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New Owner fresh design and new furnishings throughout!

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
TV
Pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Sanibel, FL
  • Periwinkle Way
    7 min walk
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club
    11 min walk
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    12 min walk
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    37 min drive

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About the area

Sanibel

Located in Sanibel, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club. .This vacation home is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Key West Express and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sanibel Island Southern Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Periwinkle Way - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gramma Dot's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pinocchio's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

New Owner fresh design and new furnishings throughout!

Prepare to be welcomely surprised by the large size of this updated open layout single-family home! The location for 836 Donax couldn't be better-nestled far enough off of the main road to experience tropical seclusion, while still being close enough to bike to restaurants and antique shops. Gaze out at the Sanibel River from the large family-friendly Kitchen island, or head out of the french doors to the screened-in lanai to feel immersed in the lush vegetation. Cooling off on hot Florida days will be a breeze with the fenced-in pool being only a few steps from your front yard and the sparkling beaches only a 6-minute bike ride! 4 large bedrooms surround the heart of this home, with enough space and beds to easily sleep 8. Interior laundry, ample counter space for family cooking, and large comfortable living space make 836 Donax the perfect vacation spot for an extended stay on Sunny Sanibel Island!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Breakaway Vacation Properties

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1900 sq ft (177 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Property is also known as

439564
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New Owner fresh design and new furnishings throughout! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Barb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just ok
No seating in living only a couch. Ants every where. Only one tv. We really didn’t think about that because every where we’ve stayed had tv in bedrooms. Pool was very nice. Yard was a mess chairs turned over not mowed. Mold all over the patio door on outside and on the patio furniture. Not very healthy for us elderly so we couldn’t enjoy the screen in patio. The chairs for beach were moldy. No umbrella for beach. Needs a few more dishes,plates mugs , glasses, lack of comfortable living room furniture.could be a nice place to stay.. 4 bed rooms and one couch. The 4 white kitchen like chairs are not for tv watching.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ernesto G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right
Perfect location! Close to all the beaches and shops and restaurants! The property was just the right size for the party of 7 we were traveling with! Pool right out the front door was awesome and clean! We would love to come back every year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a group fishing trip
Property was great and we had a wonderful time. The only issues we faced were the kitchen wasn't well stocked with items like cups or mugs. They didn't have a wine opener, etc. Otherwise it had everything we needed. The dishwasher also didn't work. Bedrooms, bathrooms, common space, porch, everything else was amazing. Perfect basecamp for adventures out across the island.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raye B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Perfect for a family!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gary O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good but could have been better
O Sole Mio has been redone and is a pleasant place to stay. It was listed as a 3 bedroom but was a 4. On the downside there were ants (and ant traps) all over the kitchen. We did not get all the supplies promised (trash bags and tp), there were no blankets, no large bowls for cooking or potholders, and the lone chair in the living room had three legs but was propped up to look like it was stable. Fortunately, we tried to move it for TV viewing and it fell over before anyone sat in it. We called and got the chair picked up but no replacement. The property management did get us some blankets (temps were in the 40's and bedspread was stained on the underside) two days later. Overall, it is a decent property and was a lovely place to stay. Property management could have been quicker in response and better at furnishing the basic necessities.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
OhSolMio
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sanibel Weekend
We were very satisfied with the property. A very nice recovery from the hurricane compared to other areas of the island. Easily room for the six of us, and the kids loved to pool area. A couple of things that could be improved. The broken handle on the front screen door and quite high up. There were ants in the kitchen most of the stay, plus a couple Palmetto bugs in toilet by kitchen. Beautiful refrigerator but the ice machine wasn't connected leading a late night dash for ice our first evening. Some hangers in all the closets would help. Huge spider webs in the roof of the lanai bothered the ladies and kids. A instruction sheet for the TV would have helped. We would definitely consider coming here again as expect more post-hurricane work to continue. Plus the shelling at Turner Beach was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

C.T. Welding C.

