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Crow's Nest: Stunning Sanibel Island Oasis Steps to the Gulf of Mexico!

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Exterior
Pool
Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowman's Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Crow's Nest: Stunning Sanibel Island Oasis Steps to the Gulf of Mexico!

"Crow's Nest" is a stunning Sanibel gem that is tucked back in the desirable Sanibel Bayous neighborhood featuring the Gulf of Mexico in your backyard!

This gorgeous home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a large, open floor plan and the most exceptional outdoor living space to enjoy daily and is truly the epitome of island living. Boasting stunning bamboo floors, a beautiful custom kitchen open to the living room, and a large southern exposure deck are only a few of the attributes that make this a truly remarkable home. Perfectly designed, it integrates the outdoors beautifully. The home also sits adjacent to Bowmans Beach, a well-worn grass path leads directly from the house to Sanibel's incredible west end beaches without ever crossing a road. The beach is literally in the back yard! Native vegetation abounds, providing great privacy, wildlife sightings, and tropical greenery.

Home amenities include: 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms -- 1 King bed, 2 Queen beds & 2 Twin size pull-out chair beds (sleeps 8), Smart TVs (streaming only), WIFI available, heated pool & spa, washer & dryer, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ gas grill. Pets considered (Dogs only). Bed linens and bath towels included. Beach chairs, beach towels, and an umbrella are provided for added convenience.

Incidental Damage Benefit - We understand accidents happen! Every booking with Sanibel Vacations includes protection for those incidental accidents causing damage to the property. Applies to incidental damage only with limits. Details in rental agreement.

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 8 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!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9390404
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Sanibel

West End, a neighbourhood in Sanibel, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sanibel Island Southern Beach and North Captiva Island Beach. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are also worth visiting.
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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 5 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 7 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Phuzzy’s Boat Shack - ‬80 min drive
  • ‪Low Key Tiki - ‬80 min drive
  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪American Legion Post 123 - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crow's Nest: Stunning Sanibel Island Oasis Steps to the Gulf of Mexico! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crow's Nest: Stunning Sanibel Island Oasis Steps to the Gulf of Mexico!?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crow's Nest: Stunning Sanibel Island Oasis Steps to the Gulf of Mexico! on 10 August 2026 start from NZ$685, 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 Crow's Nest: Stunning Sanibel Island Oasis Steps to the Gulf of Mexico!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crow's Nest: Stunning Sanibel Island Oasis Steps to the Gulf of Mexico!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crow's Nest: Stunning Sanibel Island Oasis Steps to the Gulf of Mexico!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crow's Nest: Stunning Sanibel Island Oasis Steps to the Gulf of Mexico! located?

Located in West End, this beach holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bowman's Beach and Blind Pass Beach. Castaways Marina and Turner Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

The Crowe's Nest is quite simply fabulous!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location, accommodation, a lovely pool, walk for miles in either direction on Bowman's Beach, the bike path, the shells, the weather, friendly/quiet neighborhood. Would definitely rent this home and/or through SBL again!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2022
Dear Karen, Thank you for your review of Crow's Nest. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back to Sanibel!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Beautiful Home in a great neighborhood!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay February 2022. This home is meticulously maintained, well appointed and was spotless. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you could possibly need.The pool area was great for relaxing. Would highly recommend this rental. SBL staff are always a pleasure to work with.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2022
Dear Judah, We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Crow's Nest for the month of February and that it had everything you needed to make your stay a memorable one for all of the right reasons. We work hard to connect the dots before your arrival and during your stay, and we would welcome the opportunity to assist you in planning your next Sanibel vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debra & Doug R.

Our Spa Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We left the beautiful mountains and snow of Colorado for a quiet, warm, family beach vacation. We got it! Favorite activity while at Crow’s Nest....every evening before sunset we took our binoculars up to the crow’s nest and watched the family of osprey grow and mature.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
Debra, thank you for the wonderful review of Crow's Nest for the month of April! We are so happy you and your family enjoyed your vacation! What an incredible evening activity, I would love to see that for myself one day! We hope to welcome you back to Crow's Nest in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenifer P.

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

Good location

Good location, not far from the beach. There’s a room closed off inside the house however that has a light which comes on nightly. No outside bathroom access. Might be in another closed off space. Not horrible to walk upstairs and back into the house for the restroom from the pool, but not convenient either. Enjoyed the nearby bike path.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2022
Jenifer, thank you for the nice review! We are so glad you had a great stay and enjoyed your time on Sanibel. We hope that new memories were made and you will make it back to stay with us on Sanibel again. Thanks again!
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Greg P.

Crows Nest, 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the second t9me for us in this house. We love it and have rented it for March, 2023. that said, there are a couple of things that we noted as "tired". Broken chairs, old and chipped cutlery, a kitchen faucet that sprays too far out getting you wet, ... general condition issues like that. Nothing big.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alexis W.

A perfect stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We couldn't have been happier with our stay at Crow's Nest. The home was perfect, well-appointed, and immaculate. The screened in pool area was spacious and beautiful! The neighborhood is lovely and quiet with kind neighbors. Everything was exactly as described and shown in photos. The property rental company was awesome, helpful, and super responsive. The location was perfect (about 10 minute walk to the beach or 5 minute bike ride). There is a path right by the house which goes to Bowman's Beach Park. We rented bikes from the Sanibel Vacations which was super convenient (highly recommend!). The home is equidistant from both downtown Captiva and Sanibel. We enjoyed that the Ding Darling Refuge dropped out right near the neighborhood entrance. We would ABSOLUTELY return to this house upon another trip to Sanibel. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2021
Alexis, thank you for the wonderful review of Crow's Nest! It's one of our favorite homes as well. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay - especially the location, amenities, accuracy of photos, our services, and the bike rental option. We hope to welcome you back to the home in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Sherborn, MA

Wonderful Stay at Crow's Nest

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was wonderful! SBL Vacations was extremely responsive and helpful throughout our stay and Crow's Nest is a great home. It was a quick walk or bike to Bowman's beach, which was perfect for us! Also worth noting that the home was spotless upon our arrival, which is incredible important during this time.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2022
Dear Emily, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Crow's Nest! We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back to Sanibel in the future.

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