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LAST Minute! NEW Villa-Heated Saltwater Pool & Spa
Experience Cape Coral like never before all from this gorgeous 3bedroom, 3bath villa. This elegant villa boasts a vibrant interior decorated with Italian furniture and fully equipped kitchen. Begin your day with a few laps in the private pool before heading to the Yacht Club Public Beach, Sun Splash Family Waterpark or Pine Island to soak up some sun! After adventurous days, continue making memories back home with a family barbecue and a soak in the hot tub or have a movie night with loved ones!

Amazing Captiva Bayside Villa
Experience the nicest remodeled & decorated coastal 1-bedroom 2-bathroom villa on Captiva! Designed for ultimate relaxation with great bayside water views, all within the South Seas gated community. The villa come with a huge pool, hot tub, 5 minute walk to the beach, free parking, free high speed internet, free bikes, free parking. No add-on or resort fee here! The villa has a spacious bedroom with a luxurious king bed, living room with a pull-out sleeper sofa, to accommodate guests.

Steps to Beach Captiva Includes CLUB & Golfcart
BOOKING SUMMER 2026 HOST PAYS AIRBNB FEE ! SPECIAL Golf Cart and Club amenities Included North Captiva Island Cottage! Just steps away from the Gulf's pristine shores, this cozy retreat offers a private hot tub, perfect for families and beach enthusiasts. Enjoy modern amenities, a well-stocked pantry, and a complimentary golf cart to explore the island. Pet-friendly(small fee) accessible by ferry, boat, or plane. With beach gear, access to the club pool, and proximity/ steps to the beach

Intervillas Florida - Villa The View
The View – Luxury Waterfront Villa with Infinity Pool & Sunset Views The View welcomes you from the very first moment with breathtaking, wide lake views and spectacular sunsets that turn every day into an unforgettable experience. Perfectly located in a quiet and highly desirable position on one of the lower 8-Lakes, the villa offers direct boat access, allowing you to reach the River and the Gulf of Mexico in a short and scenic ride – ideal for boating enthusiasts and water lovers.

Paradise on canal minutes to Ft Myers Beach/Gulf
Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 3 bath home on a canal with a dock! Bring your boat or jet skis! Enjoy a relaxing stay watching the dolphins and manatee right off the dock. This exquisitely updated home has everything you need for a fantastic vacation. Especially location! 5 minutes to Ft Meyers Beach. Enjoy the resort right in your own backyard. New pool with hot tub and sun shelf. Enjoy beautiful sunsets off the huge patio. Trolly to beach at neighborhood entrance or walk to in minutes.

SW Exposure Gulf Access Waterfront Cape Coral Home
Embrace unparalleled elegance in this luxurious waterfront estate. Situated on an expansive lot with coveted southwestern rear exposure and 145 feet of direct Gulf-access frontage, the home showcases breathtaking canal views and the very best of Florida living. The thoughtfully designed open-concept great room creates a seamless flow, complemented by three spacious bedrooms plus a versatile den/office—ideal for remote work or additional guests—and 2.5 well-appointed bathrooms.

Beautiful Oasis
Relax at the solar heated pool and enjoy the serenity of the beautiful, and peaceful 0.6 acres of land with a natural pond where different types of birds like egrets, herons, and ducks can be seen. Close to shopping, dining and just 7.5 mi to Bonita Beach Park. If you play Golf, The Bonita Fairways Public Golf Club is 2.8 mi. Or buy a day pass at the Hyatt Regency and spend the day at the lazy river and waterslides. The backyard is all fenced in, ideal to let your dog run.

