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January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

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

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

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!

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Periwinkle Way. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Within a 15-minute walk of Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club

New Owner fresh design and new furnishings throughout! offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Breakaway Vacation Properties

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

Communal pool

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Garden
Porch/lanai

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

Optional golf privileges
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing 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

Garden
Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are welcome

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.

Property is also known as

439564

Vrbo Property

New Owner fresh design and new furnishings throughout! Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Barb M.

13 Sept 2024

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.

13 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

12 Jul 2024

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.

22 May 2024

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.

6 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Perfect for a family!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gary O.

31 Jan 2024

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.

17 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

OhSolMio

Great stay

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

14 Nov 2023

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.

13 Nov 2023

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.

28 Jul 2023

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.

16 Apr 2023

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.

16 Aug 2022

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.

8 Aug 2022

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.

29 Jul 2022

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.

29 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Good time

Great from start to finish

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

2 Jun 2022

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.

6 Apr 2022

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.

31 Mar 2022

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

9 Mar 2022

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

23 Feb 2022

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

30 Nov 2021

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

21 Aug 2021

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Carolyn P.

8 Aug 2021

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.

20 Jun 2021

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.

14 Jun 2021

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