Periwinkle Cottages of Sanibel
Periwinkle Cottages features four cottages, all named after bird species: Egret, Sandpiper, Ibis and Heron. Each cottage offers amenities such as a full-kitchen area, dining room, living area and cable television. Plus, each is only 300 yards from the beach. Periwinkle Cottages of Sanibel is less than five minutes from the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, which is ideal for nature walks and bird watching. And there's Tarpon Bay Explorers, which offers visitors guided wildlife tours, boat rentals, facilities for fishing and trails for hiking and cycling.
Periwinkle Cottages of Sanibel
1431 Jamaica Drive
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
(239) 472-1880
periwinklecottages.com
The Blue Dolphin Cottages
The Blue Dolphin is a family-owned operation that features nine cottages. Each includes cable television, a sun deck, fully furnished kitchen, telephone, dining room and living area. The Blue Dolphin also provides its guests with a complimentary continental breakfast, as well as free access to beach umbrellas, barbecue pits, lounge chairs and bicycles. This cottage resort has facilities ideal for receptions, weddings or reunions. The Blue Dolphin is minutes away from Pine Island Sound and San Carlos Bay. Both sites provide opportunities for boating excursions, fishing and riding WaveRunners. This cottage resort is less than 20 minutes away from Captiva Island.
The Blue Dolphin Cottages
4227 W. Gulf Drive
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
(239) 472-1600
bluedolphincottages.com
Beachview Cottages
Beachview Cottages is a pet-friendly resort that maintains its own private beach and provides its guests with amenities such as a heated outdoor swimming pool, fish-cleaning area, rental shop for beach chairs, laundromat and daily housekeeping services. Each cottage at Beachview has a full-kitchen, living area, dining room, satellite television and sleeper sofas. On Beachview's private beach, there are opportunities for swimming, fishing and searching for seashells. Bicycle rentals are available at the nearby shop, Billy's Rentals. Avid fishers can visit The Castaways Marina, on the northern tip of Sanibel Island. This marina offers visitors boat tours that take you to the best fishing holes in the area.
Beachview Cottages
3325 W. Gulf Drive
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
(239) 472-1202
beachviewcottages.com