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Reviews of Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS

Gorgeous Coastal Cottage "Ibis" Minutes to the beach and free bikes! JULY SAVINGS
Sanibel, FL

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet getaway
Title: Relaxing Getaway with Private Beach Access I recently stayed this property that exceeded all my expectations. The property, was immaculately clean and provided a quiet and peaceful retreat. One of the highlights of the rental was the access to a private beach at the end of the road, which offered a serene and secluded spot to unwind and enjoy the sun and sunsets. Additionally, the inclusion of free bikes added an extra layer of enjoyment to the stay. Exploring the surrounding area on the bikes was a fantastic way to take in the beautiful scenery and get some exercise. Overall, my experience at this rental was superb. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway with convenient access to a private beach and the added bonus of free bikes for exploring the area. The peaceful ambiance of the property made for a truly memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little cabin
We loved the Cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

gerard s.

Liked: Cleanliness
good stay
Easy check in process, good Neiborhood, nice to have bikes (although someone needs to grease the chains and wheels), liked the shell washing station. Disappointed with a few items. Stained towels, dirty pullout sofa (its obvious that no one checks this at check out, lots of sand and food crumbs on the mattress), lots of ants in the bathroom and kitchen, along with cockroaches in the kitchen. Ran into the pest control person and he took care of the issue, very thorough no more bugs. The entrance door to the unit is not very secure (someone should look at this. Other than these issues we did have a good stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our cute little cottage. It was beautiful and wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the clean and cheerful interior space and the up-to-date air conditioning and wi-fi. We wish the beach were closer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M., Jackson, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic value! Location, accommodations, peaceful!
We had an amazing experience in Ibis#3. My 2 friends and I took a “Girls Trip” to Sanibel. Accommodations: Comfy king size bed, crisp linens, brand new hide-a-bed with a very comfy blow-up air mattress. Cute updated decor, apartment-size fridge, plenty big for meals for 3 adults, well-appointed kitchenette w/granite countertop, nice size living area. Easy check-in, new hotel-style air conditioners (not pictured) that kept the unit nice and cold, even in July! Coin laundry on site, grills, everything you need for the beach: chairs, umbrella, shell gear, beach towels, wagons, and more! Check the stash before you buy anything! Location: Quiet neighborhood, we road the free bikes to the beach. The beach access was a little hard to find, tucked in behind the plush foliage on a gravel drive, then down a pathway to park the bikes, and through the dunes to the PRIVATE beach! So amazing! No high rise buildings, just a few private homes in sight far off the shoreline. So private that we were a good 30 ft away from the next beach-goers! We may never go back to a condo beach community again. The cottage is on a quiet main road. Turn left, head to Captiva. Turn right, he’s to Sanibel.-just a few miles either way. Sanibel-what a treasure! So much is preserved like “old Florida.” Quiet, relaxed, no crowds when we were there, we ate dinner around 5:00 each night and never waited for a table. We ate brunch at the Sunset Grill every morning with gulf-view and a breeze (ask for Michelle). The abundance of shells on our private beach exceeded our expectations. Surprises: the exterior needed a good pressure washing and a little paint, but the inside made up for that, and you are on a tropical island, after all, especially for the price!! Shell-cleaning station was cool! Alligator warning signs surprised us, but we never saw an alligator! The cottage was actually a duplex, but did not feel like a duplex, and we did not hear our neighbors from inside. If you are interested in deep-sea fishing or sight-seeing, check out Captain Sean O’Connor at Four Leaf Charter. We shelled one lunched on a private island! So cool! We had ample room for 3 adult besties and, for us, for this price, Periwinkle Cottages was absolutely perfect!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
We loved our stay in Ibis #3. Was exactly how it was presented on VRBO! Super clean and well serviced. We really enjoyed the private beach access and all the amenities that came along with the rental of the property. Would definitely recommend it as a must stay location!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Experience
We had a fabulous experience at Tradewinds. Everything was what we expected. Checkin was seamless. Any questions we had were answered right away. Beach access was super close and private. We loved in here. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable small bungalow close to the beach
The small cabin is accurately described. Located in the quieter western part of Sanibel Island, it's just off the main road, but an easy long block from the beach. There are numerous free bicycles, first come-first served, which were always available to us when we wanted to visit the beach. By bike it only takes about one minute to get to the private beach entrance. The cabin itself is worn, with some peeling paint, but clean and reasonably well-appointed. The kitchenette has everything you would expect, including some coffee, oil and salt and pepper, but is very minimal otherwise. No dishwasher and a very small oven/stovetop with not much workspace. Does the trick if you are planning to eat a simple breakfast and lunch or get carryout (as we did). The king-sized bed was very comfortable and there were plenty of linens and towels. The bathroom was clean and perfectly serviceable, although hardly luxurious. The only main complaint we had was with the pull-out couch, which had a lumpy, old mattress that had suffered rust stains. It wasn't really inviting and our adult daughter wound up sleeping on the couch itself instead. Not a problem at all if you are just a couple, but do be aware if you are considering the "sleeps 4" claim. The screened porch was very pleasant for eating and the bungalow comes equipped with plenty of beach-related gear. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara B., New Brighton, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and quiet cottage
My daughter and I loved the Ibis cottage. We enjoyed the beach wagon, bikes, and quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint
The inside is very clean. The furniture comfortable. Kitchen is small so plan on eating out. Tub drains slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This property is an easy walk to the beach, and included a parking pass. We really enjoyed all the amenities including the beach chairs and screened in porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Covid Getaway
Cute cottage! Kitchen was sufficient (and we cooked almost every meal there). Nice living room with a couch and tv. Bathroom was nice but I recommend buying extra paper products. Big, comfy bed. Two AC units for different zones. Bikes, which we rode to the end of the road where our private beach was. Outdoor shower. Grocery stores Bailey’s and Jerry’s more than sufficient. If you have time, see Captiva too- beautiful island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Trip
The whole process, from booking, through the stay, and to the departure were amazing. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Getaway
My two daughters and I desperately needed to get away from everything COVID. This sweet little cottage was the perfect place to forget about the world!!! It was so clean and cozy!!! It had everything we could have asked for!! The beach was just a short 5 minute walk and the wagons they had for us to use were so helpful! It was a dream trip!!! Anytime we come to Sanibel this will always be our first choice!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on May 4, 2021
thank you for the wonderful 5 star review!! We hope to see you back again soon for some R&R!

