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West End Paradise Unit Scallop 5 - One bedroom suite w/water views

Cottage with kitchen, near Sanibel Island Southern Beach

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

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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 refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina - ‬77 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 Scallop 5 - 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 "Scallop 5" is a bungalow style suite with a full kitchen, spacious living room with sleeper sofa, dining area, screened lanai and separate bedroom with a king sized bed. There is a full bathroom in the suite as well. Need more room? ... add unit "Coral 4" 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 #21112
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 coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • 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
West End Paradise Unit 4 One Bedroom Suite W/water Views
Ground Level Cottage Style Bungalow Near a Private Beach
1 bedroom accommodation in Sanibel Private vacation home Sanibel
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to 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, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about West End Paradise Unit Scallop 5 - One bedroom suite w/water views?

Amenities at this cottage that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Does West End Paradise Unit Scallop 5 - One bedroom suite w/water views have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will 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 Scallop 5 - One bedroom suite w/water views?

Yes, every accommodation at West End Paradise Unit Scallop 5 - One bedroom suite w/water views comes with a deck.

West End Paradise Unit Scallop 5 - One bedroom suite w/water views Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unit was clean, updated and spacious. Peaceful neighborhood and good location. Bike trail was right down the street. The parking lot for beach access that is down the street is not marked and was chained off, therefore I was unsure if I was at the right location. Maybe a little more clarity on that lot would have been helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The inside of the condo itself was lovely! It was brand new and very comfortable. However, we specifically booked the home due to its advertisement as having a private beach that was within walking distance, but that wasn’t the case. The private beach parking lot was closed off and flooded as well as access to the walking trail. We would have had to cross private property and wade through quite a bit of stagnant water to access the beach. Additionally, the instructions were vague and hard to find regarding the parking pass. We were also not informed that there would be people working on the exterior of the unit during our stay - for all days of our stay, there was hammering and drilling outside of our windows. As a matter of fact we were awakened by hammering on the first morning. When I opened the blinds to the lanai in the morning, a man was working on a ladder directly in front of me. Same with the kitchen the morning before. We are from a 3 hr earlier time zone so this impacted our rest quite a bit. We alerted the host after the first day, were told that they would do something about the construction noise, but had the same issue until we checked out. As a matter of fact, they were going to be working on the main sprinkler timers just under our kitchen window as we were leaving. We are extremely empathetic to hurricane Ians damages and All in all the condo is lovely but feel like it was rented out prematurely without a warning to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved access to the Tradewinds beach. Our location was great, and the home was clean and had everything we needed. We would highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Getaway

Enjoyed watching several species of birds and an Iguana on the screened in porch. It’s a two mile drive to J. N. Ding Darling Wildlife Reserve entrance, and about .25 mile to the beach parking lot. Nice quiet beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Island Trip

This property was just what we were looking for. It is opposite the Nature refuge and was quiet and peaceful. We were able to easily get to all the activities we wanted to. I did have to watch out for lizards as they are everywhere outside and I didn't want to step on one.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness

West End is very nice!

This property is a little dated but very nice and comfortable. Location is great and the screen porch is awesome. We enjoyed the breeze and watched the animals in the pond during the heat of the day. We will be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

michelle z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our April stay

This was a nice quaint home, property and area to stay. We were lucky that there were always bikes available when we wanted to use them. I believe there were only 6 bikes and we used 4 at a time during our stay. The bikes made it easy to get to the ocean with our beach supplies. We also used the bikes to explore the area. The house was very nice and clean. Having the washer and dryer there was wonderful too! The couch was broken in the middle which we told management about. No one fixed it while we were there so my husband rigged it in the middle. The lock on the bedroom door, which goes to the outside, needed to be fixed and maintenance came the next day to fix it. The bedroom did get a little warm at night because you can’t turn the A/C under 72degrees. Things that I would bring or would help for our next visit; tupperware, so we can take food/snacks to stay at the ocean all day, maybe boogie boards are a football to throw around at the beach. The house came with beach chairs, noodles, umbrella, and a cooler which helped during the beautiful hot ocean days! The back patio made for a wonderful quiet place to get outside and still private enough by the backyard pond.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

zoltan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a good location and the unit is in decent shape. However, the sleeping arrangements are horrible. The bed in the bedroom is way too small for 2 adults (looks like a small twin bed) and the sofa is totally inadequate for a teenager (too small and it’s broken, the cushions won’t hold in place).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great girls getaway

We loved everything. This place was quaint, peaceful, close to it all! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack L., Ramsey, NJ USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Tahiti Drive

Location, location! The property was everything we hoped for: a short walk to a very private beach, close to the outstanding Wildlife Refuge, within a short drive to Sanibel and Captiva restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Mark L., Wellesley, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise with a soft bed

We had an amazing stay at West End Paradise. Our unit was perfectly quiet and had lots of Florida charm. The local beach is practically empty. We biked all over the island on the provided bikes. Wow! So great, almost. I need a firm bed for a good night's sleep. I hope the owner updates the mattress but, until this is done, the unit is difficult to recommend wholeheartedly. Also, the kitchen area is very small with little workspace. There are minimal utensils and we had difficulty dining in. Luckily, everything else was great. Biking through Ding Darling, toasting the sunset on an empty beach, chatting with friendly neighbors. What more could we ask for, aside from a new mattress and a better equipped kitchen?
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene Sanibel

This property is perfect for someone who wants to enjoy the beach and town without feeling like you are in a tourist area. The location of the home requires you to drive to most places on the island, but you can easily bike to anywhere. The nature preserve is a great place to bike to as well. It is only a few minutes walk to the beach from the house. The beach is almost all to yourself here. The house has everything you need to get you started on your vacation. The views from the back porch area are great. It was perfect on the day it rained and we couldn’t be outside. Eating out is nice, but we appreciated having a kitchen so that we could make our own meals too. Bailey’s store makes it easy to pick up prepared meals as well. We had a wonderful time here and hope that in the future we can perhaps rent a few adjoining units for a family get together.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

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