Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS
Cottage in Sanibel Island, FL
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cottage rental
The Ibis is a beautiful and newly renovated, beach chic, coastal one bedroom cottage with a king bed and pull out sleeper sofa. All of our cottages are freshly painted and have new plank tile floors, and feature all new furnishings to make your stay perfect. Enter the cottage through your private screened in lanai featuring a table and four chairs and enter into the open airy Ibis cottage. Here you will find a combination living, kitchen space that is roomy and quaint and has everything you need for a relaxing and restful stay. The Ibis cottage overlooks the grounds of the Periwinkle cottages giving you the opportunity to see the stunning wildlife and the charm of the cottages. All of our cottages have thoughtful and unique touches throughout, from the lighting to the coastal art on the walls. This a great cottage to experience "old Sanibel" charm. The beach is just a short stroll away without having to cross any streets. Experience sunsets like never before and explore the most beautiful shells in the world! Be sure the check the low tide chart for the best times for shelling. We look forward to seeing you soon!
One designated parking space
High def cable tv / wifi
Free beach parking permit
Free use of bikes
Beach chairs and umbrella
ac / heat
charcoal grill
Laundry on site
outdoor shower and shelling station
Maximum guests 4
One designated parking space
High def cable tv / wifi
Free beach parking permit
Free use of bikes
Beach chairs and umbrella
ac / heat
charcoal grill
Laundry on site
outdoor shower and shelling station
Maximum guests 4
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Map of Sanibel Island, FL
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Great location,nice neighborhood,well equipped. We enjoyed our stay very much!
5.0 / 5.0
Rain happened but stay was still enjoyable. One suggestion was to have shampoo, conditioner and body wash available as I have never stayed anywhere that didn’t have it.
5.0 / 5.0
Title: Relaxing Getaway with Private Beach Access
I recently stayed this property that exceeded all my expectations. The property, was immaculately clean and provided a quiet and peaceful retreat. One of the highlights of the rental was the access to a private beach at the end of the road, which offered a serene and secluded spot to unwind and enjoy the sun and sunsets.
Additionally, the inclusion of free bikes added an extra layer of enjoyment to the stay. Exploring the surrounding area on the bikes was a fantastic way to take in the beautiful scenery and get some exercise.
Overall, my experience at this rental was superb. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway with convenient access to a private beach and the added bonus of free bikes for exploring the area. The peaceful ambiance of the property made for a truly memorable stay.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved the Cabin!
4.0 / 5.0
Easy check in process, good Neiborhood, nice to have bikes (although someone needs to grease the chains and wheels), liked the shell washing station. Disappointed with a few items. Stained towels, dirty pullout sofa (its obvious that no one checks this at check out, lots of sand and food crumbs on the mattress), lots of ants in the bathroom and kitchen, along with cockroaches in the kitchen. Ran into the pest control person and he took care of the issue, very thorough no more bugs. The entrance door to the unit is not very secure (someone should look at this. Other than these issues we did have a good stay.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved everything about our cute little cottage. It was beautiful and wonderful!
5.0 / 5.0
We really liked the clean and cheerful interior space and the up-to-date air conditioning and wi-fi.
We wish the beach were closer.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic value! Location, accommodations, peaceful!
We had an amazing experience in Ibis#3. My 2 friends and I took a “Girls Trip” to Sanibel. Accommodations: Comfy king size bed, crisp linens, brand new hide-a-bed with a very comfy blow-up air mattress. Cute updated decor, apartment-size fridge, plenty big for meals for 3 adults, well-appointed kitchenette w/granite countertop, nice size living area. Easy check-in, new hotel-style air conditioners (not pictured) that kept the unit nice and cold, even in July! Coin laundry on site, grills, everything you need for the beach: chairs, umbrella, shell gear, beach towels, wagons, and more! Check the stash before you buy anything! Location: Quiet neighborhood, we road the free bikes to the beach. The beach access was a little hard to find, tucked in behind the plush foliage on a gravel drive, then down a pathway to park the bikes, and through the dunes to the PRIVATE beach! So amazing! No high rise buildings, just a few private homes in sight far off the shoreline. So private that we were a good 30 ft away from the next beach-goers! We may never go back to a condo beach community again. The cottage is on a quiet main road. Turn left, head to Captiva. Turn right, he’s to Sanibel.-just a few miles either way. Sanibel-what a treasure! So much is preserved like “old Florida.” Quiet, relaxed, no crowds when we were there, we ate dinner around 5:00 each night and never waited for a table. We ate brunch at the Sunset Grill every morning with gulf-view and a breeze (ask for Michelle). The abundance of shells on our private beach exceeded our expectations. Surprises: the exterior needed a good pressure washing and a little paint, but the inside made up for that, and you are on a tropical island, after all, especially for the price!! Shell-cleaning station was cool! Alligator warning signs surprised us, but we never saw an alligator! The cottage was actually a duplex, but did not feel like a duplex, and we did not hear our neighbors from inside. If you are interested in deep-sea fishing or sight-seeing, check out Captain Sean O’Connor at Four Leaf Charter. We shelled one lunched on a private island! So cool! We had ample room for 3 adult besties and, for us, for this price, Periwinkle Cottages was absolutely perfect!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely Cottage
