Overall the property was very nice. There were not enough supplies left and the towels definitely need to be replaced; but overall it was a very nice experience. The ladies at the management company are extremely professional.
Submitted on Jul 28, 2025
It was our first time back since the hurricane. We had a wonderful time.
Submitted on Jun 25, 2025
This is a very nice condo. Unit 5B has a nice ocean view. Layout is nice. Furniture looks great and is very comfortable. Beds are satisfactory. Kitchen is small if two people are moving about. Appliances are new. Washer/dryer work well. Not posh but solid.
The first floor steps (25) were a problem for my wife and I due to medical reasons. Not so much every day but a bear with suitcases. 5-B parking spot is tricky at night navigating the support pillars.
The office staff were very nice.
Note to owners/rental office. A very small thing. Please put felt pads on dining chairs. Moving these heavy chairs make excessive noise when moved.
We had a great
Submitted on Mar 16, 2025
My husband and I arrived a week early for our timeshare week and found ourselves without accommodations. Thankfully, Ron contacted and we were able to book Sanibel Beach Club #5B at a discounted rate, and it truly became our lifesaver for the week! The condo has absolutely stunning views of Shell Island Beach, making every moment spent there so special.
The condo itself was nice, spacious, and well-equipped. However, we did find the bed to be very hard, which made it a bit uncomfortable to sleep on. Additionally, we encountered some non-seeing bugs inside the condo, which seemed to bother us despite spending most of our time indoors.
That said, we were still able to enjoy our time, and it was the perfect place to relax and celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. Despite a couple of small setbacks, we had a wonderful week and are grateful for the accommodations!
We’d definitely recommend Sanibel Beach Club #5B for anyone looking for a place with incredible views and a cozy setting.
Submitted on Dec 19, 2024
3-week stay that we enjoyed very much! The unit was very comfortable and bright with a wonderful view of the Gulf. For the long stay we greatly appreciated the fully stocked kitchen, as well as the washer and dryer. It would be helpful to have a vacuum cleaner or mop in the unit since it can be hard to keep the floors clean with all the sand being brought in.
Submitted on Dec 27, 2021
We loved the condo, the location, everything! It has been a great pleasure staying there. We can definitely recommend the place.
Submitted on Mar 15, 2021
Outstanding! People are great to deal with and unit is always in wonderful condition
We love Sanibel!
Submitted on Dec 21, 2020
We had a great time. Loved the unit & loved the location. The beach was perfect. Select Vacation Properties were easy to work with and friendly.
Submitted on Nov 1, 2020
SIBC is such a great complex on the east end of Sanibel. We love the grounds, pool and how well kept the buildings always are. The condo owners take great pride in their units and it shows in the lovely furnishings and decor.
Building 5 has the best views of the ocean which you can enjoy from the lanai from sunrise to sunset.
If you want to be near the lighthouse and sandy shallow waters, this is the best place for that. SIBC offers free bikes to use during your stay, all have comfortable seats and basket on the handlebars for your camera, sunscreen, towel and bottled water. Just grab and go without any worries.
Unit was clean and fresh upon arrival and came with surface sanitizer so you can spritz and clean during your stay. Little bottles of hand sanitizers came in handy for those quick runs to the store.
Submitted on Oct 2, 2020
Perfect. The staff was so nice, friendly and helpful. Checkin and checkout was a breeze. The condo was beautiful. Just as described. We had everything we needed and more. The beach is so close. Loved the location so close to the lighthouse. The stairs were not a problem for us. Looking forward to going back. Already booked!
Submitted on Oct 2, 2020
Shell Island building 5 has the most spectacular East end views of the island, and is the closest to the beach. Always an enjoyable stay.
Submitted on Dec 3, 2019
This place was amazing. Perfect for our family of three. It has a great view of the ocean, beautiful pool, shuffleboard, and it steps from the beach. The bikes work great and are easily accessible. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone.
Submitted on Apr 29, 2019
This was our first time staying at Shell Island Beach Club. We liked the east end of the island. It seemed a little less busy and quieter. This unit at Shell Island Beach Club was simply great! It has a terrific view. The furnishings had recently been updated and were comfortable and perfect for the unit. The mural in the master bedroom is a lot of fun. The only drawback is parking, which is under the building. A bit hard to negotiate the space for the B unit so we parked elsewhere. All in all, you won't be disappointed with your stay at 5B in Shell Island Beach Club!
Submitted on Feb 26, 2019
We loved this condo! We were beach front with a lovely view. The complex was very quiet. It felt like home!
Submitted on Dec 9, 2018
We had a nice stay. Could have used some updated kitchen ware as we liked to cook meals in instead of going out to eat. Didn’t gave a baking sheet and the frying pans had peeling non-stick coding.
