Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!

4.8

Outstanding(46 Reviews)

Cottage in Sanibel Island, FL

3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this cottage rental

The Parrot Nest is one of the Old-Sanibel cottages located on the quiet East End of the island. Since 1955, our charming cottages have been welcoming visitors and until the early 1960's they were brought to our shores from the mainland by ferryboat.
Our cottages are newly renovated in a coastal decor offering you epic comfort, relaxation in a beautiful room. We are within walking distance to the historic Sanibel Lighthouse and fishing pier, beautiful shelling beaches, shopping and restaurants.
If you like, use our complimentary bikes and explore miles of paths covering the island and leading to wildlife refuges, kayaking spots, secluded beaches, and meandering past more eateries, shops, and galleries. The Macaw cottage is a charming room with a king bed and new daybed ( twin ) and features a brand new kitchen with granite countertops and new stove.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Sanibel Island, FL

Nearby attractions

Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

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Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!

$$$$

4.8

Outstanding(46 Reviews)

Cottage in Sanibel Island, FL

3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Sanibel Island, FL

Nearby attractions

Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(46 Reviews)

5.0

Jul 2024

We loved our stay. Cute and clean, perfect for a mother/daughter get away. We loved the bikes and how close we were to the beach. Just watch out for the no see ums!!!

5.0

Jun 2024

Superkalifragilistic

5.0

May 2024

Everything was great! Except for the no-see-ems that came out in the evenings. Those bitting little bugs are awful! Bring bug spray or buy some at one of the local shops. The people were friendly. The neighborhood was safe. The food was amazing. Our fav for breakfast was Lighthouse Cafe (especially the mimosas and eggs Benedict). For supper we loved Wickies, Tutti Pazzi and Doc Fords. We never tried Mudbugs, but it looked inviting. We just ran out of time. Doc Fords was the longest bike ride we took and it was very easy. Minimal hills and wide asphalt paths. The only shopping we did was at She Sells Seashells, which had cute local made gifts as well as some mass produced gifts and shells. Shelling at the beach was great too. Bring a container to get them home safely! I will be recommending Sanibel and this cottage to family and friends. Loved every minute of this trip!

5.0

Mar 2024

The location was perfect and the place was wonderful!

5.0

Mar 2024

Perfect setting for my yearly getaway

4.0

Mar 2024

Newly remodeled. Clean and fresh, nicely decorated. Very comfortable memory foam mattress. Kitchenette very helpful. Walkable to old lighthouse Beach and to Bay. Very convenient, love that they have complementary bikes to use. My only complaint would be the rather sad bed pillows, because other that that i was totally satisfied.

5.0

Jan 2024

We enjoyed our stay at Macaw cottage, free bikes to use and the Lighthouse Beach is just a short bike ride away, we shelled everyday and the cottage was large enough for 3 of us easily , wonderful shopping area in the same block, some of the best on Sanibel Island. We will be staying here again !!

5.0

Dec 2023

My sons (7 and 14) and I were looking for a place to visit in Sanibel knowing that many of the gulf-side locations were under construction and chose to try the Parrots Nest Cottages. I was pleasantly surprised at this fantastic location that was walkable to the beach and had everything we needed to relax for a few days over Thanksgiving break. The kitchen had what we needed and having bikes and beach wagons and chairs was a great convenience. This was an adorable property and just right for the 3 of us.

4.0

Oct 2023

These units are in a great location. Having complimentary bikes was the best. We didn’t have sheets for the daybed. I called breakaway to ask for them and did not ever get them. I sent the owner a question and they never responded

5.0

Aug 2023

Clean and nice. Small just for two. Quiet.

5.0

Oct 2022

Cosy and clean cottage!

5.0

Sep 2022

Very pleased with accommodations, room was comfortable, no issues with noise and having bikes available was a plus!

5.0

May 2022

We liked everything, it was so clean and quiet. Definitely we will come back!

4.0

Apr 2022

Perfect for First Sanibel visit

Perfect for First Sanibel visit

The Macaw efficiency cottage was immaculate and really comfortable for us. The surrounding property was quiet and is close to the Lighthouse Cafe, very popular for breakfast. It was a great place to stay on our first visit to the island.

4.0

Apr 2022

Sanibel Get away

Sanibel Get away

I wife and I had a great time for the two day stay that we had. Nice location down by the lighthouse with a nice restaurant within walking distance for meals. It was also really nice to have bikes that you did not have to rent but could use free of charge.

5.0

Apr 2022

Very nice newly renovated unit. Very easy check in process. Good location, lighthouse cafe is less than a block away and beach is a 5 minute walk. Quiet residential part of the island which I prefer. This area of the island is not crowded and the beach is fairly empty. Quiet and relaxing.

4.0

Mar 2022

Nice and quiet

Nice and quiet

It was very seculed off the busy street and quiet side of island. Enjoyed our stay.

5.0

Feb 2022

Loved it

Loved it

Two snaps up! Everything you need, walkable, bike able, and comfortable.

5.0

Dec 2021

Cozy Cottage

Cozy Cottage

Super cute cottage with king-size bed and day bed. Full mini-kitchen too!

5.0

Dec 2021

Great location

Great location

Difficult to find some of the light switches.

5.0

Oct 2021

Wonderful time spend on island

Wonderful time spend on island

Wonderful time spend on island

4.0

Sep 2021

We enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay

The property was lovely and in a peaceful location close to nature. I only wish we had better understood the access to the beach though. We were physically unable to walk the distance to the beach from the cottage. Parking was not available there either so we ended up driving to the beach at the lighthouse but there are rip currents in the water so actually nothing beach wise was actually acceptable for physically disabled.

