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Sanibel Island Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Sanibel Island is a barrier island off the coast of Fort Myers in southwest Florida. It’s connected to the mainland by a three-mile long causeway and both sides of the island are spectacular. Pristine white, shell filled beaches face the Gulf of Mexico. On the other side are wetlands and marshes that face San Carlos Bay, which is sprinkled with puffs of tiny green islets. On Sanibel Island, you will find no neon signs, amusement parks or high rise condominiums. The island is remote, casual and relaxing. The main drag on Sanibel Island runs under a canopy of whispery pines and gnarled oaks that almost obscure the small signs for the chic shops, cafes and art galleries that dot the landscape. More than half of the island is preserved in its’ natural state as part of the J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge. This 5,000-acre sanctuary offers trails for hiking, biking, canoeing or kayaking. More than 200 species of birds nest here, as well as alligators, turtles, river otters and other wildlife critters. Paved bicycle paths follow most major roads on Sanibel Island, making it a paradise for bikers, walkers, joggers and in-line skaters. Boat rentals, fishing, golf and tennis are also available on the island. Other attractions on Sanibel Island include the Lighthouse Beach & Fishing Pier, the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, the Sanibel Historic Village & Museum, and of course, the captivating sunsets.

Surrounding areas: Captiva Island, Florida (7.6 mi), Pine Island, Florida (10.5 mi), Fort Myers Beach, Florida (11.7 mi), North Captiva Island, Florida (12.1 mi), Cape Coral, Florida (16.0 mi), Bonita Beach, Florida (18.1 mi), Estero, Florida (18.9 mi)

