Love it! Best and most updated place right on the beach on Sanibel Island. Bikes and fishing gear…read moreincluded.

From the owner: Beautiful vacation rental ground level right on the beach with fantastic views! Two bedroom, two…read morebathroom, and sleeps 6.

Beautiful condos on the beach. Wonderful atmosphere with lush landscape and temperature controlled…read morepool.

Our family has stayed here twice and keep trying to come back because of the proximity to the beach…read moreand the amenities. These condos are older, do not expect anything brand spanking new. With that said, Sanibel Siesta on the Beach is an absolutely gorgeous place to stay if you're visiting Captiva Island. The staff is great, and the condos and grounds are excellently taken care of. They have recently rebuilt and renovated some parts after the storm causing some damage. I would come back when I'm back in Florida, and stay here for a 3rd time if I can! I'm so sad the Starfish Grill closed down, that was such a good place to dine at, on site!

We Stayed at the Sundial Resort for an amazing wedding event. We really appreciate the free Tesla…read morecharge we were able to get at your office. Thanks

5 stars for a solid rental company…read more My wife's family likes to check out various parts of Florida each summer. We all decided it would be fun to check out Sanibel Island during our last trip. However, we found it was difficult to find rental properties in the right location (near the beach) for the right price for our timeframe (an entire week). Fortunately, we came across Island Vacations of Sanibel & Captiva. They were able to set us up in a nice little house on Gulf Drive right off of Periwinkle. It was less than a block away from a fantastic ice cream shop (Pinocchio's) and a short walk to beaches on both sides of the island. The house itself was very nice. It was kept in very good shape, included lots of instructions and helpful guides for the area and included a shed full of fun beach toys! Everything in the house was convenient and worked well, which made it easier to focus on having a good time during our trip. Overall, Island Vacations on Sanibel and Captiva provides a solid rental property option. While the property wasn't a mansion, the great location, cleanliness, small perks and great price make this a great option for people who are looking to visit the island.

anibel Inn Google review summary…read more4.4 714 reviews 5 4 3 2 1 Reviews on other travel sites Tripadvisor 4.3/5 · 2,026 reviews Trip.com 4.6/5 · 111 reviews Priceline 8.6/10 · 109 reviews Had never been to this area of Florida. Read tons of reviews to figure out where to stay. Booked oceanfront at Sanibel Inn. It was a great choice. This property is obviously very well managed with great people, and excellent amenities. Everything is high quality and kept up beautifully. The linens and bed are great and comfy with coffee pot/coffee and fridge in the room. The pickleball/tennis courts and free equipment to use are great, the beach area perfect. The people working the beach gladly set you up with free chaise lounges and umbrellas. The water is shallow a ways out without an undertow, so great for play and all ages. The front desk area has a nice coffee machine, free, and things to check out. We took the bikes for a long ride - they were in great shape. They had lots of bikes of all sizes and set ups. The grounds were also immaculate. Took lots of photos to show you how nice everything was. Oh yes, and free plentiful parking. We pretty much drove everywhere to explore as there wasn't much to walk to from the property. We were ground floor so couldn't see the water as there was a berm between us and the water. Would choose second floor next time

Sanibel Inn is one of the best places to stay on Sanibel Island. I've visited twice (2021 and…read more2026), and the updates since Hurricane Ian have made a big difference. The renovated rooms are some of the nicest I've stayed in--modern, clean, and really well done. The pool area is great for families, and the beach is perfect for shelling. If you're into finding shells, this place is hard to beat. They also offer great amenities like bikes, beach chairs, and umbrellas, which makes everything easy. The food at the bar is also really good, especially after a long day outside. I'd definitely recommend staying here, and we're already planning to come back.

