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The Palmview And Sandpiper Inns

Fort Myers Area - FL · United States

706 And 720 Donax StreetView location

9.2/10Excellent229 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.0/109.0
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About The Palmview And Sandpiper Inns

With a stay at THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns in Sanibel, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Sanibel Island Southern Beach and 6 minutes from Sanibel Island Lighthouse. This motel is 11. 6 mi (18. 6 km) from Captiva Beach and 8. 2 mi (13. 2 km) from Bowman's Beach.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms.

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With a stay at THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns in Sanibel (Mid Island), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Island Golf Club. This motel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Key West Express and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Bowman's Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 50-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment.

Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Pet friendly
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Property uses a professional cleaning service Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property is professionally cleaned.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
    • This property is professionally cleaned
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Sanibel Island Southern Beach 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Sanibel Island Golf Club 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Periwinkle Way 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens 1.6 km / 1 mi
Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Bailey's Beach 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Causeway Islands Beaches 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Dunes Golf and Tennis Club 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Gulfside City Park 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Sanibel Sea School 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Schoolhouse Gallery 3.2 km / 2 mi
Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater 3.3 km / 2 mi
Sanibel Public Library 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Causeway Islands Park B 3.6 km / 2.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 15
  • motel
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  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Palmview And Sandpiper Inns

9.2
Excellent
229 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
02 Aug 2026
Jailene
Horrible
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2026
Maite
Great stay! Perfect location in Sanibel, we loved our little beach weekend getaway — thank you so much for everything. ❤️
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
JACQUELINE
Quaint beautiful place we enjoyed our stay very much
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Dave
Yes, everything was great
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
11 May 2026
Karolina
This place was a huge disappointment and absolutely not what I expected based on the Expedia rating. The unit was tiny, outdated, and not very clean, with paper-thin walls and ceilings - we could clearly hear the guests upstairs late into the night and again early in the morning. There was no proper lobby or on-site staff, the AC created so much condensation that surfaces and even the TV were wet, and basic touches like coffee for the coffee maker were missing. While the beach was nearby, the property itself felt run-down and honestly worth maybe a third of what they charge.
Family
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2026
Jeanne
I stayed at the Sandpiper, unit #1 which is a two bedroom. The Palmview is a couple doors down.
Bedrooms are small but both have comfortable queen beds.
Everything worked, and if I had decided to make meals I had pots, pans, utensils and spices to work with. The staff provides starter kitchen supplies, extra toilet paper, and if you need clean towels, just call the office.
If this place had a pool, I'd give it four stars. They do have some beach cruiser bikes that you can use for free for a morning ride to the beach. The nearest beach at the end of Donax is walkable if you're not lugging a bunch of stuff with you. Oh, they have the beach stuff there too!
Staff is extremely responsive. I had a couple minor issues and someone came out the next morning to clear out the bathroom sink drain and pump up the tires on the bikes. They allow dogs, and there is a small fenced area in the backyard for the dogs to go.
Self
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2026
Dorothy
We did no cooking but was well equipped, need a place to rinse off sand outside
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2026
LAURIE
The location of the cottage was good and there was plenty of room to park a car. Everything (restaurants, shopping, grocery store, ice cream, etc.) was within easy driving distance.
There were plenty of extra towels for the beach, beach chairs and bicycles for our use.
The beds were comfortable. On the downside, the bedrooms were small. So much so that we couldn't fully open the door without hitting the bed. In addition, in the bedrooms there was no storage (chest of drawers) to put clothing or anyplace to put a suitcase, except on the floor. There was a tall chest of drawers in the living room area. One of these in each of the bedrooms would have been very useful but not so much where it was.
Everything considered, we would stay here again.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2026
Tom
This facility does not have a sink in the kitchen. while set up with a two-burner stove, microwave, coffee maker, and under counter refrigerator there is no counter space. There is a table and bench at which to eat.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2026
Geri
Great little property for our trip. Convenient to beach and just what we were looking for!
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2026
Tami
Check in was confusing. We called to get code.