Submitted on Aug 6, 2018
great location, close to beach and pool
Submitted on Jul 9, 2018
This unit was very spacious and had very nice amenities even beach furniture! The view of the ocean was great. The beach was great for shelling and not crowed.
Submitted on Jun 13, 2018
We loved the condo unit location: close to the lighthouse fishing pier, steps from the beach, on the bike path, and a short walk to our favorite breakfast restaurant, the Lighthouse Cafe. The screened in lanai was perfect for relaxing and looking at the beach. We used the well-equipped kitchen, community grills, tennis court, free bikes, and pool/hot tub. Beds were comfortable,and we definitely would stay here again!
Submitted on May 17, 2018
Great view but this condo needs a deep cleaning and some updating. Could be fabulous but I rate it as 3 stars due to overall cleanliness and outdated features, etc
Submitted on Apr 2, 2018
Best ocean view we ever experienced on Sanibel. You can hear the waves from the condo.
Submitted on Feb 19, 2018
Our family has been coming to Shell Island for 10+ years. We have two timeshares but one week is never enough so we always extend the trip by renting another unit at Shell Island for a few days. Shell Island 5B was a fine unit overall we were happy with our stay. There were a few small things about the unit that we felt could be improved (some deferred maintenance/minor cleanliness items) but overall nothing that I would say would keep us or should keep others from renting the unit in the future.
Submitted on Jan 1, 2018
Short walk to the beach. Great sunrise. Nice place to visit. My mistake was that we went with another couple and I mistakenly thought there was two queen beds. Only one queen bed and two twin beds. This was my over site and not a reflection of the rental. It was a nice slightly better than average beach rental. Don't expect the ritz but still very nice. The money spent is partially for the great location and sunrise. The poool and hit tub were very nice as well. We would rent this again.
Submitted on Jan 14, 2017
We just came back from spending two weeks in apt 5B and we loved it. The location is perfect and the view to dye for. the master bedroom and living has clear views of the ocean and the beach. the apt was well equipped and it was fairly clean when we arrived. There were beach towels and many spare towels available to use. if I was the owner of that property, i would send the living room rug to be deep clean or replaced altogether. i would also recommend to add more tea towels as there was only one available. However, the pool, the proximity to the beach and free bikes on the property, really made this apartment worth what we paid for.
Submitted on Jan 5, 2017
The unit was lovely. Great water pressure. The slow internet or lack of was an aggravation.
Submitted on Nov 18, 2016
This is the second time we have stayed here.....our 6th year in Sanibel!! We love it here! Everything you need.....minus wifi...the wifi was terrible this time, but was told they are getting new network....we spent two weeks here this time and love how close we are to the beach. Several awesome storms over the water that we could watch from the lani. if the wifi were better it would have been a perfect two weeks!!
Submitted on Oct 9, 2016
The perfect location on Sanibel near the Light House. View from the room is spectacular, and you feel like you are not in the country. Beautiful beaches and marine life. Plenty of time to bike along the paths through the island. Note that the rooms are up high off the ground, and there is no elevator. Otherwise, a very relaxing stay. We will be back next year.
Submitted on Jul 25, 2016
Excellent. The unit is great and the location on Sanibel is perfect for us. Quiet, great beach access, all we really need. Management company at the property is reliable, pleasant and convenient. They have beach chairs, towels and umbrellas available some for rent at moderate prices and bikes to use for free that are great. Select Vacations does a great job and are dependable and easy to work with. Only issue is they are located at opposite end of island and need to figure out a way to leave the keys for us at the property so we don't need to go to the office with traffic down and back to get the keys.
Submitted on Mar 28, 2016
We had a great time celebrating our birthdays on the island. The condo was excellent! It was a wonderful time of relaxing, restaurants and shellling. The weather was a little cool, but better than up north.
Submitted on Jan 18, 2016
Great unit with great views of the gulf. Pool very close to unit. Well maintained and clean unit. Have stayed here many times .
Submitted on Sep 14, 2015
this was a fabulous vacation! You could be as active as you wanted, riding bikes, rent jet ski's, shop, amazing shelling, or just lay on the beach, which we did it all! I am currently working on my masters degree in nursing and I had the best view of the beach from the lanai while studying and drinking coffee. Beautiful condo! Loved having access to the Lanai along with the view from our bedroom. The only problem we encountered was the internet being a little slow. Needed more bandwidth.
Submitted on Jun 15, 2015
We love SIBC! It's so close to the beach and the amenities are great. That's why it's our first choice for our Sanibel vacations!!
Submitted on Jun 10, 2015
I loved it, what a great location. The condo had everything my family and I needed to make us very comfortable during our stay. The ocean view from the unit is fantastic, and the resort amenities very complete!!! Loved it!
Submitted on Oct 22, 2014
Beautiful accommodations! Right on the beach! More than enough room!
Submitted on Sep 4, 2013