Sanibel Island Vacation Rentals


Listing Pool/HotTub Type Bed Bath Sleeps
  Shell Basket Cottage 2     Duplex 1 1 3
  Fantastic Bay Front, 1st Floor, WiFi - Mariner Pointe #951 P   Condo 1 1 4
  Tropical Beach Front Condos P   Condo 1 1 4
  Sanibel Island* LAST MIN. JULY 4TH TO 11TH 450.00 P   Condo 1 1 4
  Sundial Direct Gulfview P   Condo 1 1 4
  Book Winter '09 & get a Southwest Roundtrip Ticket for $100 P   Condo 1 1 4
  Gulfview vacation condo at Sanibel Sundial Beach Resort     Condo 1 1 4
  Ocean's Reach 1 Bedroom Gulf Front Penthouse Condo P   Condo 1 1 4
  Wow! Lovely Beach Condo at Sundial West! P   Condo 1 1 4
  Beautiful Sundial Condo.. P   Condo 1 1 4
  Luxury Direct Gulf Front condo - 25 ' to the Beach P   Condo 1 1 4
  Beautiful Quality Sanibel Island Condo Direct on Gulf! P   Condo 1 1 4
  My Sanibel Beach Condo P   Condo 1 1 4
  Beautiful Gulf View P H Condo 1 1 4
  Great decorating and View--Special rates P   Condo 1 1 4
  Sundial Beach Resort Condo on Sanibel Island P H Condo 2 1 4
  Shell Basket Cottage 1     Duplex 2 1 6
  Cardium Guest Cottage     Duplex 2 1 6
  Sanibel Bliss     Condo 2 4
  Sanibel Harbour and Resort Luxury Condo P H Condo 2 2 4
  Beautiful Sanibel Luxury USA Waterfront Condo on the beach!! P H Condo 2 2 4
  River Golf Course Views Across St from Gulf P   Condo 2 2 4
  Parnoramic Gulf Front 513 LoggerheadCAY P   Condo 2 2 4
  Sanibel Harbour Resort-Only $900/wk for Summer!! Book Now!!! P H Condo 2 2 4
  Kings Crown DIRECT Beach Front Condo 2bd/2ba P   Condo 2 2 4
  Sanibel Island Condo Loggerhead Cay P   Condo 2 2 5
  Sanibel Harbour Resort Luxury Condo- 10% off May-Oct.! P H Condo 2 2 5
  Sanibel Loggerhead Cay Condo P   Condo 2 2 5
  Sunsets at Kings Crown Unit 303     Condo 2 2 5
  Sandalfoot 2C3 P   Condo 2 2 6
  Beachfront Condo with Private Roofdeck!! P H Condo 2 2 6
  Nature Lovers Dream - Summer Special $600 per week!! P   Condo 2 2 6
  Here Comes the Sun! Unit D-42 Pointe Santo P H Condo 2 2 6
  Loggerhead Cay #403 P   Condo 2 2 6
  Direct beachfront 2 BR/2 Bath Condo in on Sanibel Island P H Condo 2 2 6
  All New Interior! Gulf Front Corner with Great View     Condo 2 2 6
  3 min. walk to the Beach! Summer & Fall sale $560/week! P   Condo 2 2 6
  Loggerhead Cay #472 - Summer Rates!! P   Condo 2 2 6
  Direct Gulf Front condo with Luxury and Privacy P   Condo 2 2 6
  Relaxed, Tropical Gem P   Condo 2 2 6
  .......Gulf Front Condo at Beautiful Pointe Santo P H Condo 2 2 6
  Pointe Santo D25 P H House 2 2 6
  Sundial 2-Bedroom Direct Gulfview P   Condo 2 2 6
  Beautiful Gulf Front Sanibel Vacation Rental Sandalfoot 1D3 P   Condo 2 2 6
  Charming,Luxury Condo,Poolside, Steps To The Beach     Condo 2 2 6
  Privacy in Paradise     House 2 2 6
  Beautiful Beachview Condo! P   Condo 2 2 6
  Untouched Unbelievable Still Beautiful P   Condo 2 2 6
  Brand New Sanibel Island Escape Home - Walk to Beach!   H House 2 2 6
  Discounted Gulf Condo Sanibel Arms West Best Value! P   Condo 2 2 6
  Blind Pass Condo - Sanibel near Bowman's Beach P   Condo 2 2 6
  What a View! Oceanfront Condo at Sanddollar P   Condo 2 2 6
  Sanibel Island Beachfront Condo, Sayana of Sanibel 102     Condo 2 2 6
  Driftwood Inn Cottages     Cottage 2 2 6
  Beautiful Beachfront Condo - Loggerhead Cay P   Condo 2 2 6
  Luxury Waterfront Condo at Sand Dollar w Hi Speed Internet P   Condo 2 2 6
  Sanibel Harbour Resort - 2BR/2BA - Panoramic Bayfront! P H Condo 2 2 6
  Spectacular Pointe Santo Gulf front retreat P H Condo 2 2 6
  Beachfront Condo on Sanibel Island P   Condo 2 2 6
  Newly Renovated Loggerhead Cay Condo - Oceanfront Complex P   Condo 2 2 6
  Island Beach Club - Two Units - Beautiful Gulf Views P   Condo 2 2 6
  Beautiful Views, Gulf-Front, Free WiFi, Sandalfoot 5A3 P   Condo 2 2 6
  Luxury, but Beach Casual Pointe Santo Condo P H Condo 2 2 6
  Luxury Pool/BEACH/TENNIS CONDO P   Condo 2 2 6
  *Aug./Sept. Special* Prime Beach Location & View Internet P   Condo 2 2 6
  Blind Pass Condominium P   Condo 2 2 6
  Beautiful Sandpiper Beach Condominium P   Condo 2 2 6
  Blind Pass / Bowmans Beach Best Rates BONUS Dining Coupons P   Condo 2 2 6
  Pointe Santo Resort Condominiums P H Condo 2 2 6
  Book Now For Dec Jan - Beach Home East End on Canal w/Pool P   House 2 2 6
  Sanibel Island Gulf Front luxury condo P   Condo 2 2 6
  Sanibel Harbour Resort Condo (lux island style)     Condo 2 2 6
  Beautiful Gulf Front Condo-Special Discounts Available P   Condo 2 2 6
  Tropical Paradise - Pool Home, Near Beach P   House 2 2 6
  Tarpon Beach, 2 bedroom, corner unit P   Condo 2 2 6
  Beach Front Condo at Pelican's Roost P   Condo 2 2 6
  Beachfront Vacation..Luxury first floor walkout P H Condo 2 2 6
  Discounted Owner-Direct Rates Coquina Beach Gulfside Condo P   Condo 2 2 6
  LastMinSpecials!Oceanfront,Beach,Pool,Tennis,Wifi,Remodelled P   Condo 2 2 6
  Best Value on VacationRentals - Jul 27-30: $295     Condo 2 2 6
  Island Beach Club Condo - Sanibel Island P   Condo 2 2 6
  Gulf Front Condo - 25 Feet to the Beach - Free Bikes P   Condo 2 2 6
  Direct Gulf Front condo @ Loggerhead Cay P   Condo 2 2 6
  *****Pointe Santo - Luxury Gulf Front Ground Floor Walkout P H Condo 2 2 6
  Luxury Condo in Sanibel Harbour Resort P H Condo 2 2 6
  Pointe Santo Luxury Beachfront Penthouse P H Condo 2 2 6
  "Sanibel Island Fun" Direct Gulf Front Condo P H Condo 2 2 7
  Beach home with condo amenities     House 2 2 8
  Condominium near Bowman's Beach P   Condo 2 6
  Paradise at Blind Pass Condominiums - SAVE-Sept/Oct/Nov P   Townhome 2 6
  Townhouse at the Beach P   Condo 2 6
  Mitchell Beach Home 3 Acres Directly On The Beach!     House 3 2 6
  Comfortable 3 bedroom house     House 3 2 6
  Lagoon view home with screened pool P   House 3 2 6
  3 Bedroom Gulffront - Beautiful Condo - Amazing Views P   Condo 3 2 6
  "Paradise Found -Sanibel's Alternative" P   House 3 2 6
  Sanibel Island Tropical Treasure P   House 3 2 6
  RARE 3 bedroom Sundial Resort Condo w/great gulf views     House 3 2 6
  Annual or Long-Term Rental Available August 1st: $1675-$3500 P   House 3 2 7
  Tranquil, Tropical Immaculate Island Home P H House 3 2 8
  Pointe Santo 3BR Luxury Gulf Front Condo Beach Lvl wInternt P H Condo 3 2 8
  Paradise Peach with Gulf of Mexico View     Duplex 3 2 8
  Palm House - directly across from beach with hot tub & pool P H House 3 2 8
  Beach Getaway - Hot tub, pool, walk to beach     House 3 2 9
  Canal Front Tropical Hideaway P   House 3 6
  Beautiful Home on the Bay - Walk to Beach     House 3 6
  Sanibel Island Tropical Retreat P   House 4 2 8
  Twin Ponds Paradise     House 4 2 9
  Beautiful Home, Pool, Close to Beach, Perfect for Families! P   House 4 2 10
  Very secluded beach retreat - pool, hot tub, 400' to beach     House 5 3 11

