. Ralph was so easy to communicate with and helpful. This was our first time back since Hurricane Ian and the evidence of distruction could stiil be seen in parts of the island so it was wonderful to return"home" to this lovely place. We'd love to come again. (How could I forget the beautiful pool and huge TV. ) Thanks Ralph and Anna ##### Emily B. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patty D. Feb 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Escape! Enjoyed some much needed R&R at Sanibel Sun Castle! Home was well stocked and very comfortable. Loved sitting on the screened in porch overlooking the beautiful pool and golf course. Pool was immaculate and had everything needed for lazy days by the water. Great location and easy access to Jerry’s grocery store and area restaurants. I rented a bike and just loved exploring Sanibel! Excellent communication with the host. Need to return soon!! ##### Patty D. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Criston B. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A residential stay on Sanibel Island As the island continues to recover and rebuild from Hurricane Ian, this property suited our vacation accommodation needs. Ralph's communication prior to, during, and after our stay was top-notch. The pool provided an excellent alternative to the beach on hot days, and it was nice to relax and dine on the screened-in porch. ##### Criston B. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole K. May 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Getaway Our family of 7 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Sanibel Sand Castle. The house was spacious, never feeling crowded, and had everything we could have needed. Our host Ralph was only a phone call away and was super helpful with any questions we had. The backyard with the pool was our absolute favorite! Can't wait to return. ##### Carole K. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Libby M. Mar 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sanibel getaway We loved our stay at Sanibel Suncastle! The house is as advertised but even better. The location is perfect. We really enjoyed the pool and the peaceful back porch. The family room was perfect for all of us to watch NCAA basketball games on the large tv. I would definitely stay at Ralph’s home again. It was a perfect long weekend getaway for our group of 3 couples. ##### Libby M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly H. Oct 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sanibel Sun Fun! The host Is fabulous! Responds to questions and calls very quickly. The house is lovely with plenty of kitchen space and also 2 grills pool side if you need them. Super close to the causeway! Also super close to the Sundial Resort where you can get a day pass to the beach. Also around the corner from the grocery store. This house will make you and your family so happy! ##### Holly H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi M. Dec 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sand Castle We thoroughly enjoyed our Sanibel stay. House is located in beautiful area close to stores, beach and causeway access. Backyard is beautiful with great views and wonderful pool. Ralph is an extremely accommodating and communicative host. We are highly appreciative of the time we had at this wonderful property! ##### Heidi M. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### E H. May 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time Ralph and Ana are amazing hosts providing amenities for a perfect beach house experience. We were able to enjoy the home/pool and did several local excursions. Cabbage Key was fun. Bowman's Beach has to be one of the nicest, cleanest, and uncrowded beaches in the US- what a treat. We enjoyed the peaceful neighborhood walks in the evenings and at dawn. I highly recommend this place! ##### E H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott K. Aug 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing House and Host My brother, my daughter, his son and I just got back from Sanibel and it was awesome. The house and the host were top shelf. House had everything we needed and more. Ralph and his wife were beyond amazing. If you are heading to Sanibel and want a great house, in a great location with the absolute best host this is your spot. ##### Scott K. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn H. Feb 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We love it here! We are a family of three generations and there is a spot for each of us to enjoy and be comfortable: the pool or pool side, upper and lower patios, and getting together for movies with the extra large tv screen. The house had everything we needed. Biking is the best way to get around Sanibel and this location is close to restaurants and shops (but far enough to be quiet). We loved biking to breakfast or dinner, and recommend visiting Sanibel's historical village. Thank you Ralph - we'll be back! ##### Lynn H. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate F. Nov 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gem in paradise! Such a wonderful week in the paradise that is Sanibel! Ralph was a wonderful host and wanted to make sure we had fell in love with his house and with Sanibel - which we did! So many thoughtful touches - beach chairs, umbrella, and constant, warm communication really made this a place we hope to return to year after year. We loved sitting on the screened in back deck admiring the beautiful view, and all our favorite places were a stone's throw away. Highly recommend this inviting home and delightful host! Thanks again Ralph, for a fantastic experience! ##### Kate F. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori K. Nov 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best vacation I’ve vacationed around the US and islands, and this was the BEST overall. The owner was amazing, responsive, and incredibly helpful. They had everything to start you up, supplies, etcetera (propane for grills, kitchen spices, chairs for beach) This was beyond helpful, given that we flew there. The heated pool, was great!!! My three grandchildren, as well as us, stayed in it for hours. The owner left ideas, which we took up (sunset amass dinner at the Mucky Duck), shelling at Bowmount, and I explored running. I’d give this 5+. I told the owner I’ll be back. Amazing!!!! ##### Lori K. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### anthony g. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What can I say? This was our first time back since the devastating hurricane. Although the island is still recovering, there were great restaurants and services readily available. Thats the island. About Ralph and Ana. They have done a beautiful job in restoring any/all damages to the property. My favorite was the view of the golf course with the extensive landscaping that was done. Pool area was beautiful and we were out there everyday. Inside was as I remember with a couple of added items since the last time. Very clean and comfortable with all of the amenities that you would need. New incredibly comfortable couches, huge tv, etc. Now the most important. Our hosts. Ralph and Ana have become very special to us. They are the kindest and most available hosts we have ever encountered in the many places we have stayed. I am definitely understating this. But if you need ANYTHING, they are readily available and happy to help. This is truly a second home for us with our second family. Will definitely return in the future. ##### anthony g. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John D. Jun 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Thanks Ralph enjoyed our stay ##### John D. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Evelyn L. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great property. House was clean on arrival and well stocked with household items. Property was convenient to everything including the beach. The pool was great with clean warm sparkling water. Ralph was a wonderful host and easy to reach during our stay. The views of the golf course were wonderful. ##### Evelyn L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth D. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The dolphin house We had a beautiful stay at the dolphin house. I would love to come again to this home. ##### Elizabeth D. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kirsten g. Mar 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! Close to beach and golf was great ##### kirsten g. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ## 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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