vacation rental Sanibel Island Sanibel Sandpiper Beach Condominium holiday apartment bed and breakfast

Beach Front with 4 Bicycles

Data of object

Type of object:	vacation rental
Living area:	1600 m²
Number of rooms:	5
Number of of sleeping accomodations (beds):	6
Number of bathsrooms:	2
Listing #:	3059

Welcome to exquisite Sanibel Island and Sandpiper Beach Condominium, where you can vacation in a lovely 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath Florida beachfront condo rental, sleeps 6, with screened lanai overlooking the pool and Gulf of Mexico. The 27-unit complex, in five buildings, sits on a quiet dead-end street, next to a wildlife preserve. The bright and airy suite, sleeping up to six people, is on the first floor and comes complete with a multitude of amenities such as air conditioning, two phones, three TVs with cable, stereo and CD player, linens and towels, and washer/dryer. There are hairdryers in each bathroom. Lodging accommodations include two large bedrooms featuring king and twin beds with plenty of closet space and are complemented by a spacious living room and dining room. The private screened balcony with table and chairs offers the perfect place for a cold drink and a good book. You can prepare home-cooked meals of your choosing in your full kitchen, featuring a microwave oven, cookware and utensils, dishwasher, and outside grills. A gorgeous palm-lined swimming pool, in view from your condo, continually beckons for a dip. Spend lazy days on the pristine, white-sand beach with sparkling blue water as you soak up the sun and forget your worldly problems. Enjoy stress-reducing activities at Sandpiper Beach from shuffleboard to tennis, both a mere 100 feet from your door. Breathe in fresh ocean air as you explore the area via bicycles (including helmets) on the many bike paths throughout the island, courtesy of Sandpiper Beach Condominium. Sandpiper Beach Condominium, a private, secluded resort, offers both the summer and winter visitor a unique vacation experience.

Town and location of object

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Getting to Sanibel Island: Sanibel Island is located in southwest Florida, on Florida's Gulf Coast. Miami is 235 miles southeast; Orlando is 175 miles northeast; Tampa is 145 miles north. Easily reached by car via Interstate 75 which leads to Ft. Myers. Sanibel Island is connected by a toll bridge ($6.00 toll) to the Florida mainland at Ft. Myers. Airport: Southwest Regional Airport (RSW), Fort Myers, Florida (45 minutes away) Alternate airport is Tampa, 2 and 1/2 hours away.

Sanibel Island , Sanibel , Florida , USA

Tour the J. N. "Ding" National Wildlife Refuge, with its five mile nature drive and trail, visit the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Center or the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. Cruise to the upper islands of Cayo Costa, Cabbage Key, Useppa Island or Boca Grande. Enjoy morning nature cruises, sunset cruises, shelling cruises and/or dolphin & wildlife adventure cruises. Join a fishing charter and fish for tarpon, grouper, mackerel, redfish, snook, or flounder. Or do a little surf casting right off the beach. Take the Sanibel Island Trolley for a narrated tour, or for transportation to nearby shops, restaurants or attractions. Canoe or kayak through the unspoiled waterways of Tarpon Bay, where you can watch for Manatee and hundreds of varieties of birds. Enjoy art galleries, live professional theater and shopping. The island's restaurants, shops, and boutiques are framed by pines, palms and flowers. Do the "Sanibel Stoop" as you search for seashells along miles of unspoiled beaches. Known for the "best shelling in the Western Hemisphere", over 275 different kinds of shells wash up on island beaches. "Sanibel and Captiva define a world all their own, free of snow shovels, smog indexes and fast lanes. Here, life moves at a comfortable pace, reflecting the warm, easy-going attitude of the islanders and the flourish of nature around them." (Above quotes are from the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce Guide, 1997) Birding Simply put, Sanibel Island is a birder's paradise. The crown jewel of birding areas is the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, over 7,000 acres of mangrove estuary, tropical hardwood hammocks, beaches and inland freshwater marshes that are home to local and migratory birds. Birds that may be seen within the Ding Darling NWR are herons, egrets, roseate spoonbills, ibis, cormorants, osprey and many other species. The best time to see birds in the NWR is at low tide, early morning or late afternoon. Photo courtesy of Refuge Reporter Late afternoon is also a good time to see shorebirds darting in and out of the surf, looking for an easy dinner. The birds that can easily be seen along the water are gulls, royal terns, pelicans, sanderlings and many others. Tram tours are available at the Ding Darling Visitor Center and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. We can also help you arrange for private guides within the NWR. These guides are quite in-demand during season, so we suggest booking with us well in advance! For a preview of what you might find, please take a look at some beautiful photographs courtesy of the Refuge Reporter. We've rounded up some of the best kid links on the web. We hope you enjoy your visit to them. SEA SHELL COLLECTING http://coa.acnatsci.org/conchnet/ Sanibel Public Library http://www.sanlib.org/ HORSE FUN http://www.horsefun.com VACATION SCHOOL HELPER http://discoveryschool.com COLORING http://www.coloring.com ANIMAL IMAGE COLLECTION http://netvet.wustl.edu/pix.htm

Arrival and distances

Distance to next airport: RSW - 20 miles
Distance to next railway station: - 80 miles
Distance to next motorway: I-75 - 15 miles

Sport facilities nearby

Fishing, Biking, Golf, Canoeing, Paragliding, Swimming, Sailing, Diving, Tennis, Water ski, Surfing,

Type of holidays

Relaxing holidays
Family holidays
Golf holidays
Cultural and sightseeing holidays
Romantic holidays
Beach holiday

Bedroom

Total number of sleeping facilities: 3

1 Single room(s)
1 Double room(s)
1 Other sleeping rooms

Bathrooms and WCs

Number of bathsrooms: 2

1 bathsrooms with shower
1 Bathrooms with shower and tub
2 seperate WC(s)

External facilities of object

Balkony
Garage
Barbecue
Pool
Private beach front
Car Parking
Tennis court

Internal facilities of object

Air-conditioning
Central heating

Machines and equipment

Bed linen provided
CD-player
Bicycles
Fax
TV
Towels provided
Permanent internet connection
Cable-TV
Audio tape player
Radio
Deck-chairs
Stereo
Telephone
VCR
Washing machine
Tumble-dryer

Kitchen facilities

4 ring stove
Freezer
Dishwasher
Fridge
Microwave
Oven

Services

Other

Long term rental possible
Only for non-smokers
Pets not allowed
Seniors suitable
Children welcomed
Handicapped not suitable

Additional Information

Rates are from 1 to 6 guests per week $1099. / week Apr. 28, to Nov. 17, '07 $1386. / week Nov. 17, to Nov. 24, '07 $1099. / week Nov. 24, to Dec. 22, '07 $2370. / week Dec. 22, to Jan. 05, '08 $1755. / week Jan. 05, to Jan. 26, '08 $2370. / week Jan. 26, to Mar. 29, '08 $1775. / week Mar. 29, to Apr. 12, '08 $1110. / week Apr. 12, to Nov. 22, '08 Saturday to Saturday ONLY Add 11% Florida State tax to all rates RENTAL POLICIES Deposit- 20% with a minimum of US $500.00 due with the return of contract. Final payment due 90 days before arrival. Cancellation- Full refund, less administration fee of USD$75.00, if cancellation is received in writing 90 days before arrival date. If cancellation is received less than 90 days before arrival, no refund will be issued unless we are able to rent the unit for your entire reserved time. Security Deposit- Two hundred dollars (USD$200) which is returned about four to six weeks after your departure or as soon as we receive the telephone bill. Long distance & toll charges will be deducted from the security deposit.