About this rental
5-Star rated for comfort, convenience, and amenities, Oceanfront Sanibel 303 is luxurious and spacious. The oversized balcony with direct ocean views accommodates guests in swivel and reclining seats with pillow cushions. Fully furnished and loaded with extras, it is conveniently located on the beach near restaurants, shops, boardwalk, amusement parks, wildlife parks, fishing pier, water sports, museums and more. The Master Suite with balcony access has a fireplace, private bathroom with 2 sinks, separate walk-in shower, deep jetted whirlpool tub, walk-in closet, vanity mirror, and hairdryer. The King in the master bedroom is a Sleep Number Smart Bed. Bring your Sleep Number with you or discover it here for exciting days and peaceful night's sleep. The Chef's Kitchen has upgraded cabinets, granite counters, and walk-in pantry. It is fully stocked with utensils, dishes, glasses, cookware, air fryer, Keurig coffee maker, spices, toaster, crockpot, blender, waffle maker, wok, roasting pans, electric skillet, oven, stovetop, and microwave. The kitchen area seats 8 with additional seating in the bar room. Also included are linens and towels, beach chairs, umbrella, tent, wagon, boards, toys, games, and books. The home has 5 large screen TVs, LG washer and dryer, iron, laundry tub sink, and drying rack. Walk-in, designer closets are in the pantry and all bedrooms for extra storage. Kid-friendly home with an adjustable high chair, playpen, and beach toys.
Located at the highly desirable Sanibel Condominium, amenities include oceanfront beach access, a exercise room, underground gated parking, and clubhouse with billiard room, card tables, full kitchen, grilling area, picnic table, and a private beachfront heated pool and hot tub. Enjoy our resurfaced heated pool and new oversized hot tub!
The Sanibel is privately owned (not a public hotel). It is clean, safe, well maintained, and in excellent condition.
Check-in time: 15:00
Check-out time: 10:00
MultiWeek Discount: 10.00% (for stays between 14 and nights)
Unique Benefits
Sanibel 303 is 5-Star Rated for Comfort, Convenience & Amenities. With direct ocean access and panoramic views, it is a 5 minute beach walk to the Sunglow Fishing Pier and Crabby Joe's Restaurant. It is located exactly where the "drive beach" meets the "no-drive beach". From the balcony, glance to the left if you're a people watcher and to the right if you prefer solitude -- boom -- the best of both worlds! Sanibel 303 has many other unique benefits that our guests return often to enjoy.
Why Kids Love It
From the balcony, guests can view their families in the pool, hot tub, and at the beach. There is a large supply of loaner beach toys for children to use at the beach in addition to bikes. There's a card and pool table in the club house as well as a gym.
Area Information
Located in between the Atlantic Ocean and Halifax River, Sanibel 303 is on Florida's east coast between Ponce Inlet and South Daytona Beach. There are many excellent restaurants and attractions nearby. These include Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, Marine Science Center, Daytona Speedway, surf schools, fishing, marinas, boardwalk, arcade, water parks, laser tag, go-karts, Escape Room, and goofy golf. Orlando's theme parks, Cape Canaveral, New Smyrna Beach, St. Augustine, Ormond Beach, Palm Coast, and Cocoa Beach are all within an hour's drive.
Attractions Within Walking Distance
The Beach, Crabby Joe's Restaurant, Fishing Pier, Bike & Walking Trails
Favorite Places To Eat
Boondock's Restaurant
Racing's North Turn
Off The Hook
La Fiesta
Our Deck Down Under
Landshark's Bar & Grill
DJ's Deck
Charthouse
Ocean Deck & Beach Club
Stavro's Pizza House
Inside Scoop
Crabby Joe's Coconut Shrimp are irresistible!
