The Parrot Nest on Sanibel's quiet East End offers charming coastal cottages with epic comfort and beautiful rooms. Explore the island on complimentary bikes, visit the historic Sanibel Lighthouse, or relax at secluded beaches and wildlife refuges.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
The current price is €367
€367
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Newly remodeled Parrot Nest Toucan Cottage! Walk 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 Toucan cottage is a charming room with a king bed and a kitchen with two burner cooktop and beautiful outdoor private patio with a table and chairs.
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
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
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
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
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.
Property is also known as
404176
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 Estero Boulevard 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Sanibel travel guide
Is Newly remodeled Parrot Nest Toucan Cottage! Walk to beach, shops, restaurants! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Newly remodeled Parrot Nest Toucan Cottage! Walk to beach, shops, restaurants!?
As of 23 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newly remodeled Parrot Nest Toucan Cottage! Walk to beach, shops, restaurants! on 5 Apr 2026 start from €367, 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 Newly remodeled Parrot Nest Toucan Cottage! Walk to beach, shops, restaurants!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Newly remodeled Parrot Nest Toucan Cottage! Walk to beach, shops, restaurants!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Newly remodeled Parrot Nest Toucan Cottage! Walk to beach, shops, restaurants!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Newly remodeled Parrot Nest Toucan Cottage! Walk 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 Northern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Newly remodeled Parrot Nest Toucan Cottage! Walk 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.
We had a wedding in the area and found this listing. Very convenient location, nice little place. Very clean, updated and comfortable. I would recommend for anyone needing a place on the island.
We loved our stay in Sanibel! Toucan Cottage was super cute and just the right amount of living space for a romantic getaway. The kitchenette served us well for breakfasts each day. The location was close to the beach and the Lighthouse. The bikes were an added bonus to explore the island.
We liked the location, is was relatively quiet, it was big enough for our needs, decent size shower as well. The A/C kept the room nice and cold even though we had some really hot days while we were there
If I had one complaint it would be the bed, it had to be the softest bed in the world, we would sink into it to the point it was hard to get out. Beds like that are not good on backs.
Another minor complaint would be the TV size, it's about 19" across a large room, wasn't a big deal since we are mostly outside but at night it would have been nice when we are falling asleep to a movie.
This was a cute property and perfect for just the two of us. We stayed over Memorial Day weekend and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The beach was a short walk and very easy to get to. The cottages are on the East end of the island about 1/2 a mile from the Lighthouse. The unit was clean and had everything we needed. The decor was simple and just what you’d expect from a beach cottage. Just a warning, though…the bed is hard. It wasn’t so hard that I couldn’t sleep, but if you tend to be more sensitive to such things, might want to keep that in mind. All in all great place to stay!
Loved it. Rode bikes, only found two with air, but that is all we needed. Bathroom door would not close, needed planing. Kitchen cabinets had no handles, but I figured with a stove there had to be pots and pans and I opened from bottom. This was just curiosity as I did no cooking. We enjoyed every minute, except it was 96 every day(I am sure it was the same at home. Impressed with comeback of Sanibel and friendliness of people. Also there were no political signs! We loved restaurants -Doc Fords and Rosalitas. Breakfast at Jerry's Market Cantina!
Julianne M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine
28 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had the best time. Mother daughter trip. The room was perfect for us. It had everything we needed. We spent most of the time at the beach and exploring. There were many places close buy that we could walk to. It was very convenient!
We absolutely loved our cottage, it was very clean and neat. Having access to the bikes and beach equipment was so convenient!! We look forward to staying here again!
This is a great little place in the heart of the East end of Sanibel. Would definitely stay again. Doesn’t have a hair dryer but otherwise had everything we needed to enjoy our time on Sanibel. Great to be back on the island!
We had a great time, and enjoyed our lovely room as well as daily use of the bikes! Kim was easy to contact, kind, and helpful. Easy access to the beach- just a 5 min bike ride. Would definitely stay here again!
Having a refrigerator and microwave made it perfect. Staying in a quiet neighborhood on Sanibel Island convenient to the beach, the bay, and everything. They even had bicycles that we used!