I came here for a long weekend stay and I have no major complaints! I'd say it's 4.5 stars, but…read moreI'll round up - all things considered. Check-in is at 4pm and checkout is at 11am, but guests are welcome to use the amenities on the same day as check-in and check-out. When we checked in, we were greeted, given a map of the property along with directions on how to get to our condo unit, and handed the resort wristbands (to be worn at all times to enjoy the amenities), keycards, a "charge card" to easily bill things to the room, and a parking permit. Staff was friendly. There's plenty of things to do on the resort that are included with your stay - pickleball, tennis, kayaking, paddle boarding, pool, hot tub, bike rentals, fitness center. Beach towels, chairs, and beach umbrellas are provided. There's also some poolside games like ping pong, foosball, a big connect four, volleyball, and cornhole. There's a Recreation Desk to handle equipment check in/check out and sign waivers. Spa and onsite dining are additional. We had a garden view, two bedroom/two bathroom residence. We were pleasantly surprised to have a washer and dryer in the unit. The kitchen was stocked with basic dishes, silverware, some pots and pans, and cooking utensils. There was a coffee pot, ironing board, safe in the master bedroom, and hair dryer in each bathroom. There was a big tv in the main area and in each bedroom. The main rooms also had ceiling fans. The A/C unit worked well (and we put it to work in this Florida heat). We also took advantage of the screened in patio area. (I'm glad it was screened... those no-see-um bugs are no joke! I'm still itching...) Each condo also included a complimentary shelling bag from Sundial Beach Resort, which you will need at the beach because the shelling here (in the Seashell Capital of the World) is awesome! They even have a seashell washing station near the main pool because shelling is a big deal here. We loved the quick access to the beach, and we were even able to spot the sunrise to the left of the shore each morning. Housekeeping was very thorough! They came everyday and I was just expecting them to change towels, take out the trash, and maybe refill bathroom toiletries, but they swept (much appreciated when sand gets everywhere) and tidied up the kitchen too. They also changed the sheets on the third day. The room has a QR code to scan to leave a tip via phone, but make sure you get their name to tip the individual directly (otherwise, don't forget to bring cash to tip the hardworking staff). My only notes would be that the shower water pressure was pretty weak in our unit and the only clock was on the microwave. Yes, clocks are pretty prevalent on phones and smartwatches these days, and sure, we're on "vacation time," but some of us are old-school. Speaking of the prevalence of phones, I'm a fan of their texting notifications. The property texted reminders leading up to the stay and sent over a schedule of events for each day. I wouldn't necessarily say that the events are anything to plan your day around, but it's a nice option if you're looking for something to do on the property. They had open pickleball play in the morning, a water balloon toss one day, and daily poolside bingo (with prizes - ice cream coupons or a drink at the tiki bar for the bingo winners). Poolside bingo was very popular. You can also use the text line to contact them with questions or special requests. I did use the text line and they were super helpful and responsive (responding within minutes). It wasn't quite concierge services - I asked a specific question about whether paddle boarding was open, and instead they provided a generic response to visit the recreation desk (I was hoping they would ask the recreation staff for me and relay the info). A note about the water sports, sometimes these activities are not available due to outside conditions. Even on a nice sunny day, the winds might be too strong and they'll put the boards away. Conditions can change throughout the day. They had a dry erase board displaying whether that activity was available. We were able to do paddle boarding one morning, and the rec staff helped bring out the boards and equipment, but then we were left to our own devices to drag the board into the water - there was no real briefing or beginner's tutorial. Overall, we had a fun and relaxing stay at Sundial Beach Resort. We felt very welcome and enjoyed our time in Sanibel. Special shoutout to Alba who helped us get squared away with our reservation. She is the sweetest and really got us excited to visit.

