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Condo
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Sleeps: 6
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Bedrooms: 2
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Bathrooms: 2
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Minimum Stay: 7 Night(s)
Description
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION are said to be the three most important considerations in identifying desireable real estate. On Sanibel Island this can be further defined to VIEWS, VIEWS and more VIEWS in selecting your vacation home.
At our unit 3A3 at Ocean's Reach Resort, we think we have a combination of location and view that can't be beat. Our unit is only 25 feet from the beach, an amenity hard to find anywhere on the Island. Located almost exactly on the elbow of the Island, the views from the beach offer both inspiring morning sunrises and spectacular evening sunsets. The beach is famous for the variety of shells that are found and the surf is generally gentle and slopes gradually, making for a great swim area, especially for small children. With limited development on both sides, the atmosphere of tropical remoteness and serenity is enhanced.
With 1000 SF of living space, the unit comfortably accommodates up to 6 people. The screened lanai overlooks the short walkway to the beach and the Gulf. There are many amenities, typically found only in premier properties. These include being professionally decorated and furnished throughout, with solid surface kitchen and bath counter tops, 55” wall mounted TV and DVD player in the living room and 37” flat panel TVs in each bedroom, ceiling fans in all rooms and the lanai and reliable, hi-speed, wireless internet access.
We make personal and family use of the condo 6-8 weeks each year. As such, we furnish, decorate and equip the unit to the standards required to make it a comfortable second home. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances. You will also find an ample supply of dishes, cookware, utensils, dishtowels and other kitchenware to meet all your needs. The dining room comfortably seats six and opens to the living room, the lanai and the spectacular ocean view. The master bedroom has a king bed and there are twin beds in the second bedroom and there is a sleep sofa in the livingroom. All linens and bath towels are provided and there is a washer and dryer in the unit. We try to include as many staples as possible so you don’t have to run to the store as soon as you arrive and don’t have to buy a month’s supply of something for a one-week stay. These include items like soap, toilet paper, dish and laundry detergent, paper towels and much more.
The complex has 64 units in 4 buildings, located on a quiet, secluded dead end street. Its midpoint location on the Island makes for a short drive to Periwinkle and the center of Island shopping. Exterior amenities include tennis/pickleball courts, heated swimming pool, gas grills, shuffleboard, basketball court, covered parking, beach chairs and other beach games and toys. We also have four adult bikes available at no additional charge. The beach is famous for the variety of shells that are found and the surf is generally gentle and slopes gradually, making for a great swim area, especially for small children. With limited development on both sides, the atmosphere of tropical remoteness and serenity is enhanced.
If you have never been to Sanibel, we believe you will find it to be a uniquely tropical vacation destination. If you are a returning visitor, we invite you to consider our Sanibel home for your vacation. In either case, we believe you will be very happy with your choice.
For more information, please visit our website at
WHAT TO DO
Without question, the greatest attraction of Sanibel is its beach. While other beaches may have better or more sand, higher dunes or other favored characteristics, there is something about the total tropical experience of walking the beach at Sanibel. The combination of magnificent views and a shoreline that brings a new population of shells with every tide is rivaled only by the grace and beauty of the pelicans and gulls in the sky. The dolphins playing in the surf produce a serenity and solitude that is unmatched anywhere.
If outdoor sports are your priority, enjoy the three island golf courses and several championship courses nearby. Tennis courts are available at no charge and there are miles of bike paths on Sanibel on which you can explore the Island on the four bicycles provided at no charge. For the nature lover there is the Ding Darling Wildlife Sanctuary offering rare sightings of tropical birds, alligators and other wildlife. There is also The Bailey Track, Tarpon Bay which has nature trails, mangrove canoe trails and other interesting exhibits and many other preserve lands.
SPECIAL PRICING: Inquire about last minute reservations for savings up to 40%. During the four weeks prior to any arrival date, I will discount the rate on my unit an additional 10% each week for a stay of 7 nights or more. That's 10% if booked 4 weeks in advance, 20% if booked 3 weeks in advance, 30% - 2 weeks in advance and 40% - 1 week in advance.
