Crow's Nest

Update following Hurricane Ian: This home is unavailable for rentals until further notice.

"Crow's Nest" is a stunning Sanibel gem that is tucked back in the desirable Sanibel Bayous neighborhood featuring the Gulf of Mexico in your backyard!

This gorgeous home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a large, open floor plan and the most exceptional outdoor living space to enjoy daily and is truly the epitome of island living. Boasting stunning bamboo floors, a beautiful custom kitchen open to the living room, and a large southern exposure deck are only a few of the attributes that make this a truly remarkable home. Perfectly designed, it integrates the outdoors beautifully. The home also sits adjacent to Bowmans Beach, a well-worn grass path leads directly from the house to Sanibel's incredible west end beaches without ever crossing a road. The beach is literally in the back yard! Native vegetation abounds, providing great privacy, wildlife sightings, and tropical greenery.

Home amenities include: 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms -- 1 King bed & 2 Queen beds, (sleeps 6), 6 TVs, free WIFI, heated pool & spa, large enclosed lanai patio, washer & dryer, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ gas grill. Pets considered (Dogs only). Bed linens and bath towels included. Beach chairs, beach towels, and an umbrella are provided for added convenience.

Bicycle, Kayak, & Paddleboard rentals available through our SBL Outfitters division. Free delivery and pick-up available to our guests. Call us today for more information for the best rates on the island!

Please note: ALL of our Single Family Homes require a 28 day minimum rental period per the city of Sanibel. This unit is non-smoking with a maximum occupancy of 6 people.

Sanibel Vacations, or "SBL Vacations" provide a variety of high quality, meticulously attended vacation rental homes and condos on Sanibel & Captiva Islands. We are a boutique vacation rental company who strive to make your next island adventure to be the most relaxing and memorable experience possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!!

Please Note: For ALL HomeAway/Vrbo bookings, the SBL Rental Agreement, particularly the cancellation policy & payment schedule, will supersede the published HomeAway/Vrbo policies. Please read the rental agreement provided at the time of booking to review all applicable policies. Please call the property manager with any questions regarding cancellation and payment schedule procedures.

Vacation Rental Reviews

• The Crowe's Nest is quite simply fabulous!

  Stayed 30 days ending in July, 2022

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  a guest from Breckenridge, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Excellent location, accommodation, a lovely pool, walk for miles in either direction on Bowman's Beach, the bike path, the shells, the weather, friendly/quiet neighborhood. Would definitely rent this home and/or through SBL again!

  • Manager Responded on 8/18/2022

    Dear Karen, Thank you for your review of Crow's Nest. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back to Sanibel!!

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• Our Spa Vacation

  Stayed 29 days ending in April, 2022

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  a guest from Crested Butte, Colorado recommends this vacation rental

  We left the beautiful mountains and snow of Colorado for a quiet, warm, family beach vacation. We got it! Favorite activity while at Crow’s Nest....every evening before sunset we took our binoculars up to the crow’s nest and watched the family of osprey grow and mature.

  • Manager Responded on 5/31/2022

    Debra, thank you for the wonderful review of Crow's Nest for the month of April! We are so happy you and your family enjoyed your vacation! What an incredible evening activity, I would love to see that for myself one day! We hope to welcome you back to Crow's Nest in the future!

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• Crows Nest, 2022

  Stayed 30 days ending in March, 2022

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  Gregory P from New Haven, CT recommends this vacation rental

  This is the second t9me for us in this house. We love it and have rented it for March, 2023. that said, there are a couple of things that we noted as "tired". Broken chairs, old and chipped cutlery, a kitchen faucet that sprays too far out getting you wet, ... general condition issues like that. Nothing big.

  • Manager Responded on 5/31/2022

    Mr. Pepe, Thank you for your feedback regarding your March stay at Crow's Nest! We appreciate and welcome any feedback to ensure a more enjoyable stay in the future! I hope you'll be happy to know the chairs have been replaced with brand new ones, the cutlery will be inspected much closer once the renters check out this month and we will replace if necessary. As for the kitchen faucet, that is something we have paid attention to and can assure you it is not leaking but may be a bit frustrating at times. The maintenance team will be checking the faucet out later this week as well and if it needs to be replaced, we will happily take care of that replacement. We are sorry that you were not overly satisfied with your stay, but we hope you are excited about the efforts and changes being made to ensure a much more enjoyable visit in the future. Crow's Nest is one of our most luxurious homes in our inventory, and we take great pride in maintaining the high quality we strive for. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you feel there is anything else that needs to be addressed!

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• Beautiful Home in a great neighborhood!

  Stayed 28 days ending in March, 2022

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  a guest recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great stay February 2022. This home is meticulously maintained, well appointed and was spotless. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you could possibly need.The pool area was great for relaxing. Would highly recommend this rental. SBL staff are always a pleasure to work with.

  • Manager Responded on 7/8/2022

    Dear Judah, We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Crow's Nest for the month of February and that it had everything you needed to make your stay a memorable one for all of the right reasons. We work hard to connect the dots before your arrival and during your stay, and we would welcome the opportunity to assist you in planning your next Sanibel vacation.

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• A perfect stay!

  Stayed 29 days ending in June, 2021

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  Alexis D from Asheville, NC recommends this vacation rental

  We couldn't have been happier with our stay at Crow's Nest. The home was perfect, well-appointed, and immaculate. The screened in pool area was spacious and beautiful! The neighborhood is lovely and quiet with kind neighbors. Everything was exactly as described and shown in photos. The property rental company was awesome, helpful, and super responsive. The location was perfect (about 10 minute walk to the beach or 5 minute bike ride). There is a path right by the house which goes to Bowman's Beach Park. We rented bikes from the Sanibel Vacations which was super convenient (highly recommend!). The home is equidistant from both downtown Captiva and Sanibel. We enjoyed that the Ding Darling Refuge dropped out right near the neighborhood entrance. We would ABSOLUTELY return to this house upon another trip to Sanibel. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

  • Manager Responded on 7/2/2021

    Alexis, thank you for the wonderful review of Crow's Nest! It's one of our favorite homes as well. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay - especially the location, amenities, accuracy of photos, our services, and the bike rental option. We hope to welcome you back to the home in the future.

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• Wonderful Stay at Crow's Nest

  Stayed 30 days ending in October, 2020

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  a guest from Sherborn, MA recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay was wonderful! SBL Vacations was extremely responsive and helpful throughout our stay and Crow's Nest is a great home. It was a quick walk or bike to Bowman's beach, which was perfect for us! Also worth noting that the home was spotless upon our arrival, which is incredible important during this time.

  • Manager Responded on 11/21/2020

    Dear Emily, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Crow's Nest! We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back to Sanibel in the future.

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