Property was amazing!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Dec 2025
Maureen
Our room #3) was amazingly clean. We had everything we needed (except some hangers in the closet) for visiting the beach; towels, chairs) and a wagon to transport them. The king bed was comfortable. Location is key, only a 5-minute walk to the beach. I felt safe here and we will hopefully be back for a 3 time next year
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2025
Terra
Extra amenities were available upon request. Housekeeping is available upon request. Check in was easy and information about The Palmview Inn and Sanibel were available. We were within walking distance to the beach and a convenience shop. Traffic is not busy at this stay. It feels very private as it is a cottage with outside sitting and gathering. Washer and dryer is available and accessible. We loved our stay.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 Nov 2025
Claudia Catherine
Room was clean, bed was comfortable. Very dark, lights were missing. Very uncomfortable sitting area. Laundry was very convenient. Staff was friendly and helpful. Only sink was in bathroom and it was absurdly tiny. Appliances were fine, no freezer in fridge.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2025
M Lynn
It was perfect! The bed was comfy cozy, a huge TV (I rarely used it, so much to do outside), nicely appointed bathroom with a wonderful shower and several shampoos and body wash. The kitchen had everything needed for cooking. A couple of hot pads would be a good addition!
A short walk to the beach using the wagon provided to each unit loaded with beach chairs and a great sturdy umbrella 🏖️ that screwed into the sand so it didn't blow away in the breeze/wind. Nice beach towels also included!
Bikes are provided, although a basket would have been appreciated. I had to carry my groceries home in a bag on my shoulder.(I didn't have a vehicle)
The grounds were very nice, with outdoor seating, a DIY bar area, outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day at the beach, and lovely landscaping.
I really enjoyed my stay at the Palm View and will definitely return next year!
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2025
David
Would prefer to have NON-STICK pans for cooking.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
grace
Great place ro stay! Has many amenities and is close to the beach!
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2025
Andrea
Very clean very nice. I found parking not great. The cleaning people a bit rude. We had a great time and the area is beautiful
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2025
Marlene
Stayed in unit #1 Sandpiper. Loved that there were bikes to use, beach in bike /walking distance. Cottage was very clean and in a relaxing area. Beds too big for the rooms, no space to move around or even open the door all the way. Laundry room was messy and path too dark to comfortably walk to laundry at night. Wasn't concerned about safety just literally couldn't see the ground to walk. Otherwise great stay, I would absolutely go back and stay at the Palmview/Sandpiper again.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2025
Stephen
If you don’t mind having a bit of a walk to the beach, it’s a very nice set up
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2025
Jeanine
The cottages was super cute and very clean. Bikes were great and plenty. However. The bikes near the trash and shower did not work. It was very dark at night. And because it was wet back there the No-see-ums attacked us while we struggled to get the bikes in the wrack in the dark. I think the bikes should be in a more ideal location. Otherwise place was great, nice people, bikes to the beach were perfect. The path around the island is key as well.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Kevin
Charming cottage with all amenities for a longer stay (full kitchen). Quiet, clean and obviously updated with no evidence of the hurricane damage from last year. Will stay here again when we return to Sanibel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Jody
Beautifully remodeled, great location, free bikes to use and pet friendly. Loved our stay and wished I would have booked another night.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Sep 2025
R. Stephen
We had expected a kitchenette, and there was a refrigerator, a microwave, an induction cooktop, plates, bowls,cups and utensils, but no kitchen sink or kitchen exhaust. If we had cooked on the cooktop we would have set off the smoke alarm and then had to do our dishes in the bathroom sink.
The front entry to our room was overhung with palm branches so that we had to stoop to reach the door. The parking lot was very small requiring awkward parking positions to avoid blocking your neighbor in. The queen bed in our room was quite comfortable, but its positioning in the room required me to walk sideways to get into or out of my side of the bed. That would be very difficult for someone with limited mobility.
The bathroom was clean, and the hotwater in the shower was excellent, but the shower was awkwardly narrow, not unlike the experience one has using an airliner toilet. Not for people who can't touch their toes
There were complimentary beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach towels and beach carts that made the short walk to the beach convenient, There was a free washer and dryer available that was an excellent benefit above the normal. The free bikes were very nice, but having bicycle locks would make them more practical.
I was locked out by my own fault, but the company had me back in very quickly.
All in all it was a room at a good price on a lovely island, but not one to recommend to the faint of heart
Leisure Pet
4/10
Poor
22 Sep 2025
John
Got a 2 BR Cottage. It was not a Cottage. Cottage is a small simple house near a beach or lake. It's near a beach. Is a 2 BR Motel room. Bedrooms are small. Bedroom doors do not completely open before hitting bed. Bed is more like a Full vs Queen. Walls are thin. Individual room A/C to go no lower than 72 degrees.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Andrew
Everything was amazing!!!! We will definitely be back.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2025
Catherine

sanibel island

the cottage was very cute. looked like it was remodeled. very clean inside.the only thing they didn't have outlet to plug my blow dryer in the bathroom.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Aug 2025
Constantin
It was close to the beach, and bikes have been provided.
There is a mold smell in the room, and walls are very thin, you can hear next door neighbors coughing or talking.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2025
Kimberly
Parking is tight if more than 3 cars are in lot….. no one on premises if you need anything ….. toilet seat was loose and it took 2 days for someone to come take care of it …..couch cushions were stained from prior guests and needed cleaned …. Need to change coffee pots to keurigs in rooms and maybe supply kcups and creamer/sugar packs like hotels do ….. facility was ok at best
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2025
Julissa

