Title: Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman 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 # Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach Vacation home in Sanibel with private pool and kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69240000/69233300/69233287/59edb1c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69240000/69233300/69233287/180-1b7f5cac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69240000/69233300/69233287/edb5d233.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69240000/69233300/69233287/77aa93f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69240000/69233300/69233287/8d11170d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled near Bowman Beach on Sanibel Island, this wonderful home offers an open loft and three bedrooms. Relax on the wrap-around porch/deck overlooking a heated swimming pool, unwind in the screened-in portion or enjoy beach activities within a 5-minute walk. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## 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. ### Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach This wonderful home has 3 bedrooms and an open loft with a day bed that will transform into a king bed. There is a king suite with large walk-in shower and bathroom. There is a queen suite with a shower and bathroom. The third bedroom has a queen bed. There is a full tub/shower bathroom. The living/dining/kitchen area is all open with vaulted ceiling and large ceiling fans. The wrap around porch/deck has a screened in portion overlooking the swimming pool. There is an outside shower by the pool with hot water. Please use it to wash off the sand before getting into the pool. There are televisions in every bedroom. There is wireless internet. The house has direct access to Bowman Beach, the nicest beach area on Sanibel Island. It is short walk to the beach, approximately a 5-minute walk. There is a beach cart to haul your beach gear the short walk to the beach. Beach towels are provided. There are some beach items and pool noodles and floats. There are beach chairs and beach toys. There are also some bicycles. No guarantee that they are in great shape but available for use. The house is less than 2 miles to Captiva Island and all it has to offer in addition to Sanibel activities. National Geographic has named Bowman’s Beach one of the “14 Iconic Beaches You Should Visit in Your Lifetime” and USA Today's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards for 2025, rated Bowman's Beach on Sanibel Island as the No. 6 beach in Florida. This prestigious recognition places our beloved beach among the most stunning coastal destinations in the world—and we couldn't agree more. Bowman's Beach was the only beach listed that is located in the Continental United States! For those who’ve already experienced Bowman’s Beach, it’s no surprise. Known for its natural beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and world-class shelling, Bowman’s Beach is a true hidden gem on Sanibel Island. Unlike many tourist-heavy beaches, it retains a sense of untouched serenity, framed by lush sea grapes and mangroves, and free from high-rise development. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycles - Heated pool - Kayak ### 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 - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33680000/33679400/33679381/c47190ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Pink House with Private Dock & Pool! 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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 Vacation Home Within Walking Distance to Bowman Beach Sanibel ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=26.464165,-82.147934&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ctp%60DpoktN%3FO%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40Q%40QBO%40Q%40QBOBQ%40OBODQBOBQDOBODQDODODODOFODOFMDOFOFMFOFMHMFOHMHMFMHMHKHMJKHMHKJKHMJKJKJKJIJKJKJIJILIJILIJGLILILGLGJGNGLGLELGLELENELENELENELCNCLCNCNCNALCNANANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBLBNBNBLDLDNDLDNDLDLDLFNFLDLFLFLFJFLHLHJFLHJHLHJHJHJJLJHHJJJJJJJLHJHJJLHJHLHJHLHLFLHNFLHLFLFNFLFNDNFLFNDNDNDNDNDNDPDNBNBPDNBPBNBN%40PBN%40PBP%40N%40P%40P%3FP%40N%40P%3FP%3FP%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FNAPAP%3FPANARANCNAPCPANCPCNCNEPCNCPENENEPELEPELEPGLGNENGLGNGNGJINGLINGJILILILILIJKLIJIJKJKJKJKLIHMHKJKJKFMJKHMFKHMHMFKHMFMDMHMDOFMFMDMDODMDODMBMDODOBM%40ODO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOCMAOCOAOEMAOCMEOEMCOEMEOEMEMEMGMEMGOIKEMGMIMGMIKIMGKIMKKGKKKKKIKIKMKKKKIKKKIKIMKKIMIMIMGMIKIMGOIOGKGOGOGMEOGOEMGQEMEQEMEQEOCOEQCOCQEOCOAQCOCQAQAOCOASAO%3FQAQ%3FQAO%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=H65lJsU8mTSo0Xn_O_oCxxuAVA4=) Sanibel, FL #### What's nearby - J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Bowman's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Sanibel Bayous - 2 min drive - 2.1 km - Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 km - Key West Express - 32 min drive - 33.8 km #### Getting around - Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬12 min drive - ‪Rosalita’s Cantina Sanibel - ‬7 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Shipyard - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Vacation home within walking distance to Bowman Beach located? > Located in West End, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Sanibel Bayous and Sanibel Island Southern Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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