Ocean's Reach
Review Submitted: April 22, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
We stayed here for a week in early March. The weather was a perfect 86 degrees and sunny every day and the condo was just a wonderful place to relax, unwind, and rejuvenate after a long, cold winter up in central New York. We have stayed other places on the island but then we discovered this hidden gem 20 steps from the beach and ocean.
We rode rental bikes all over the island-to the grocery store, Ding Darling (wildlife refuge), out to Captiva stopping at the Lazy Flamingo on the way for lunch. Yum!! After dinner, we sat on the beach every evening to watch this exact sunset pictured above. Just remember to bring some bug spray...the no see em's did have a light snack on us while we sat! The shells are, as always, amazing. It is interesting how on different days the variety of shells seems to change. No matter how much we would say we weren't going to pick up any shells on our walks along the beach we always stopped and "stooped" for just that most interesting specimen!
The condo was well equipped, clean, and comfortable. The kitchen had lots of amenities to make that evening meal just right. The double set of couches in the living room gave each of us a spot to stretch out and read. The lanai was perfect--we sat for hours out there watching the world wander by, including lots of sea birds and dolphins. The pool and surrounding common areas are quiet, clean, well-maintained and the management friendly and helpful.
We will definitely be back to visit Sanibel Island, and this is where we will be staying!
Owner's Response: Sanibel Island is such a wonderful place to relax and find the things that are important in life. The walking, resting and shelling on the beach bring another dimension to life and unwinding. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and sunrises as Sanibel is an East West island. It is also the reason it catches so many shells. Enjoy to all the comforts of home in the condo as you both can stretch out on the two sofas. The padded furniture on the lanai makes beach watching all the more comfortable.
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