Amenities
Other Vacation Rental Amenities
Dining Room
Living Room
Boat
Fishing Bay
Fishing Fly
Snorkeling Diving
Swimming
Car Recommended
Bird Watching
Eco Tourism
Nearby Activities:
Basketball Court
Beach
Bicycling
Boating
Deep Sea Fishing
Fishing
Golf
Gym/Fitness Center
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Jet Skiing
Kayaking
Ocean
Parasailing
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Shopping Area
Snorkeling
Surfing
Tennis
Theme Park
Water Park
Water Skiing
Whale Watching
Winery
Zoo
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Rates
Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
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Nov 27 - Dec 03 2024 | $341 | 6 nights | |||
Dec 04 - Dec 18 2024 | $309 | 6 nights | |||
Dec 19 - Dec 23 2024 | $341 | 6 nights | |||
Dec 24 2024 - Jan 04 2025 | $373 | 6 nights | |||
Jan 05 - Jan 05 2025 | $341 | 6 nights |
Fees:
Cleaning Fee: $175
Guest fee: $25
Damage Protection Policy ($3000 coverage): $45
Tax Rate: 12.5%
Availability
Last updated on November 24, 2024
Location
Hosted by MaryAnn Lawson
Member since 2021
Year purchased: 2017
About the host: The owners frequently enhance the property for the enjoyment of guests.
Why this property? Private, safe, and family-friendly! Direct ocean access with many relaxing, exciting, and fun activities on property and nearby.
Speaks: English, Spanish
Guestbook comments from the host:
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of activities are available for families?
So many to choose from! The pool, hot tub, and beach are a few steps away and viewable from the balcony. Chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, beach cruiser bicycles, and an abundance of beach toys are provided. Within a 5 minute walk, there are nearby attractions including the fishing pier, Crabby Joe's restaurant, walking and biking trails, to name a few.
Is the property public or private?
The Sanibel is a privately owned property, not a hotel. It is very well maintained and gated with keycode access, security, and cameras. There is reserved parking in the garage underneath the building.
What is the best time of year to visit?
Guests choose to visit year round due to the warm weather and abundance of outdoor activities available.
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Reviews
Oceanfront Serenity
This was I believe our fifth year staying at Sanibel 303. Outstanding is the word that best describes this vacation rental! MaryAnn is delightful to work with and such a gracious host. She has thought of everything to make your stay comfortable, relaxing, enjoyable, and fun. The kitchen provides everything you need to prepare and enjoy your meals. A new refrigerator this year provides all the ice you could need. The balcony is great for an early morning coffee watching the sun come up and the fishing boats working offshore, and is also a great evening spot to enjoy a nice glass of wine. The sleep number bed in the master bedroom provides a great nights sleep and the soaking hot tub and large walk-in shower are spa perfect after a long day on the beach. We are truly blessed, as you will be too, that MaryAnn has chosen to share her little piece of heaven ! The rating system tops out at 5 - but if we could we would definitely give this rental a “10”
Stayed: August 2023 Submitted: August 15, 2023
Fantastic location and beautiful room
The Room is beautifully decorated along with a terrific balcony that has great lounge furniture. The kitchen? Fantastic! The owner has provided everything a beach goer needs in garage! Overall the whole facility and the guest who stay are a welcoming experience!
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: July 23, 2023
This beautiful, state of the art, condo with all the extras was a crowd pleaser for our family!
Our family considers Daytona our home away from home and this condo did not disappoint. The spacious three bedroom, three bath unit was completely stocked with everything you would need to feel at home. From the high end kitchen and appliances, to the bar room/ office space, to the comfortable king sized master bedroom numbers bed, to the large capacity front load washer and dryer, this place has it all. It was especially nice to enjoy a sunrise or sunset on this large balcony with several cushioned chairs and lounges, and an additional high top table that seats three. The beautiful glass top dining table seats 6 and there is additional seating for three at the counter. Each of the three bedrooms have large walk in closets. The master bath has an oversized garden tub and large walk in shower. The second bedroom has a queen bed and private full bath with a tub. The third bedroom- the kid room - has a bunk with a twin on the top over a full bed with an extra pullout twin below. The third bath has a walk-in shower. There are plenty of linens and even beach towels for the beach. Our family particularly liked the automatic privacy shades and auto lights in the closets and hallways which are great for kids. Of course the many flat screen TVs throughout the condo were nice as well. Each unit has a reserved parking spot in the basement garage and an additional unassigned spot in the upper lot. We also took advantage of the beach wagon and canopy that is also provided if you didn’t bring your own. This was perfect for our family!
