Island Getaway

Update following Hurricane Ian: This home sustained minimal damages from the storm and all items & amenities have been repaired and/or replaced and it is ready for rentals! Inquire directly if interested in a multi-month stay!

Don't miss out on this bright, spacious, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom adorable A-frame totally transformed & remodeled home!!

Island Getaway is an A-frame near-beach cottage located on the desirable east end of Sanibel and is certainly one of a kind. Huge soaring cathedral ceilings and a full wall of windows brings the tropical beauty of Sanibel right into your living room. New updates and renovations completed in 2015 include a newly remodeled kitchen, a brand new guest bathroom, and all new main level flooring. Cute, cozy, and comfortable say it all. Upstairs is accessible via a spiral staircase to the private master bedroom, brand new master bathroom featuring a Japanese soaking tub (just recently remodeled in late 2016), and a relaxing loft area which overlooks the first floor living and dining room. The expansive front deck located just off the living room is a great outdoor space that is sure to provide the peace and quite you so rightly deserve on your island vacation getaway.

Home amenities include: 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms -- 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, 1 Twin trundle (sleeps 5), 2 Smart TV's (streaming only), WIFI available, large front porch, fully remodeled kitchen, new bathrooms, washer & dryer, outdoor shower, BBQ gas grill, covered parking. 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 5 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

• Lovely Sanibel Getaway

  Stayed 30 days ending in March, 2022

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  a guest from Lake Leelanau, MI recommends this vacation rental

  A great house! Everything you need in the kitchen, great Master shower, comfortable bed and loving room and designed to be dog-friendly. On a busy road but the house is quiet. Beach a short walk away. Management company ver responsive. We had a wonderful stay as a couple.

  • Manager Responded on 7/8/2022

    Dear Deborah, Thank you for choosing Island Getaway as your home away from home for your Sanibel getaway. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time inside and outside. We would welcome the opportunity to assist you in planning your next Sanibel vacation when you are able to return to this very special corner of the world.

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• Fantastic Sanibel Get-Away

  Stayed 27 days ending in February, 2022

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  Terry M from Cape Elizabeth, ME recommends this vacation rental

  We loved our stay at this property. It is comfortable, private, well-equipped and a quick walk to the beach, while also easy access to restaurants and other activities. Not only were our dogs allowed, they were welcomed. The only reason we gave the location 4 stars instead of 5 is there’s a steady flow of cars 2-3 hours a day. However, there is a peaceful deck facing the backyard to enjoy during that time and the road is quiet the rest of the day and at night. In truth, we enjoyed watching the late afternoon beach traffic, and the gate on the front deck allowed our dogs to hang with us too.
  
  We are grateful for a fantastic stay!

  • Manager Responded on 7/8/2022

    Dear Terri, Thank you for choosing Island Getaway as your home away from home for your Sanibel getaway during the month of February. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time inside and outside. We would welcome the opportunity to assist you in planning your next Sanibel vacation when you are able to return to this very special corner of the world.

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• Perfect Home!

  Stayed 30 days ending in October, 2021

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  a guest recommends this vacation rental

  This home is just perfect! No detail was overlooked in this home. It is very well equipped and charming. The location is an ideal location on the island.

  • Manager Responded on 12/24/2021

    Dear Molly, Thank you for your kind words about our lovely Island Getaway home! And thank you for giving us such a great score! We are so delighted to hear that you had a great time and hope that we will be seeing you again next year!

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• Steps to the beach!

  Stayed 30 days ending in October, 2020

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  Rhona K from Ufort, SC recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great stay. The proximity to the beach (4 min walk) made this stay special. Also, the SBL staff was super considerate. We got early checkin and late checkout! Ann brought us a toaster oven upon request! And when we locked ourselves out, they happily gave us another key😎 We came from Beaufort SC.
  
  

  • Manager Responded on 11/21/2020

    Dear Rhona, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Island Getaway! I will pass your sweet message along to Anne as well! We hope to welcome you back to Sanibel in the future!!

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• Good location

  Stayed 30 days ending in March, 2020

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  Katherine S from Villa Hills, KY does not recommend this vacation rental.