Rebecca B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Susan C.
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
We had a refrigerator that leaked water all over our food and water pooled on the floor. We had NO hot water with the kitchen sink. We could not sit outside on the patio due to bugs.
Nice little place to stay for a few days and close to everything. The place was ready early which was nice as we only live a few hours away. The downside was the cleanliness. The floor had dirt and sand everywhere. The bathroom floor and shower floor/walls were not cleaned as bugs and hair were on the bathroom and shower floors. Stove had grease under the burners and was not cleaned. This was very disappointing so we ended up cleaning the place for our stay the way it should have been.
Stayed in Toucan 4. The description and pictures were spot on this property. It was very clean and newly updated. They provided equipment to take to the beach like loungers and wagons to walk the short distance to the beach. The gas grill was another great perk. There are many restaurants close by and the service was really good. Great property management and excellent maintenance (Luke), really took care of any issues in a snap. There had been a really bad storm a few days before we arrived and the area was still recovering from outages. We called maintenance for help and they took care of us immediately. We definitely want to go back again next year. We found our Happy Spot!
Alan P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Amanda W.
19 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
No WIFI
The condo was clean and beautiful! GREAT LOCATION...But NO WIFI!! We were in #4 and the WIFI would not show up. This wouldn't have been such an issue but we also had NO cell service. The email stated we did not need a password when in fact we did. I called the management company when we arrived and they said they would contact the owner and it had to do with needing a WIFI extender. The girl on the phone suggested we walk to the back of the property to get connected. Great...Except it only works in the back of the property. She said they would get back to me. NO ONE EVER GOT BACK TO ME. I emailed the owner and explained needing a password and not getting WIFI in the room. She replied to my email with just the wifi password...NOTHING else. I emailed 2 more times and still NO wifi... BAD COMMUNICATION> We sat in our car at the beach during a storm, cause sitting at the condo with no internet access sucks. To me having a relaxing weekend means I get to use my phone and surf the internet and social media. I was looking for mindless!! I like the wind down time in the evening with some mindless activity. Listen, if someone would have gotten back to me and acknowledged my issue I wouldn't be so annoyed. If you do not care about poor communication or wifi, stay here cause everything else was great.
Check in and property was fine. However, four days into our vacation we were under a mandatory evacuation due to Hurricane Ian. We left the Island Tuesday morning and will not return because the Island is destroyed including the causeway leading to it. We are now left trying to recoup money we paid for this trip.
Tommy G.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
caslin L.
6 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Beautiful location, but bikes were broken
While our stay was in a beautiful location and was exactly as pictured, it wasn’t exactly as described. We mainly booked this location with the thought that there was going to be bikes available to get around the island (since it advertised that). We understand that bikes can break but we informed the host on Friday and she said there would be someone by to fix the bikes. Unfortunately, the bikes were still broken in the same spot until Monday morning when we left. It was a little disappointing since that was a major reason why we booked this place instead of another. Other than that, we enjoyed the room.
caslin L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Cesar M.
23 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Less than ideal accommodations
we arrived after midnight due to flight delays. When we got to the cottage the lockbox was open and no key to be found. We messaged the manager and fortunately the response was quick and someone came to find the key under the mat.. have used Arbnb before and never had this happened.
The place lacked some basic items. Such as hand soap and shampoo/conditioner. We had to go and buy some hand soap.. The stove isn’t working and the light under the cabinets isn’t working either. The glass door to the patio is stuck.
The bikes! Omg. They have seen better days. They are in awful condition. I found only 1 bike in proper condition. The others: the saddles are not adjustable. Either the saddle post clamps are so rusty they are stuck or simply don’t tighten ! The pedals in one of the bikes doesn’t work as if the cassette or chainring are so worn out the cranks slip as you try to pedal. Another bike had a flat tire..
This cute little property is well maintained and was really comfy for our short stay.
The only thing I'd say is that I wished it was closer walking distance to the beach. We drove the car because we had a lot of stuff to carry.
Other than that perfect A++!!