Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Sanibel, FL

Sanibel Sea School
2 min walk
Sanibel Island Southern Beach
9 min walk
Sanibel Island Northern Beach
11 min walk
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
37 min drive

Room options

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Pool

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

The Parrot Nest is one of the Old-Sanibel cottages located on the quiet East End of the island. Since 1955, our charming cottages have been welcoming visitors and until the early 1960's they were brought to our shores from the mainland by ferryboat.
Our cottages are newly renovated in a coastal decor offering you epic comfort, relaxation in a beautiful room. We are within walking distance to the historic Sanibel Lighthouse and fishing pier, beautiful shelling beaches, shopping and restaurants.
If you like, use our complimentary bikes and explore miles of paths covering the island and leading to wildlife refuges, kayaking spots, secluded beaches, and meandering past more eateries, shops, and galleries. The Macaw cottage is a charming room with a king bed and new daybed ( twin ) and features a brand new kitchen with granite countertops and new stove.

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Sanibel Sea School. The cottage offers free WiFi and a patio.

Air-conditioned cottage with washing machine, patio and TVs
Free WiFi
Steps from Sanibel Sea School and 9 minutes on foot from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Sanibel cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Breakaway Vacation Properties

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Internet

Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Refrigerator

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Books
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio

Laundry

Coin laundry
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina

Things to do

Bicycles
Optional golf privileges
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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

Bicycles
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

On-site 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

12 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need

Great location! Loved access to beach chairs, towels and bikes. Cute rental that has everything you need. Beach is walking distance. Wickies restaurant across the street is amazing!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tania B.

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

1 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

We loved our stay. Cute and clean, perfect for a mother/daughter get away. We loved the bikes and how close we were to the beach. Just watch out for the no see ums!!!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonia p.

5 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Superkalifragilistic

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

21 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cottage

Everything was great! Except for the no-see-ems that came out in the evenings. Those bitting little bugs are awful! Bring bug spray or buy some at one of the local shops. The people were friendly. The neighborhood was safe. The food was amazing. Our fav for breakfast was Lighthouse Cafe (especially the mimosas and eggs Benedict). For supper we loved Wickies, Tutti Pazzi and Doc Fords. We never tried Mudbugs, but it looked inviting. We just ran out of time. Doc Fords was the longest bike ride we took and it was very easy. Minimal hills and wide asphalt paths. The only shopping we did was at She Sells Seashells, which had cute local made gifts as well as some mass produced gifts and shells. Shelling at the beach was great too. Bring a container to get them home safely! I will be recommending Sanibel and this cottage to family and friends. Loved every minute of this trip!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

28 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

The location was perfect and the place was wonderful!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra

26 Mar 2024

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

14 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Sanibel getaway

Perfect setting for my yearly getaway

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

2 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Newly remodeled. Clean and fresh, nicely decorated. Very comfortable memory foam mattress. Kitchenette very helpful. Walkable to old lighthouse Beach and to Bay. Very convenient, love that they have complementary bikes to use. My only complaint would be the rather sad bed pillows, because other that that i was totally satisfied.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

16 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at Macaw cottage, free bikes to use and the Lighthouse Beach is just a short bike ride away, we shelled everyday and the cottage was large enough for 3 of us easily , wonderful shopping area in the same block, some of the best on Sanibel Island. We will be staying here again !!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

11 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location & Charming Cottage

My sons (7 and 14) and I were looking for a place to visit in Sanibel knowing that many of the gulf-side locations were under construction and chose to try the Parrots Nest Cottages. I was pleasantly surprised at this fantastic location that was walkable to the beach and had everything we needed to relax for a few days over Thanksgiving break. The kitchen had what we needed and having bikes and beach wagons and chairs was a great convenience. This was an adorable property and just right for the 3 of us.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

susan w.

29 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool little place

These units are in a great location. Having complimentary bikes was the best. We didn’t have sheets for the daybed. I called breakaway to ask for them and did not ever get them. I sent the owner a question and they never responded

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Clean and nice. Small just for two. Quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

aileen

Travelled with partner

15 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cosy and clean cottage!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina H.

22 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Parrot Nest

Very pleased with accommodations, room was comfortable, no issues with noise and having bikes available was a plus!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ORLANDO

Travelled with family

31 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We liked everything, it was so clean and quiet. Definitely we will come back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Margaret F.

30 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for First Sanibel visit

The Macaw efficiency cottage was immaculate and really comfortable for us. The surrounding property was quiet and is close to the Lighthouse Cafe, very popular for breakfast. It was a great place to stay on our first visit to the island.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Rolanda B.

19 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Sanibel Get away

I wife and I had a great time for the two day stay that we had. Nice location down by the lighthouse with a nice restaurant within walking distance for meals. It was also really nice to have bikes that you did not have to rent but could use free of charge.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with partner

16 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice newly renovated unit. Very easy check in process. Good location, lighthouse cafe is less than a block away and beach is a 5 minute walk. Quiet residential part of the island which I prefer. This area of the island is not crowded and the beach is fairly empty. Quiet and relaxing.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

John L.

16 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and quiet

It was very seculed off the busy street and quiet side of island. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

28 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Two snaps up! Everything you need, walkable, bike able, and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

24 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

Super cute cottage with king-size bed and day bed. Full mini-kitchen too!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B., Cincinnati, OH USA

11 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Difficult to find some of the light switches.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivanna S.

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful time spend on island

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Carolina R.

9 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed our stay

The property was lovely and in a peaceful location close to nature. I only wish we had better understood the access to the beach though. We were physically unable to walk the distance to the beach from the cottage. Parking was not available there either so we ended up driving to the beach at the lighthouse but there are rip currents in the water so actually nothing beach wise was actually acceptable for physically disabled.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021