Private pyramid home to relax and explore-7021
Relax and enjoy the beauty of sunny southwest Florida in your own unique pyramid! This private vacation home in Pyramid Village features a spring water lake just a short walk from your pyramid (this pyramid has nature views, not lakeside) *Home includes: Free WIFI, private patio with gas grill, washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchen, and 2 queen beds (comfy for 4 guests), 2 Roku TV's, and beach gear (located 15 miles from most popular beaches). * self check in with lock box

Blue Beach Bungalow
3 large bedrooms (3 king sized beds) with TV in everyroom, plus a full den, laundry room, HEATED pool and the house has its own beach with an in-ground fire pit that seats 12, lounge chairs, and sunset views! Walking distance to shopping centers, great restaurants, 20 minutes to RSW Airport and Fort Myers' white-sand beaches, perfect for a romantic get-away and 10 minutes from downtown Fort Myers Completely remodeled in July of 2021 with brand new appliances electronics,

Charming 2-BR Home w/ AC, Dock & Peaceful.
Discover this charming 2-bedroom waterfront home in peaceful Saint James City. Each bedroom features a comfortable queen bed, plus a cozy living room with a sofa bed for extra guests. With 2 full bathrooms, everyone enjoys space and privacy. The home offers air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort. Relax indoors, unwind by the water, or plan your next island adventure from this inviting home away from home. We’re always happy to share local recommendations.

Waterfront Pool Home. Minutes to Sanibel & Beaches
Where prime location meets tropical paradise. Welcome to your very own lakefront, poolside oasis, less than 10 minutes from the beach! Close to Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach & Bunche Beach, as well as local shopping, amazing restaurants, fun nightlife in Downtown Fort Myers and the winter homes of Thomas Edison & Henry Ford. Fully renovated throughout. The perfect destination for a family or friends vacation!

Water Front | Modern Open Concept | Beach Vibes
Deck overlooking a mangrove bay, private dock, abundant wildlife & sea life — this is real Florida. Fish off the dock, watch the birds, or just relax in your own space. Skip the stuffy hotel. Walk to Ft. Myers Beach or hop the golf cart shuttle. Bars & restaurants right on San Carlos Island. Key West Express day trip next door. Nature, beach & nightlife — all from your dock.
Popular amenities for Sanibel lake access rentals
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Luxe Waterfront Oasis | Pool, Games, Views

Sea La Vie-Sanibel Gateway Resort Home

Gulf Access/Dockside Sunsets/All Day Sun

Revive at Cape Coral

NEW Aqua Vista-SW Cape Coral Gulf Access Pool Home

Canal View Retreat: Hot Tub, Kayaks & Pets Welcome

Gulf Access Canal, Kayaks, Bikes, Dock, Wildlife

Casa Marina
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cozy 1st floor apartment

#1104 Private Beach at Lovers Key Beach Club

Beach/Bay Sunrise/Sunset Paddle Board/Kayak

Vacation in Paradise

Luxury Ocean View

Garden Villa

The Oasis: Naples Luxury Condo and Dock

Manatee Suite 2 / Funky Fish House at Cape Harbour
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Boat Paradise Gulf Access 2,000 sf home 62 ft dock

Beach Life

Simply Natural Farm Getaway

Beach House on pond w/ HEATED pool - sleeps 6

The Green Cottage in Matlacha

Updated Kit W/D On River 1.3 Mi to Beach Sleeps 4

Sunset Cottage: Lake Front

Cape Lake House Lake Front
When is the best time to visit Sanibel?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 918 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,083 | ﺩ.ﺇ 929 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,058 | ﺩ.ﺇ 959 | ﺩ.ﺇ 903 | ﺩ.ﺇ 918 | ﺩ.ﺇ 1,065 | ﺩ.ﺇ 918 | ﺩ.ﺇ 900 | ﺩ.ﺇ 753 | ﺩ.ﺇ 738 |
| Avg. temp | 18°C | 20°C | 21°C | 24°C | 26°C | 28°C | 29°C | 29°C | 28°C | 26°C | 23°C | 20°C |
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Explore 60 vacation rentals in Sanibel

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Sanibel vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 220 per night before taxes and fees

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60 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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40 properties feature pools

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20 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
60 of Sanibel vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Sanibel rentals

4.8 Average rating
Sanibel stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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