We loved our stay in Ibis #3. Was exactly how it was presented on VRBO! Super clean and well serviced. We really enjoyed the private beach access and all the amenities that came along with the rental of the property. Would definitely recommend it as a must stay location!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous Experience
We had a fabulous experience at Tradewinds. Everything was what we expected. Checkin was seamless. Any questions we had were answered right away. Beach access was super close and private. We loved in here. We will be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Comfortable small bungalow close to the beach
The small cabin is accurately described. Located in the quieter western part of Sanibel Island, it's just off the main road, but an easy long block from the beach. There are numerous free bicycles, first come-first served, which were always available to us when we wanted to visit the beach. By bike it only takes about one minute to get to the private beach entrance. The cabin itself is worn, with some peeling paint, but clean and reasonably well-appointed. The kitchenette has everything you would expect, including some coffee, oil and salt and pepper, but is very minimal otherwise. No dishwasher and a very small oven/stovetop with not much workspace. Does the trick if you are planning to eat a simple breakfast and lunch or get carryout (as we did).
The king-sized bed was very comfortable and there were plenty of linens and towels. The bathroom was clean and perfectly serviceable, although hardly luxurious. The only main complaint we had was with the pull-out couch, which had a lumpy, old mattress that had suffered rust stains. It wasn't really inviting and our adult daughter wound up sleeping on the couch itself instead. Not a problem at all if you are just a couple, but do be aware if you are considering the "sleeps 4" claim.
The screened porch was very pleasant for eating and the bungalow comes equipped with plenty of beach-related gear. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Charming and quiet cottage
My daughter and I loved the Ibis cottage. We enjoyed the beach wagon, bikes, and quiet location.
4.0 / 5.0
Quaint
The inside is very clean. The furniture comfortable. Kitchen is small so plan on eating out. Tub drains slow.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location
This property is an easy walk to the beach, and included a parking pass. We really enjoyed all the amenities including the beach chairs and screened in porch.
4.0 / 5.0
Perfect Covid Getaway
Cute cottage! Kitchen was sufficient (and we cooked almost every meal there). Nice living room with a couch and tv. Bathroom was nice but I recommend buying extra paper products. Big, comfy bed. Two AC units for different zones. Bikes, which we rode to the end of the road where our private beach was. Outdoor shower. Grocery stores Bailey’s and Jerry’s more than sufficient. If you have time, see Captiva too- beautiful island.
5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding Trip
The whole process, from booking, through the stay, and to the departure were amazing. Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
The Perfect Getaway
My two daughters and I desperately needed to get away from everything COVID. This sweet little cottage was the perfect place to forget about the world!!! It was so clean and cozy!!! It had everything we could have asked for!! The beach was just a short 5 minute walk and the wagons they had for us to use were so helpful! It was a dream trip!!! Anytime we come to Sanibel this will always be our first choice!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great property
We liked the cottage and the amenities. Having private beach parking, bikes, and beach chairs and umbrella were awesome. We enjoyed the relaxing vacation and great shelling.
2.5 / 5.0
Had most everything we needed, clean, good location, bikes were awesome, great quality wagons and beach chairs, LOVE the screened in porch! No dishwasher and the couch bed needs some attention but otherwise, it was an awesome stay.
5.0 / 5.0
“Old Florida” charm with modern amenities!
Had most everything we needed, clean, good location, bikes were awesome, great quality wagons and beach chairs, LOVE the screened in porch! No dishwasher and the couch bed needs some attention but otherwise, it was an awesome stay. 😊
5.0 / 5.0
Great Location
Loved our stay. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed for our overnight stay. We were a short bike ride to beach or could’ve just walked. Beautiful beach and location was great . Not far from Captiva and the Ding Darling Preserve. Would stay again. The pull out couch was the only bad thing as it is not fit for adults.
5.0 / 5.0
Cute cottage
The Ibis Cottage had everything we could want. It was clean and cozy. We liked that it was walking distance to the private beach. We also liked that they provided bicycles for us to ride so we didn’t have to bring our own from home or rent them at an additional cost.
4.0 / 5.0
Spacious cottage near the beach
Overall great for our getaway, spacious kitchen/living area and bedroom, nice screened porch too.
5.0 / 5.0
Long Birthday Weekend!
