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Reviews of Gulf Breeze Cottages

2 out of 5
Gulf Breeze Cottages
1081 Shell Basket Ln., Sanibel, FL

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 197 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect, private getaway, steps from the beach. Already booked a week for next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private walk to idyllic beach
Great cozy place. Peaceful and quiet, 30 second walk to beach sand. Only drawback is no restaurant or gym, but plenty of places nearby. 5/5 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, staff, walk short distance to beach, clean, everything in cabin clean and neat. Would recommend this place to anyone..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina G

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, would certainly stay again, thank you, Gulf Breeze Cottages!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We was so relaxed and it was so peaceful! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer, Fletcher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottages are super cute and right in the beach. They have everything you need to stay for days and I spent a full hour in the hammock relaxing one morning with no noise but the birds. Awesome. Quiet. Get some groceries and enjoy the island time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

agueda m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful & secluded stay
Our studio was very clean, well equipped with everything we needed. There is no pool, but they included beach chais, towels & umbrellas. There are tables & BBQs around the property which made it nice to sit around & enjoy a bite to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from upstairs was great. The proximity to the beach was a real plus. There was not a sharp knife in the silverware drawer. The bottom step of the stairway was not level. There was a musty smell in the room. These are minor issues, our stay was great and we are very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Visited a few times before but stayed in a cottage this time instead of the efficiency Had everything I needed in the kitchen, nicely remodeled and comfortable. The cottages property being walkable to the beach and also having all the beach gear available for their guests is a huge plus to make it feel like I'm at home and not at a hotel. Staff are pleasant and helpful as always. Would recommend to others that like quaint places to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at this property . We absolutely love it. They supply beach umbrella chairs lounge and regular. Grills and picnic tables . Each cabin has a deck with table chairs umbrella . The cabin is clean comfortable and well equipped. We grilled every night. Laundry facilities right on site no extra charge plus laundry soap available. The Staff went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed. Beds pillows blankets comfortable extra if you need it. Stand up shower . In the BBQ area and picnic area there is an outside shower to rinse after beach time. Just a great Home away from Home
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and walking distance to an amazing beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Darling little cottages. Short path to the beach with chairs available at path entrance. Right on beach. Clean and good bed. Would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gulf Breeze Cottages is a great place to stay! The cottages are very comfortable and the kitchens are well stocked with everything you will need. The beach is just steps away and the cottages are located within walking/driving distance to many restaurants. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our time!
We loved this place! It was great. Nice and quiet. We are definitely going to return when we plan another trip to Sanibel Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Kristi Lane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a vacation package through Expedia. Flight, rental car and cottage on 9/2021. The efficiency not cottage was really clean and properly stocked for what we needed. No oven, but a tiny 2 burner stove top and small microwave were provided. We were expecting a cottage with a separate was dining room and a shower/tub combo. What we got was an efficiency at best. One room with the bed, kitchen, tv area and dining room table. All in one tiny room. The shower and toilet in a small area right at the front door/kitchen. The owner just said I got the room I booked and that I should rented the right room. My paperwork, like there brochure and photos never said I wouldn't be in a single cottage. In fact, on numerous occasions it was referenced as a cottage with a shower/bath combo. Did we let it ruin our trip? Nope Would we stay here again? Nope Just be careful and read every thing before using this property for your next family trip. Had they been upfront about it all things could have been different.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

RAABIA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Properly was clean with all the utilities needed. Outside and surrounding area to get to the beach was heavily flooded and unsafe. TV was down for almost an entire day and this was unsatisfactory since we couldn’t go outside due to the flooding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The cottages are older, but are pretty well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

PHILIP

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little quiet spot. Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to beach. Very quiet. Quaint and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind, the room was clean, and the whole experience was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shelby, Fort Myers

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property and kind staff! My new favorite place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We Have enjoyed Our stay so much! We can’t say enough nice things about Blair ! He took such great care of us ! He made sure we had everything for shelling and enjoying the Beach! We already said we will be back ! Great cottage we loved every bit of it! The entire staff was wonderful! Kudos !
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Reedsville, WI

