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SANIBEL SUN CASTLE Splendid home, heated pool, great location. bike to beach.
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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m
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Explore the area

Sanibel, FL
- Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge16 min walk
- Place, Periwinkle Way20 min walk
- Place, Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center3 min drive
- Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
SANIBEL SUN CASTLE Splendid home, heated pool, great location. bike to beach.
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number RDWL-007794
About the area
Sanibel
Located in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Sanibel, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Estero Boulevard Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express.
Travelling with kids? Consider Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and BIG Arts Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.

Sanibel, FL
What's nearby
- J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Dunes Golf and Tennis Club - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Periwinkle Way - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jerry's Foods - 10 min drive
- Turtles Tiki Bar - 11 min drive
- Gramma Dot's - 9 min drive
- MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - 9 min drive
- Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant - 9 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10 April 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brynn W.
28 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brynn W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laurie Skip
6 April 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laurie Skip
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather G.
20 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather G.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristine H.
13 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kristine H.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John D.
14 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kirsten g.
15 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
kirsten g.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Evelyn L.
2 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Evelyn L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Steven B.
1 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sanibel Sun Castle
Steven B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth D.
30 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The dolphin house
Elizabeth D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William W.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation on Sanibel
William W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David B.
19 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just great!
David B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
25 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for families.
Mary M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff L.
12 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing in Island tkme
Jeff L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan T.
9 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!
Ryan T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin D.
9 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week
Benjamin D.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon K.
8 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A view of Florida
Sharon K.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark L.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
Mark L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nathan G.
31 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host
Nathan G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Eloise E.
19 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely home!
Eloise E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Criston B.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A residential stay on Sanibel Island
Criston B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carole K.
15 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Getaway
Carole K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Rigoberto
2 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rigoberto
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ramona H.
10 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Family Vacation Ever
Ramona H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
alan g.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First rip to sanibel in 60 years
alan g.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
About the host
Hosted by Ralph A. Penalver
I first heard of Sanibel while on a visit to Tahiti in French Polynesia in 1976. There I casually met a couple who were making their way around the world on a sailboat. When I said I lived in Florida, they said, "The closest thing to Tahiti in the continental United States is Sanibel Island in Florida." The first thing I did when I returned from my trip was to check out Sanibel. It was love at first sight. I decided to buy a place in Sanibel as a second home and searched all over the island for a location that offered me beauty, peace and tranquility - and close contact with nature. I searched and searched until I found a spec house under construction overlooking the lakes and greens of The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club. The view from the house was magnificent and there was wildlife everywhere. The Dunes is adjacent to Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and many of the birds come to swim and feed in the lakes of the golf course. The moment I saw the property, I knew I had found my place. It was private and quiet - yet centrally located with Sanibel's best shops and restaurants less than five minutes away. I had a professional 18-hole golf course with beautiful greens and lakes in my backyard. The gulf and bay beaches are just a short bike ride away. So are the groceries, shops and some of Sanibel's best restaurants. Bill Frey one of Sanibel's most renowned builders and architects, designed and built the house on Sand Castle Road.
The house has truly been a castle of joy and wonderful memories for my family and for the many renters with whom we have shared this island paradise.
You will marvel at the magnificent view overlooking the lakes and greens of The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and the beauty of the pool area and tropical gardens. We hope that you will love our vacation house as much as we do. Thanks for taking our home into consideration for your Sanibel Island vacation.
The house has truly been a castle of joy and wonderful memories for my family and for the many renters with whom we have shared this island paradise.
You will marvel at the magnificent view overlooking the lakes and greens of The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and the beauty of the pool area and tropical gardens. We hope that you will love our vacation house as much as we do. Thanks for taking our home into consideration for your Sanibel Island vacation.
Why they chose this property
The Sun Castle is not your typical rental property. We love our Sanibel home and have devoted much time and effort over the past 30 years to make it a truly unique property. As such, we have furnished and equipped our Sanibel house for maximum comfort. We have been fortunate to have good renters over the years - persons who appreciate our house and cared for it as if it was their own. Some have been coming back every year for the past two decades. This year we completely renovated the house, installing new floors, bathrooms and kitchen while maintaining the warmth and happy feeling that brought us so many wonderful memories over the years. We take special pride in the garden and landscaping of our Sanibel home. We have planted every tree on the house with the idea of creating a tropical paradise. Guests to our Sanibel house are welcomed to take home with them a small potted "Tahiti coconut palms". These are the "offspring" of the Tahitian coconut palms we brought from our trip to Tahiti and the South Pacific. Take home a Tahitian coconut palm from our yard and plant it in your yard. The Tahitian coconut palm will be a souvenir of your Sanibel vacation and bring back fond memories of your stay at our Sun Castle.
What makes this property unique
The Sun Castle is beautifully-designed will be specially appreciated by people who enjoy a home with a "happy feeling" - beautifully designed and decorated in simple, yet elegant, island style with all the comforts you would expect in a luxury house. The yard and pool area are magnificent. It offers a private heated swimming pool and a secluded sun deck surrounded by tropical gardens.
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