5.0

Aug 2021

Paradise!

Paradise!

This cute little group of cottages is perfectly situated near Lighthouse Beach. The owners have thought of everything to make your visit to the island enjoyable! Communication was great, the contactless check-in made it super convenient, and all of the extras (there are bikes you can borrow, wagons to transport your things to the beach, beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers) made our stay perfect. You'll get lots of really great insights about where to get the best meal and where to find groceries, etc. Initially my husband and I rented a big fancy condo in Treasure Island for the week, but were extremely bummed out to find that the red tide was turning the shoreline there into a gross and stinky fish graveyard. We drove down to Sanibel on our second day to get away from it (all I wanted to do was swim in the ocean!) and absolutely fell in love. I was lucky enough to book this cottage for an overnight a couple of days later so we could spend more time on Sanibel. I wish we would have booked this place for our entire trip!! We certainly will in the future. The cottage was adorable on the inside, and super clean. It's steps away from some cute souvenir shops, a breakfast and lunch cafe, and an ice cream and coffee shop. The best thing ever was riding the bikes on the short and beautiful (everything is so green!! Sanibel feels like a small town, not a tourist trap) bike path to the beach to catch the sunrise. It was seriously magical and I can't wait to go back!

5.0

Jun 2021

Perfect

Perfect

We had a wonderful time and would love to return!

5.0

Jun 2021

Great unit and location

Great unit and location

The unit and location was great!

5.0

May 2021

We loved it!

We loved it!

I love the location! The room was very cozy and clean. We can't wait to go back.

5.0

Apr 2021

Great little place

Great little place

My husband and I stayed for 3 nights. The footage was spotless. We’d be happy to stay there again.

2.5

Apr 2021

Had a very nice stay at Macaw cottage. Very clean and quiet and close to beach, lighthouse and restaurants. Doc Fords and Traders are excellent restaurants.

5.0

Apr 2021

Great stay

Great stay

Had a very nice stay at Macaw cottage. Very clean and quiet and close to beach, lighthouse and restaurants. Doc Fords and Traders are excellent restaurants.

5.0

Mar 2021

Great Find

Great Find

Couldn't be happier about our stay at the Macaw Cottage. Perfection. Thanks!

4.0

Mar 2021

Perfect location

Perfect location

We enjoyed our stay. The Cottage was very clean and the location was perfect. We loved being able to bike everywhere. The bikes could use some maintenance but I imagine the sand and salt can be hard on the chains, etc.

5.0

Feb 2021

Cute place

Cute place

Our options were limited as we only needed a place for 2 nites and 1 day, so this "efficiency " wasn't our typical type of accommodation. That said, #3 Macaw was in a convenient location on the quiet end of Sanibel, w/ a coffee shop & gift shop nearby. It had a convenient pkg space. Room was clean and smelled good. . Furnishing were fresh and stylish, but kitchenette could've used a few more basics. Also, the bathroom was pretty tiny and somewhat tired, but it worked. This little enclave/resort was well kept and kinda cozy & tropical. The communication from prop mgr was thorough and helpful. Was too expensive, tho, because booked thru 3rd party. A comfortable place for one or two people.

5.0

Feb 2021

Loved the place!

Loved the place!

Simple easy!

5.0

Oct 2020

Great trip!

Great trip!

We very much enjoyed the property and would stay again anytime.

5.0

Jul 2020

Passing through

Passing through

We always travel to Marco Island every summer. Last year we stopped on Sanibel for a day, loved it so we decided to stay here a couple nights before Marco. The location of this cottage is very close to the beach via bike trails. They have bikes available so it was great. Very clean and cozy. The only thing I’d want to change is add more towels. We were in and out a lot and because of the heat took several showers to rinse off or cool down. We ate at the Fish House for dinner and it was delicious and reasonably priced. Beaches are clean and tons of shells. Water is also super clear and warm. We will be back next year.

4.0

Mar 2020

Fun

Fun

Loved the property. considering the cost of other properties, this was a deal and loved the location!

5.0

Feb 2020

Great location for short hike to shops, restaurants or beach & a short bicycle ride away from it all

Great location for short hike to shops, restaurants or beach & a short bicycle ride away from it all

Enjoyed the vintage cottage style of what island life must have been like in the 50’s only the cottages are all renovated. Nice! and best of all, the mattresses were awesome!!

5.0

Jan 2020

Nice location

Nice location

We loved the location in a quiet area near the lighthouse and beach. Having the use of bicycles tipped the scales to make us choose this place, but after staying there we realized what a lucky choice we made.

5.0

Dec 2019

Excellent for a short stay

Excellent for a short stay

I may have missed it in the description of this cottage, but the “kitchen” was a small fridge and microwave. There was no sink other than the bathroom lavatory. The cottage worked for us for two days, but it would have been tough even to do breakfasts for a week.

5.0

Nov 2019

Location amd room were wonderful

Location amd room were wonderful

The room was great, the location was wonderful, had we not gotten extremely sick on our honeymoon it woukd have been the perfect trip.

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 $129 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!. 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 Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!

Cottage in Sanibel Island, FL

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Sanibel Island, FL

Nearby attractions

Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!

Cottage in Sanibel Island, FL

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Sanibel Island, FL

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Sanibel Island?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!?

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