With a stay at this vacation home in Sanibel (Butterknife), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Gulfside City Park. .This vacation home is 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Key West Express and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Periwinkle Way - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Jerry's Foods - 4 min drive
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - 3 min drive
Turtles Tiki Bar - 4 min drive
The Marketplace At Sundial - 4 min drive
Cheeburger Cheeburger - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Luxury Home with Pool / Spa and Private Beach Access
Located in an exclusive community on West Gulf Drive across from the ocean, so close you can hear the waves. This newly renovated home includes space that is both intimate and perfect for entertaining friends and family. This home was built to reflect the character and charm of Sanibel, while affording you the privacy you desire with long covered breezeway to a separate guest house overlooking the pool. The main residence is spacious with an open-concept that includes a contemporary kitchen that blends with the living areas for you to easily spend time with your family. The attention to detail throughout the home is endless -- from the 100% purified water for drinking and showering to the collections of unique mosaic tile and Carrara marble. The outdoor landscaping is stunning, lined with bamboo trees and vibrant flowers and an array of palms. There is a private pathway from the backyard that leads to West Gulf Drive to give you access to a private beach exclusive to this community.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Heated pool
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Steve L.
7 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Can't wait to go back
We can't wait to go back. Everything about the house was perfect for our family of 10.
Steve L.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jesse M.
7 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet beach getaway
Perfect location to enjoy Sanibel Island. Walking distance to the beach and easy access to anywhere else on the island on bicycles.
Jesse M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
JP H.
15 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
House is even better than the pictures. Completely redone, so everything is new and immaculate. It is easy walking distance to the beach and we also used the pool and spa a lot. The house was great for family gatherings. Amy was super to deal with. Very attentive and even though we didn't have any problems, I know she would have resolved them quickly if we had. The island is coming back to life and this house is a great way to enjoy it. thanks Amy!
JP H.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy C.
27 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
June Family Vacation
Had a perfect week on sanibel. We had a group of 8, 7 adults and a 9yo granddaughter. The house was perfect, location was great. Beautiful home less than 100 yards to the beach. Tons of space, pool is great. Would definitely go back. We had some minor air conditioning issue, we contacted the owner who had someone come immediately on a Sunday to fix. Owners were very responsive and helpful.
Jeremy C.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
David S.
31 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Beautiful, spacious home. Everything is as advertised. Wonderful vacation in this comfortable home.
David S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deedee L.
15 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Home
My family and my brothers family had plenty of room in this beautiful house. The house was beautiful, clean and the location was ideal. There is so much to enjoy in Sanibel, we were close to everything. Amy was incredibly friendly and responsive. We highly recommend staying here.
Deedee L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robin S.
9 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family House
Lovely property! Really nice for a family group
Robin S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Linda R.
3 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for large family vacation
Beautiful home in quiet neighborhood’ Great pool! Kitchen is well equipped for cooking and dining in some evenings. Comfortable beds. Instructions for Path to beach could be a bit more clear but close and able to carry a chair and umbrella and enjoy the sun and waves !
We had a small plumbing problem and host immediately responded when we called. Plumber fixed in very timely manner
Linda R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Katie C.
24 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family!
Perfectly located. Just a short walk to the beach, right on a bike trail and close to town. The kids loved the pool and the kitchen was perfect for cooking and eating. We didn’t have any issues while we were there and the owners were very communicative and helpful with any questions. Only down side, was only staying for a week!
Katie C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alina B.
13 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location, great host
This is a great house for a large group. Short walk to the beach and to restaurants / shops, plenty of entertaining spaces & a very responsive host. I highly recommend!