Unique Benefits
RESORT AMENITIES:
Heated, gulf-front swimming pool, tennis/pickleball court, picnic and gas grill area,
picnic tables, on-site management, covered assigned parking with private storage closet, basketball court, on site bike rental, Shuffleboard court, shell cleaning station, butterfly garden, osprey nesting platform with live real time video, Florida certified level II green resort
4 Adult bikes included with your rental
INTERIOR FURNISHINGS ELECTRONICS:
Reliable, WIFI, 3 wall mounted TVs, (55”, 37” 27”)
CD/DVD player, bose radio, 4 ceiling fans,
BEACH SUPPLIES:
Beach chairs, Beach toys
Area Information
Sanibel Island is a tropical paradise located near Fort Myers, on the Gulf Coast of Florida. If you are looking for a South Florida vacation and you like world-class beaches in a relaxed tropical environment, Sanibel must be on your list of vacation destinations
Our ocean front unit is only 25 feet from the beach, an amenity hard to find anywhere on the Island. Located almost exactly on the elbow of Sanibel, the views from the beach offer both inspiring morning sunrises and spectacular evening sunsets. With limited development on both sides, the atmosphere of tropical remoteness and serenity is enhanced.
We have been coming to Sanibel for over 40 years. The ride across the Causeway is like a passage to another place and time. The miles of bike paths throughout the island, the endless variety of small specialty shops, the fine variety of excellent restaurants, the abundance of nature preserves and other outdoor activities and the opportunity to enjoy live theater and the arts all contribute to this mystique. Perhaps what Sanibel does not have is as important as what it does possess. There are no traffic lights, no high rises and no sense of urban congestion.
If you have never been to Sanibel, we believe you will find it to be a uniquely tropical vacation destination. If you are a returning visitor, we invite you to consider our Sanibel home for your vacation. In either case, we believe you will be very happy with your choice.
Inside Scoop
Sanibel is off the beautiful Gulf Coast of southwest Florida, across a causeway and a few miles west of Ft. Myers. Popular amenities and activities in the area include world class shelling and fishing, 14 miles of unspoiled beaches, 25 miles of bike paths, 6000 acres of nature preserve, golf, tennis, boutique shopping, museums, superb dining, live theater, art galleries, and a variety of water sports.
General Attractions
Shelling
Golf
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Shopping
Bird and Wildlife Viewing
Live Theatre
Art Galleries
Museums
Dining
Major League Baseball - spring training
SPECIFIC Attractions (Links)
Darling Wildlife Refuge /dingdarling
Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Bailey-Mathews Shell Museum
Thomas Edison & Henry Ford Estates
Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
Tarpon Bay Canoe and Kayak Trails
Theatre, Dance, Music
Everglades Day Trips
Read More
At our unit 3A3 at Ocean's Reach Resort, we think we have a combination of location and view that can't be beat. Our unit is only 25 feet from the beach, an amenity hard to find anywhere on the Island. Located almost exactly on the elbow of the Island, the views from the beach offer both inspiring morning sunrises and spectacular evening sunsets. The beach is famous for the variety of shells that are found and the surf is generally gentle and slopes gradually, making for a great swim area, especially for small children. With limited development on both sides, the atmosphere of tropical remoteness and serenity is enhanced.
With 1000 SF of living space, the unit comfortably accommodates up to 6 people. The screened lanai overlooks the short walkway to the beach and the Gulf. There are many amenities, typically found only in premier properties. These include being professionally decorated and furnished throughout, with solid surface kitchen and bath counter tops, 55” wall mounted TV and DVD player in the living room and 37” flat panel TVs in each bedroom, ceiling fans in all rooms and the lanai and reliable, hi-speed, wireless internet access.
We make personal and family use of the condo 6-8 weeks each year. As such, we furnish, decorate and equip the unit to the standards required to make it a comfortable second home. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances. You will also find an ample supply of dishes, cookware, utensils, dishtowels and other kitchenware to meet all your needs. The dining room comfortably seats six and opens to the living room, the lanai and the spectacular ocean view. The master bedroom has a king bed and there are twin beds in the second bedroom and there is a sleep sofa in the livingroom. All linens and bath towels are provided and there is a washer and dryer in the unit. We try to include as many staples as possible so you don’t have to run to the store as soon as you arrive and don’t have to buy a month’s supply of something for a one-week stay. These include items like soap, toilet paper, dish and laundry detergent, paper towels and much more.
