| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. this basic hotel with a private beach is 3. low-key, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments feature balconies, full kitchens and separate living areas with pull-out sofas, plus flat-screen tvs, dvd players and free wi-fi. parking is free. amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a picnic area with bbqs, plus beach umbrellas and towels. 4 miles from lover's key state park, home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles
Southwest Florida International Airport 39 min
Lighthouse Beach Park (32 min)
A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier, picnic area & showers. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum (36 min)
Museum features interactive exhibits with a focus on local shells & a hands-on space for children. Bonita Beach Dog Park (8 min)
Sandy beach & dog run with shallow water, plus free parking, restrooms & canine showers. Sanibel Lighthouse (32 min)
The grounds are open to the public to view the exterior of this historic beachfront beacon up close. Bowditch Point Park (15 min)
Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach. Barefoot Beach County Preserve (23 min)
Undeveloped barrier island with a sandy beach, learning center, butterfly garden & walking trail. Bonita Beach (11 min)
Public beach with a mix of shells & sand, ample parking & restroom/shower facilities. Lovers Key State Park (5 min)
Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles. Estero Bay (7 min)
This bay is an aquatic reserve due to its large wetland habitat protected by barrier islands. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park (28 min)
Snorkeling & swimming draw a bustling crowd at this serene beach on the Gulf with a relaxed vibe. Koreshan State Park (32 min)
Vast state park with picnic & camping facilities, historic buildings, trails & canoe streams. Mound House (8 min)
Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound, with artifacts & cultural programs. Lynn Hall Beach Park (12 min)
Small beach park with a fishing pier, restrooms, showers & parking, plus picnic & grill facilities. Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach (11 min)
Catches like cobia & bluefish on a pier with a fishing supplies store, shady benches & sunset views. Lakes Park (25 min)
Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots. | 