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Clean and nicely decorated. Everything a vacationer needs for cooking and the beach was provided. Friendly staff. We were even surprised with an upgrade! We stayed in the Beach House (5 of us) and had plenty of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families! Perfect spot on the beach and thoughtful amenities like bikes, water toys, beach chairs....
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love how well kept the property was even though an older property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we arrived my family of 5 and I were put in the beach house which is a 3 bedroom 2 bath. Shortly after getting settled in we noticed that there was 3 in white dog hair ALL OVER everything from the beds, under the blankets, on the floors and all over the furniture. Our clothes were covered in it. We even noticed there was a prescription pill on the night stand by the bed. There was several signs stating that these were pet free places and that they would charge us if they had to clean extra after we left. We called them and they put us in a much smaller place (that still had some dog hair in it as well). I would not suggest ANYBODY staying here. They are money hungry and don't clean their cottages. I will NEVER stay here AGAIN. Worst place I have EVER stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

BoCfuss, Indiana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in cottage number two . Clean and quiet and everything you need. Short walk to the beach . Didn’t Find any good shells maybe it’s that time a year I don’t know. Recommend getting food at a nearby Walmart before crossing the bridge to the island. Overall had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie, Long Island, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved my stay at Gulf Breeze! I stayed in the studio cottage, it was perfect. Clean, cozy and comfortable! The staff were very kind and accommodating as well. Highly recommend!! I would definitely stay here again upon my return to Sanibel!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Very clean and on the beach Staff very kind and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Maibe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I read great reviews of Gulf Breeze and watched YouTube videos. However I was a bit nervous about staying there. This fear totally changed once I got to the property and saw our cottage. I've been to 14 countries and have vacationed in Florida close to a dozen times. I am say with 100% honesty that staying at Gulf Breeze was probably the most enjoyable vacation I have ever had. We only stayed for 3 nights because we stayed at Siesta Key, and Ft. Myers Beach. I wish we would have booked the entire week at Gulf Breeze. Every time I would open the cottage door there was wildlife. Birds, tons of rabbits, geckos, and on and on. You are just steps away from one of if not the nicest beach I've ever seen. Tons of beautiful shells, crystal clear water, and no drop offs when you wade into the water. The staff is available but do not disturb you. We used the outdoor grills, and relaxed in their hammocks as we looked up at the coconut palms. The rooms were spotless and had pots, pans,coffee pot,toaster,etc. If I could live there I would. I just don't have the words to thank the owners for the great time we had. My next vacation will be at Gulf Breeze. No question about it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Sidd Finch Reservation specialist on Aug 4, 2019
Thank you so much for your terrific review. We hope to have you return in the future.

8/10 Good

YEHUDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Happy, Apopka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Great access to the beach. They provided umbrellas, chairs and even wagons to tote gear sown to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammy, Des Moines

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the cleanliness, the kitchen appliances and dish ware already provided, and the availability of games, movies and puzzles for guests to use at no charge. Very family-friendly business.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, quiet, perfect getaway!
Beautiful place! Charming vintage cottages, immaculately clean, comfortable. Steps from a gorgeous beach. It’s quiet and private. If you don’t want crowded hotel/resort experience this is the ticket
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Keeper
GREAT location, friendly staff, clean accommodations. The kitchen could haves used a few ovenproof pans...for baking and a few more storage bowls, for folks who want to eat in. And the nightly price....nearly $200 for an efficiency....seems high for the off- season. But I could just be unused to the prices of South Florida. Overall, lovely property, friendly staff, I hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cottages were adorable, spacious and clean. Property had grills,floaties, chairs, clothes lines. We enjoyed our stay tremendously.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple,clean and sweet. Great location to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Gulf cottage breeze was a very cute place with beautiful little cottages staff was so nice and friendly.. we are definitely going back and staying here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and property was very well kept and nice and quiet.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. My husband and I stayed in one of the four efficiencies and it was perfect for us. It's right on the beach and they have a very nice picnic area with a grill. The beach is not crowded in front of the cottages, and you can take a short walk down the beach to a place where you can sit outside and have lunch and drinks. Instead of renting a car we rented bikes for the week and biked everywhere, including to dinner every night. You need to buy lights for your bikes if you do that though. We will definitely come back here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in one of the small cottages and it had everything we needed including beach towels , chairs and umbrellas for the beach and plenty of grills to outdoor cook if you wish. The property is in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019