Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
Surrounded by Nature - 28 Day Rental - completely renovated after Hurricane Ian.
The cottage has a complete renovation (walls, ceilings, floors) post hurricane Ian, updated with new central heat and AC, indoor and outdoor showers, large screen Amazon Fire TV (with Prime and others included) and Wifi. The cottage has three bedrooms, two with queen size beds, one with twin size and a loft with an additional twin beds. Very private back deck looking toward Ding Darling Wild Life Refuge. Three miles from Recreation Center with lap pool, complete gym and classes. Two miles to cross into Captiva. Quite and beautiful setting to relax and have fun and observe birds and nature. Beautiful scenery around the house. Fifteen minute walk or 2 minute drive to the closest beach, Bowmans Beach, cited as one of the best beaches in the world. With all the amenities needed at a beach, they have a shower, bathrooms, play area and workout trail.
Property manager
Virginia Mills/Chris Wood
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Sanibel
Located in Sanibel, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sanibel Island Southern Beach and North Captiva Island Beach. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Bowman's Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Blind Pass Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Captiva Beach - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
The Mucky Duck - 13 min drive
Phuzzy's Boat Shack - 78 min drive
Doc Fords Rum Bar And - 11 min drive
Green Flash - 12 min drive
Low Key Tiki - 78 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Surrounded by Nature - 28 Day Rental - completely renovated after Hurricane Ian. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Surrounded by Nature - 28 Day Rental - completely renovated after Hurricane Ian.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Surrounded by Nature - 28 Day Rental - completely renovated after Hurricane Ian.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Surrounded by Nature - 28 Day Rental - completely renovated after Hurricane Ian. located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach. Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Blind Pass Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Spent a month at the cottage that backs up to Ding Darling Preserve and is very close to Bowman’s Beach and Blind Pass Beach for shelling. The area has made great strides in recovering from 3 hurricanes! The cottage is comfortable, well equipped, and private. It’s an easy trip to good restaurants on the Island. Our favorites were Doc Fords, Over Easy Cafe, the Lighthouse Cafe and Wickies. Lots of activities for the winter season. A good choice for Sanibel!
Several visits to Ft. Meyers in recent years. This is the first stay on Sanibel-a completely different experience. Quiet, good beach availability, excellent restaurants. Weather was superb. House was in good shape- crazy traffic pattern that we got used to. Overall a joyful experience.
Everest C.
Stayed 48 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Virginia M.
7 May 2018
Wonderful location
Loved the house, the surrounding nature and wonderful beaches close by.
Virginia M.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Virginia M.
1 May 2017
April in Sanibel is just wonderful
Such a great location and comfortable house. I can not wait to go back. Beach so close and birds walking around in the neighborhood!
Virginia M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Virginia M.
11 Apr 2017
Great place to stay
Loved the house and the nature all around! Great beach so close by!
Virginia M.
Stayed 37 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Maryann B.
22 May 2015
A great place to relax away from NE winters
The house is clean and well maintained with all of the comforts of home. The kitchen is fully equipped for casual and more formal meals. We enjoyed cooking on the barbie. This home is spacious and we and our guests had plenty of options for relaxing. TVs and wi fi worked.
We were near enough to the beaches? Sanibel activities (community center)and restaurants.
Hated to leave. Will stay in this property again next year!
Maryann B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
18 May 2015
Had a wonderful time!
Fishing and shelling were great. House was unique, clean and comfortable with everything we needed to make the stay enjoyable. Lots to do in the area. Beaches were kind of a distance to walk, but use the bikes and get there in minutes. Would love to stay here again.
Julie M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Paula L.
26 Feb 2014
A delightful cottage
This cottage is located just across the road from Bowman;s Beach, the best beach on Sanibel. And the Home Away description is accurate. The house is equipped with most anything you might need for vacation: Beach chairs and towels, bicycles, kitchen utensils, big screen TV (we were there during the Olympics, so the TV was great.), WiFi, etc. The screened in lanai is perfect for dining. Each of the bedrooms has a direct access to the outdoors. The house can sleep 9 people, but there are only 1 & 1/2 baths. You may have traffic jams around the bathrooms :) There is an outside shower.
Paula L.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Penny M.
7 Apr 2013
Very nice. Quiet.
We have thoroughly enjoyed our week at this cozy Sanibel rental. Property is as described. Biking to the beach is so convenient. Bed was comfy. Lanai was perfect for entertaining a few friends for dinner one night. Owner was communicative and easy to deal with. We will definitely be contacting you in the future, Chris to schedule another vacation. Hate that we only have one more day here! Thanks for sharing your island home with us! :-)
Penny M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
p m.
27 Jan 2013
great house
Very comfortable and spacious house with a lovely screened in porch for outdoor dining, a roomy home for several couples to enjoy, the kitchen was wonderful for preparing meals, great beaches for shelling, 22 miles of bike paths for exercising daily. We had a great stay.
p m.
About the host
Hosted by Virginia Mills/Chris Wood
Retired Vocational Expert/ PhD with 3 adult children and my wife. I have been traveling to Sanibel since 1985. I love the extraordinary natural beauty including beautiful beaches and wildlife and activities available, particularly biking, kayaking, and the recreation center with pool lap lanes, tennis, basketball and exercise classes. Dozens of restaurants in Sanibel and Captiva. Easy access to Ding Darling Refuge with viewing of hundreds of migratory birds.
Why they chose this property
Easy access to two terrific public beaches, one walking and biking distance half mile and the other about 2 miles from the property. Quiet serene setting where you can forget all of your usual concerns and thoroughly relax. The calming nature of Sanibel will make you want to return every year.
What makes this property unique
Quiet peaceful setting while looking in the back of the house Ding Daring Refuge comes right to our property line. Little to no light pollution , or upward lighting allowing us to view the spectacular stars and moon at night. Privet road.