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Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views - Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1

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A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the beach.
An aerial view of a coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A beachfront property with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a clear view of the ocean.
A modern living room with blue sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to the kitchen.
A modern living room with blue sofas, a coffee table, and a TV.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, Gulfside City Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Sanibel

Located in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Sanibel, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. 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. BIG Arts Center and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • Gulfside City Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 16 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views - Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views - Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1?

As of 26 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views - Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1 on 7 November 2026 start from NZ$5,219, 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 Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views - Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views - Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views - Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded gulf-front retreat with stunning ocean views - Sanibel Island - Golden Beach #1 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mid Island condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Gulfside City Park. Sanibel Island Golf Club and Schoolhouse Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 12 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amazing ocean views

Weather was beautiful and unit was comfortable with amazing ocean views
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Week!

Lovely house! Easy walk onto the beach and loved the private pool!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect for a family vacation

Noisy nearby due to restoration. Plumbing effluent nearby. Spacious kitchen and living area. Nice location to beach and bike trails.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect property for a family vacation

Washer and dryer were a nice surprise. Noise neaqrby from restoration. Plumbing effluent by property. Location and spaciousness were great. Kirtchen was nicely accessorized.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2024
Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfection in Paradise

This condo unit was absolutely perfect in every way: Great location at end of road with no traffic. Directly on beach. Extremely clean. Bedroom suite's views were breathtaking...(better than the pics). Had the pool to ourselves. Wonderful management folks to work with.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great property, not great management company

This was our first visit to the island since Hurricane Ian. We were excited to see the recovery efforts and the Sanibel friendliness all around the island. This property was perfect for our family of grandparents, adult children and two teenagers. It was clean, well stocked for kids who want to eat every two hours, and an easy walk to the beach. The only negative was the lack of welcome communication and flexibility of the Gulf Coast Vacation Rental Company.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2024
Thank you for the review. We apologize for any lack of communication and do hope that you will rent with us again!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Terrible Accommodations for such a nice location - unclean

Pool and surrounding area was filthy dirty for our family; the garage door didn't work and the pool was unheated - these latter two eventually fixed but inconvenient for the outrageous price of the rental!!Sanibel Beach Club II when renovated in 2025 is a much better place to stay and also very close to the beach - it is walkable to shops and restaurants too! Better Value!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Hi Edward. Thank you for stopping in at Golden Beach #1. Apologies for the late response. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re truly sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations. We apologize for the condition of the pool area upon arrival and the initial inconvenience with the garage door and pool heat. While we’re glad those issues were eventually resolved, we understand how frustrating the timing must have been—especially given the importance of a smooth and comfortable stay. Your comments have been shared with our maintenance and cleaning teams to help us improve moving forward. We appreciate your honesty and hope to have the opportunity to provide a much better experience in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location- beautiful, on a dead end road, friendly neighborhood.

For us there is no other way to describe our experience then a pros and cons list and others can decide what matters to them. Pro's Great location- beautiful, on a dead end road, friendly neighborhood. Quiet- only 4 units total Right on the beach- SO helpful with young kids Full stocked kitchen Enough supplies Clean pool Plenty of space for 5 people Enough towels, pillows, blankets Front porch amazing! Con's Overall felt dirty Cockroach in drawer and two crawling across floor Maintenance person came without communication from anyone King bed is really two beds put together. There were many pros so it wouldn't have felt right to say don't choose this rental. Hopefully the lists above help you make a decision based on what is important to you.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Super stay despite smelly water outlet issue

As reported to Beth, there is a regular overflow of water to the right of the property that discharged frequently creating nasty odour and attracted mosquitoes. I realise there are mosquitoes in Florida but this was the one thing for us that let the property down as the overflow of water did not appear consistent with the high standards for the rest of the property. BBQ was dirty when we arrived too.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful beach front location

Stunning beach & gulf water views from the lanai & living area as well as from the two primary bedrooms. The pool was clean and warm; garage was a nice asset and we had everything we needed, including beach chairs and towels. The only big negative is a groundwater run off pipe discharging horrid rotten egg smelling water next to the lanai which permeates the lanai [spoiling the ambience, we would need to leave the lanai and go inside with doors closed]. And, if windows/doors open, it also permeates the living areas. Plus, at night, with bedroom windows open, the awful odor also comes upstairs into the bedrooms. It's really bad and if this could be corrected, the house would be perfect. We are on the fence as to whether we would rent here again because of the ongoing bad odors; maybe it can be corrected with a long run off pipe keeping the odor further away from the house.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful beach front location

Stunning beach & gulf water views from the lanai, living room and two primary bedrooms. The pool was clean and warm; garage was a nice asset and we had everything we needed including beach chairs & towels. The only big negative is a groundwater run off pipe discharging horrid rotten egg smelling water next to the lanai which permeates the lanai & spoiling the ambience, we would need to leave the lanai and go inside with doors closed. But if windows/doors open, it also permeates the living areas. Plus, at night, with bedroom windows open, the awful odor comes upstairs into the bedrooms. It's really bad and hopefully this could be corrected. We are on the fence as to whether we would rent here again because of the ongoing bad odors; maybe it can be corrected with a long run off pipe keeping the bad odors further away from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2025
Hi, Gregory. We’re so glad you enjoyed the beachfront location, stunning views, and all the amenities that made your stay comfortable! That being said, we truly appreciate your honest feedback about the odor from the runoff pipe. We understand how that could be disruptive, and we’ll be looking into possible solutions with the appropriate parties. Your input is invaluable, and we hope we can welcome you back in the future under better conditions.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Hi Karen, Thank you for stopping in at Golden Beach #1, and please accept our apologies for the delayed response. We’re sorry to see that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We truly wish we had received more details so we could better understand what went wrong and how we can improve. Your feedback is important to us, and we’re always striving to provide a better experience for our guests. If you’d be willing to share more, we’d genuinely appreciate the opportunity to learn and do better.
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