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SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach

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Property grounds
A heated pool
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi
Outdoor dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Sanibel, FL
  • Popular LocationPeriwinkle Way3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanibel Island Lighthouse7 min drive
  • AirportFort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)38 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8
1600 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    2 queen beds
    1 child bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Combined bath/shower

About this property

Entire place

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

SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach

SANIBEL RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE
License Year: 2023
License Expiration: December 31, 2024
License Number: RDWL-007794
License Type: Rental Dwellings (DRL)
License Classification: Rental Dwelling Unlimited (In Resort for District)

When looking to rent Sanibel homes, please make sure the property you book has a City of Sanibel Rental Dwelling License ("RDL") that allows bookings for less than 28 days. Code enforcement is very strict about this. The City of Sanibel requires the RDL for each property to be included in the rental platforms' listing site. Our property is one of the few homes in Sanibel with an RDL that allows rentals for less than 28 days. We were grandfathered in since our rental license was acquired prior to the time the city imposed the 28-day minimum requirement.

3 bedrooms / 2 baths spacious single-family house with private heated swimming pool and sun deck surrounded by tropical gardens. An oasis of beauty and serenity just a 10-minute bike ride from Sanibel's best beaches, shops and restaurants.
The house offers magnificent views overlooking the lakes and greens of The Dunes, an 18-hole championship golf course and tennis club, considered to be the best in southwest Florida.

15' x 30' heated swimming pool and sun deck surrounded by tropical gardens.

Aquacal pool heater maintains water temperature at 88 degrees year round.

Plenty of comfortable patio furniture and top-brand lounges.

Numerous and spacious sitting areas - indoors and outdoors.

The soothing sound of waters falling from the large patio fountain fills the pool and patio areas.

The house enjoys a great location within a 5-minute drive to Sanibel's best beaches, shops and restaurants.

The "Sun Castle" is one of only a handful of homes in Sanibel that can be rented for less than 28 days. Our rental license predates the 28-day minimum rental restrictions for most homes adopted in the 1980's. As such, we were grandfathered in and allowed to offer short-term rentals. Given this special privilege, we take extra care to make sure our rental activity does not interfere with our neighbors' right to the peaceful enjoyment of their property. We strictly limit the number of occupants to a maximum of eight persons and limit the number of cars than can park in the property to two. Ours is not a party house. Only registered guests can use the pool area. We are also ask guests to keep the volume of music and other sounds low so as not to be heard by neighbors. The result has been a wonderful relationship with our guests and neighbors. Not a single complaint in all these years! And an almost perfect 5.0 rating in guests' reviews.
We do not accept pets except in cases of legal compliance.

The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club is open to the public (user fees: golf $120; tennis: $25/hour) golf and tennis lessons offered, pro shop and fine restaurant on clubhouse.

Country-club living in quiet & peaceful community located near Sanibel's best beaches, shops and restaurants.
The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club::

Enjoy the sounds of silence and the sights of nature! The house offers a magnificent view overlooking greens and lakes of The Dunes golf course which is sanctioned as a wildlife habitat by the Audubon Society.

The Dunes is a clean, quiet and beautiful neighborhood located near entrance to island. Avoid island traffic! House is a 10-minute bike ride away from best beaches, shops and restaurants.
Magnificent view overlooking greens and lakes of The Dunes golf course.
The house is professionally furnished and decorated - island style.
Outdoor shower with hot / cold water adjacent to pool deck. Shower in the garden!
1.2 miles to Gulf Beach (10-minute bike ride) ; .8 mile to Bay Beach (10-minute walk)
Large back yard with beautiful fountain & tropical gardens
Home Theatre - 65 inch Sony 4K - 3D - ULTRA HD LED TV. SONOS surround sound. Amazing home theatre experience!
Samsung 4K 3-D Blue Ray player. Enjoy a selection of just-released 3-D and 4-K movies. 3-D glasses provided.
NETFLIX - Over 20,000 film titles available at the flick of a button - free of charge!
Free Comcast high-speed internet & high definition cable TV.
Bar B Q grill on pool deck.
Two outdoor pool-side fire pits: 1) wood-burning fire pit and 2) propane fire pit.
LARGE COVERED SCREENED PORCH OVERLOOKING POOL, GARDENS AND GOLF COURSE- Large screened covered porch with dining table, ceiling fans and sitting area offers magnificent views overlooking the pool and the lakes and greens of The Dunes golf course. Summer sunsets are spectacular.

POOLSIDE COVERED PORCH - Large open (non-screened) porch adjacent to pool deck features dining table, sitting area, propane fire pit and ceiling fans.
Bose sound system in porch. Ideal for enjoyment of classical music while contemplating the sunset and other wonders of nature from your porch. Note: House is located in "quiet nature zone". No loud sounds or music are permitted in pool deck or other outdoor areas.
Top-of-line Beautyrest mattresses, goose down pillows and comforters, linens and towels.
Brand-new kitchen cabinets and appliances.
Circular driveway, ground-level covered entry.
Central Air Conditioning and Heating - Ceiling fans in all rooms and porches.

