Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
3 min walk
Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
9 min walk
Bowman's Beach
Place, Bowman's Beach
18 min walk
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
51 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Sanibel
Located in West End, this cottage is adjacent to J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and a short stroll from Sanibel Island Southern Beach. The cottage includes a kitchen, a lanai, and a sofa bed.
J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Sanibel Bayous - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Bowman's Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Key West Express - 30 min drive - 19.8 miles
Getting around
Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - 9 min drive
Rosalita’s Cantina Sanibel - 5 min drive
Cheeburger Cheeburger - 11 min drive
Sanibel Bean - 10 min drive
Blue Giraffe - 10 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
West End Paradise Unit Fish 6 - One bedroom suite w/water views
Enjoy all that Sanibel Island has to offer at the West End Paradise. Our charming cottage style accommodations offer a serene and tropical setting with mature foliage, pond with birds and turtles and we're just a short walk to the private Tradewinds beach. Unit "Fish 6" is a bungalow style suite with a full kitchen, spacious living room, dining area, screened lanai and separate bedroom with a queen sized bed. There is a full bathroom in the suite as well. Need more room? ... add unit "Sanddollar 7" for an additional bedroom with king sized bed and full bathroom. All of our units come with beach towels, access to the charcoal bbq grill, outdoor seating, high speed wireless internet, cable TV and air conditioning for those tropical Island summers. Only one parking space per unit.
*Important Note: This rental does not include beach chairs or umbrellas. Instead, we’ve partnered with VayKLife to provide you with a credit toward beach essentials like chairs, umbrellas, coolers, wagons, and more—so you can pack light and still enjoy everything you need for a perfect day at the beach. While some of our homes may have beach gear on-site, availability varies, and we cannot guarantee specific items will be provided. With VayKLife, you get to choose exactly what you need, and they’ll deliver it right to your door for added convenience. Your booking confirmation includes a link to VayKLife’s site, where you can browse their full selection and easily redeem your credit. It’s just one of the ways we help make your stay as seamless and enjoyable as possible.
Sanibel Dwelling License #21110
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a lanai, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. A TV comes with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 600 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
1 bedroom accommodation in Sanibel Sanibel
1 bedroom accommodation in Sanibel Private vacation home
Ground Level Cottage Style Bungalow Near a Private Beach
West End Paradise Unit 3 One Bedroom Suite W/water Views
1 bedroom accommodation in Sanibel Private vacation home Sanibel
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to see near this cottage?
This cottage is situated in West End, just steps from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Bowman's Beach within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this cottage?
No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.
Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
Is West End Paradise Unit Fish 6 - One bedroom suite w/water views good for couples?
Amenities at this cottage that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.
Are there hot tubs at West End Paradise Unit Fish 6 - One bedroom suite w/water views?
No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this cottage offer breakfast?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.
Does this cottage have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.
How far is the airport from this cottage?
The closest major airport to this cottage is Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW), which is about 24.4 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at West End Paradise Unit Fish 6 - One bedroom suite w/water views?
Yes, every accommodation at West End Paradise Unit Fish 6 - One bedroom suite w/water views comes with a deck.
West End Paradise Unit Fish 6 - One bedroom suite w/water views Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
10 - Excellent
11
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
8 - Good
5
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
6 - Okay
1
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Justin M.
Oct 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Justin M.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Patricia G.
Jul 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice updated property. But coffee pot was dirty with mold growing, no coffee filters, not enough pillows, and no hot water in the kitchen.Very disappointed in not enough toilet paper or paper towel, garbage bags or dish soap. If I am staying a week, charge me 20 extra and supply toilet paper, paper towels and garbage bags. It is just a hassle.
Patricia G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chuck B.
Jun 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
Practically new, clean, all house keeping supplies available except hair dryer. Location of laundry unclear in description. Could use an internal bug zapper. Office staff customer friendly. Overall, an excellent facility will stay here again when we return to Sanibel.
Chuck B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Don W.
Jun 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage on Sanibel Island
West End Paradise was a great location for us. Everything was clean and comfortable.
Don W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Trevor N.
May 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very close to everything we wanted see while visiting and a nice quiet neighborhood.
Trevor N.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Mary B.
Mar 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
After finding our place
after finally finding our place, VRBO gave wrong address. We enjoyed the cottage and was clean. Parking was strange due to others not parking by their cottage so we had to use others parking spots
Mary B.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Kathleen D.
Feb 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A different Sanibel experience!
We stayed in a small group of cottages on Captiva 2 years ago, so this time we chose West End Paradise for that same one-story cottage lodging on Sanibel.
West End Paradise is very, very quiet -- almost hard to find your cottage/suite because it is quite dark on the grounds. We were not familiar with the combination of one-room, studio and suite lodging here, so we ended up being confused about how to find our #3 when the first possibility we saw was #3A. A rep from Dream Vacations promptly answered our phone call and helped us to find our way.
The one-bedroom suite we rented has a spacious living room / dining area and a pleasant screened porch in back. The bedroom is a little small, and the bathroom is very small (one sink with barely any counter space around it) but usable.
If you want to walk to any restaurants, etc, this is not the place for you. But if you want perfect quiet, nature all around, and no one above you, look it up and sort out the 3 different types of lodging!
Kathleen D.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
paul i.
Feb 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
West End Paradise unit 3
We really enjoyed our walk to the beach each day. The neighborhood is beautiful! If you are looking for peace and relaxation, this is the place. We loved seeing the Herons and egrets in the pond just outside our door. Just a short drive to shops restaurants and the Nature reserve where we spent several enjoyable days.
paul i.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Zaneta B., Illinois
Nov 30, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place
Great cottage in a great place. Clean and nice. Close to the beach. We really enjoy stay there and would recommend our friends.
Zaneta B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
2/10 Terrible
aletta h.
Aug 22, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
I will go back
aletta h.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Christal M.
Aug 18, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Affordable and comfortable
Conveniently close to private beach!
Christal M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 4, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun beach stay
Easy access and parking for the beach. Plenty of parking at the house itself. Clean and quiet property. Mattress is super FIRM fyi.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kevin V.
Jun 30, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, cozy. A bit overpriced
Clean, well maintained. Furnishings and appliances a bit dated. Full kitchen and utensils. Nice to have bikes and beach furniture available at no extra charge. Blinds broken or missing in some places. Thought checkout a bit early (10am) considering check in isnt until 4 pm. Overall we enjoyed our visit
Kevin V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
Pam S., Ruskin, FL USA
May 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to beach
This 1 bedroom unit was sufficient for our needs. The beach parking pass will get you within a couple minute walk to the coast.
The unit was clean but the kitchen is lean. If you are driving and plan to eat in you may want to pack a kit with your favorite cooking utensils.
We saw the resident alligator on our way out.
Nice for a quick weekend away.
Pam S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Laura M.
Mar 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Island Bliss
What a lovely clean vacation home! We really enjoyed our stay. Ryan was very quick to respond to my questions, Thanks Ryan! The screened in porch overlooks the pond. We enjoyed the wildlife; the gator, blue heron, turtles, fish, and lots of lizards. Five stars to housekeeping, one of the cleanest places we've stayed! The location is very convenient for seeing Captiva and Sanibel. We enjoyed fishing, biking, and of course shelling and watching the beautiful sunsets. Sanibel keeps calling us back! Hope to see you again!