The complex has 64 units in 4 buildings, located on a quiet, secluded dead end street. Its midpoint location on the Island makes for a short drive to Periwinkle and the center of Island shopping. Exterior amenities include tennis/pickleball courts, heated swimming pool, gas grills, shuffleboard, basketball court, covered parking, beach chairs and other beach games and toys. We also have four adult bikes available at no additional charge. The beach is famous for the variety of shells that are found and the surf is generally gentle and slopes gradually, making for a great swim area, especially for small children. With limited development on both sides, the atmosphere of tropical remoteness and serenity is enhanced.
If you have never been to Sanibel, we believe you will find it to be a uniquely tropical vacation destination. If you are a returning visitor, we invite you to consider our Sanibel home for your vacation. In either case, we believe you will be very happy with your choice.
For more information, please visit our website at
WHAT TO DO
Without question, the greatest attraction of Sanibel is its beach. While other beaches may have better or more sand, higher dunes or other favored characteristics, there is something about the total tropical experience of walking the beach at Sanibel. The combination of magnificent views and a shoreline that brings a new population of shells with every tide is rivaled only by the grace and beauty of the pelicans and gulls in the sky. The dolphins playing in the surf produce a serenity and solitude that is unmatched anywhere.
If outdoor sports are your priority, enjoy the three island golf courses and several championship courses nearby. Tennis courts are available at no charge and there are miles of bike paths on Sanibel on which you can explore the Island on the four bicycles provided at no charge. For the nature lover there is the Ding Darling Wildlife Sanctuary offering rare sightings of tropical birds, alligators and other wildlife. There is also The Bailey Track, Tarpon Bay which has nature trails, mangrove canoe trails and other interesting exhibits and many other preserve lands.
SPECIAL PRICING: Inquire about last minute reservations for savings up to 40%. During the four weeks prior to any arrival date, I will discount the rate on my unit an additional 10% each week for a stay of 7 nights or more. That's 10% if booked 4 weeks in advance, 20% if booked 3 weeks in advance, 30% - 2 weeks in advance and 40% - 1 week in advance.
Unique Benefits
RESORT AMENITIES:
Heated, gulf-front swimming pool, tennis/pickleball court, picnic and gas grill area,
picnic tables, on-site management, covered assigned parking with private storage closet, basketball court, on site bike rental, Shuffleboard court, shell cleaning station, butterfly garden, osprey nesting platform with live real time video, Florida certified level II green resort
4 Adult bikes included with your rental
INTERIOR FURNISHINGS ELECTRONICS:
Reliable, WIFI, 3 wall mounted TVs, (55”, 37” 27”)
CD/DVD player, bose radio, 4 ceiling fans,
BEACH SUPPLIES:
Beach chairs, Beach toys
Area Information
Sanibel Island is a tropical paradise located near Fort Myers, on the Gulf Coast of Florida. If you are looking for a South Florida vacation and you like world-class beaches in a relaxed tropical environment, Sanibel must be on your list of vacation destinations
Our ocean front unit is only 25 feet from the beach, an amenity hard to find anywhere on the Island. Located almost exactly on the elbow of Sanibel, the views from the beach offer both inspiring morning sunrises and spectacular evening sunsets. With limited development on both sides, the atmosphere of tropical remoteness and serenity is enhanced.
We have been coming to Sanibel for over 40 years. The ride across the Causeway is like a passage to another place and time. The miles of bike paths throughout the island, the endless variety of small specialty shops, the fine variety of excellent restaurants, the abundance of nature preserves and other outdoor activities and the opportunity to enjoy live theater and the arts all contribute to this mystique. Perhaps what Sanibel does not have is as important as what it does possess. There are no traffic lights, no high rises and no sense of urban congestion.
If you have never been to Sanibel, we believe you will find it to be a uniquely tropical vacation destination. If you are a returning visitor, we invite you to consider our Sanibel home for your vacation. In either case, we believe you will be very happy with your choice.
Inside Scoop
Sanibel is off the beautiful Gulf Coast of southwest Florida, across a causeway and a few miles west of Ft. Myers. Popular amenities and activities in the area include world class shelling and fishing, 14 miles of unspoiled beaches, 25 miles of bike paths, 6000 acres of nature preserve, golf, tennis, boutique shopping, museums, superb dining, live theater, art galleries, and a variety of water sports.