10/10 Excellent

Denise and Fred S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We liked the cottage and the amenities. Having private beach parking, bikes, and beach chairs and umbrella were awesome. We enjoyed the relaxing vacation and great shelling.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness
“Old Florida” charm with modern amenities!
Had most everything we needed, clean, good location, bikes were awesome, great quality wagons and beach chairs, LOVE the screened in porch! No dishwasher and the couch bed needs some attention but otherwise, it was an awesome stay. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue S., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Loved our stay. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed for our overnight stay. We were a short bike ride to beach or could’ve just walked. Beautiful beach and location was great . Not far from Captiva and the Ding Darling Preserve. Would stay again. The pull out couch was the only bad thing as it is not fit for adults.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
The Ibis Cottage had everything we could want. It was clean and cozy. We liked that it was walking distance to the private beach. We also liked that they provided bicycles for us to ride so we didn’t have to bring our own from home or rent them at an additional cost.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 26, 2021
hi Judi, thanks for the stellar review....there is nothing we like more than seeing our guests cruising around on our bikes!

8/10 Good

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious cottage near the beach
Overall great for our getaway, spacious kitchen/living area and bedroom, nice screened porch too.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Birthday Weekend!
We had a great stay in the Ibis Cottage for my boyfriend’s birthday! We brought food and cooked in/packed lunches for the beach! The kitchen is the perfect size and well equipped but I wish they had a few essentials like salt/pepper. We explored both Sanibel and Captiva by bike and spent our afternoons on the beach! Dinner at the Mucky Duck (captiva), spoiled us with the perfect sunset!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

john t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation from east coast
Place was spot on what we needed. It was clean and staff was friendly. The beach access is amazing as well as access to bikes. We will definitely be coming back.

