Island Dreams

Update following Hurricane Ian: This home sustained minimal damages from the storm and all items & amenities are being repaired and/or replaced and it is ready for rentals. New, temporary photos have been added to reflect the home currently.

This tropical beach inspired 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom remodeled gem located on West Gulf Drive is not to be missed!!

"Island Dreams" recently underwent an amazing remodel in 2024 including an incredible all-new chefs kitchen, master bathroom and stunning upgrades and furnishings throughout. The entire interior of the home was painted and decorated to reflect the peaceful and serene environment that is Sanibel Island. The outstanding outdoor space is suitable for all weather conditions with half of it newly furnished and covered and the other half open and screened framing the new large heated pool. This stunning home is in the highly sought after West Gulf Drive area with the best beach locations on the island. Island Dreams is simply a dream come true. Come and see for yourself -- availability will not last!

Home amenities include: 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms -- 2 King bed, 2 Queen bed (sleeps 6 MAX), SmartTVs (streaming only), WIFI available, heated pool, large enclosed lanai patio space, deeded beach access, NO garage parking available, washer & dryer, 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.

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

• A Great Sanibel Vacation!

  Stayed 31 days ending in October, 2024

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  Bradley T from Jacksonville, FL recommends this vacation rental

  This was my first Sanibel Vacation rental and enjoyed every minute of it. The house was perfect for us and pet friendly also. The house was clean and bright. The house lay out was perfect. All the amenities were up to date. Super easy beach access. A full day at the beach then an afternoon in the pool to cool off.

  • Manager Responded on 10/15/2024

    We greatly appreciate your review! We're delighted to hear that you loved your first visit to our beautiful island. We're even happier that you enjoyed the home! We can't deny it—sometimes, it truly is all about location, location, location! Thank you again for your thoughtful and positive feedback. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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• A real Island Dream!

  Stayed 30 days ending in December, 2019

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  Klaus F recommends this vacation rental

  Coming to Sanibel for nearly thirty years we found this wonderful home last year. So this was our - two people - second visit at the Island Dreams. Unfortunately we could not make plans for the next year at this time. Otherwise we would have accepted the offer to make a reservation for the next year immediately!

  • Manager Responded on 12/6/2019

    Thank you so much for your review of Island Dreams! It is always such a pleasure to work with you all and we are so happy you enjoyed your say with us! We hope to see you again soon!

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• Island Dream

  Stayed 30 days ending in July, 2019

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  a guest from Prairie Village, KS does not recommend this vacation rental.

  We have rented this property three times in the past 4 years but will not book it again. It is an older property that requires general maintenance and additional updating.

  • Manager Responded on 8/2/2019

    Thank you so much for your review of Island Dreams. We are so sorry about the issues you experienced during your stay. We are glad we were able to help you throughout the month. We hope we are able to help you plan another trip to Sanibel next year.

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• A really island dream!

  Stayed 29 days ending in November, 2018

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  Klaus F recommends this vacation rental

  Coming to Sanibel for nearly thirty years we - meanwhile seniors - now found this perfect home: great location at the quiet end of West Gulf Drive, steps to the uncrowded beach, a warm and friendly ambience.

  • Manager Responded on 12/4/2018

    Thank you so much for your review of Island Dreams. We appreciate you taking the time to write this review! It is such a pleasure having you stay with us. We hope you had safe travels back and we will see you next year!

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• Island Dreams

  Stayed 28 days ending in March, 2018

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  THOMAS G from NORTHPORT, MI recommends this vacation rental

  Island Dreams was lovely. We've rented for 4 years and plan to return for a 5th.

  • Manager Responded on 3/17/2018

    Thank you so much for your feedback! We are so happy that we can consistently help make your trip to Sanibel great ever year! We look forward to seeing you next year!

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• December fun on the beach

  Stayed 29 days ending in December, 2017

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  Bob M from Fort Mill, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Our second December at Island Dreams and we booked again for 2018. The house is nicely located across the street from the beach and the heated pool and fenced yard for our dogs was what attracted us most. Thanks again to Rob, Charlie and staff for a great stay!

  • Manager Responded on 1/1/2018

    Hi Mr. Micklash, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay on Sanibel! As always, it is a pleasure having you with us. See you again next year!

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• Our month in the sun

  Stayed 30 days ending in December, 2016

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  Bob M from Fort Mill, SC recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our time in Sanibel. The weather was perfect and the house fully met our needs. It is nicely updated and fully equipped. We rebooked for next December and look forward to going back again. Thanks to Rob, Charlie and Carly for taking great care of us!

