Reviews

Just back from another fabulous stay in E201! This two-bedroom + den condo has become our “go-to” for an annual family vacation for four. The location simply cannot be beat. Gulf-front with a wrap-around lanai offering views of the beach and pool are a huge selling point. We love sitting on the lanai for morning coffee or taking in the views in the evening. You are literally steps from the beach and pool when you walk out the door. In addition, the condo is centrally located on the island, so all the shopping and dining can be easily accessed by car or bike! This is a place for relaxation, soaking up the sun and appreciating the natural environment. If you’re looking to party, this isn’t the place for you. The condo features two bedrooms (one king and one with two double beds), plus a den that can be closed off with two accordion doors for added privacy. Honestly, the den pullout sofa bed is the best seat in the house with a memory foam mattress! Two full baths make it convenient for larger groups. The kitchen is decently stocked with plates/cups/utensils, but you’ll probably want to stock up on extra paper towels, garbage bags, toilet paper, dish soap and other paper goods on your way over to the island. If you plan to take drinks to the pool or beach, grab plastic cups as well as no glass is allowed and the condo doesn’t have any reusable plastic ware. The refrigerator has an icemaker and also three ice trays, and there’s a 12-cup coffee maker for your use. They stock you with a decent amount of towels, but plan to have to do laundry mid-week if you’re there for a week’s stay. Bringing a roll of quarters isn’t a bad idea, as the laundry (located on the same floor as the condo just down the building a bit) doesn’t have a change machine. You’ll also need to pick up laundry detergent if you plan to do more than two loads with the small packets that are stocked upon arrival. The condo is located in the Sundial complex, which is part of a resort. In order to use the resort pool (main pool) and facilities, there is a daily fee. However, you do not need to do so to use the pool right outside the condo (which is a bit quieter and nicer!) or to go to the tiki bar, restaurants, etc. Tennis and pickleball are available for a fee, as are bike rentals, kayaks and more. Turtles Tiki Bar is a favorite(!) with daily happy hour specials that can’t be beat. The Sanibel beaches are beautiful and the various island organizations work hard to maintain and preserve them in their natural state. It hosts some of the best shelling you’ll find anywhere. Don’t take any live shells! Check to be sure the shell is empty before taking it home with you. Live shelling is strictly prohibited. During turtle nesting season (May-October), make an effort to keep as many lights off in the unit to keep the beach as dark as possible, and do not use flashlights down on the beach to help keep the turtles safe. Sanibel offers such a unique environment not found elsewhere in which you can experience nature at its finest. Please help keep it that way so it can be enjoyed for years to come!

We love Island Beach Club! It's situated near restaurants and Bailey's, a super grocery store as well as fun shops and galleries. The amenities are wonderful: great shelling beach, lovely pool with comfortable lounge chairs and both shade and sun, grills for those nights you don't want to run out to dinner. The condo is super. too. We love the view of the ocean and for those who gather shells, the laundry room is equipped with a deep sink for cleaning your treasures and a counter to dry them, Or you can use the wonderfully comfortable lanai for sun-drying shells while relaxing in the sun or shade with the lounge chairs. The lanai also has a table and chairs so you can enjoy breakfast outside or dinner while you watch the sunset. The condo is clean and the furniture comfortable. The master bedroom closet is huge, good for storing your luggage besides a lot of room for clothes. The master bath is good-sized but the lighting isn't the best for make-up. I just use the lenai for that activity. The walk-in shower in the second bathroom is spacious and so is the closet in that bedroom. The kitchen has newer appliances and all the dishes and cooking utensils you'll need for your meals. One caution is the tile floors; they are beautiful but high gloss and if you have sandy feet or sandals, you can slip. Just be certain to dry your feet/sandals before entering the condo and you shouldn't slip. There are large beach towels provided but not beach chairs so bring your own or rent them. The condo did provide a small styrofoam cooler which is handy for taking water to the beach. There is also a great collection of books to read, either on the lanai or to take to the beach. We have stayed at this unit 5 times and feel right at home, you will too! Besides loving this condo, we've booked VIP properties for 16 years and find Lorraine wonderful to work with!

Have used VIP and Loraine for over 13 yrs. Obviously we love them both. Have stayed at Pine Cove and Island Beach Club Most recent was P1C at the IBC. Nice unit, great view, well maintained grounds and pool and with the addition of the outdoor grills it is almost a 10. Have already made reservations for next year at IBC.

Very pleased with the updates to the condo& always happy with Loraine at VIP