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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6152.9 sq m

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

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Sanibel, FL
  • Periwinkle Way
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bowman's Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

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Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Island Dreams: Beautifully Remodeled West Gulf Drive Pool Home & Beach Oasis!

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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No events allowed
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Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sanibel

Located in Sanibel, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and North Captiva Island Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are also worth visiting. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doc Fords Rum Bar And - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rosalita's Cantina Sanibel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Island Dreams: Beautifully Remodeled West Gulf Drive Pool Home & Beach Oasis! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Island Dreams: Beautifully Remodeled West Gulf Drive Pool Home & Beach Oasis! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Dreams: Beautifully Remodeled West Gulf Drive Pool Home & Beach Oasis!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Dreams: Beautifully Remodeled West Gulf Drive Pool Home & Beach Oasis!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Dreams: Beautifully Remodeled West Gulf Drive Pool Home & Beach Oasis! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation. Periwinkle Way and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

I ❤️ Sanibel!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We truly had a wonderful month in Sanibel!! The things we really enjoyed about this house was the great location (great access to the beach) & the pool. The house was very clean and bright. The only negative I have is that the kitchen could have been a little better stocked. I really love working with everyone at Sanibel Vacations. I very highly recommend them and certainly look forward to working with them again on our future vacations to Sanibel!!
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley T.

A Great Sanibel Vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Nelda M.

Great location but photos are less than accurate

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home is in a great location, close to the beach, restaurants, and grocery. The photos are deceiving as a garage is pictured but there is no garage. What was the garage is the third bedroom. The pool area is overcrowded with furniture making it hard to walk around and mostly unusable. The master bedroom is very large and renovated as is the kitchen. The AC went out and took 6 days to be repaired however the management company was very responsive.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Klaus F.

A real Island Dream!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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!
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6/10 Okay

Kathleen A.

Island Dream

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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.
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10/10 Excellent

Klaus F.

A really island dream!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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.
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6/10 Okay

Carrie B.

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: You can't ask for a better location on Sanibel. The house is on West Gulf and across the street from beach access. Sadly we could not use the beach the month we were there because of red tide. The biggest issue while we were at this house was a major ant problem. SBL was quick to respond every time and pest control was out 4 times- but the problem was never resolved. We also arrived to a house that was not as clean as it should have been (stains on 2/3 bedspreads, soda spills on chairs, crumbs on floors, food splatters on walls, dead ants everywhere, patio/patio furniture not clean, rugs were very sandy). Some parts of the house have been nicely remodeled (kitchen), some not at all (guest bath, old windows/slider doors where you could hear straight through) and others not very well (like a beautiful master shower that holds water because it wasn't sloped correctly). SBL was very attentive to all of our concerns and we would probably use them again, but we would not stay at this property again.
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley L.

Island Dreams

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Island Dreams was lovely. We've rented for 4 years and plan to return for a 5th.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Fort Myers, Lee

December fun on the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Fort Myers, Lee

Our month in the sun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Island Dreams

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda R., Mount Pleasant

Absolutely Fabulous!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect in every way.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Island Dreams--March 2015

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sally C. C.

Perfect vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Island Dreams is a Real Dream!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Island Dreams is a Real Dream!!

Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Great Upgrade for a great location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Christy S.

Bed, Bugs and Beyond

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: GREAT LOCATION! House needs TLC to bring it to Sanibel standards. Everything is cheaply done from cookware to furniture to towels to outdoor furnishings. Many things in poor shape or not working. Ants and bugs everywhere due to no pest control program. Yard is overgrown with trimming and clean up of debris non existent. Junk everywhere from construction debris to old furniture.Watch out for anthills in yard and areas where ticks reside.Hopefully the new owner will bring up to a standard that causes renters to WANT to come back. Rental Manager was responsive when called.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great Location Good value

Rating Details: I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was very clean. The property manager was adequately helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Home away from Home

Rating Details: I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brie G.

Wonderful week of island relaxation and at a beautiful house!!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed a week early August and fell in love with the property and the house and the pool and all the amenities!! The owners need to be more descriptive in the property web page, there are SO many things included, that aren't mentioned in the ad!! Bikes for both adults and children INCLUDING helmets are provided in the garage of the house! Most houses on the island don't include this and vacationers have to pay to rent them. Also there are TVs in each bedroom and in the den all with cable tv and at least one DVD. Dishes and cooking utensils are provided, washer and dryer, they even provide beach towels so we didn't have to pack those bulky towels which was nice since we flew in. There was also a hair dryer so I didn't have to pack it!! ***EVERYTHING we needed or wanted was provided at the house!! **** we would recommend these owners and specifically this house again, in fact we are hoping to return next summer to this house! The short walk to the beach was less than 5 min and bike paths were very close by and very convenient. The pool was beautiful and the backyard shower came in handy after a long day at the beach! My only complaint would be the house was on the warm side, I wish the air would have been set just a few degrees lower but other than that we loved our stay!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great family beach rental!!

Our family stayed in this home in May. It was a great spot for us. It is a very short walk to the beach so it is very easy to head out for the beautiful sunsets. The house is also loaded with every beach item you need including a beach cart, which we found to be wonderful! There were also bikes for each or us. Our kids also loved having a beautiful pool in the back. My husband and I loved the screened lanai. It was a great place to sit and have coffe in the morning or to eat a family meal. The baby gate for the pool was also very reassuring. Inside the house had everything we needed. It has cute beachy furniture and was clean. We just had our family of 5 but we could have easily accommodated another family or grandparents. Bed space for 9. This is a great house. We will definitely be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Milissa S., Sanibel, FL

Perfect Vacation Home

We had the opportunity to stay at this home for a week while we vacationed on Sanibel. We have three young children and we were thrilled with the accommodations and location of this home. Everything was new. New furniture. Newly renovated rooms. Very clean. The kids loved having our own pool and the proximity to the beach made this the ideal spot for us. Sanibel is wonderful for families with lots of things to do. Biking, shelling, shopping, Ding Darling, the Shell Museum - we did it all. This was the perfect location for us to be close to everything. The owners are wonderful and the process of renting went very smoothly. I highly recommend.

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