Island Dreams: Beautifully Remodeled West Gulf Drive Pool Home & Beach Oasis!

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6153 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Sanibel, FL

JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge4 min drive
Sanibel Island Southern Beach8 min drive
Bowman's Beach9 min drive
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Update following Hurricane Ian: This home sustained minimal damages from the storm and all items & amenities are being repaired and/or replaced and it is ready for rentals starting in July 2024. Updated photos will be posted as soon as remodel is complete. Inquire directly if interested in a multi-month stay!

This tropical beach inspired 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom remodeled gem located on West Gulf Drive is not to be missed!!

"Island Dreams" recently underwent an amazing remodel in 2024 including an incredible all-new chefs kitchen, master bathroom and stunning upgrades and furnishings throughout. The entire interior of the home was painted and decorated to reflect the peaceful and serene environment that is Sanibel Island. The outstanding outdoor space is suitable for all weather conditions with half of it newly furnished and covered and the other half open and screened framing the new large heated pool. This stunning home is in the highly sought after West Gulf Drive area with the best beach locations on the island. Island Dreams is simply a dream come true. Come and see for yourself -- availability will not last!

Home amenities include: 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms -- 2 King bed, 2 Queen bed (sleeps 6 MAX), SmartTVs (streaming only), WIFI available, heated pool, large enclosed lanai patio space, deeded beach access, NO garage parking available, washer & dryer, 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.

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 6 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!!

Please Note: For ALL HomeAway/Vrbo bookings, the SBL Rental Agreement, particularly the cancellation policy & payment schedule, will supersede the published HomeAway/Vrbo policies. Please read the rental agreement provided at the time of booking to review all applicable policies. Please call the property manager with any questions regarding cancellation and payment schedule procedures.

City of Sanibel Dwelling Lic# 20-00023039

Property manager

Sanibel Vacations

Languages

English

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

This property accepts credit cards

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sanibel

This vacation home is located in Sanibel. Key West Express and Sanibel Island Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are also worth visiting.

Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive
JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive
Periwinkle Way - 7 min drive
Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 8 min drive
Bowman's Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

Doc Fords Rum Bar And - 7 min drive
Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen - 10 min drive
Rosalita's Cantina Sanibel - 3 min drive
Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory - 7 min drive
Cielo Restaurant - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Dreams: Beautifully Remodeled West Gulf Drive Pool Home & Beach Oasis! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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6/10 Okay

Nelda M.

7 January 2020

Great location but photos are less than accurate

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home is in a great location, close to the beach, restaurants, and grocery. The photos are deceiving as a garage is pictured but there is no garage. What was the garage is the third bedroom. The pool area is overcrowded with furniture making it hard to walk around and mostly unusable. The master bedroom is very large and renovated as is the kitchen. The AC went out and took 6 days to be repaired however the management company was very responsive.

Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Klaus F.

5 December 2019

A real Island Dream!

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: Coming to Sanibel for nearly thirty years we found this wonderful home last year. So this was our - two people - second visit at the Island Dreams. Unfortunately we could not make plans for the next year at this time. Otherwise we would have accepted the offer to make a reservation for the next year immediately!

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6/10 Okay

Kathleen A.

3 August 2019

Island Dream

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented this property three times in the past 4 years but will not book it again. It is an older property that requires general maintenance and additional updating.

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10/10 Excellent

Klaus F.

4 December 2018

A really island dream!

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: Coming to Sanibel for nearly thirty years we - meanwhile seniors - now found this perfect home: great location at the quiet end of West Gulf Drive, steps to the uncrowded beach, a warm and friendly ambience.

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6/10 Okay

Carrie B.

18 September 2018

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: You can't ask for a better location on Sanibel. The house is on West Gulf and across the street from beach access. Sadly we could not use the beach the month we were there because of red tide. The biggest issue while we were at this house was a major ant problem. SBL was quick to respond every time and pest control was out 4 times- but the problem was never resolved. We also arrived to a house that was not as clean as it should have been (stains on 2/3 bedspreads, soda spills on chairs, crumbs on floors, food splatters on walls, dead ants everywhere, patio/patio furniture not clean, rugs were very sandy). Some parts of the house have been nicely remodeled (kitchen), some not at all (guest bath, old windows/slider doors where you could hear straight through) and others not very well (like a beautiful master shower that holds water because it wasn't sloped correctly). SBL was very attentive to all of our concerns and we would probably use them again, but we would not stay at this property again.