Cute and practical

Small but very comfortable, very nice kitchen. Full fridge, stove, oven, toaster, coffee maker and blender. Beds are very comfortable and a/c is nice and cold. Very quite street! Close to everything.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2025
SCOTT
Absolutely Perfect
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
Ardine
We stayed at the Palmview Creole Garden 7/18-7/21. I highly recommend the cottages and property. We had a wonderful time! The beach chairs and umbrella were in great condition, high quality and very convenient. The bikes were as well and we had great times riding them around the island. We had a couple of small issues but they were quickly resolved by the attentive staff. The cottage was perfect in size for the 3 of us and the kitchen and amenities in it were enough to cook things. The seating area is very inviting near the BBQ. My small suggestion would be to put tiki torches or some kind of bug repellant there. Bring bug spray!! Doc Fords and Mudbugs were excellent places to eat. Huxster's Store has delicious sandwiches. Overall, a wonderful weekend vacation. I will be staying at the Palmview anytime I return to Sanibel.
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2025
William
Great value and close to the beach. Area is being rebuilt due to the storm. The inn is more like an Airbnb and parking is limited. the staff is very responsible
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
16 Jul 2025
Nicholas
The property was nice, very clean. Just a few problems, the A/C stopped working after the first day unfortunately, got stuck at 75+ degrees, made the stay pretty bad. Shower is ironically small, like both shoulders touching the wall.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2025
Jessica
Great location and the room was well equipped for the weekend. The ONLY thing we could have asked for is a dog wash/rinse station or a hose attached to the outdoor shower to rinse off after being on the beach. Thanks for a great stay.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2025
Jennie

Adorable cottage

We stayed in cottage 4 and it was cute, unique and quaint! The room was great and we loved the outdoor seating and grilled out everyday! The place was quiet and everything brand new! We will defintely come back!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
Philip

Love this place!

Cannot wait to return! Perfect location and cute little place with everything you need to enjoy your stay!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2025
Courtney
We had a great time at this property! The property seems to be recently renovated so everything was in excellent shape (kitchenware, bedding, beach chairs and umbrella were like new Tommy Bahama). We were on the 2nd floor above 2 units and next to 1 unit and the apartments were very soundproof. You can walk to the beach in a few minutes. We brought our dog who appreciated the fenced in area. I’d definitely recommend staying here if this is your price range!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2025
Raul
Very beautiful close to the beach good bicycles very clean and very comfortable amazing ac love the remodel. Amazing customer service they went out of there way to accommodate even on a holiday definitely will be back
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2025
Susan
Very clean, staff friendly and helpful
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2025
David
This property was perfect for a several day getaway with my pup to explore Sanibel and its beaches!
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2025
Janene
We enjoyed our stay and the proximity to the beach, which was just a few blocks walk. We appreciated the beach chairs and umbrella that were provided as well. Close to a lot of good restaurants too- we chose to drive, but you could have walked to some of them.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2025
Beth
This was our second time here and we will be back !! Great location. Great response to any needs. Thank you
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2025
Thad

Needed liquid dish soap

The apartment was very nice. There was very little info on what beach equipment we could use so we kinda had to just assume. The cleaning supplies ie dish cleaning supplies were not appropriate. We had dishwasher tabs but no dishwasher. We should have had dish soap but none was provided. This was no biggie just need the owners to pay attention to what they provide. The pillows on the beds were terrible and the mattresses were lumpy but All in all it was a good experience.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
Amy
Wonderful property and accommodation! Really enjoyed our stay. What a lovely place and so close to everything!
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
08 Mar 2025
janet
We stayed at Pirate’s Cove cottage. It was a great stay, however, the property had some good and not so good aspects. First the good: great A/C! Good appliances, cottage clean, bed very comfortable, great bikes. Not great: no space besides closet (without shelving) for clothes, Bathroom electrical outlet had no power, electrical plate missing from BR wall, beach chairs both had carrying clip broken, spotty dishes and serve ware, grill didn’t work. The cottage needs some attention, which would be expected between guests for the price charged.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Mar 2025
Jennifer
We enjoyed our brief 2 night stay at the Sanpdpiper Inn- it was clean and walkable to the beautiful beach. They were great communicators and it was easy to access the property. Unit was cute and nice finishes! Minor things could really improve the Egret suite- a TP holder and towel bar of any kind in the front bathroom, it had neither. Bedrooms smaller than I could tell from the pics, very difficult to impossible to walk around the bed which made nighttime interesting! Unfortunately the previous tenants had obviously been smoking pot - which is against the rules for sure and I could smell it for almost the whole stay. Not the fault of the The Sandpiper but it does color your experience. I would recommend this property overall.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2025
Regina

