THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

Yes, everything was great

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 The unit was tiny, outdated, and not very clean, with paper-thin walls and ceilings - we could clearly hear the guests upstairs late into the night and again early in the morning.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.

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.

We did no cooking but was well equipped, need a place to rinse off sand outside

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.

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.

Great little property for our trip. Convenient to beach and just what we were looking for!

Property was amazing!

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

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.

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.

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!

Would prefer to have NON-STICK pans for cooking.

Great place ro stay! Has many amenities and is close to the beach!

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

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.

If you don’t mind having a bit of a walk to the beach, it’s a very nice set up

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.

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.

Beautifully remodeled, great location, free bikes to use and pet friendly. Loved our stay and wished I would have booked another night.

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

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.

Everything was amazing!!!! We will definitely be back.

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.

There is a mold smell in the room, and walls are very thin, you can hear next door neighbors coughing or talking.

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

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.

Absolutely Perfect

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

Cannot wait to return! Perfect location and cute little place with everything you need to enjoy your stay!

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!

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

Very clean, staff friendly and helpful

This property was perfect for a several day getaway with my pup to explore Sanibel and its beaches!

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.

This was our second time here and we will be back !! Great location. Great response to any needs. Thank you

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.

Wonderful property and accommodation! Really enjoyed our stay. What a lovely place and so close to everything!

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.

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.

Amazing location! Nice room! So dog friendly! Outside area so nice. Lots of amenities!

Adorable cottage near the beach.

Very cute little stay, we appreciated the beach chair, umbrella use. The bikes were super.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

Newly renovated, clean, and great location in Sanibel

Cozy

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.

Wonderful property very close to the beach, easily walkable and the optional bikes were great! Would happily stay there again and recommend to others!

Lovely condo about 20 minutes walk to the beach. Beach chairs and umbrella were great but the beach towels were to small

A quaint and quiet place! The bicycles were perfect too. Close to the beach and close to restaurants.

Property was nice but can hear in the other properties.

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.

Great stay this is my second time and will continue to stay here anytime we consider traveling to Sanibel Island

Loved our stay at The Palmview and Sandpiper!

Very helpful dog friendly

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.

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!

Nice job! LOVE PalmView Inn

All was nice and clean. I recommend to leave the light on in the patio for late fun.

Didn’t have hair dryer.

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.

We loved this property! Easy walk to the beach. Loved using the bikes.

It was very comfortable and welcoming. Great location for our stay. Cottage was spacious and very clean. Would recommend

Needs better pillows

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.

Loved the keyless entry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Perfect!

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!

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?

All suites...old timey Florida. The parking was somewhat difficult.

Convenient location.

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.

Walking distant to the beach.

Very nice and clean property. The cottage was spacious and comfortable.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You find everything you need Just bring your clothes and food 5 minutes walking distance to beach, but not parking @ that beach

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!

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.

Quaint

The place was clean, comfortable, and in a great area. The owner is super nice and accommodating! It's nothing fancy, but we will be back for sure!

Could use a paved parking area other than that it's really nice out there

Excellent stay. Perfect location with a less than 5 minute walk to the beach and quick bike ride to main strip of restaurants and shops. Bikes are provided, which is a huge bonus. The cottage is spacious and has the essentials. Ron was great and on-site everyday for questions.

Wonderful place to stay in Sanibel, the owner Ron is an amazing host, he does everything for you to feel comfortable during your stay. Our vacation was wonderful, it’s nice, clean place, 5 min away from the wonderful beach, Ron provided us with beach chairs and umbrellas, room was great, very clean, comfortable beds, very quite and safe. Appreciate you, Ron, very much, we will be back:)

We stayed at the Sandpiper. The rooms were clean and pleasantly decorated. Providing beach chairs (as well as an umbrella and bicycles which we did not use) was wonderful! A beach was within walking distance, however, the other beaches required a car. Some places to eat were also walkable. Parking at the site was cramped, and communication could have been better. No information was provided regarding check in without having to contact the site myself by email. (No one answers the phone nor is there a way to leave a voicemail. However, the owner responded fairly quickly to my email.) It would have been helpful to us if there was a picture of the Sandpiper property since we had some trouble finding it because we were looking for one story cottages and thought the sign was for the office. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property.

We loved our little beach bungalow! The unit was so space-efficient. For such a small unit, it felt plenty-roomy. The amenities were above and beyond – our room had beach chairs and an umbrella provided, and the inn had bikes on site guests could use. We had a lovely stay and would recommend to anyone looking for a quaint island vibe with a short walk to the beach.

Great unit. Short walk to the beach. Can walk to nearby restaurants as well.

The apartment is in an excellent location and we appreciated the bikes to use

Me and my daughter thought it was perfect, cable tv, couch and my daughter had the bedroom, we were comfortable and happy.

Loved the surroundings, availability of laundry facilities, picnic area, bikes and more. Manager was friendly and helpful. Loved it!

Great place to stay! Owner was very friendly and took care of anything we needed. 10/10 recommend staying here! Room had everything you need to cook, fridge, and chairs and umbrella for the beach all included, don’t find that with the larger hotels.

awesome

A short walk to the beach! We very much appreciated easy access to beach chairs/umbrella. Fun to use bicycles also provided to tour the island on paved paths. Restaurants nearby, but we also saved a little money by using the well-equipped kitchen for preparing meals. Owner was friendly and helpful. Loved our little slice of paradise!

This is a wonderful beach home!! Very cozy, clean, cute and convenient!! It was just what I wanted in a vacation spot in Sanibel.

Awesome place

The Palmview is a quaint cottage type of Inn. It offers privacy. There was a place to enjoy a lunch outside, a hammock to sway in, bikes to borrow and close enough for a walk to the beach.

We liked that the bungalow was very quiet, clean, with a nice deck. Everything we needed was furnished from bicycles to beach umbrellas, and beach chairs. The owner was very friendly and welcoming, we wanted to stay longer there! We hope to go back to that place!

Great place for a little get away. Close to Periwinkle Drive which is great cause you can get to all the restaurants and stores on there.

Everything was perfect. 3 minute walk from the beach. Bikes, beach chair, and umbrella provided. 10 minute walk from the Tipsy Turtle and other shops / restaurants. Location itself is clean and cozy. Theres a large shaded patio area with a grill and seating. Efficiency suite setup worked well for cooking breakfast and lunch every day. The owner of the place was very welcoming, hospitable, and accomodating. This place is a a hidden gem!

Nice quaint cottage with all you need. Just bring your swim suit, flip flops, toothbush, and a change of clothes.