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Sanibel Island Holiday Rental Accommodation

Whatever you seek from a tropical island paradise, it is likely that you will find it and more on Sanibel Island. Your days and nights will present so many activity options that you will want to fit in as many of them as possible. That is why you should consider Sanibel Island holiday rental accommodation. It ranges from compact, beachfront condos, to grander villas and houses which can accommodate the larger travelling party. This will not only allow you to relax in the privacy you equate with home, it will free your schedule of the restrictions often associated with other accommodation types.

Sporting fun on Sanibel Island

If participation sport features high on your list of holiday requirements, Sanibel Island will certainly meet with your approval. As one would expect, water sports are a prominent feature of this type. Whether you wish the relaxation of pleasure boating or fishing, or the more energetic thrills of canoeing or water skiing, you will find opportunities galore to cater to your desires. Alternatively, you may wish to tee off on one of Sanibel Island’s more than seventy golf courses, or work off some of your holiday indulgences on the tennis court or on a hire bicycle tour of the sights.

Exploring Sanibel Island

The beauty of Sanibel Island is such that time has to be made to explore. Why not utilise the freedom of your holiday rental by buying some food from one of the small shops, packing a picnic and seeing what nature on the island has to offer? Children in your party are certain to enjoy watching the frolicking dolphins, or even collecting exotic shells on the sandy beaches. When you grow hungry or tired, set up temporary camp on the beach, share out the picnic and then lie back to relax in the warm, tropical sun.

Dining on Sanibel Island

While picnics are great for family lunches, you are almost certainly going to want to sample the delicious food served at local restaurants on at least some of the evenings you spend on Sanibel Island. Why not try the local seafood at the popular and cosmopolitan Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille, where local celebrities of all types are known to congregate? Couples may prefer the romantic, beachfront surrounds and fine dining of The Thistle Lodge, while the Blue Giraffe is likely to appeal to children not only for its name but for the special kids’ menu it provides. Fast food of all types is also available - either for collection or delivery - for those evenings where you have exhausted yourself during the day and simply want to eat at your leisure in the privacy of your own rental accommodation.

 
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Sanibel Island Holiday Rental Advice

Posted by Samba, 1 Jan 2012
... our owners closet at our vacation rental properties. This separation insures that there will not be cross contamination when we stay in our condo or house. From a taste point of view, try the gluten free egg plant parmigiana (and other GF delights) at Matzaluna (ask if Sal is there ... more
Posted by Samba, 14 Oct 2011
... as the place to buy vacation rental properties because it offers the proximiity to nature and island experience no where else in Florida can match. For that matter, when it comes to great swimming, fabulous shelling, and bird watching there are few places in the USA that can match Sanibel ... more
Posted by Samba, 10 Oct 2011
... to make the condo a vacation rental as well as use it ourselves. We liked having a unit that could rent weekly. We liked the grounds, pool, and ability to kayak and play tennis. We found the price more reasonable for both purchase and rental which we also felt was ... more
Posted by mysanibelcondo, 5 Oct 2011
Tripadvisor also has a vacation rental section (look up and to the left). There are visitor reviews that are vetted by the web site FlipKey and you can get some good information there as well. I would suggest first narrowing things down to the complex you want and then go ... more
Posted by WhiteDiamondScoot, 3 May 2011
Just for info......I called the local vacation rental agency yesterday to inquire about rates for 2012. Rates will be dropping on April 14th.....I think this may help someone making $$$ decisions for next year....I will repost as a new thread. ... more
Posted by mysanibelcondo, 6 Mar 2011
... be viewed at the VIP vacation rental web site. If more traditional motel-like accomodations are preferred the West Wind Inn has a number of rooms with kitchenettes. It also boasts a pool bar. All three are gulf front and are located in the quieter part of the island (on ... more
Posted by mysanibelcondo, 1 Jan 2011
... you described, perhaps a letter of complaint to the chamber of commerce, the better business bureau and or the Sanibel Captiva Vacation Rental Managers Association (SCVRMA) might yield a response. I would also consider trip cancellation insurance as it might have covered you although I would check the policy carefully ... more
Posted by bean3, 1 Aug 2010
... I really think you will find the luxurious private vacation rental you are seeking in Naples. Sanibel is about 20 minutes from Fort Myers Airport, Naples is approx. 45 minutes. Naples does have an airport with a few commercial carriers, so you might want to check it our as well ... more
Posted by Cshells067, 3 Jun 2010
... that area there are mostly vacation rental homes from 3 - 8 bedrooms. It's another place where you can experience a beautiful sunrise and then a sunset, as the barrier islands are very narrow. One problem traffic, it can seem like forever between Norfolk and the "Banks". Started going to ... more
Posted by Samba, 19 May 2010
... check your rental contract. Most vacation rental contracts require 30 to 60 days notice of cancellation, or you forfeit most or all of the monies you have paid. My condo complex and most rental agencies on the Island are offering money back if the beaches are closed during a renter ... more
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