1223 Buttonwood Ln, Sanibel Island, Florida, United States | (586) 210-9239
Quiet location on Sanibel Island, 200 feet from the beach
Cute cottages with full kitchens, patios, and antique oak furniture
Minutes from area beaches, Old Town, and the Sanibel Lighthouse
Free bicycles, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, and wagons
Tiny pool surrounded by trees and tropical plants
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Gas and charcoal barbecue grills available for guests
Laundry facilities on-site
Only four cottages means limited availability
Room decor is dated
No on-site restaurant or gym
Pool is tiny
Sanibel Island's Seahorse Cottages is a budget boutique hotel with just four cottages and typically limited availability. The cottages are nestled in a quiet area of Old Town Sanibel, just 200 feet from the beach -- it's a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle. Cottages all have full kitchens, living rooms, and patios, and there are studios, and one- and two-bedroom options available. Decor is somewhat dated, with floral patterns and seashell kitsch. There is a tiny pool surrounded by beautiful tropical landscaping and trees, with cozy places to sit throughout the small grounds. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, barbecue facilities, and free bicycles, beach chairs, and wagons for guests' use. There's also a seashell cleaning station, as Sanibel is known for having beautiful seashells. Compared with other hotels nearby, the property offers comparable rates, but it has few on-site amenities with no restaurant or gym.
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Scene
Quiet and cozy, with tropical landscaping
Seahorse Cottages is a little off the beaten path on Sanibel island. Quaint and cozy blue and white cottages are surrounded by palm trees and lush tropical landscaping. There's a tiny pool in the middle of the property that barely fits a few people. Surrounding the pool are several white lounge chairs with green trim, a hammock, and a table and chairs with an umbrella. Guests, often couples or families, tend to spend much of their time out exploring the island's beaches and eateries, and riding along more than 30 miles of bike trails. There are gas and charcoal barbecue facilities where guests can cook up a meal after a long day outdoors.
Location
Located 200 feet from the beach in the heart of Sanibel
Seahorse Cottages is in the heart of Old Town Sanibel, a quaint village in the east end of the island, near the historic lighthouse. About 30 miles of bike trails wind through the island, so guests can easily explore beaches and take in the serene setting. Lighthouse Beach is just 200 feet from the cottages, and secluded Bowman's Beach is about a 20-minute drive or nine-mile bike ride. The Sanibel Lighthouse is located a 15-minute walk down the beach. Heading back on Periwinkle Way towards Causeway Blvd -- the thoroughfare connecting Sanibel to the mainland -- guests can stop for food at the Lighthouse Café, Pinnochio’s Ice Cream, and the East End Deli, all located within a few minutes' walk of the cottages. For groceries, Jerry's Shopping Center is a six-minute drive, and Bailey's General Store is a 10-minute drive.
Rooms
Clean cottages with private decks and eclectic style
The best way to describe the property's four cottages (studio, one-bedroom, deluxe one-bedroom, and two-bedroom) is just as the name implies -- "beach cottage." The eclectic and somewhat outdated decor -- antique oak furniture, seashell lamps, floral patterns -- fits with the easygoing feel of the location. Each cottage has a furnished private deck, living room, full kitchen, free Wi-Fi, and TV; deluxe one-bedroom and two-bedroom cottages have 40-inch flat-screen TVs and private covered porches, in addition to decks. Bathrooms are on the small side, with walk-in showers.
Features
Tiny pool and free use of bicycles and beach gear
The property's best feature is its proximity to the beach, but the quiet, tropical grounds don't hurt, either. That said, there are some thoughtful on-site amenities available, including an outdoor seashell cleaning station, bicycles, and beach chairs and umbrellas -- plus wagons for toting everything to the beach. Wi-Fi and parking are also free, and there are on-site laundry facilities. The tiny pool has a few lounge chairs and a hammock, as well as barbecue facilities.