We had a great stay in the Ibis Cottage for my boyfriend’s birthday! We brought food and cooked in/packed lunches for the beach! The kitchen is the perfect size and well equipped but I wish they had a few essentials like salt/pepper. We explored both Sanibel and Captiva by bike and spent our afternoons on the beach! Dinner at the Mucky Duck (captiva), spoiled us with the perfect sunset!
5.0 / 5.0
Vacation from east coast
Place was spot on what we needed. It was clean and staff was friendly. The beach access is amazing as well as access to bikes. We will definitely be coming back.
4.0 / 5.0
Comfortable accommodations
We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the attention to keeping pests away. My only complaint is the lack of kitchen items. This place is really for those who plan to eat most of their meals out. I had to purchase coffee filters, salt & pepper and had to request a cheese grater and cutting board. The manager did send a cheese grater and a couple cutting boards which was much appreciated. Fortunately, one of the other rentals shared their knives and a cutting board with us while we waited for our own.
5.0 / 5.0
Very neat and clean cottages. The whole booking process was very easy and convenient.
We will definitely be back next year. Super cute cottages in the perfect location. Kim was quick to reply back to our request. Overall it was a great stay and everything we expected it to be.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect!
Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Periwinkle Cottages. Our cottage was clean and stocked with everything we needed. It was just the right size, with plenty of closet and drawer space. The location was perfect for us, quiet, but on the bike path. Kim, the Manager was wonderful. She was easily accessible and so sweet. We loved having access to bikes!
4.0 / 5.0
A Sanibel Gem
Clean. Comfortable space and beds. Perfect beach location and access. A great spot to get away from the crowds!
Amenities offered allow the non-local visitor to have everything you could need (beach chairs, bicycles, towels, umbrellas, floats, etc). We will be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice. Quiet. Relaxing. Clean.
Very convenient location
5.0 / 5.0
Quiet, simple, lovely
Close to nature and a quiet beach away from the public accesses! This property is just as represented. Service by Kim (property manager) and cleaners is great. So comfy, great light, and aesthetically pleasing! Already booked another 10 days next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Great time
We had a great time at the cottages. We stayed in the Ibis cottage. It was very spacious for two people and the bed was nice and comfortable. The area is nice and quiet, ensuring for a relaxing trip. The beach was a short walk from the cottages. It was nice to have the option of riding bikes, too. It was about a 25 minute bike ride down to restaurants. So, if you plan on eating out for dinners a lot, I’d recommend renting a car because it gets really dark once the sun goes down. If you don’t rent a car, then I would definitely order groceries to be delivered to your cottage through the local grocery store. Overall nice time.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic weekend getaway
We recently stayed at Periwinkle Cottages in the Sandpiper cottage for a long weekend. The cottage is newly decorated and was extremely comfortable. The furnishings and décor are tropical and tasteful. The laundry facilities, shell washing station and free bicycle use is an added bonus. We have traveled to Sanibel several times in the past and would not hesitate to return to this property. It was a 3-minute bicycle ride to the private beach and if you prefer to drive the cottage comes with a parking pass. The property is located on the quiet end of Sanibel close to Bowman Beach (fantastic shelling) and Captiva Island yet within 10 minutes drive of the downtown Sanibel shopping/restaurant area. Kim, the property owner, was readily available by phone for both check-in and check-out. Overall, a perfect weekend getaway!
5.0 / 5.0
Ibis Cottage
My boyfriend and I decided to escape the cold of Minnesota to unwind and beachcomb Sanibel's beautiful beaches to ring in 2018. We stayed at the lovely Ibis cottage at Periwinkle (1 of 4 cottages on the property) and were completely charmed. The cottages have been updated with minimal yet tasteful beachy decor and Kim, the proprietor was wonderful and accommodating. The cottage has a cute enclosed patio with a dining table, and even a little clothesline with pins to dry your swimsuits. Each of the four cottages comes equipped with a small grill - which we loved using after long days spent swimming and sunbathing at the virtually private beach right down the quiet street. Thick brightly colored beach towels are provided, as well as free beach cruisers with helmets, kitchen equipment for the kitchenette, and even a space heater! There is free diy laundry on premises - Periwinkle provided laundry detergent - an outdoor shower as well as a shell cleaning station with buckets and colanders to clean your beach bling :) The level of detail and thought put into what their guests would need during their stay was very much appreciated and I was impressed -- it is rare to find that level of foresight in an establishment of this size. Typically I stay at high end boutique hotels, but I wanted a change of pace and our sweet little Ibis Cottage provided the relaxing, rustic, lazy atmosphere that we needed. We are already thinking about going back!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Sanibel Island?
The average price for a rental in Sanibel Island is $522 per night. This rental is $27 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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