Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS!

Photo gallery for Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS!

A small house with a porch, a hammock, and a stop sign in the background.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A gravel driveway leading to a row of mobile homes with a sign for Periwinkle Cottages.
A covered patio area with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a microwave. There is a grey leather sofa and a wooden coffee table with plants.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

View map
Sanibel, FL
  • Place, Sanibel Bayous
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowman's Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

Add dates for prices

Similar properties

exterior
Seashells #39 | Last Min. Special - Nov. & Dec.- 3 Night Min!
West End
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
Seashells #39 | Last Min. Special - Nov. & Dec.- 3 Night Min!

About the area

Sanibel

Located by the sea, this cottage is in West End, a neighbourhood in Sanibel. While the natural beauty of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Bowman's Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express. Ready for a night out? Consider Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar and Rumrunners. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
View more Cottages in SanibelOpens in a new window
Map
Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Bayous - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 7 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Phuzzy’s Boat Shack - ‬76 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina - ‬77 min drive
  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS!?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS! on 9 Dec 2026 start from NZ$796, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS! located?

Located in West End, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sanibel Island Southern Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bowman's Beach and Blind Pass Beach. Sanibel Bayous is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about the place . Loved having beach chairs and bikes . Great communication with host .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

Great Spring Break on Sanibel!Bikes a plus and beach assess Wow!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So much fun and relaxing

This was an amazing trip. Tons of shells and no one on the beach in front of our house ! So secluded we loved it . Loads of birds and shells it was truly paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Bring your own tp and shampoo. No washer and dryer available
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
Hi Patty, we do leave a travel size soap, shampoo, conditioner, shower get and body lotion in each bath with a starter kit of toilet paper ( 2 rolls per bath ) paper towels, garbage bag, dish soap small sponge, and laundry detergent pods. the laundry facility is coin operated and around the corner from your cottage :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage with free parking at the quaint beach at the end of the street. Free usage of nice bikes with baskets was great fun! You can walk to Bowmans beach from the ocean…about 1.5 miles away. Shelling was amazing. The property has a shelling station with a hose to wash off your sandy treasures from the beach. The cottage also had a screened in porch which was great for relaxing and admiring our shells. And we rescued a trapped lizard from the porch which was great fun! Wagon and beach chairs are available for each unit. There is little light noise so the night stargazing is great. Bring Keurig cups if you are a coffee drinker. Plenty of towels. Beach towels were a nice big size. Loved our stay!
Egret #4
Path to the beach
Ahhhhh
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2026
thank you Tracy for the amazing review! we are trying to decide what is our favorite part of your review, the stargazing or the amazing shelling.... cheers to you! We do hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Very clean, easy access, good location and amenities, beautiful yard, great parking. I do agree with others who stated access to private beach not explained. Mirror on bathroom too high and does need a shelf or somewhere to store items. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The sink in the bathroom was plugged from day 1, and the whole place smelled like sewage. At night, the light motion sensors kept turning on, did not let us sleep. Save your money and stay at a nice hotel in fort myers for half the cost and drive across.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Getaway

Our first trip to Sanibel Island did not disappoint. Periwinkle Cottage #4 Egret was PERFECT! From the time of booking, management was very informative of procedure, rules, things to do, everything we needed up front. They texted when our unit was ready, so the early check in was much appreciated. Very clean and perfect size for us. Everything stated on the website was provided. Having the private beach and parking pass was fabulous. We literally had the beach to ourselves! We loved that the cottages are in a neighborhood and easy walk to the beach for sunsets. Beautifully landscaped. Bikes available and nature preserve just down the street for great ride. All our meals on Sanibel were excellent and having Jerry's grocery available was a plus. Still lots of devastation from hurricanes, but so much is open and ready for visitors. I highly recommend Periwinkle Cottages for your stay. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little cottage was so cute. It was perfect for us. Very clean, the sheets, blankets and towels looked clean and white. We would def stay here again. Just a warning to other guest... i walked out barefoot on the steps with wet bathing suit and steps were slippery and fell very very hard. Im very lucky i didnt break some ribs and my elbow because of how i landed. No fault of anyones. But be sure to wear shoes and hold on to railing. I was very lucky. That could of ruined my vacation and been alot worse. Do not mistake this comment for a bad review. Just a warning because i don't want anyone to get hurt.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Cute place. Connected to other properties. Has own screened in porch. Miniature kitchen sufficient for making snacks but definitely not meal prep. Cabin built for super tall people (and I’m 5-7”), the mirror in the bathroom, the kitchen cabinets etc lol. Could have used an stool. Arrived from a day of traveling with 1/2 a roll of toilet paper. Everything was closed and found a gas station on the island to buy some to get through the night. Asked property owner where more TP was. They said they don’t supply, which is completely absurd. (They did drop off a roll 24 hours later). Cabin is a 10 minute walk to the beach down a residential road and then lots of sand until waters edge. They have super cute bikes that you can ride there or you can drive down the road to where the sand begins. I’ve stayed a lot of places and the lack of amenities here is pretty astounding. (1 towels per person, 1 garbage bag, 1/4 of a sponge). But loved the bikes, and they had a wagon and chairs to use too, Which was great. We love Sanibel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and convenient

