We receive many reviews from our guests, and more than most of them are how they enjoyed where they stayed. Recently, one visitor took the time to tell us not only how great their rental was, but also how they re-discovered the natural wonder of...
We’ve mentioned many times that Sanibel has boomed in new bookings since last summer. This has led to many first-time visitors who have heard about our little paradise and have decided to finally visit or went when they were kids and want to relive those...
We talk a lot about Sanibel and Captiva, but Southwest Florida features a number of barrier islands that are also worth exploring. However, you can’t drive to them.
The Sanibel Causeway (originally built in 1963) ushered in a new age of tourism to Sanibel and...
Alligators...Coyotes...and...Toads?
Oh, my, yes! That's another creature you should be watching out for, especially when it comes to your pets' safety.
In recent years, Sanibel has had an increase in the number of cane toads (sometimes called Bufo toads). They are the largest actual toads...
We’ve talked about some of the wildlife on Sanibel and Captiva…birds, alligators, panthers, and the vicious no-see-ums. One animal you might not expect to see in Florida, especially on the islands, is a coyote (typically a southeastern coyote). First thing you’ll think is, “How...
When you can’t get to Sanibel to see wildlife (at least, not soon enough), we tend to search for videos. And we bet a lot of you watched a LOT of videos in 2020.
The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society recognized this and decided to start...
When the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum completed their renovations last year, one of their biggest additions was a large aquarium with (among other live mollusks), a Giant Pacific Octopus!
Now the Museum has introduced their brand new Octo-Cam (shellmuseum.org/octocam) and offers a live look...
With the arrival of May, Sanibel and Captiva have entered the 2021 Sea Turtle Nesting Season! And we’re off to a great and EARLY start, as the first nest on Sanibel was found on the East end of the island on Tuesday, April 27. ...
