Our family has been visiting this wonderful sanctuary island for close to 20 years because of its unique charm and respect for nature. It doesn’t take long to realize that Sanibel Island is an eclectic village with a mellow attitude, boutique shopping and wonderful restaurants. It takes an even shorter period to get into the Sanibel “mindset”, there’s no reason to hurry or worry.

Early on we identified Loggerhead Cay as our favorite complex and unit 522 as one of the most desirable in the complex. We were thrilled when the unit we always dreamed about became available and snatched it up immediately.

We were drawn to this unit because it is located on the front corner of the building so it has a much more expansive view than other units. The lanai has two screened walls instead of the usual one wall. It is on the second floor which gives you wonderful privacy when relaxing on the lanai. It is only one short flight of steps up from the ground floor and the stairwell is located just a few steps from the front door of the unit making it handy when going back and forth from the beach (no walking down the long hallway dragging beach chairs and umbrellas here!). The stairs are also located at the corner where you exit for beach access so once you are at the foot of the stairway you are on your way to the beach! This side of the complex has a much shorter walk to the beach and to the pool. Both the beach and pool are easily viewed from the lanai and living room window (wonderful for keeping an eye on the kids). The parking space for the unit is located straight across from the elevator making it easy to unload and carry up groceries.

The Loggerhead Cay complex was built in the seventies before the building codes dictated that a structure had to sit back so many feet from the beach. So when we brag that we are closer to the beach than anyone else we aren’t pulling your leg. Our unit would not be able to be built today. So when other families are heaving and hauling their chairs and umbrellas down sidewalks and across bridges you are enjoying extra time on the beach!

Prepare for a fabulous and memorable vacation. We know you'll come back again and again.

Keywords: condo, Sanibel, gulf-view