  The good: quick walk to the beach, comfortable beds, 2 decks—1 always shaded and the other sunny. The upstairs bath shower is lovely.
  The okay: kitchen was adequate but no ice maker or disposal
  The annoying: no screens in the large sliding doors nor in the side or back door, the furniture in the living room is uncomfortable—it looks great but is low so getting up is a challenge & the backs are not attached to the base. There are 2 parsons chairs but those are t designed for relaxing.

  • Manager Responded on 11/21/2020

    Dear Katherine, Thank you for your informative feedback. We will be passing this information along to our management, maintenance, and cleaning crews ASAP. We are happy you enjoyed your stay, overall. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sanibel in the future!

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• December & January 2019-2020

  Stayed 61 days ending in January, 2020

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  Shelby H from Chatham, IL recommends this vacation rental

  I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 months here. Beautiful views and an easy walk to the beach. The house was clean and very comfortable.
  My only issues were the front deck and sliding door need replaced. It would also be nice to have a screen door out to the front deck. The plate in the microwave doesn’t turn. Smoke detector in the downstairs bedroom was broke. Also it needs some major tree/landscaping work done. I almost got hit on the head from a falling coconut. Every time you walk in or out of the house you walk right under a huge palm tree that is LOADED with both green and brown coconuts.

  • Manager Responded on 2/17/2020

    Dear Shelby, Thank you for your review of Island Getaway. We are glad that you enjoyed your 2 month stay in Sanibel. We have noted your comments in regards to the home, and will address it immediately. We look forward to your stay with us in February 2021!

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• Island Getaway

  Stayed 30 days ending in March, 2018

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  Nancy T from Lewes, DE recommends this vacation rental

  Everything about the house is nice. A great spot for 2-4 ]eople and a pet.

  • Manager Responded on 4/17/2018

    Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad your enjoyed your time on Sanibel!

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• Beautiful A Frame

  Stayed 31 days ending in February, 2018

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  Lawrence W from Louisville, KY recommends this vacation rental

  Great house, great location. The SBL staff were a pleasure to work with. No complaints.

  • Manager Responded on 2/3/2018

    Mr. Wasser, Thanks so much for staying with us! We are so glad you enjoyed your time on Sanibel! We hope you will stay with us again in the future!

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• Sanibel 2017

  Stayed 30 days ending in March, 2017

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  Nancy T from Lewes, DE recommends this vacation rental

  Everything was just right. This was our fourth year at Island Getaway.

  • Manager Responded on 6/26/2017

    Thank you for staying with us! We will see you next year!!

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• Great place!

  Stayed 58 days ending in February, 2017

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  a guest recommends this vacation rental

  Cozy cottage in a convenient location. Perfect for a couple looking to enjoy Sanibel and the Gulf beaches.

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• March in sanibel

  Stayed 30 days ending in March, 2016

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  Nancy T from Lewes, DE recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay was great in Island Getaway. Its a perfect pet friendly home for us.

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• January stay

  Stayed 28 days ending in January, 2015

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  Karen S from Flushing, OH recommends this vacation rental

  Excellent location. Private setting. Close to beach access. Well equipped kitchen

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• An Easy Vacation

  Stayed 30 days ending in March, 2014

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  Nancy T from Lewes, DE recommends this vacation rental

  Renting from SBL was a great exerience. The property managers were there to greet us and answer any questions and were available by phone any time. I would recommend SBL Vacations.

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• Lovely Time in Sanibel

  Stayed 27 days ending in February, 2014

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  a guest from Edgartown, MA recommends this vacation rental

  The home was very well equipped. The location was convenient to restaurants and shops--until the end of the day when Periwinkle becomes congested and East Gulf becomes the alternate routefor local traffic. (It was hard to cross the road with the steady stream of traffic.) The nearest beach was within a nice walking distance along the bike path, although it would have been hard for families with young children to tote their supplies by foot. Although we did not need to sleep 6, it would have been very tight for 6 adults. The beds in the downstairs bedroom were more suitable for children than tall adults. The upstairs master suite was spacious; had a tv and a king size bed. The home was clean, with lots of light, and definitely dog friendly. The agency assisting us was very responsive. We appreciated their help in getting us settled in. It was a good getaway from the winter storms up north.

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