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Shimmering Shells: Island Oasis Nestled in Bayou!

Holiday home in Sanibel with private pool and kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Shimmering Shells: Island Oasis Nestled in Bayou! (Sanibel)
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Shimmering Shells: Island Oasis Nestled in Bayou! (Sanibel)
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Welcome to Shimmering Shells, your serene island retreat in Sanibel Bayous neighborhood. Spend your days strolling on the beach, a 20-minute leisurely walk away, or unwind by the private-heated pool perfect for family relaxation. Enjoy beautiful upgraded finishes and coastal decor throughout this 3-bedroom home with loft space and amenities like flat-screen Smart TVs and WIFI.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shimmering Shells: Island Oasis Nestled in Bayou!

Holiday home in Sanibel with private pool and kitchen
Laundry facilities and gas grills are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a private yard. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and washers/dryers. Rooms open to lanais. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Lanai
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

1740-225803

About the area

Map
Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sanibel Bayous - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Captiva Beach - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Key West Express - 32 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phuzzy’s Boat Shack - ‬79 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Low Key Tiki - ‬79 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shimmering Shells: Island Oasis Nestled in Bayou! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shimmering Shells: Island Oasis Nestled in Bayou!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Shimmering Shells: Island Oasis Nestled in Bayou! located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Bowman's Beach and Blind Pass Beach. Castaways Marina and Sanibel Bayous are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Shimmering Shells: Island Oasis Nestled in Bayou! Reviews

Reviews

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6.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Beautiful property!!!!Could have been a little cleaner, But we all loved it!!!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Splendid Experiene

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely delightful. Very nice amenities, new kitchen appliances and phenomenal cooking utensils, large pool, lovely furnishings and a very attentive staff from the rental agency.