Stayed: June 2023 Submitted: July 09, 2023
Great Condo!!
Our family just stayed at Sanibel 303. This is our second stay here and just like last time it was a great vacation. This condo comes with the best parking spot right by the garage door. It always has tons of beach chairs and beach toys/accessories included. It is also very accomodating for wheelchairs. The condo is always very clean and organized. We will be back next year!!
Stayed: June 2023 Submitted: June 27, 2023
Enjoyed every minute of our stay!
We were able to stay in this unit for 6 weeks. Some of our time was with our children and grandchildren and sometime with friends. Everybody had a wonderful time. The unit is well equipped with towels and beach towels. All of the towels were n excellent condition. We really wanted for nothing.Being an early riser I enjoyed getting up and watching the sunrise with my cup of coffee. I have countless pictures of the sun rising and even a few of the full moon rising in early April. My wife enjoyed the blackout blinds in the bedroom as she is not an early riser!The beach is amazing, there are many great restaurants close and hand....some within walking distance. If you want to cook there is lots of room in the kitchen for more than one and all the tools you will need.I had to do some work while I was here and it was great having the extra computer screens available!MaryAnn was responsive to any requests we had. Thank you MaryAnn for providing such a comfortable and well equipped home for your guests to enjoy!
Stayed: March 2023 Submitted: April 24, 2023
Amazing and Breathtaking View
Sanibel 303 was the perfect escape from the craziness of life. I looked for an escape based on the balcony was it was just what I was looking for. The entire condo was like being at home with every possible amenity plus more. This is the perfect place for rest and relaxation yet close enough to everything if you want to be active. Everyone I came in contact with at the building was friendly and helpful. MaryAnn was great to work with and I would definitely recommend MaryAnn and Sanibel 303 to anyone looking for a great vacation getaway. Sanibel 303 is a Gem, I did not want to leave.
Stayed: December 2022 Submitted: January 05, 2023
Paradise
Everything was perfectly detailed. From the blanket for the balcony on cool evenings to the round ball ice maker for drinks. The balcony was simply gorgeous in the evenings looking at stars or watching the sunrise in the mornings. Only one problem we didn’t have enough time to enjoy everything there was to do there.
Stayed: December 2022 Submitted: December 12, 2022
Best of the best!
We rented Sanibel 303 for two weeks in September 2022 and what a great choice this was. Not a negative to be found. From the electric shades, numbered bed, top of the line stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer, leather furniture, balcony furniture, everything was awesome. Clean open spaces with an amazing beachfront view. A great owner who even emailed us while we were there to let us know we could watch the rocket launch from the balcony which was amazing! This condo and the owner are the best of the best!! Only regret is Hurricane Ian sent us home three days early but great memories.
Stayed: September 2022 Submitted: October 18, 2022
Great Stay At Sanibel 303
You won't regret the decision to stay at Sanibel 303. You can look forward to waking up to the sound of the ocean with great Atlantic sunrises and sunsets. The place is very comfortable and roomy with quality furniture, classy decorations, and new appliances. I appreciated that it didn't feel like a rental; it felt like home.First Class all the way!
Stayed: September 2022 Submitted: September 14, 2022
A slice of Heaven on Earth
Well, we just got home from our week of vacation this year at MaryAnn’s Sanibel 303. As always, we could not have asked for any better of a vacation home away from home! This condo is outstanding ! It is immaculately clean, beautifully furnished, and comfortable. The well appointed kitchen provides everything you need to prepare meals during your stay. The beds are extremely comfortable. The condo is quiet and relaxing. Morning coffee on the balcony is a great way to start the day as you listen to the waves, watch the dolphins frolic in the surf, and people watch the beach walkers as they pass by all as you watch the sun crack the horizon. As the day begins to heat up, the beach or the pool is just steps away. The beach wagon, canopy, chairs, and toys in the garage parking spot provide all that you will need for a great day on the beach. If you would prefer just to read a book and relax, you can choose one from MaryAnn’s library and read while you sit in the cool of the condo, or sit in the comfy balcony chairs, or take a lounge chair at the pool. We are repeat customers and have stayed at Sanibel 303 for a number of years now and we are impressed each year as we arrive at how well MaryAnn not only maintains the property, but in the improvements that she regularly adds to the property. We highly recommend Sanibel 303 to anyone looking for a top notch beach vacation. We rate it 5 stars - but would gladly give it 100 stars if the rating system went that high !
