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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowman's Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪63 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 refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sanibel Bayous - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bowman's Beach - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Phuzzy’s Boat Shack - ‬76 min drive
  • ‪Low Key Tiki - ‬75 min drive
  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬14 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.

Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS!

The Egret is a beautiful and newly renovated, beach chic, coastal one bedroom cottage featuring two queen beds. All of our cottages are freshly painted and have new plank tile floors, and feature all new furnishings to make your stay perfect. Enter the cottage through your private screened in lanai featuring a table and four chairs and enter into the open and charming Egret cottage. Here you will find a combination living, kitchen space that is roomy and quaint and has everything you need for a relaxing and restful stay. The Egret cottage overlooks the grounds of the Periwinkle cottages giving you the opportunity to see the stunning wildlife and the charm of the cottages. All of our cottages have thoughtful and unique touches throughout, from the lighting to the coastal art on the walls. This a great cottage to experience "old Sanibel" charm. The beach is just a short stroll away without having to cross any streets. Experience sunsets like never before and explore the most beautiful shells in the world! Be sure the check the low tide chart for the best times for shelling. We look forward to seeing you soon!

One designated parking space
High def cable tv / wifi
Free beach parking permit
Free use of bikes
Beach chairs and umbrella
ac / heat
charcoal grill
Laundry on site
outdoor shower and shelling station

Maximum guests 4
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 not indicated whether 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: 21

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.

Property is also known as

286183

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 Captiva Beach within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS!?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS! on Jun 9, 2026 start from $475, 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.

Will I be able to park at Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS!?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage associated with 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 Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS! good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this cottage, including a kitchen in each cottage plus a kitchen and free WiFi in some.

Does Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS! have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide 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 Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS! have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Where is the closest airport to 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 Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS!?

Yes, every cottage at Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS! comes with a porch/lanai.

Gorgeous Newly Renovated Coastal Cottage "Egret" Minutes to the beach and free bikes!! JULY SAVINGS! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Patty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Bring your own tp and shampoo. No washer and dryer available
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

veggies 2.

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

Cozy cottage

Great Spring Break on Sanibel!Bikes a plus and beach assess Wow!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EMILY B.

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

So much fun and relaxing

This was an amazing trip. Tons of shells and no one on the beach in front of our house ! So secluded we loved it . Loads of birds and shells it was truly paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eloisa E.

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

Relaxing

Very clean, easy access, good location and amenities, beautiful yard, great parking. I do agree with others who stated access to private beach not explained. Mirror on bathroom too high and does need a shelf or somewhere to store items. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The sink in the bathroom was plugged from day 1, and the whole place smelled like sewage. At night, the light motion sensors kept turning on, did not let us sleep. Save your money and stay at a nice hotel in fort myers for half the cost and drive across.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little cottage was so cute. It was perfect for us. Very clean, the sheets, blankets and towels looked clean and white. We would def stay here again. Just a warning to other guest... i walked out barefoot on the steps with wet bathing suit and steps were slippery and fell very very hard. Im very lucky i didnt break some ribs and my elbow because of how i landed. No fault of anyones. But be sure to wear shoes and hold on to railing. I was very lucky. That could of ruined my vacation and been alot worse. Do not mistake this comment for a bad review. Just a warning because i don't want anyone to get hurt.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aimee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Cute place. Connected to other properties. Has own screened in porch. Miniature kitchen sufficient for making snacks but definitely not meal prep. Cabin built for super tall people (and I’m 5-7”), the mirror in the bathroom, the kitchen cabinets etc lol. Could have used an stool. Arrived from a day of traveling with 1/2 a roll of toilet paper. Everything was closed and found a gas station on the island to buy some to get through the night. Asked property owner where more TP was. They said they don’t supply, which is completely absurd. (They did drop off a roll 24 hours later). Cabin is a 10 minute walk to the beach down a residential road and then lots of sand until waters edge. They have super cute bikes that you can ride there or you can drive down the road to where the sand begins. I’ve stayed a lot of places and the lack of amenities here is pretty astounding. (1 towels per person, 1 garbage bag, 1/4 of a sponge). But loved the bikes, and they had a wagon and chairs to use too, Which was great. We love Sanibel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilene B.

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

Anniversary Getaway

Our first trip to Sanibel Island did not disappoint. Periwinkle Cottage #4 Egret was PERFECT! From the time of booking, management was very informative of procedure, rules, things to do, everything we needed up front. They texted when our unit was ready, so the early check in was much appreciated. Very clean and perfect size for us. Everything stated on the website was provided. Having the private beach and parking pass was fabulous. We literally had the beach to ourselves! We loved that the cottages are in a neighborhood and easy walk to the beach for sunsets. Beautifully landscaped. Bikes available and nature preserve just down the street for great ride. All our meals on Sanibel were excellent and having Jerry's grocery available was a plus. Still lots of devastation from hurricanes, but so much is open and ready for visitors. I highly recommend Periwinkle Cottages for your stay. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie F.