Sanibel Island Weather & Climate

Southwest Florida weather is one of the area's biggest assets. The region surrounding Fort Myers and Captiva/Sanibel Island is balmy in April and May, hot and humid (but bearable) June through September, and mild and sunny the rest of the year. The rainy season is June through September, with lots of showers and thunderstorms. The number of days without rain in the summer averages about 15. Late summer is hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico. The winter months, when it is drier with less humidity and almost perfect temperatures, is a great time to enjoy southwest Florida's weather. The white sand beaches of the Gulf and the nearby Caloosahatchee River provide visitors and residents plenty of scenic opportunities to enjoy this wonderful weather, also.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 75°F 54°F 2.23 in. 65°F
February 76°F 55°F 2.10 in. 65°F
March 80°F 59°F 2.74 in. 70°F
April 84°F 62°F 1.67 in. 76°F
May 89°F 68°F 3.42 in. 81°F
June 91°F 73°F 9.77 in. 85°F
July 91°F 74°F 8.98 in. 87°F
August 91°F 74°F 9.54 in. 87°F
September 90°F 73°F 7.86 in. 85°F
October 86°F 68°F 2.59 in. 80°F
November 81°F 62°F 1.71 in. 72°F
December 76°F 56°F 1.58 in. 66°F

Sanibel Island Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are Page Field (FMY) located about 18 miles northeast of Sanibel Island in Fort Myers, Florida, the Southwest Florida International airport (RSW) located approximately 23 miles east of Sanibel Island in Fort Myers, Florida, the Charlotte County airport (PGD) located roughly 34 miles north of Sanibel Island in Punta Gorda, Florida, and finally the Sarasota Bradenton International airport (SRQ) located around 71 miles northwest of Sanibel Island in Sarasota / Bradenton, Florida.

Sanibel Island Attractions
While staying in your Sanibel Island Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
 
Amusement and Theme Parks
King Richards Medieval Family Fun ParkNaplesFL28.6 mi.
Kidstar ParkPort CharlotteFL40.5 mi.
 
Water Parks
Adventure IslandTampaFL106.4 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Beachview Golf ClubSanibel IslandFL 
Dunes Golf & Tennis ClubSanibelFL5.8 mi.
Bay Beach Golf CourseFort Myers BeachFL11.7 mi.
Cape Coral Executive Golf CourseCape CoralFL16.0 mi.
Coral Oaks Golf CourseCape CoralFL16.0 mi.
Royal Tee Country ClubCape CoralFL16.0 mi.
Alden Pines Country ClubBokeeliaFL18.1 mi.
Pelican Sound Golf & River ClubEsteroFL18.9 mi.
Villages at Country CreekEsteroFL18.9 mi.
Cross Creek Country ClubFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
Crown Colony Golf & Country ClubFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
Deltura Country ClubFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
Eagle Ridge Golf ClubFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
Eastwood Golf CourseFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
Fort Myers Country ClubFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
Gateway Golf & Country ClubFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
Golfview Golf & RecreationFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
Heritage Palms Golf & Country ClubFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
Legends Golf & Country ClubFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
Lexington Country ClubFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
Olde Hickory Golf & Country ClubFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
Riverbend Golf CourseFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
San Carlos Golf CourseFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
Shell Point Golf ClubFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
Terra Verde Country ClubFort MyersFL20.7 mi.
Bonita FairwaysBonita SpringsFL21.0 mi.
Bonita Springs Golf ClubBonita SpringsFL21.0 mi.
Highland Woods Golf & Country ClubBonita SpringsFL21.0 mi.
Hunters Ridge Country ClubBonita SpringsFL21.0 mi.
Spring Run Golf ClubBonita SpringsFL21.0 mi.
 
State Parks
Lovers Key State ParkFL15.5 mi. 
Mound Key Archaeological State ParkFL15.8 mi. 
Cayo Costa State ParkFL17.7 mi. 
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State ParkFL21.3 mi. 
Gasparilla Island State ParkFL21.4 mi. 
Don Pedro Island State ParkFL32.4 mi. 
Stump Pass Beach State ParkFL34.1 mi. 
Caloosahatchee River State ParkFL34.6 mi. 
Port Charlotte Beach State ParkFL34.8 mi. 
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Busch GardensTampaFL106.4 mi.
Florida AquariumTampaFL106.4 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological GardenTampaFL106.4 mi.

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