We had a very good stay here…read more Our only minor glitches were during the reservation experience prior to coming and at checkout. After getting conflicting prices and confusion regarding one of the packages on the hotel website, I wrote to the general manager. I was subsequently helped by Alba in the reservation center who reached out to me. Frankly, she saved the day. Our check-in with Christie at the front desk was lovely and seamless. Our room was ready so we were able to check in a tad early. Christie gave us our key cards, vouchers, wristbands and car placard and explained all the things we needed to know about our stay. Her pleasing personality made us feel welcome. Our room was in the D section on the 4th floor. The one-bedroom with balcony had a partial gulf view, king size bed, living room/dining room, and full kitchen. The bathroom was modern with a walk in shower. We purchased a package including breakfast. Each morning we headed to the Captains Catch in the main building. The buffet was very good. There was plenty options from which to choose. The omelet/ eggs to order station was a nice addition. The first night, we ate dinner in the Japanese restaurant at the hotel. You need reservations for the hibachi section, but not for their sushi bar/table area. It was very good. (See separate review). We also visited the pool and the hot tub one day. And enjoyed walking along the beach. As we are from Florida, we didn't sit out sunning nor use the rec facilities except one day we stopped by to get towels. We did play a couple games of bingo by the pool, but that's it, and we did have a drink at the tiki bar. Drinks were just okay. Checkout was not the easiest as mentioned above -- after I realized I'd been charged an incorrect amount. Jamie did not handle the situation well. Luckily, I'd saved Alba's contact info so I called her from the checkout/front desk. She verified the correct charges. And an adjustment/credit was made to my credit card billing. Bottom line, this would have been a five star review. And the facility itself deserves that. But after a lovey relaxing mini vacation for my husband's birthday, my treat, I once again had to deal with a glitch that I thought was already resolved. And that's now my last impression.

Sanibel Moorings is the best resort my wife and I have ever stayed at. Every staff member we…read moreencountered was professional, friendly, and genuinely interested in making sure our stay was exceptional. A special thank you to Kari, the resort manager, whose leadership clearly shows in every detail of the property. The cleaning team deserves recognition as well -- our room was spotless, well-stocked, and refreshed daily with clean towels and linens. Their hard work made our stay comfortable and relaxing. Beautiful beach, inviting pool, great barbecue areas, and a welcoming atmosphere all around. We highly recommend Sanibel Moorings and look forward to returning.

My husband and I came down in January for a week and ended up staying over a month! Sanibel…read moreMoorings is our fifth rental, and our favourite beachside resort! We stayed in Captiva, and then West Middle and East gulf rentals. We discovered we are East gulf people, and love this low-key middle sized resort! Two story 8 unit buildings are sprinkled around the beautiful landscaping, giving it a real European village vibe. I could swim laps for an hour in the heated pool, even on a unusually cold rainy day . My husband and I bike the back bike trails to the Lighthouse point and Wickies and Gramma Dots restaurants and shopping. An easy walk to Dante's restaurant and a little island tiki bar nearby, it has provided the best of every world for us. Love hearing the waves and fresh breeze in the morning from my bedroom balcony, and I also enjoy a living room balcony, the units are all individual, something for everyone, and it's located south of the Causeway so you never get caught in periwinkle traffic leaving the island for more adventures.

What an amazing little hideaway on sanibel. We rented 2…read moreadjoining units and both were equally stocked with everything you could possibly need! It's family owned and operated and the family is lovely.. response time to any needs were met in a super timely manner. Units are very clean and the back garden area is beautiful. You get bikes and they have gears!!! Making it very easy to go all over the island. It was nice to have complimentary laundry on site as we stayed 2 weeks.... Each unit has everything you need for the beach as well... we will definitely return! These are not complaints, just suggestions for future guests.. we did need to buy a beach cooler & ice packs..buy appropriate amount of water as there is no water or ice maker in frig.. be mindful of your adjoining neighbors as the bedroom walls are a little thin... thanks to the B family for all the love they have for the island and they're little inn

I sure was lucky to find the Driftwood Inn after hurricane Ian blew our annual vacationing resort…read moreaway. This is the 2nd year we have stayed there. It is clean, comfortable and spacious. Located on a quiet side street only about 5 minutes walk to the beach and conveniently located to a number of great restaurants and shopping. We really appreciated the shared laundry facilities, full kitchen, bikes to use, beach chairs and wagon. The owners are very accommodating and receptive to suggestions for improvements and to make the stay more enjoyable. If you want a pleasant stay in Sanibel, the Driftwood in is the place. We've made our reservations for next year already.

