We loved these cozy cottages just a short 5 minute walk to the beach. The owner was there everyday and answered all our questions with very friendly suggestions.

We have found our new Sanibel home.

The location is perfect, a short walk to the beach and a short bike ride to shops and restaurants. What I really loved was having so much space, our own little house to relax at after exploring the island. It was so clean and complete with a kitchen and living room. There is even onsite laundry offered, a grill and bikes to use for a quick trip to the store or lunch. The beds are very comfortable and super clean. We had plenty of towels and appreciated knowing that we could contact the owner if we needed anything but would not be disturbed otherwise. The owner is super friendly and down to earth. She was in and out of the common area during the day and a pleasure to talk with. I would definitely stay there again and again when I get the opportunity. The price is excellent, too.

My family and dogs stay here a few times a year for the past 5 years. It is clean, quiet inexpensive and best of all dog friendly. It is a short walk to the beach on donax rd to a great central part of Sanibel island beach. It is never crowded. It is very close to the central business area on periwinkle drive.
It is not a fancy place, if you need a concierge, valet, help desk, pool boys or must be right on the beach then this is not the place for you. If you need a clean, comfortable dog friendly place to stay then the Palm View is the place for you.

My husband and I stay at the Palmview whenever we go to Sanibel, which is 2-3 times/year. We have been coming here for years.

It is DOG FRIENDLY!!! We take our 3 dachshunds, and they love it. Sanibel is one of the few beaches in Florida that allows dogs on the beach. There are only a few places you can stay with dogs on Sanibel, and most of them have a 2-dog limit. The Palmview is the only place we know of that allows more than 2 dogs.

There are only 6 cottages, so it is a small resort. Over the years, we've stayed in all of them. The rooms are basic, but clean and comfortable. If you're looking for fancy or luxurious, this is not the place. But if you want a nice and comfortable place to stay at a great price, this is an excellent value.

All rooms have a small kitchenette for use, so if you want to buy your own food and cook, even in the efficiency units, there is space. There are also grills outside and some tables and lounges.

Rooms are self-serviced, so there is no housekeeping, but this is typical for Sanibel accommodations.

There is free wi-fi as well. Also, an outdoor jacuzzi.

The Palmview provides bicycles for guest use. They are from a bike rental place, so the bikes are always well-maintained. There are lots of great biking trails on Sanibel.

Lori, the owner, is always friendly and can give advice on places to eat and things to do, as she is a resident of the island. Sometimes she brings her dog, Emmett, a golden retriever mix (with one blue eye - very cute!) who is being trained as a therapy dog.

The location is 1/4 mile (measured on my Garmin!) from the beach, so just a short, 5-minute walk.

It is clean, quiet and comfortable. A perfect place to stay with your dogs!