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• Island Dreams

  Stayed 32 days ending in December, 2015

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  a guest recommends this vacation rental

  This is a beautiful pool home, in the perfect location, right across the street from the beach. Check in after hours was easy peasy, too. We absolutely enjoyed our peaceful stay here. That's an understatement, because we didn't want to give up those keys! Rob, Charlie and Carly made sure we were taken care of. They're seriously good people. We highly recommend renting through SBL Vacations, you will NOT be disappointed.

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• Absolutely Fabulous!

  Stayed 30 days ending in July, 2015

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  Linda R from MOUNT PLEASANT, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Perfect in every way.

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• Island Dreams--March 2015

  Stayed 30 days ending in March, 2015

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  a guest from Orrington, ME recommends this vacation rental

  Our SBL rental lived up to its moniker--"Island Dreams". We found the property to be as advertised, i.e. newly remodeled, across the street from the beach, and able to accommodate our extended families. The neighborhood is quiet, upscale residential with attractive homes homes on all sides.
  
  When we arrived we found everything nicely cleaned with plenty of space to easily store all of our belongings. The home's equipment and appliances were generally new and in good working condition. The one exception was the heat pump for the pool. SBL property managers were able to get the old pool heater replaced with a new one in just a couple of days--which we considered to be exceptional under the circumstances.
  
  Aside from having easy access to the beach, the property is within a mile of Doc Ford's restaurant and the Ding Darling Nature Preserve. We enjoyed both of these venues on multiple occasions during our month long stay on Sanibel Island.
  
  Overall, we had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay on Sanibel Island. When our extended families came to visit they were equally impressed with the Island Dreams rental and all that it offered. We would definitely recommend this property to our friends.
  
  
  
  

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• Perfect vacation

  Stayed 28 days ending in March, 2015

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  Sally C from CENTERBURG, OH recommends this vacation rental

  This is the second year we've stayed at Island Dreams and we loved the renovation, making our stay even more perfect. The owners created more of an open floor plan that worked really well for all of us. Thank you owners and property managers.

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• Island Dreams is a Real Dream!!

  Stayed 28 days ending in December, 2014

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  Lisa W recommends this vacation rental

  Island Dreams was a complete dream the month we were lucky to be there! The home is very comfortable and decorated beachy chic! The open floor plan is great and the pool area is delightful and very private. The owners have done an excellent job of providing everything a renter could need! The kitchen is well stocked with new appliances and plenty of gadgets and dishes. We prepared most meals at the home and often used the very nice bbq grill. The bedrooms are spacious and beds comfortable. The beach access is almost directly across the street on a beautiful, quiet stretch of beach. It's the perfect spot to watch the breathtaking Sanibel sunsets and of course to collect sea shells! Our favorite local restaurants are Island Cow, Lighthouse Cafe for breakfast, the East End Deli for great Cuban sandwiches, RC Otters on Captiva, and Pinocchio's for ice cream! We loved kayaking at Tarpon Bay Explorers and going to the farmer's market on Sunday mornings. A drive through Ding Darling and a boat ride to Cabbage Key for a cheeseburger in paradise are also some of our favorite things to do! We highly recommend the Island Dreams home and Sanibel Vacations for your next visit to Sanibel!

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• Great Upgrade for a great location

  Stayed 30 days ending in October, 2014

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  Thomas R from BURLINGTON, KY recommends this vacation rental

  Second year for renting this property. The remodeling done by the new onwners was great and turned this propery from just average to outstanding. Management staff was great, qwuickly responded to a minor frig problem. Location is very convienent to the beach. Kithcen is well stocked with everything you'll need. Lots of extras with bikes, beach chairs, pool floats, beach carts etc. Only negative is the outdated garage door that opens manually. Would be back next year but the owner is staying the month of October.

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• Great Location Good value

  Stayed 27 days ending in November, 2013

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  Thomas R from BURLINGTON, KY recommends this vacation rental

  Rented this unit for the location on quiet W. Gulf Dr. and near beach and wasn't disappointed. The house is somewhat dated but had everything we needed. Sleeps 9 very comfortably. Great lanai and pool. Should get an automatic garage door opener for us senior citizens. Great value for the price!

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• Home away from Home

  Stayed 30 days ending in July, 2013

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  Linda R from MOUNT PLEASANT, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Island Dreams is a great rental house located on the quiet West End of Sanibel. Proximity to the beach is great and the house is extremely comfortable. Has everything you need!

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