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Gulf Front Condo on Sanibel Island, 25 Steps to the Beach

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Vacation Condo in Sanibel

2 bedrooms·2 bathrooms·sleeps 6·1,000 sq ft
David Herrick

Hosted by David Herrick

5 years hosting

Wifi included

Internet access throughout the property.

Private pool

A pool is available to guests.

About this space

Gulf Front Condo on Sanibel Island, 25 Steps to the Beach

SPECIAL PRICING: Inquire about last minute reservations for savings up to 40%. During the four weeks prior to any arrival date, I will discount the rate on my unit an additional 10% each week for a stay of 7 nights or more. That's 10% if booked 4 weeks in advance, 20% if booked 3 weeks in advance, 30% - 2 weeks in advance and 40% - 1 week in advance.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION are said to be the three most important considerations in identifying desirable real estate. On Sanibel Island this can be further defined to VIEWS, VIEWS and more VIEWS in selecting your vacation home.   At our unit 3A3 at Ocean's Reach Resort, we think we have a combination of location and view that can't be beat. Our unit is only 25 feet from the beach, an amenity hard to find anywhere on the Island. Located almost exactly on the elbow of the Island, the views from the beach offer both inspiring morning sunrises and spectacular evening sunsets. The beach is famous for the variety of shells that are found and the surf is generally gentle and slopes gradually, making for a great swim area, especially for small children. With limited development on both sides, the atmosphere of tropical remoteness and serenity is enhanced.
With 1000 SF of living space, the unit comfortably accommodates up to 4 people. The screened lanai overlooks the short walkway to the beach and the Gulf. There are many amenities, typically found only in premier properties. These include being professionally decorated and furnished throughout, with solid surface kitchen and bath counter tops, 55” wall mounted TV and DVD player in the living room and 43” flat panel TVs in each bedroom, ceiling fans in all rooms and the lanai and reliable, hi-speed, wireless internet access.
We make personal and family use of the condo 6-8 weeks each year. As such, we furnish, decorate and equip the unit to the standards required to make it a comfortable second home. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances. You will also find an ample supply of dishes, cookware, utensils, dishtowels and other kitchenware to meet all your needs. The dining room comfortably seats six and opens to the living room, the lanai and the spectacular ocean view. The master bedroom has a king bed and there are twin beds in the second bedroom . All linens and bath towels are provided and there is a washer and dryer in the unit. We try to include a starter supply of as many staples as possible so you don’t have to run to the store as soon as you arrive and don’t have to buy a month’s supply of something for a one-week stay. These include items like soap, toilet paper, dish and laundry detergent, paper towels and much more.

The complex has 64 units in 4 buildings, located on a quiet, secluded dead end street. Its midpoint location on the Island makes for a short drive to Periwinkle and the center of Island shopping. Exterior amenities include tennis/pickleball courts, heated swimming pool, gas grills, shuffleboard, basketball court, covered parking and beach chairs. With limited development on both sides, the atmosphere of tropical remoteness and serenity is enhanced.
If you have never been to Sanibel, we believe you will find it to be a uniquely tropical vacation destination. If you are a returning visitor, we invite you to consider our Sanibel home for your vacation. In either case, we believe you will be very happy with your choice.
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WHAT TO DO
Without question, the greatest attraction of Sanibel is its beach. While other beaches may have better or more sand, higher dunes or other favored characteristics, there is something about the total tropical experience of walking the beach at Sanibel. The combination of magnificent views and a shoreline that brings a new population of shells with every tide is rivaled only by the grace and beauty of the pelicans and gulls in the sky. The dolphins playing in the surf produce a serenity and solitude that is unmatched anywhere.
If outdoor sports are your priority, enjoy the three island golf courses and several championship courses nearby. Tennis courts are available at no charge and there are miles of bike paths on Sanibel on which you can explore the Island on the four bicycles provided at no charge. For the nature lover there is the Ding Darling Wildlife Sanctuary offering rare sightings of tropical birds, alligators and other wildlife. There is also The Bailey Track, Tarpon Bay which has nature trails, mangrove canoe trails and other interesting exhibits and many other preserve lands.

What this place offers

Air conditioning
Balcony
Bed linens provided
Internet & WiFi
Dishwasher
DVD player
Garden Or Backyard
Heating

Minimum 2 night stay

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Things to know

House rules

  • children welcome
  • no smoking

Safety & property

  • wheel chair accessible

Cancellation policy


100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.


Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.


House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM Check out before 10:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted

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Jennifer H.Old Hickory, Tennessee

December 2021

Wonderful and relaxing

Excellent condo. Comfortable and fully stocked. The owner was quick and responsive to all questions. We will definitely …

JG

Janice G.

December 2021

Sister trip

Once again the condo did not disappoint, I managed to get two trips into this great condo location in the last month and…

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Vanessa H.

June 2021

Fantastic place to stay!

This was our 3rd time to the island and our 3rd location. We loved David’s condo - stunning views, short walk to beach, …

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Maria S.

June 2021

Beautiful!

We absolutely loved this condo! Location, views, amenities, and decor were perfect. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!

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Amber O.

June 2021

Perfect Beach Place

David’s condo on Sanibel was truly the highlight of our month-long trip. The view is amazing, super clean, office very h…

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Genine B.North Ridgeville, USA

May 2021

Wonderful Condo!

Perfect and exactly as we expected. The view was fabulous and the condo very comfortable. Convenient for the wedding we …

Where you'll be

2230 Camino Del Mar, Sanibel, FL 33957, USA

About the neighborhood Located in Sanibel, this condo is on the beach. Sanibel Historical Village and Museum and Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Periwinkle Way and Cape Coral Farmers Market. Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. What's nearby Gulfside City Park - 1 min walk Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 5 min walk J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive Sanibel Island Golf Club - 6 min drive Periwinkle Way - 6 min drive Getting around Fort Myers, FL (FMY-Page Field) - 48 min drive Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 56 min drive Restaurants Coconuts - 5 min walk Thistle Lodge at Casa Ybel Resort - 6 min walk Thistle Lodge Restaurant - 6 min walk The Clam Shack - 5 min drive The Sanibel Cafe - 5 min drive

Important Information

Check-in

03:00 pm

Check-out

10:00 am

Change-over

Minimum 2 Nights

Pets

Not allowed

Damage deposit

$500

Meet your host

David Herrick

David Herrick

10

Reviews

5.0

Rating

5 Years

Hosting

Response rate: 95%

Responds within a few hours

Available: Mon-Sun (8.00am - 8.00pm)

Speaks

About David Herrick

Sanibel Island Vacation Condos by David Herrick Hi, my name is Dave Herrick. My wife Sandy and I live north of Boston and we have owned this unit since 2004. We have been coming to Sanibel for over 30 years. We owned a condo in the 80s which we unfortunately sold in 1992. Ever since then, we have been hoping to be able to someday re-establish an ownership position on the Island. Our desire is to establish a high quality, well maintained unit to which our guests will want to return to, year after year. During the 80s we made Sanibel our annual vacation, usually over the Holidays to coincide with school vacations for our three boys. Sometimes we had Christmas trees and boats in tow. Sometimes it was grandparents joining us to escape the Boston cold. On every occasion, it was a trip we all looked forward to with excitement and anticipation. My kids learned to swim on Sanibel. This is where they saw their first alligator in the wild. We took daily bike rides on the miles of bike paths and explored the wildlife at the numerous sanctuaries. Sometimes we just walked the beach at low tide and talked about whatever interesting shells or other sealife we found. Overall, Sanibel became a very special place in our lives. It became a place we all enjoyed together; a difficult concept to achieve in a diverse and growing family. During the nineties, we missed our southern sojourns, but with the kids involved in school activities and moving on to college, it became increasingly difficult to schedule family trips. Interestingly, with the kids now through school and with kids of their own, they have rekindled their own memories and attraction to the Island. We have enjoyed this new phase in our lives and look forward to continuing to share our Sanibel home with our family and with other new and returning visitors. Dave and Sandy Herrick David Herrick purchased this Condo in 2004 Why David Herrick chose SanibelIf you have never been to Sanibel and you like quiet , layback, tropical, no street lights, no hi-rises and miles of bike paths, you must give Sanibel a try. Staying at my place is just an added bonus What makes this Condo unique25 feet to the beach direct gulf view gulf front pool on-site management free bikes totally re-built 2006 championship quality tennis court grill and picnic area beautifully landscaped reserved covered parking shell cleaning station

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