I live in Naples, and my sister and her family came to SW Florida for a visit after Christmas. We decided to head up to Sanibel for a couple of days, so we did our research online and with the help of my sweetheart, Elizabeth, we chose Castaways. The reservation process was easy, and despite my overlooking the wrong dates... More

Was in Florida and decided to take my daughter to Sanibel and Captiva Island. We arrived but had nowhere to stay. We went to the Chamber of Commerce and they advised to try Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages. They accommodated us at the last minute and gave us a great deal. We stayed in the 1 bedroom suite cottage right... More

First, we've lived in Florida for 35+ years and have stayed at our share of these quirky west coast cottages. The Castaways looks a little worn at first but it grows on you. We can only review #8 so keep that in mind. Nice porch, roomy front room/kitchen, tight bedroom and bathroom. No shelving in bathroom is a little inconvenient... More

I'd just like to thank everyone at castaways for making our wedding so incredibly special, it's our anniversary today and I had to write a review! We were met by the friendliest of staff who truly went above and beyond to fulfil our needs, we had no stress as everything was taken care of and could enjoy the lead up... More

Went with another family...fished, paddle boarded, grilled out, shelled, played games, met new friends. A great place to return to good old outdoor fun. The kids (7, 11, and 14) loved it. Never once did I hear about video games or TV. More

We were walk-ins for a long weekend. Looked at a couple of the cottages which were both clean. Got a very reasonable rate as it is off-season. Stayed in one on the dock (vs beach) side next to the marina. Can rent bikes, fishing gear, kayak/canoes or a fishing charter at the marina. Very peaceful location. Short walk across the... More

I've been visiting Sanibel Island since I was a child with my family. I spent my summers growing up on these beaches, eating at Duncan's (now the Blue Giraffe I think), watching plays with my sister at the old pink Pirate Playhouse and drinking from old green coke bottles at the old marina at Tarpon Bay. I'm much older now... More

We just came back from staying at the Castaways this past weekend. We stayed there last year above the marina and were very pleased with that unit so we decided to go back for my son's birthday. This time we decided to stay oat one of the beachfront cottages # 7. What a huge disappointment. This unit was disgusting. The... More

A through back to a different time but with AC and other amenities. Cottages right on beach or across street on bay. If your idea of a vacation is to walk the beach or sit under a palm tree and read a book this place is for you. If you want room service or a cabana boy serving you on... More