Stayed: August 2022 Submitted: August 15, 2022
LUXURY VACATION
This place was AMAZING! Everything was very clean, organized, spacious, and luxurious! Walking in felt like a home away from home. Mary Ann did an outstanding job making sure this condo stands out from all the rest. If we’re ever in area, we will definitely be booking this one again!
Stayed: July 2022 Submitted: July 26, 2022
Perfect Beach Vacation
This was a wonderful trip. The condo was awesome. They owners have thought of everything. They supply beach towels, canopy for the beach, beach chairs. The condo has lots of space for when you need alone time, but games and books for entertainment as well. The furnishings in the condo were exceptional. Beds were comfy. The balcony was a perfect space. Just so nice. Will definitely plan to return. Thank you.
Stayed: July 2022 Submitted: July 17, 2022
Keyless entries and beach supplies made vacation much more pleasant!
One problem when driving to a destination is having to bring all the beach supplies. This condo provided beach chairs, canopy, and a beach wagon. I did not have to bring them in my car. That gave everyone in the car more room. They keyless entries for the room and all building entries were very confident. We did not worry about who had the keys. The condo itself was nicely furnished. It also had all the kitchen supplies that one may need. The balcony had very comfortable furniture. I really like the shoe rack by the front door. Less sand came into the room. Bathroom were clean with nice rugs for each shower. There was a working refrigerator with water and ice maker on the outside door. The glass top stove was easy too keep clean. Was a great place to stay. Mary Ann was very helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed: June 2022 Submitted: July 04, 2022
Wonderful beach vacation
This was the best vacation possible. From the wedding on the beach outside the condo to the lovely sunrises every morning. The condo is perfectly decorated with every convenience you could possibly want or need. Look forward to many more trips to Sanibel
Stayed: June 2022 Submitted: July 03, 2022
A wonderful and spacious place to stay that was very family friendly and comfortable!
Sanibel 303 was an amazing place too stay and the condo fit our family very well (5 adults and 1 infant). To highlight a few things, the beach front view from the patio deck was amazing and very well furnished. The beach supplies were great and very beneficial, especially the EZ-Up canopy along with the beach wagon and chairs. The condo pretty much has everything you could imagine from a well supplied kitchen, internet/cable TV, and even had a high chair and pack'n'play which was very handy for our family.As far as issues we did not encounter any. Even parking 2 cars worked well and that included 2 days of the parking lot being closed for resurfacing. I want to say a big thanks to MaryAnn for notifying us before hand that the lot would be closed. Speaking of MaryAnn, just want to say a big Thank you! MaryAnn is amazing as she answered all our questions and as mentioned gave us good notifications in advance for anything we needed to know. Thank you MaryAnn!The last thing I do want to mention is Sanibel is the last condo on Daytona Beach Shores that still has ramp access for cars. Although traffic is not near as busy as the main drag of Daytona Beach you will still have traffic. Personally our family enjoyed this as a form of entertainment, however, for those who want to avoid traffic no worries as the "traffic free" part of the beach is just as close. Overall if you're looking for a great place to relax on the beach that feels like a "home away from home" then I would recommend Sanibel 303.
Stayed: April 2022 Submitted: May 09, 2022
Sanibel 303 exceeded all expectations starting with an amazing sunrise view to start your day!
MaryAnn was an exceptional host with excellent communication. Everything you read about Sanibel 303 is accurate. The unit was nicely furnished and has very comfortable seating on the balcony. The appliances were all high end, including the washer/dryer in the unit. We found Sanibel 303 to be very clean, including everything in the well-stocked kitchen. The master bath is large with a jetted tub and even included a lighted make-up mirror. Loved the sleep number bed. The unit was stocked with books and games for all ages in case you have a rainy day. The building itself is very secure and well maintained with assigned underground parking close to the elevator. The pool is large enough for lap swimming which was enjoyed. There are 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms with 2 master suites at opposite ends of the unit. MaryAnn has thought of everything you might need for a great vacation. This was one of the nicest units we have ever stayed in! Highly recommend.