MASTER BEDROOM - King bed with luxury Simmons Beautyrest mattress, down pillows and down comforter. Room sleeps 2 adults.

GUEST ROOM # 1: Two (2) queen beds with very comfortable Sertapedic mattresses and down pillows and comforters. Room sleeps 4 adults

GUEST ROOM # 2 - One (1) king bed with very luxury mattress and down comforters. Room sleeps 2 adults. The king bed is composed of two joined extra-long twin beds, each in its separate frame. This gives the flexibility of separating the beds and having two separate twin extra long beds. Beautiful floral-print Tommy Bahama comforter and sheets.

BABY READY - We provide a baby high chair, pack & play station and two railings for bed.

Washer and Dryer.

Large linen closet with full line of top-quality linens and towels.

The house is located on Sand Castle Road - a beautiful circular 3-mile "loop" around the golf course with 20 mph speed limit - ideal for walking, jogging, bicycling or roller-blading.

Complete amenities - exceptionally well-stocked rental property.

Beautiful landscaped gardens full of flowers and tropical fruits. Coconut palms surrounding pool were imported from Tahiti in the South Pacific. Nothing more refreshing than drinking water from Tahitian coconuts!

Professional House Cleaning - Prior to the arrival of each guest, the house is thoroughly cleaned and serviced by professional cleaners. They will place a certificate of service at the door stating that the house has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. It is our way of assuring our guests that they will always find a clean property that meets their highest standards.

House completely renovated in 2016! New master bath, new kitchen, new wood laminate floors throughout the house. Pool was refinished and new landscape installed after Hurricane Ian in 2022. The house did not suffer major structural damage from hurricane.

This is one of Sanibel's finest rental properties. Go First Class in Paradise!!!

Property manager

Ralph A. Penalver

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside house.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Golf on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots are available on request at the property

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 Registration Number RDWL-007794

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sanibel

This holiday home is located in The Dunes, a neighbourhood in Sanibel, and is next to a golf course and on the beach. Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Periwinkle Way and Santini Marina Shopping Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Periwinkle Way - 3 min drive
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 4 min drive
  • Dunes Golf and Tennis Club - 5 min drive
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 7 min drive
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen - 9 min drive
  • Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory - 12 min drive
  • Cielo Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Dante's Coal Fired Pizza - 8 min drive
  • Sanibel Grill - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SANIBEL SUN CASTLE - Splendid home, great location, heated pool, bike to beach located?

Located in The Dunes, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Bailey's Beach, Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Periwinkle Way. Causeway Islands Beaches and Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sand Castle
We thoroughly enjoyed our Sanibel stay. House is located in beautiful area close to stores, beach and causeway access. Backyard is beautiful with great views and wonderful pool. Ralph is an extremely accommodating and communicative host. We are highly appreciative of the time we had at this wonderful property!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation
I’ve vacationed around the US and islands, and this was the BEST overall. The owner was amazing, responsive, and incredibly helpful. They had everything to start you up, supplies, etcetera (propane for grills, kitchen spices, chairs for beach) This was beyond helpful, given that we flew there. The heated pool, was great!!! My three grandchildren, as well as us, stayed in it for hours. The owner left ideas, which we took up (sunset amass dinner at the Mucky Duck), shelling at Bowmount, and I explored running. I’d give this 5+. I told the owner I’ll be back. Amazing!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem in paradise!
Such a wonderful week in the paradise that is Sanibel! Ralph was a wonderful host and wanted to make sure we had fell in love with his house and with Sanibel - which we did! So many thoughtful touches - beach chairs, umbrella, and constant, warm communication really made this a place we hope to return to year after year. We loved sitting on the screened in back deck admiring the beautiful view, and all our favorite places were a stone's throw away. Highly recommend this inviting home and delightful host! Thanks again Ralph, for a fantastic experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A view of Florida
Very clean, the owner was available anytime we needed anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House and Host
My brother, my daughter, his son and I just got back from Sanibel and it was awesome. The house and the host were top shelf. House had everything we needed and more. Ralph and his wife were beyond amazing. If you are heading to Sanibel and want a great house, in a great location with the absolute best host this is your spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rigoberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramón R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and full of relaxation
The house was beautifully decorated everywhere, the rooms were fully accommodated with TVs. Very calm neighborhood and so in touch with nature. Overall 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, relaxing vacation. Loved the private pool and backyard oasis.
The property manager was wonderful and so accommodating, and it was a perfect location for a relaxing and fun vacation. Close to golf, beaches, and the shops. Great time for adults and teens.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ramona H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Family Vacation Ever
We brought our children and grandchildren down to Sanibel for a much anticipated family vacation. The property and the owner could not have been any better! The house was even better than advertised, and the owner was beyond attentive and kind. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michele F.

Family vacation
Very nice home, but could use a deep cleaning. Ants in master bedroom and bathroom upon arrival, and required constant cleaning and killing of ants. Many areas of cobwebs also. The pool was the highlight, and the backyard and patio area were amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022