Just ok
House was clean and alot looked to be updated. however, louvers on the blinds were missing, one of the showers had no blinds on the window so when showering the unexpected landscaper was walking by. Made it weird. Living area couch leg was broken. Could use more living area seating. Every morning woke up to back up beepers and equipment running. Right behind the house is the sewage treatment plant. Explains the rotten egg smell. Pool was nice. I know how much the island has been thru and this property was ok considering.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Island!
It was like being on a private island as Sanibel is rebuilding after Hurricane Ian. The house is perfect for families. Very clean. Would suggest adding another TV, more hooks for towels, and window coverings for bedroom and bathroom. Otherwise...perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Matthew K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Maintenance
After the hurricane there is a lot of repairs still ongoing. We didn't have curtains in the bedrooms, whilst having construction workers outside our windows being able to peak in. We didn't feel like we had much privacy in that regard. Expect to be up early as the workers start around 8a with the chainsaws and heavy catapillar equipment running. At the end of the day we really didn't mind and understand they are a community rebuilding so what can you expect. The price point was right for our group and the essentials were there for us to have a great trip! Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great central location
This was a great location for us within just a few minutes of the causeway and a few minutes drive to Jerry's and other island eateries and essentials. A 12 minute walk to the beach made much easier with the cart we could use for putting beach chairs in (also provided by the property) as well as other beach essentials. Billy's Rentals was a short drive away where we hired bikes and spent the day at the Lighthouse Beach and an evening at the fabulous Mudbugs. The house felt very authentic for the tropical location being nestled amongst the trees and surrounded by iguanas. We also saw turtles, iguanas and a baby alligator in the pond (although no mama alligator much to my son's disappointment!). The shared pool with other properties at the location was very popular with our children for an afternoon dip after a day at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house! Plenty of room!
Great house with plenty of room. We only had a small fam of 3 (other fam couldn't make it) and it was spacious. Perfect location too. Centrally located to all things. Had the best time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation!
We loved the house, pool, location, and layed back life style of Sanibel. One suggestion would be to clean the air filter or put a new one in as it was really dirty and we found ourselves coughing a lot. Everything else was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good time
Great from start to finish
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Retreat
Great pale to stay. Lots of lizards, birds and trees to make you feel away from the hustle and bustle of life. Great location close to restaurants, shopping, and beach access. Has a clean pool on site.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

deanna c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We came down with our single daughter & son, wife & 2 kids. Plenty of room, sufficient kitchen & great having pool right out the front door. Really enjoyed the screened in porch. Location is great! My only issue was if you plan to cook you need to bring EVERYTHING you need. Great cooking equipment but all that was provided was salt & pepper. We get it, just would have been nice to know.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Beverly W.

Property Used our Needs
Large home that was great for our family. Walking distance to beach and we loved the shared pool. When we arrived there was a nice big umbrella that gave much needed shade at the pool. Toward the end of our stay, the umbrella was missing and we learned it belonged to a homeowner and they left for the season and they took it back. Hopefully, the homeowners association will buy an umbrella for the pool. The home was supplied with everything needed for the beach including a beachwagon, towels and toys. There was new furniture in the bedrooms and some was delivered during our stay for the screened in porch. The management responded quickly to issues we had with housekeeping and plumbing problems. Our first day there was a foul smell outside from a nearby wastewater treatment plant. This smell came and went depending on the wind direction but was noticeable only a few days of our month stay.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariel M., Lexington, ky

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant
It was a comfy house a short walk from the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J., Lebanon, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter getaway
Great home in a great location surrounded by great beaches and restaurants. Need I say more?
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W., Appleton

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family House
This is the perfect place for family with bedrooms at each end of the house providing plenty of space and privacy for son, daughter in law with new baby and the my husband and I at other end with our daughter in 2 bedrooms. Full kitchen allowed us to make Thanksgiving dinner. Huge back yard patio nice for evenings and review of shelling for the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Carolyn P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
The location of this property was perfect! The pool was clean and refreshing after a long day at the beach. I was disappointed at the property managers response when I arrived at the house with groceries and the refrigerator wasn’t working. Not to mention no one came to fix it. They could do more to improve the overall cleanliness of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

JACKIE M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience!
We loved the ease of getting around the island. Great beaches just minutes away. Lots of wildlife. The pool was fantastic place to relax after fantastic shelling at the beach. We are already talking about next time!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Gem
We enjoyed our time at O Sole Mio. The property was exactly as pictured. Great location on the island with the beach just a few minute bike ride from the house. The screened in back porch was a favorite place to enjoy all the birds, ghekos, iguanas and turtles that are found in the natural setting of the backyard. Having access to the pool was also nice .This rental has the potential to be a real gem if the property owners just put a little more into it- there was nothing wrong that spoiled our stay , but attention to some minor details (broken ceiling fan on the back porch, replacing the carpet in the back bedroom for example) would serve them well . The beds are also extremely uncomfortable with no box springs ,so the mattresses are very firm . We prefer staying in a rental house instead of a condo and overall this property did not disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021