Stayed: February 2022 Submitted: March 18, 2022
Exceeded Expectations!
If you are looking at the pictures and description of this home, then rest assured, it is maybe even better than advertised. What a great place to enjoy the beach and area. Nothing I could add in addtion to MaryAnn's excellent overview of all the amenities it offers.Two couples from Minnesota could not have asked for a better getaway. Great location far enough away from town, that even during bike week, was quiet and not too busy.We enjoyed renting e-bikes and cruising the beach, good restaraunts (try the Royal Red Shrimp at Crabby Joe's), and golfing nearby.Thank You MaryAnn!!
Stayed: March 2022 Submitted: March 14, 2022
Great stay at oceanfront Sanibel 303
Maryann is a wonderful host and was very accommodating with my last minute needs for a beautiful, clean home away from home to stay while visiting family. The oceanfront condo has everything you need to cook and feel comfortable. The 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms are all good sized with comfortable bedding. Look forward to hopefully being a guest again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed: February 2022 Submitted: February 12, 2022
Everything you need and more for the most relaxing time away from home!
Me, my 3 sisters and our honorary sister were pleasantly surprised by this most beautiful, relaxing, very spacious yet cozy, comfortable, inviting, fully stocked, beautifully decorated, absolutely gorgeous, beach home! It was so peaceful and relaxing that we found it so easy to nap in the comfortable lounge chairs on the large balcony, while listening to the ocean waves roll in. The fully stocked kitchen made it so easy to cook that we really never had to even leave for meals if we didn't want to. It was truly a home away from home but so much more. The warm breeze, beautiful views and gorgeous sunrise all from your balcony view made this home away from home more like heaven here on earth. We cannot wait to visit again. We had a wonderful stay-cation all the way from Lakeland, FL but felt like we were in another Country and it was amazing! Thank you so much for allowing us to stay. We are forever blessed! Forever Hash Sisters!
Stayed: October 2021 Submitted: October 20, 2021
Wonderful family vacation on the beach!
My family had a wonderful vacation at this property. The unit was clean and well equipped with all the things you would need for the kitchen and bathroom. There was also a handful of great things for the beach like a wagon for all the stuff, chairs, towels, and a tent for shade. The view was amazing and I loved hearing the sound of the waves from throughout the unit. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed: September 2021 Submitted: October 04, 2021
Best oceanfront beach place we have ever stayed in!!!
We have vacationed on Florida's east coast for years. This is by far the nicest oceanfront property - we will be back again and again! The owner is extremely responsive and has stocked the condo with everything. Planning and booking was easy at the property's homepage. We also found many more guest reviews there, too: /reviews
Stayed: July 2021 Submitted: July 31, 2021
Owner response
Ryan - I am very happy you and your family had a wonderful time. You are always welcome back :-) Thank you also for visiting Sanibel 303's homepage to read more guest reviews and to book your vacation.
Absolutely Perfect In Every Way!
Our family has vacationed at many beach front properties. We have finally found the best at Sanibel 303. This condo is by far the cleanest, most beautifully decorated and maintained, and has the most generous amenities. If we could rate it higher than 5-Star, we would! The owner has thought of everything to make our stay relaxing, fun, and stress free… From the keyless entry to the fully stocked linens, towels, soaps, paper products, appliances, cookware, games, beach chairs, umbrellas, boards, bikes, toys, etc. Oh, and the balcony furniture is unlike any we’ve ever lounged on! It is padded for extra comfort which makes the spectacular oceanfront views even better. We enjoyed countless hours watching sunrises, surfers, waves, birds, dolphins, and gazing at the moon and stars. The location is very convenient to restaurants, shops, parks, and the Sunglow Pier. We appreciate the owner’s helpfulness with our questions and look forward to returning again and again.
Stayed: February 2021 Submitted: March 21, 2021
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