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| SANIBEL ISLAND VACATION RENTALS | ||||
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| Sanibel Island | Beds | Bath | Price | Link |
 | 2 | 2 | 695 to 1500 | Great Condo on Sanibel |
| Rates quoted are discount rates and include rental cost only. There is an 11 % tax and $40 booking fee on this amount. There is also a $50 linen fee. Cleaning is included as long as the unit is left in good shape on renter's departure. New... | ||||
 | 3 | 2 | 2200 to 6000 | Spacious House Near Beach on Sanibel |
| This is a monthly rental property. No nightly or weekly stays. The rates here are already discounted.Toucan House is a 1900 square feet, spacious home with a unique character. It is a ten minute walk from Bowman's beach with no streets to... | ||||
Sanibel Island Vacation Rentals Area Information
Lying in Gulf Coast of Florida, Sanibel Island is Barrier Island off the coast of the state. The island is the part of Lee County. It is a picturesque town where rare species of birds, beautiful beaches and romantic sunsets. Sanibel is not what you call a Spring Break destination.Rather, it is family and couple friendly place with great hotels and sightseeing opportunities. Sanibel is a flat island that faces Gulf of Mexico in the west and borders San Carlos Bay and Pine Island Sound in the west. The beaches of this island are not very well-groomed or maintained. You will find the beaches to be very natural and laden with seashells.
Sanibel has a long history and the first settlement on the island was established around 2500 years ago. Calusa were the first human to settle on the island. Calusa became a powerful Indian country which dominated a large part of southwest Florida. But that civilization fell after Europeans arrived in the state.
The climate of the Sanibel is very mild and January through April is the peak tourist season. Summers are warm and humid in Sanibel whereas winters are quite pleasant with minor drop in temperature. The cool ocean breeze gives a great climate to the island all throughout the year.
The island doesn't have its own airport; therefore, you can take a flight to Southwest Florida International Airport which is only 25 miles away from Sanibel. You can cover the distance by car through the Sanibel Causeway.
When it comes to sightseeing, then instead of city life or monuments, the island provides ample of natural beauty in terms of scenic beaches and nature reserves. The beaches on the island are not like pretentious beaches of many other popular beach destinations. Here, you will get a beach experience that's as pure as God intended it to be. The beaches are laden with beautiful shells, sand dollars, sponges and driftwood. You can create a whole shell collection at this beach. The authorities on the island have put great effort in making sure that its beaches stay as natural as they can be. Dunes Golf Club, Sanibel Island, Florida
For bird-lovers, there is the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. This sanctuary is located on an estate on the island. Make sure that you don't miss this sanctuary. Also, don't forget to visit the Historic lighthouse that stands at the eastern edge of the island
For those who want to experience the sea up close, boats are available on rent. Go to the pier to watch the pelicans that are just waiting for you to toss them some fish scraps. The pier on the eastern tip makes for a great place to spend a nice morning or afternoon. Sanibel Island is a place that offers immense natural beauty. You will feel like you are in lap of nature on this island.