Cottages to Castles is an amazing locally owned boutique Sanibel business providing a full range of…read moreoptions for your stay on the island. The staff are knowledgeable and extremely helpful. The app provided everything we needed to ensure a relaxing vacation. Sandpiper is a lovely condo with quick access to the beach. All patios face the water. Everything inside the condo was labeled, and the storage unit provided everything we needed to enjoy the beach. Highly recommend!

Highly recommend Cottages to Castles for housing on Sanibel and Captiva. Currently, things are…read morestill being repaired but when up and running again, I will be contacting them to arrange our next stay. Contacted me with a refund notice and the refund appeared quickly. Contact before this was quick with responses to my questions and info needed to make our decision to stay in their property. Can't say enough about the integrity of this company.

We just finished our second rental with VIP and can safely say after both experiences that we will…read morenot be renting with them again. They charge additional fees, being a management company, which is understandable, except for the fact that you receive nothing for what your buying. The properties are dirty and not maintained well. Expect plenty of ants and roaches. That linen fee? Expect no beach towels to be provided. About 6 typical hotel style bath towels, a couple of wash clothes, and just the sheets on the bed. They do not provide toilet paper for the bathrooms, tissues, or paper towels other than to get you started. The pool was not maintained at all on the property of our most recent stay. Overall, we are very disappointed!

Have used VIP rentals whenever we come to Sanibel. Currently staying in Pointe Santo condo C25…read more Main TV in living room not working. We were notified of this less than 24 hours prior to our departure. Dryer not working. They sent someone by who stated the tv needed 2 parts and someone else who told us they were going to replace dryer after we left. I called for a partial refund who claimed that the tv was an "Act of God" since they condos had been struck by lighting 2-3 weeks ago and they had no control over the dryer. The agent told me that they do not give any refunds. Not happy with this company. You take your chances on whether aspects of the condo works.

Such a cute promising little place! The owners are so nice and have beach chairs and an umbrella…read moreand even a cart. The room was spacious and clean. They had great check in info. Unfortunately I did not sleep a wink here, I am a super light sleeper and unfortunately the room next to ours had a couple of baritone guys that woke up at 4:30 in the morning ughhh...the beds were not the most comfy unfortunately either adding to a bit of my suffering as well. Giving it 4 stars. I unfortunately should have gotten some earplugs after the first night. I felt like they were talking to me since their convo was so close to our headboard. Owners seemed to go above and beyond so probably unfortunately just the loud guests we were next to combined with my light sleeping tendencies!!!

What a charming place!…read more We were traveling from Naples to Orlando, but wanted to visit "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel, so I called a few days before we got there to make a resesrvation at Tarpon Tale Inn. We had a brief misunderstanding about the length of our stay (just one night, but next time much longer), immediately resolved by Joe. A day or so before our visit, we got a detailed text describing the check-in process. The day of our visit, we got another text when the room was ready (about an hour before regular check-in). We were on a NWR drive-through at the time, and made it to Tarpon Tale within a half hour or so. When we got there, Joe met us, helped with our luggage, and then gave us a tour of the facility, directions to the beach, pulled out a beach chair for us, and introduced us to the happy little Tokay Gecko on the fence. He pointed out the ice cream parlor and restaurant across the street, and the coffee and bagel place next door. We got a room with a very nice queen bed, a small but well-provisioned kitchen, and a modern bathroom. We elected to have dinner at Gramma Dot's (at the marina nearby) and ice cream across the street. We slept very well in the quiet of a Sanibel evening, and checked out the next morning for another loop through the National Wildlife Refuge and to continue on our way to Orlando.