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

Quaint and convenient

Such a relaxing and magical place to visit!! We enjoyed that we were in a neighborhood setting, with friendly neighbors. The cottage was immaculate! The maintenance guy stopped by for a routine maintenance and addressed some very minor concerns which weren’t negatively impacting our stay but definitely made our stay better!! We had easy access to the beach and nice beach amenities were provided for us to use during our stay. Before our arrival we sent two different emails (one through HomeAway and the other in response to our check in email) and did not receive a response. However once we arrived, multiple text messages were sent back and forth. I’m glad that upon arrival the communication was much better! This is alligator territory and while we didn’t see any alligators, two different neighbors did warn us that they frequent the cottage area and surrounding neighborhood. I would have preferred to hear about this as a part of the check in information and have some alligator safety tips provided, just like was done for the “no-see-ums.”
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juanita H.

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

We only stayed one night and will differently. come back. Cips was disappointing.

Excellent place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Just chill

Beautiful cottage - very relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan C.

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

Just beautiful!

Looking forward to another stay in the future. Simply lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Short Stay on the way to the Keys

Great unit that had everything you need- beach chairs, umbrellas, small cooler and everything needed for shelling plus a wagon to haul It in the short walk to the beach. Bikes were an added bonus! Great location! Would stay here again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

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

Sweet Stay

Clean, comfortable, and a short walk to beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Nice clean little cottage!

This is a cute fun little cottage. Loved the location and the bikes made for quick access to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

Perfect beach stay

Really enjoyed our stay...very peaceful and restful. Look forward to a future visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Phyllis L.

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

Plan to return

We only stayed 1 night but know enough it will be our choice for a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Cute & cosy cottage perfect for a few days of solo R&R

The cottage was immaculately clean when I arrived. Very nicely newly renovated throughout. I loved having beach chairs and umbrellas available on the screened porch and numerous bikes parked right outside the cottages. And the mini cooler was great too, to take to the beach. You can leave your beach stuff in the corral along the beach path so you don't have to drag it down there every day; or you can drive and park using the parking pass provided. The beach is easy access and close (~7 min walk or 2 min bike ride) and very clean and not crowded. Working with Kim at Breakaway was great -- very responsive when it came to rebooking a year ago when I had to cancel my trip due to COVID and handling payments. There were a few lingering maintenance issues that an earlier reviewer noted - slow draining tub, missing towel rack in bathroom, and inoperative overbed light--but these weren't major issues for me. And a light on the screened in porch ceiling fan would have been nice as I couldn't use it after dark (other cottages had a light). One head's up though for future potential guests: the cottage is right next to consistently busy main road so you will hear traffic pretty much all the time when sitting outside on the porch. Not a huge issue for me as I live in a big city but those looking for complete silence take note.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Nice but lacks attention to detail

Great location and private beach was great. Needs a walk thru by owner, closet lights and bedroom reading lights didn’t work, no wine corkscrew and only one wine glass in cabinet. Coffee maker but no coffee. Towel rack in bathroom broken and missing. Front large burner on stove not working. For what we paid these kinds of things should be working. VRBO is a rip off with all its fees, better to book direct if possible. Overall was good thx to the beach and bikes on sight.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Anniversary trip

This property was amazing. Close access to the beach. We enjoyed riding the bikes everyday. The bike ride was wonderful through the JN Ding Darling Refuge area. We saw a variety of birds, Dolphins, an iguana and turtles. Shelling was great. Hopefully, we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Brad A.

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

The online pictures provide an accurate description of property. Very quaint and charming.

Renting was easy. Bathtub drain.need to.be serviced very slow draining. Only provided 1qty face towl. Everything else was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina E.

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

Amazing !!

Great place to stay, loved the little cottage feel, has everything you need inside, great location... so close to an awesome private beach! my son (8) was very happy with the 3 wheeled bikes because he was able to ride them.. we took them down to the beach a few times, it was very private and peaceful and we found some really nice shells, look for bunnies on your walk down the path to the beach ! The weather was not great so maybe that’s why there weren’t so many people but it was a really nice beach either way! From check in to check out it was a great experience, we received a text when the room was ready and after we left we realized My son forgot his stuffed animal he sleeps with so I sent a quick text and they responded right away and found it and we were able to pick it up the next day at the property main office! Everyone was so nice, we will definitely book again ! <3
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

phyllis b.

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

Sanibel Island Retreat

Kim was very helpful and accommodating. We did however experience problems with electricity, not having power to tv or the screened in porch. They provided an extension cord for the tv. However one side of living room had no light. An electrician never showed up. No water available at shell washing station. I do not like writing negative reviews—location was everything. We would like to return but did not like having the basics.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We enjoyed our stay last week at Periwinkle Cottages. It's a great way to have a socially distanced vacation. The neighborhood was quiet, the beach is right down the street and they provide wagons, chairs and beach umbrellas for guests' use. They also have plenty of bicycles to explore the area. The cottage was cute, comfortable and clean. It is updated but still was built in the 1950s so some features like the windows are original. I would return to this location in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

good place

nice

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