General Attractions
Shelling
Golf
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Shopping
Bird and Wildlife Viewing
Live Theatre
Art Galleries
Museums
Dining
Major League Baseball - spring training
SPECIFIC Attractions (Links)
Darling Wildlife Refuge /dingdarling
Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Bailey-Mathews Shell Museum
Thomas Edison & Henry Ford Estates
Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
Tarpon Bay Canoe and Kayak Trails
Theatre, Dance, Music
Everglades Day Trips
Amenities
Features
Air Conditioning
Balcony
Beach Chairs
Beach View
Beachfront
Bicycles
Communal Pool
Deck/Patio
Elevator
Free WiFi
Full Kitchen
Heated Pool
Heating
Internet
Kid Friendly
Lanai
Linens Provided
Managed by Owner
Managed by Property Manager
No Pets Allowed
Non-Smoking
Ocean View
Oceanfront
Parking
Screen Porch
Towels Provided
Water View
Waterfront
Wireless Internet
Appliances
Cable/Satellite TV
Ceiling Fans
Coffee Maker
Dishes & Utensils
Dishwasher
DVD Player
Freezer
Hair Dryer
Iron & Board
Microwave
Outdoor Grill
Oven
Refrigerator
Stove
Television
Toaster
Washer/Dryer
Others Amenities
Heated
gulf-front swimming pool
tennis/pickleball court
picnic and gas grill area
picnic tables
on-site management
covered assigned parking with private storage closet
basketball court
on site bike rental
Shuffleboard court
shell cleaning station
butterfly garden
osprey nesting platform with live real time video
Florida certified level II green resort
Basketball Court(onsite)
Beach(onsite)
Bicycling(onsite)
Fishing(onsite)
Ocean(onsite)
Tennis(onsite)
Grocery Store(< 1 mile)
Shopping Area(1 mile)
Boating(2 miles)
Canoeing(2 miles)
Golf(2 miles)
Kayaking(2 miles)
Live Entertainment(2 miles)
Movie Theater(2 miles)
Park(2 miles)
Playground(2 miles)
Gym/Fitness Center(4 miles)
Deep Sea Fishing (5 miles)
Rate Notes
Fees:-
Reservation Charge: $50
Tax Rate: 11.5%
Notes:-
Owner's Cancellation Policy
100% refund less $50 reservation charge for cancellations more than 60 days before check-in date .
A203 Rates
Christmas – Easter (mid Dec – mid April) $2600-3700/week
Easter –Christmas (mid April-mid Dec) $1300-2000/week
Google Location
Address: Sanibel Island, Florida, USA
Hosted by Dave and Sandy Herrick
About Dave and Sandy Herrick
Hi, my name is Dave Herrick. My wife Sandy and I live on Lake Winnipesaukee in southern NH. We have been coming to Sanibel for over 40 years. We owned a condo in the 80s which we, unfortunately sold in 1992. Ever since then, we had been hoping to be able to someday re-establish an ownership position on the Island. Our desire is to establish high quality, well maintained units to which our guests will want to return to year after year.
During the 80s we made Sanibel our annual vacation, usually over the Holidays to coincide with school vacations for our three boys. Sometimes we had Christmas trees and boats in tow. Sometimes it was grandparents joining us to escape the Boston cold. On every occasion, it was a trip we all looked forward to with excitement and anticipation. My kids learned to swim on Sanibel. This is where they saw their first alligator in the wild. We took daily bike rides on the miles of bike paths and explored the wildlife at the numerous sanctuaries. Sometimes we just walked the beach at low tide and talked about whatever interesting shells we found. Overall, Sanibel became a very special place in our lives. It became a place we all enjoyed together; a difficult concept to achieve in a diverse and growing family. During the nineties, we missed our southern sojourns, but with the kids involved in school activities and moving on to college, it became increasingly difficult to schedule family trips.
In 2004 we purchased a unit at Oceans Reach Resort and in 2016 we bought a second unit at the Sundial Resort. You can view both these units at
Interestingly, the kids, now married with families and embarking upon their own lives and careers, have rekindled their memories and attraction to the Island.
We are looking forward to this new phase in our life and to sharing our Sanibel homes with our children and with other new and returning visitors.
Dave and Sandy Herrick
Punta Gorda, Florida
