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Heron Rest: Charming Cottage in Quiet West End Location Near Beach Access!
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
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Sanibel, Florida
- J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge3 min walk
- Sanibel Island Southern Beach10 min walk
- Bowman's Beach3 min drive
- Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Heron Rest: Charming Cottage in Quiet West End Location Near Beach Access!
Welcome to "Heron Rest", a true classic beach cottage that's been newly built in 2024 for a fresh, clean & comfortable escape - perfect for your next Sanibel rental! This beachside beauty boasts a fully-equipped kitchen with induction cooktop stove, new appliances, and is stocked with all the essential kitchenware items needed to make your favorite vacation meals at home. Bright, bold coastal colors and decor bring this home to life and the split floor plan is great for couples and families alike. The home features a large wrap around porch and is the perfect afternoon escape, nestled between 2 small ponds and enough foliage to allow for privacy and tranquility. Heron Rest is pet-friendly and has a fenced in back yard for added convenience. The neighborhood has nearby, private beach access parking that puts you on the sandy, shell strewn beach within a short 5 minute walk, bike ride or quick car ride. Beach chairs, towels, and umbrella are provided to allow for the most convenient way to spend long days on our beautiful beach. The home is located toward Sanibel's West End of the island close to Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, the Sanibel Recreation Center, and many restaurants & shops that are all within a few miles bike ride or short drive.
Home amenities include: 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms -- 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, & 2 Twin beds (sleeps 6), Smart TVs (streaming only), WIFI available, washer & dryer, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ gas grill, fenced yard, covered parking. Pets Considered (Dogs Only). No Smoking. Bed linens and bath towels included. Beach chairs, towels, beach cart, 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.
Home amenities include: 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms -- 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, & 2 Twin beds (sleeps 6), Smart TVs (streaming only), WIFI available, washer & dryer, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ gas grill, fenced yard, covered parking. Pets Considered (Dogs Only). No Smoking. Bed linens and bath towels included. Beach chairs, towels, beach cart, 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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Sanibel Vacations
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Languages
English
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Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Tradewinds, a neighbourhood in Sanibel. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Sanibel, Florida
What's nearby
- J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Bowman's Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
- Blind Pass Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
- Periwinkle Way - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Phuzzy's Boat Shack - 76 min drive
- Doc Fords Rum Bar And - 9 min drive
- Green Flash - 14 min drive
- Low Key Tiki - 76 min drive
- Rosalita's Cantina Sanibel - 5 min drive
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