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A spacious living room with a dining area, a kitchen, and a bedroom. - Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants! (Sanibel)
On Sanibel's serene East End, The Parrot Nest invites you to unwind in a charming coastal cottage. Take a short stroll to the historic lighthouse and fishing pier or explore miles of island paths by bike, discovering secluded beaches and wildlife refuges along the way.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
The current price is €288
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug

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About this property

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

  • 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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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)

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located near the beach, this cottage is in East End, a neighbourhood in Sanibel. While the natural beauty of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Bowman's Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Key West Express. Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and BIG Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours. Visit our Sanibel travel guide
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Sanibel, FL

What's nearby

  • A variety of seashells on a beach.
    Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A beach with a lighthouse, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
    Sanibel Island Lighthouse
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sanibel Sea School
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center
    1 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jerry's Foods
    5 min drive
  • Bimini Bait Shack
    10 min drive
  • Turtles Tiki Bar
    6 min drive
  • Gramma Dot's
    9 min walk
  • The Marketplace At Sundial
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!?

As of 9 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants! on 8 Aug 2026 start from €288, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Macaw cottage, newly remodeled, walking distance to beach, shops, restaurants! located?

Located in East End, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Sanibel Sea School and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Sanibel Island Lighthouse and Sanibel Island Northern Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage Getaway!

Location was excellent! Close to beaches and some really good restaurants. I recommend the Mudbug the food was awesome and large pirtions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The location was perfect and the place was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great short getaway

Cute room that had everything we needed. Bikes and beach wagons were a nice addition. Close to lighthouse with good restaurant and ice cream shop across the street. The only negative was that the hot water ran out quickly during showers. Nice to see Sanibel rebounding from the hurricanes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

susan w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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8/10 Good

Brian Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great locationThe bikes were a great asset
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sanibel getaway

Perfect setting for my yearly getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jasmin k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply perfect

We loved the beaches , the bikes and the appartment
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing cottage in a great location. The chair that turns into a bed is fine for a child or small adult. Loved the bikes! Our cottage was missing a coffee maker but Luke the maintenance guy got us a replacement quickly. Biked to the Light House beach twice. Loved the chairs and tables in the yard out back. We ate a relaxing dinner outside there. The cottage had everything we needed. We ate out for lunches and dinners. We will come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cosy and clean cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

WE so needed a short break. The cottage was perfect. Bed was so very comfortable. Got lots of shells. Enjoyed the food at Wickey's. Had not be there in 30 yrs. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

cindy v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A little farther from the shops, but a nice private lication.

Private place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Denny W.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Our shower had black mold. Believe me I have pictures. I cleaned it myself with bleach. I requested a reimbursement for the cleaning but didn't get one. They did send some one to clean after I had done it! We had stayed there before and came back. We won't be back again though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Clean and nice. Small just for two. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Listing accuracy
Definitely not walking distance to beach or shops. Shower had mold, floor not so clean. But I guess ok
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Macaw

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal location

Our first time to Sanibel and we loved it. Our little cottage was wonderful. Ideal location to ride bikes to the beach and lighthouse. We would absolutely return and stay there. Only 1 thing would make it a little better, since there’s no sink in the kitchen area a small dish pan would make cleaning the dishes a little more sanitary. Great place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

daisy t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had stayed at this location before, however, it was a different unit. This particular unit can use more counter space. That would be my only complaint. Of course an addition of a pool would be great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sonia p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Superkalifragilistic
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent for a short stay

I may have missed it in the description of this cottage, but the “kitchen” was a small fridge and microwave. There was no sink other than the bathroom lavatory. The cottage worked for us for two days, but it would have been tough even to do breakfasts for a week.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019