8/10 Good

Val S., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable accommodations
We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the attention to keeping pests away. My only complaint is the lack of kitchen items. This place is really for those who plan to eat most of their meals out. I had to purchase coffee filters, salt & pepper and had to request a cheese grater and cutting board. The manager did send a cheese grater and a couple cutting boards which was much appreciated. Fortunately, one of the other rentals shared their knives and a cutting board with us while we waited for our own.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hello Val, Thank you for your review and the feedback! We are taking inventory of all cottages and will augment the current assortment. Warm Regards, Kim

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very neat and clean cottages. The whole booking process was very easy and convenient.
We will definitely be back next year. Super cute cottages in the perfect location. Kim was quick to reply back to our request. Overall it was a great stay and everything we expected it to be.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hello Teresa, thank you for the great review! WE love happy guests and hope to have you back again soon! Warm Regards, Kim

10/10 Excellent

April U., Tenafly, NJ

Perfect!
Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Periwinkle Cottages. Our cottage was clean and stocked with everything we needed. It was just the right size, with plenty of closet and drawer space. The location was perfect for us, quiet, but on the bike path. Kim, the Manager was wonderful. She was easily accessible and so sweet. We loved having access to bikes!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you for your review and are thrilled you had a great stay! Hope to have you back soon!

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

A Sanibel Gem
Clean. Comfortable space and beds. Perfect beach location and access. A great spot to get away from the crowds! Amenities offered allow the non-local visitor to have everything you could need (beach chairs, bicycles, towels, umbrellas, floats, etc). We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you for the review! We are so happy that you loved the cottages and we thrilled with all of the amenities! Cannot wait to have you back! Kim

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

Very nice. Quiet. Relaxing. Clean.
Very convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Than you for the great review! Hope to have you back again soon!!

10/10 Excellent

Tani H., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Quiet, simple, lovely
Close to nature and a quiet beach away from the public accesses! This property is just as represented. Service by Kim (property manager) and cleaners is great. So comfy, great light, and aesthetically pleasing! Already booked another 10 days next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you so much for the awesome review, we loved having you and are thrilled to see you again next year! Breakaway Vacation Properties

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O., Center Moriches, Long Island, NY

Fantastic weekend getaway
We recently stayed at Periwinkle Cottages in the Sandpiper cottage for a long weekend. The cottage is newly decorated and was extremely comfortable. The furnishings and décor are tropical and tasteful. The laundry facilities, shell washing station and free bicycle use is an added bonus. We have traveled to Sanibel several times in the past and would not hesitate to return to this property. It was a 3-minute bicycle ride to the private beach and if you prefer to drive the cottage comes with a parking pass. The property is located on the quiet end of Sanibel close to Bowman Beach (fantastic shelling) and Captiva Island yet within 10 minutes drive of the downtown Sanibel shopping/restaurant area. Kim, the property owner, was readily available by phone for both check-in and check-out. Overall, a perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review! We are so happy your enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Ibis Cottage
My boyfriend and I decided to escape the cold of Minnesota to unwind and beachcomb Sanibel's beautiful beaches to ring in 2018. We stayed at the lovely Ibis cottage at Periwinkle (1 of 4 cottages on the property) and were completely charmed. The cottages have been updated with minimal yet tasteful beachy decor and Kim, the proprietor was wonderful and accommodating. The cottage has a cute enclosed patio with a dining table, and even a little clothesline with pins to dry your swimsuits. Each of the four cottages comes equipped with a small grill - which we loved using after long days spent swimming and sunbathing at the virtually private beach right down the quiet street. Thick brightly colored beach towels are provided, as well as free beach cruisers with helmets, kitchen equipment for the kitchenette, and even a space heater! There is free diy laundry on premises - Periwinkle provided laundry detergent - an outdoor shower as well as a shell cleaning station with buckets and colanders to clean your beach bling :) The level of detail and thought put into what their guests would need during their stay was very much appreciated and I was impressed -- it is rare to find that level of foresight in an establishment of this size. Typically I stay at high end boutique hotels, but I wanted a change of pace and our sweet little Ibis Cottage provided the relaxing, rustic, lazy atmosphere that we needed. We are already thinking about going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you so much for the thoughtful and detailed review! We loved having you and hope to have you back very soon. The newly updated cottages and gorgeous beach are everything you mentioned!!