Wonderful!

Amazing location! Nice room! So dog friendly! Outside area so nice. Lots of amenities!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2025
Diane
Adorable cottage near the beach.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2025
Laura
Very cute little stay, we appreciated the beach chair, umbrella use. The bikes were super.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Feb 2025
Amy
Perfect for us with small but fully equipped kitchen, nice bedroom and bath. Only couple small things - recommend a few extra rolls of TP in bathroom and our unit could use some clean-up of paint job (few drops on bathroom floor, edging, etc) but these are small issues as place was great.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Feb 2025
Maureen
The property was well equipped and close to the beach. The only things I thought would be helpful that weren't provided were a door mat to help eliminate bringing sand into the cottage and some place to hang up damp towels, maybe an over the door rack. We would definitely consider staying again.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2025
Robert

Couldn't Have Been Happier

This place is cool. We were delighted with everything. The only issue was a malfunctioning TV remote control, which management replaced promptly. Definitely plan to stay there next time we visit Sanibel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2025
jennifer
We absolutely loved it and would stay again. Only 2 things were the water pressure is nonexistent in the shower which after a day at the beach and trying to wash the sand off isn’t fun and I wish there was a potholder in the room. It’s fully stocked to cook and use the oven but we didn’t have anything to remove the stuff from the oven. But still absolutely would recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
carolyn
It was great to be back to stay in Sanibel. We felt lucky to get an apartment at Palm View with our last minute reservation!!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Kathleen
Newly renovated, clean, and great location in Sanibel
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2024
Luke
Cozy
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Heather
We have stayed at the Palmview/Sandpiper three times over the last several years and look forward to coming back again next year. The property has been beautifully renovated since Hurricane Ian! We love that it is on a quiet street and within walking distance of the beach.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
Matt
Wonderful property very close to the beach, easily walkable and the optional bikes were great! Would happily stay there again and recommend to others!
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2024
Dean

sandpiper

Lovely condo about 20 minutes walk to the beach. Beach chairs and umbrella were great but the beach towels were to small
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2024
Jo ann
A quaint and quiet place! The bicycles were perfect too. Close to the beach and close to restaurants.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Brian
Property was nice but can hear in the other properties.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
amy
Very close to beach and to restaurants and grocery store. Loved the beach chairs, wagon and umbrella! Also very nice to have place to do laudry. Manager very responsive to questions.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2024
Elizabeth

Awesome

Great stay this is my second time and will continue to stay here anytime we consider traveling to Sanibel Island
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2024
Elizabeth Anne
Loved our stay at The Palmview and Sandpiper!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Day at the beach

Very helpful dog friendly
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2024
Ivonne
We stayed at the Sandpiper Ibis cottage#3 on 6/12/24-6/14/24 and we loved it! The cottage had everything we needed - only need to bring yourself, clothes, and food if you wish to cook. The cottage has an updated kitchen, living room bedroom and bathroom. The beds were SO comfortable!!! It's been a long time since I've slept so soundly and comfortably. They could use some fluffier pillows, as theirs were a little flat, but that didn't bother me since I brought my own pillows from home. Unfortunately it rained most of the time that we were there and part of the property in the back and some of the streets were a bit flooded so we were unable to use the bicycles, etc.. We did make it to the beach on our last day for a couple hours when there was a lull in the rain. However we still had a great time playing board games and watching movies indoors during the rain. Very cozy atmosphere. We did have a small pool of water from several days of rain accumulating in front of our door and had to call the office to let them know about that and they quickly sent out maintenance to take care of it and to provide a thick mat for the inside so we wouldn't wet the floor as we were going into the cottage. My husband and I are planning to stay in that exact cottage again in the future.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2024
Leslie

You can't go wrong

We loved our stay in this immaculate old-Florida style inn. Staff was immediately available to serve us but did not hover. No amenity has been forgotten. The bright colors and coastal decor make for a real get-away feeling yet every attraction on the island is nearby. Book with confidence!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2024
Connie
Nice job! LOVE PalmView Inn
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2024
Luis
All was nice and clean. I recommend to leave the light on in the patio for late fun.
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2024
Lisa
It was clean.
Didn’t have hair dryer.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2024
Cheryl
This property was just remodeled and was very clean and comfortable. Our only concern was that 2 units are connected and you can hear the people next door. They need more insulation between the units. We also lost internet a couple of times so the TV stopped working. We loved how close it was to the beach (2 blocks) and they had bikes available. We would stay there again for a few days.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2024
CHRISTINE
We loved this property! Easy walk to the beach. Loved using the bikes.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2024
Michele
It was very comfortable and welcoming. Great location for our stay. Cottage was spacious and very clean. Would recommend
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jan 2024
Judith
Needs better pillows
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 Aug 2022
Verified traveler

Pleasant stay

I stayed at the Sandpiper Inn and was a pleasant stay overall.

The check in process was a bit unconventional, but maybe that is from my personal lack of experience with these type of vacation rentals.

Daily housekeeping service is not provided, but I was ok with that considering the duration of our stay.

The unit was well stocked with basic kitchenware and linen/towels.

Overall, the condition of the unit was ok, but there were some areas that could be improved such as the shower and bathroom and other areas where caulking was splitting and the finish was lacking overall, not a deal breaker, but considering the cost to rent, I think the upkeep should be more apparent.

Parking was a little tight, but we managed and had no issues.

Beach cruisers are provided on-site and they looked to be fairly new and well maintained overall. I would suggest for their to be a bike tire air pump available for use as some bikes were a bit low on air.

The inn had a nice beachy vibe and was quite charming. I would consider staying here again on a return visit.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2022
Robert
Cute property with a cool Florida vibe. Easy, short walk to the beach.
Loved the keyless entry.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2022
Sara

Great accommodation near the beach.

Cute comfortable accommodation.
Loved it’s location close to gorgeous beach. Great to have use of bikes and washing machine and dryer a bonus. Wish we could of stayed longer.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Mar 2022
Debra
We liked that we had our own space and didn't have anyone walking above us. It was our own cottage. Laundry facilities were a plus as well as the bikes. Beach chairs & an umbrella was also provided. The directions for arrival (was not staffed for check-in) need some updating. It would be a plus to have a map provided as well as some recommendations in each room.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Mar 2022
John
These were the good things about the property. 1. It was a short walk to the beach and the beach was excellent. This was huge because the traffic is a nightmare on the island. 2. The bed linens were fresh and clean,............................Otherwise it was run down, the bare minimum for furnishings etc. A very small bathroom. Little things were updated here and there to try and give the effect that it was cared for. It was not. Deck was grungy. Overall a 50/50 experience. Not terrible but you can probably do alot better.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2022
Jeffrey

Sanibel stay

Very nice and convenient access to amenities on Sanibel. A great value for lodging on the island and I plan to use it again. My only complaint is that the parking area is too small.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2022
Carol

Shabby Chic?

The nostalgia factor for this retro unit was not sufficient to elicit a very favorable rating. The code for the door lock did not work...fortunately we were given a secondary code to a lockbox with \"back-up\" keys. It was advertised that the office was open was open 9-5, but it was never open that we experienced in our 2-day stay. Fortunately, we didn't need anything. The furniture was shabby to the point of being uncomfortable and the bed had stale (or worse) smells. The good aspects: it was quiet; it was walking distance to a great shelling beach; the kitchen was well provisioned. Sanibel is a neat place, so I might stay there again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2022
Joanne
Perfect!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Dec 2021
Justine
This was a nice small property. The unit was well appointed if you wanted to cook in which we did one night. It is also equipped with beach chairs / unbrella with close by beach access. If you're looking for a simple place clise to the beach that is reasonably priced - stay here!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Dec 2021
Joan Mary
Property is in a good location. Walking distance to beach and easy to find. Very clean and no bugs!
None of the exterior lights worked, so very dark at night. No instructions for tv, so never could use it. No instructions for wall switch that seemed to control a lot of things. Stove top didn't light, maybe pilot out?
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2021
Christian
All suites...old timey Florida. The parking was somewhat difficult.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Nov 2021
terry
Convenient location.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Nov 2021
Stacey
The property is being updated as we speak. We stayed in the Palm Retreat and it was just incredibly out dated. We made it work and we loved our week in Sanibel! The free bikes and laundry was a very nice convenience. Before you rent ask if that unit has been updated.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2021
Cecilia
Walking distant to the beach.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2021
Michelle
Very nice and clean property. The cottage was spacious and comfortable.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
We chose a quiet time of year to visit. There was no one else on the property for most of our visit. Not fancy, but comfortable and clean. Full kitchen with many useful items. Walk to beach is easy about 2 city blocks. Manager offered beach chairs, cooler, umbrella and wagon. Convenient to restaurants and easy to get around. If you have a handicap parking pass remember to bring it with you! We didn’t and besides free parking it also shortens some lengthy walks from parking lot to beaches. If and when we travel back to the area we would most likely stay here again. Thanks for the wonderful time away!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2021
Kristy