Such a relaxing and magical place to visit!! We enjoyed that we were in a neighborhood setting, with friendly neighbors. The cottage was immaculate! The maintenance guy stopped by for a routine maintenance and addressed some very minor concerns which weren’t negatively impacting our stay but definitely made our stay better!! We had easy access to the beach and nice beach amenities were provided for us to use during our stay. Before our arrival we sent two different emails (one through HomeAway and the other in response to our check in email) and did not receive a response. However once we arrived, multiple text messages were sent back and forth. I’m glad that upon arrival the communication was much better! This is alligator territory and while we didn’t see any alligators, two different neighbors did warn us that they frequent the cottage area and surrounding neighborhood. I would have preferred to hear about this as a part of the check in information and have some alligator safety tips provided, just like was done for the “no-see-ums.”
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2020
Hello Julie, Thank you for your review! Our cell phones and 800 number and email addresses are always provided at the time of reservation. Often times it is hard to communicate through our booking platforms which is why we reach out to our guests directly. We are always in constant contact with guests!! We apologize that you did not see the large sign regarding the alligators in two areas on the property. We are happy to hear you had a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We only stayed one night and will differently. come back. Cips was disappointing.

Excellent place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just chill

Beautiful cottage - very relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just beautiful!

Looking forward to another stay in the future. Simply lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Stay on the way to the Keys

Great unit that had everything you need- beach chairs, umbrellas, small cooler and everything needed for shelling plus a wagon to haul It in the short walk to the beach. Bikes were an added bonus! Great location! Would stay here again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Stay

Clean, comfortable, and a short walk to beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice clean little cottage!

This is a cute fun little cottage. Loved the location and the bikes made for quick access to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach stay

Really enjoyed our stay...very peaceful and restful. Look forward to a future visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plan to return

We only stayed 1 night but know enough it will be our choice for a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2022
Yikes, Phyllis, we think you meant to hit the 5 stars...... not one, glad you loved your stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute & cosy cottage perfect for a few days of solo R&R

The cottage was immaculately clean when I arrived. Very nicely newly renovated throughout. I loved having beach chairs and umbrellas available on the screened porch and numerous bikes parked right outside the cottages. And the mini cooler was great too, to take to the beach. You can leave your beach stuff in the corral along the beach path so you don't have to drag it down there every day; or you can drive and park using the parking pass provided. The beach is easy access and close (~7 min walk or 2 min bike ride) and very clean and not crowded. Working with Kim at Breakaway was great -- very responsive when it came to rebooking a year ago when I had to cancel my trip due to COVID and handling payments. There were a few lingering maintenance issues that an earlier reviewer noted - slow draining tub, missing towel rack in bathroom, and inoperative overbed light--but these weren't major issues for me. And a light on the screened in porch ceiling fan would have been nice as I couldn't use it after dark (other cottages had a light). One head's up though for future potential guests: the cottage is right next to consistently busy main road so you will hear traffic pretty much all the time when sitting outside on the porch. Not a huge issue for me as I live in a big city but those looking for complete silence take note.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Nice but lacks attention to detail

Great location and private beach was great. Needs a walk thru by owner, closet lights and bedroom reading lights didn’t work, no wine corkscrew and only one wine glass in cabinet. Coffee maker but no coffee. Towel rack in bathroom broken and missing. Front large burner on stove not working. For what we paid these kinds of things should be working. VRBO is a rip off with all its fees, better to book direct if possible. Overall was good thx to the beach and bikes on sight.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary trip

This property was amazing. Close access to the beach. We enjoyed riding the bikes everyday. The bike ride was wonderful through the JN Ding Darling Refuge area. We saw a variety of birds, Dolphins, an iguana and turtles. Shelling was great. Hopefully, we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

The online pictures provide an accurate description of property. Very quaint and charming.

Renting was easy. Bathtub drain.need to.be serviced very slow draining. Only provided 1qty face towl. Everything else was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2021
Hi there, Thank you for the review, we are so glad you had a great stay!! WE will address the tub and linen with housekeeping :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing !!

Great place to stay, loved the little cottage feel, has everything you need inside, great location... so close to an awesome private beach! my son (8) was very happy with the 3 wheeled bikes because he was able to ride them.. we took them down to the beach a few times, it was very private and peaceful and we found some really nice shells, look for bunnies on your walk down the path to the beach ! The weather was not great so maybe that’s why there weren’t so many people but it was a really nice beach either way! From check in to check out it was a great experience, we received a text when the room was ready and after we left we realized My son forgot his stuffed animal he sleeps with so I sent a quick text and they responded right away and found it and we were able to pick it up the next day at the property main office! Everyone was so nice, we will definitely book again ! <3
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2021
Thank you for the amazing review...we are thrilled you had a great stay!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sanibel Island Retreat

Kim was very helpful and accommodating. We did however experience problems with electricity, not having power to tv or the screened in porch. They provided an extension cord for the tv. However one side of living room had no light. An electrician never showed up. No water available at shell washing station. I do not like writing negative reviews—location was everything. We would like to return but did not like having the basics.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and I am sorry to hear your dissatisfaction. We did send maintenance out the day you informed us of an issue and the electric issue was resolved. I am so sorry that you experienced no water at shelling station, you just have to turn the valve to the right to get water, it was there the whole time and we would have happily walked you through how to turn on, or our cleaners could have showed you as they are present daily. Warm Regards, Kim
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback