Sanibel Island vacation rental condos and homes draw thousands of vacationers to the nearby shelling beaches. Though a short distance away from Fort Myers it is quite different with distinct surroundings and animal life. Sanibel Island in itself is a wildlife refuge with over 60% of the island is protected wildlife preserves. Here you can have glance of pelicans and herons displaying their fishing acrobats; collect rare and exotic seashells; and surf on the gentle waves. And after having much of Sanibel Island, get to the alluring neighborhood of Captiva Island, Cape Coral and Bonita Springs.

The community of Sanibel Island is world famous for J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Treat yourself with the wild treasures of this natural preserve. This wild sanctuary spans across 5000 acres of land being a habitat to more than 200 species and thousands of other species including alligators, turtles, wild critters and river otters. The city of Sanibel Island features a number of attractions. Of those attractions you can easily spot Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, Lighthouse Beach & Fishing Pier and Sanibel Historical Village & Museum very near your Sanibel Island vacation rental.

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