Perfect place to stay!

From the time we got there, until we left couldnt ask for anything better. Ron is super nice and so welcoming:) We stayed in unit 4, for 3 nights and already booking our next stay there. He had bikes to use (which we loved), towels, beach toys, chairs, umbrella, you name it he had it to use for free! Road our bikes to the beach multiple times a day, maybe a 1 minute ride.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
This place was absolutely PERFECT!! I needed an escape so badly and the Palmview was exactly what i was looking for. Ron was amazing and friendly, it was clean and convenient to everything...dining, shopping, recreation..i truly didst want to leave.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
The property and staff are superb. Short walk to the beach and the cottage was clean and close to all the island has to offer.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2021
Patricia

Sanibel Island Cottages

This is a great place to stay if you enjoy being able to sit out back of the cottages where there are tables with umbrellas and well shaded and quiet. The only thing that wasn't good is the window AC Unit runs constantly and is quite noisey. Also, the sofa bed/couch in our unit desperately needs to be replaced. It was bad enough sitting on it. I wouldn't want to be the people who have to sleep on it. The king size bed was very comfortable. The unit was clean and included beach chairs and umbrella; coffee pot, toaster, blender...all the kitchen essentials. It was a bit too far for us to walk to the beach, but there were a few handicap spots on the street at the beach end of our street which my husband needed. All in all we enjoy this atmosphere over a hotel and we would definitely return.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Amazing service and all around great experience.Beach themed, slightly kitschy cottages with all the extras. So many bike rental places on the island and this place has them for free for guests. They also provide beach towels, an umbrella and two beach chairs that strap on your back like a backpack and have an insulated pocket for ice and drinks as well as a huge pocket for dry items. In other parts of Florida, the beach chairs and umbrella would’ve coated $25-30 a day and then bike rental is close to that. The place is stocked with kitchen essentials such as plates, silverware, coffee maker, blender, toaster, strainer, drink pitcher, stove, fridge and microwave. The outdoor area is adorable. Little grass hut type picnic table, coconut trees, patio furniture. It’s not right on the beach, but if you can handle a 5 minute stroll down a clean sidewalk with beautiful trees, birds hand bunny rabbits, it’s not a problem at all. I’d say it’s about 2-3 city blocks. The beach access is perfect and clean. The location is very quiet, but close enough to restaurants and other amenities that you don’t feel secluded. The king size mattress wasn’t the most fluffy one I’ve slept in, but not bad enough to leave or not come back.
Ron, the man on site in the mornings is always happy, welcoming, and available whenever needed. Very accommodating.
If you’re okay with feeling like you’re staying in the Golden Girls’ guest house (think wicker furniture and bright colors) then this is the place.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Nice place!!
You find everything you need
Just bring your clothes and food
5 minutes walking distance to beach, but not parking @ that beach
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
We LOVED the location of this property! While not beach front, it’s just a few minute walk and an even quicker bike ride to the beach. The room came with chairs, an umbrella and beach towels which we found to be most useful for us. The owner was very friendly and helpful—greeted us every morning he saw us and when we thought there was a problem with the tv (our own ignorance) he provided assistance in an appropriate time. We will definitely be staying here again because the prices are unbeatable and the service even better!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2021
Justin

Great place, close to the beach, great owner

This is a great little place within a short walk to the beach. We stayed in the Caloosa room so had plenty of room to spread out. Ron really was as nice, helpful, and accomodating as everyone before me had said. Bikes and beach chairs were provided and he even lent us a cooler to take to the beach.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Quaint
Leisure Partner

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The Palmview And Sandpiper Inns
706 And 720 Donax Street, Sanibel, United States

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